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World Coach Performance Damian K. ten Bohmer is a leadership coach, globally experienced commercial leader, growing people & developing high-performance teams.

Professional Leadership Coach | ICF PCC | Hogan Certified | Blanchard SLII Certified | Leadership Development | Succession Planning | Global Commercial Leader | Self-Professed Technology Nerd & SciFi Tragic He is a PCC Coach with ICF and has over 25 years of experience in senior leadership roles across various industries, including IHG Hotels & Resorts, Hyatt Hotels, and Sheraton. Damian's coaching approach is based on the belief that every person is whole, resourceful, and creative. He draws inspiration from a powerful stoic philosophy that reminds us that calm seas never make good sailors. As a challenger coach, Damian understands that real growth happens when we step out of our comfort zones. With a rich background in global travel, hotels, tourism, and property development, Damian brings a unique perspective to his coaching practice. He is passionate about helping people achieve their full potential and believes that everyone has the power to create the life they want. Damian is a sought-after speaker and facilitator, and has shared his insights and expertise with audiences around the world. He is also a regular contributor to industry publications and blogs. Here are some of Damian's accomplishments:

* PCC Coach with ICF
* Over 25 years of experience in senior leadership roles
* Held key positions in companies such as IHG Hotels & Resorts, Hyatt Hotels, and Sheraton
* Passionate about helping people achieve their full potential
* Sought-after speaker and facilitator
* Regular contributor to industry publications and blogs

If you are looking for a coach who can help you achieve your goals, Damian K. ten Bohmer is a great choice. He is a highly experienced and knowledgeable coach who is passionate about helping people reach their full potential.

Pressure does not create decision quality—it reveals the framework behind it. This article examines how senior leaders c...
20/10/2026

Pressure does not create decision quality—it reveals the framework behind it. This article examines how senior leaders can make sound, timely decisions when complexity, uncertainty and competing stakeholder demands are at their peak. Grounded in disciplined thinking and executive practice, it offers a practical approach to maintaining clarity, alignment and measurable momentum when the stakes are high.

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Board effectiveness is shaped as much by credibility and judgement as it is by formal authority. In complex environments...
18/10/2026

Board effectiveness is shaped as much by credibility and judgement as it is by formal authority. In complex environments, leaders must read the system, manage competing interests and contribute with the composure to challenge constructively. *How to Navigate Board Dynamics with Credibility* explores practical strategies for building trust, influencing decisions and strengthening governance at the highest level.

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Saying yes to an extra task also takes time away from other commitments. That deserves careful thought when other people...
17/10/2026

Saying yes to an extra task also takes time away from other commitments. That deserves careful thought when other people depend on your core work.

“Be content with your station, and if you are asked to perform an action which is not essential, decline.” — Marcus Aurelius, Meditations, Book IV, Section 3

This is a practical discipline for leadership: understanding which responsibilities are yours, then protecting the time needed to fulfil them.

Where might accepting non-essential work be taking attention from your most important tasks and the people who rely on them?

A thoughtful refusal can protect those responsibilities. Modelling that discipline helps keep effort directed towards the work that contributes the greatest value to the organisation.

Stakeholder misalignment rarely resolves through more meetings—it requires a disciplined reset of priorities, decision r...
16/10/2026

Stakeholder misalignment rarely resolves through more meetings—it requires a disciplined reset of priorities, decision rights and accountability. This 90-day case study shows how an executive team moved from competing agendas to coordinated ex*****on, using a structured approach grounded in clear measures and system-level thinking. It offers a practical blueprint for leaders managing transformation, onboarding or cross-functional performance under pressure.

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Imagine handing over your role in 60 days.Some unfinished work would matter far more than the rest.“It is a great thing ...
16/10/2026

Imagine handing over your role in 60 days.

Some unfinished work would matter far more than the rest.

