Insights

The Possible Self: A Leader’s Guide to Personal Development is a science-based roadmap for leaders who are successful on paper yet feel strangely stuck inside. Drawing on more than a decade of research and executive teaching, Djikic introduces the “Wheel of Self” model, showing how lasting change only happens when five parts of the self move together: motivation, behavior, emotion, mind, and our embodied past.

Through vivid case stories and clear explanations, she explains why willpower, mindset shifts, or habit hacks alone rarely stick, and how stalled patterns like overwork, perfectionism, or emotional shutdown can be understood as frozen attempts at growth. Each chapter offers practical techniques to rediscover core desires, restore depleted willpower, process difficult emotions, loosen rigid beliefs, and relearn old bodily patterns so they support rather than sabotage change.

For CoachFinder clients, The Possible Self is both a framework and a toolkit: it helps leaders turn insight into transformation, escape the “success without fulfillment” trap, and build a more grounded, flexible, and humane way of leading themselves and others.

Becoming an Exceptional Executive Coach is a practical guide that explains what it takes to coach leaders effectively and responsibly. The book introduces a structured coaching model that begins with building trust, clarifying expectations, and defining clear goals that connect to both personal growth and organizational needs. The authors highlight the importance of deep listening, strong observation skills, and asking powerful questions that help clients discover their own solutions rather than relying on advice. Throughout the book, real case examples illustrate how coaches can navigate complex leadership challenges, such as conflict, performance issues, stalled careers, or organizational change. It also covers ethical boundaries, confidentiality, and how to maintain professionalism while building strong coaching relationships. The authors emphasize developing self-awareness in both coach and client, using assessments wisely, and helping leaders turn insights into sustainable habits. Overall, the book serves as a comprehensive foundation for anyone seeking to deliver thoughtful, effective, and high-impact executive coaching.