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My biggest fear is...

Nov 07, 2025
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"My biggest fear is not living up to my potential."

I've lost count of how many senior executives have confessed this to me in coaching sessions.

Not impostor syndrome. Something deeper.
That nagging sense that there's more you could be, more you could achieve, more impact you could make.

If you've felt this, you're not alone. And you're not wrong.
In my new book POTENTIAL-IZE, I explore why this feeling has never been more urgent, especially for leaders navigating the AI revolution.

The question isn't "How do we compete with AI?"
It's "How do we develop human capabilities that AI amplifies rather than replaces?"

I've spent nearly 30 years working with leaders across 40 countries, and my insights might surprise you. You can get a free chapter of the book and pre-order with this link:

 Download a Free Chapter of POTENTIAL-IZE

 

Latest from the Podcast

Since my last newsletter, three new episodes have been published.

Episode 04: SuperCollaboration with James Taylor

Episode 05: The Culture Challenge of AI Collaboration with Steve Cadigan, LinkedIn's first Global HR Director

Episode 06: Testing Self-leadership and Dinding Potential in Extreme Situations with Dalia Feldheim, Author of Lead Like a Girl

Check out the episodes with this link, and remember to SUBSCRIBE on your favorite Podcast Platform.

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Happy Weekend

I will be switching off my computer, going for a trek, and then packing for a speech in Amsterdam on Monday.

Here's to Your Potential,
Andrew Bryant

 

 

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