“It is a great thing to know the season of one’s own departure.” (Moral Letters to Lucilius, Letter 99)

For a leader, the prospect of leaving invites a practical review of what deserves attention now. Clear policies and a considered succession plan offer somewhere concrete to begin.

Making room for that work can mean declining a task you would normally accept. That choice deserves care, especially when others rely on you.

Duty of Legacy: Let the perspective of departure guide your actions. Right action is to focus all immediate will on the duties that create lasting systemic good (e.g., strong policies, clear succession plans), eliminating the transient labour that distracts from enduring impact.

“If you had to depart from your post in 60 days, what three lasting actions (duties) would you immediately prioritise to ensure your legacy benefits the organisation?”

Choose one of those actions and identify what you could set aside this week to begin.

The people closest to your work have particular claims on your care.“Every duty is relevant to the relation of the perso...
15/10/2026

The people closest to your work have particular claims on your care.

“Every duty is relevant to the relation of the person who has the duty.” — Epictetus, Discourses, Book I, Chapter 2

The contemporary leadership application is practical: understand your duties through your relationships.

For a direct report, that includes coaching and accountability, handled with justice and care. Your greater influence brings a higher responsibility for how you act.

Clients also deserve attention to the specific duties your relationship carries. Make your commitment to fairness clear in how you fulfil your role.

Today’s journal reflection:

“How does your duty to your closest professional relations (e.g., your direct reports, your clients) compel you to act with a higher standard of action and justice than you might otherwise?”

Closeness makes those obligations more immediate, while fairness towards distant stakeholders still matters.

Not every AI coaching feature deserves a place in an executive development strategy. The value lies in capabilities that...
14/10/2026

Not every AI coaching feature deserves a place in an executive development strategy. The value lies in capabilities that sharpen judgement, reinforce behavioural change, protect confidentiality and translate insight into measurable leadership performance. This article examines the features that matter most to executives navigating transition, complexity and sustained organisational pressure.

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The easier choice can be difficult to defend later.That is a useful pause for any leader tempted to put immediate relief...
14/10/2026

The easier choice can be difficult to defend later.

That is a useful pause for any leader tempted to put immediate relief ahead of an ethical responsibility.

Today’s Stoic Leadership Journal attributes this reflection to Musonius Rufus:

“If you accomplish something good with hard work, the labour passes quickly, but the good endures.”

Consider one decision you are carrying today. Give the lasting consequences as much attention as the effort required now.

The journal asks:

“Regarding your current action, are you prioritising short-term ease or the long-term ethical integrity (enduring good) required by your duty?”

Before acting, name the standard you need to protect and the work that protecting it requires.

After a demanding task, relief is understandable. It is also worth examining how you managed the difficulty.“Adversity i...
13/10/2026

After a demanding task, relief is understandable. It is also worth examining how you managed the difficulty.

“Adversity is the only thing that introduces us to our own powers.”
Seneca the Younger, Moral Letters to Lucilius, Letter 91, Section 17

The Stoic Leadership Journal connects this reflection to a practical leadership discipline: a “Power Audit” after overcoming a challenge.

The idea is to identify a strength that the work revealed and deliberately bring it into your everyday responsibilities.

A simple way to approach the audit:

- Name the action that required effort.
- Identify the capacity you discovered through it.
- Choose an ordinary duty where that capacity can serve you again.

The point is to carry what you learned about yourself into work that demands less of you.

What difficult action have you recently taken that revealed a professional power (e.g., resilience, patience) you didn't know you had, and how will you bring it into your regular duty?

Cross-functional leadership is where strategy either gains momentum or stalls. The strongest leaders align competing pri...
12/10/2026

Cross-functional leadership is where strategy either gains momentum or stalls. The strongest leaders align competing priorities, clarify accountability and turn collaboration across silos into measurable performance. *Cross Functional Leadership That Delivers Results* examines the systems, behaviours and decision disciplines that make that possible in complex organisations. It is a practical framework for leaders responsible for outcomes that no single function can deliver alone.

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