2025 wasn’t about chasing trends — it was about creating clarity, setting the right conditions for growth, and focusing on real impact. In this year-end reflection, I revisit the key ideas that shaped Lost Consultants in 2025 and highlight a few posts that still matter as we move into 2026.
Leaders are often expected to coach their teams while also managing performance and delivery. But combining these roles creates hidden power dynamics that erode psychological safety and authenticity. This post explores the emotional and systemic cost of trying to be both coach and boss—and what we can do instead.
AI can simulate empathy — but it can’t replace human presence. In this post, we explore what coaching offers that machines can’t, why empathy is more valuable than ever, and how the future of coaching is not less human, but more.
Most companies say they need mentors — but what they actually need are coaches. This post clears up the mentor vs coach confusion, explains when to use each, and explores how coaching delivers real transformation and ROI in agile organizations.
Conversations drive true alignment—not documents. If you’ve ever experienced misalignment despite having everything written down, you’re not alone. Real clarity comes from dialogue, not just documentation. Here’s why talking beats writing when it comes to getting teams on the same page.