04/06/2026
Some of the busiest leaders I meet aren't thriving. They're hiding.
The early starts, the late finishes, the inbox cleared at midnight - from the outside it looks like dedication. But underneath, it's often something quieter: self-doubt, isolation, and a sense that they can't let anyone see them struggle. So they bury themselves in the work, pull away from their teams, and the distance grows.
The hard truth? You can't out-work self-doubt. It simply waits for you on the other side of the to-do list.
In my latest piece, I explore why so many capable leaders disappear into their work - and how therapeutic coaching helps them come back. Not as different people, but as more fully themselves: present, confident, and finally free to lead the team they always wanted to build.
If this sounds familiar - for you, or for someone you lead - I'd love for you to read it. 👇
https://sisutherapy.uk/uncategorized/the-loneliest-job-when-leaders-disappear-into-their-work/
By Amanda Foister : June 2026 There is a particular kind of silence that settles over a leader who has started to doubt themselves. It rarely looks like distress. From the outside, it often looks like dedication. The early starts and late finishes, the inbox cleared at midnight, the diary with no wh...
