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Nov 2023
29m 26s

A High-Performance Coach on the Key to A...

Harvard Business Review
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What holds many people back from attaining the success they want - whether it's winning an Olympic medal or a seat in the C-suite - isn’t a lack of effort or talent. It’s the fear of other people’s opinions. That’s according to Michael Gervais, a performance expert and founder of the consultancy Finding Mastery. He works with top athletes and executives arou ... Show More
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