From People-Pleaser to Decision-Maker: why capable professionals carry everyone else's work, and what decision-makers do differently.
A live session with executive coach Gugulethu Maqetuka for corporate professionals, on why the extra load at work so often lands on the most dependable people: where that pattern starts, why the usual workplace tips have not shifted it, and what it quietly takes from a career.
- Why capable professionals carry more work than their role asks for, and why it is a strategy, not a personality.
- What over-accommodating has quietly taken from you at work, and within yourself.
- What decision-makers do differently, without becoming cold or difficult.
For experienced professionals who over-accommodate at work: senior managers and corporate executives.
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5:00 PM CAT on Tuesday, October 20th, an hour before we go live.
Beyond his professional insight, Gugu has a warm and welcoming personality that made it easy to open up and share my thoughts. He is very process oriented, guiding me step by step, always explaining the purpose of each phase.
My worldview was strictly black and white. This experience completely changed that perspective, teaching me to embrace the grey areas. It has transformed my thinking, my daily conversations, and my confidence in handling tough discussions.
What I appreciate most about Gugu is that he genuinely cares, not just about work, but about you personally. I highly recommend him to anyone looking to improve in all areas of their lives.
The secret here was his willingness to be open and sometimes vulnerable about his own challenges. That created a trusting environment where genuine growth could thrive.
Your host
Gugulethu Maqetuka
Founder and CEO of LeadingSelf Coaching. Gugu was the quiet one. Reserved, soft-spoken and repeatedly overlooked. Early in his career, a supervisor told him he would never become a leader. He rose to Communications Director at a financial services company, and today he coaches executives one to one.
- 30 years of corporate experience across communications, public relations and journalism
- Executive and self-leadership coach
- Speaker, media commentator and social entrepreneur