Just. Be. Salt. I had the incredible opportunity to attend this year's Global Leadership Summit. At the summit, John Maxwell reminded us that as leaders, we’re called to be the salt in the world. Just as salt enhances flavor and preserves, we are meant to enrich and preserve the lives around us. Being salt isn’t about being loud or forcing change. It’s about adding value through small, intentional actions...whether that’s encouraging someone who needs it or standing firm in your values. Salt...
3 days ago • 1 min read
FREE CLARITY ASSESSMENT! Feeling stuck or just ready for more? Hi friends, Over the years, I’ve coached a lot of people, including students, professionals, and rising leaders...and one thing keeps showing up: Some feel stuck.Some feel lost.And some are doing just fine, but know they’re built for more. More clarity.More alignment.More purpose and energy in how they live and work. That’s why I created my free Clarity Assessment. It’s a quick 5-minute reflection followed by a one-on-one call...
25 days ago • 1 min read
New Beginnings - New Coaching Hello Friend, It’s been a while, and I’m so excited to share what’s new. Over the past few months, I’ve stepped into a new role in healthcare entrepreneurship, building partnerships that help people live healthier, more whole lives. This new chapter has deepened my belief that real growth starts when we understand ourselves — and move forward from that place of self-awareness. That’s also why I’ve reimagined my coaching practice. I want it to be more accessible,...
about 2 months ago • 1 min read
What If You’re Closer Than You Think? Eric LindsayAptitude Leadership Coaching We often convince ourselves that success is far away, that we need more time, more preparation, or more confidence before we take the next step. But what if you're closer than you think? Most breakthroughs don’t come from massive life-changing moments. They come from small, consistent actions. Sending that email, making that call, showing up even when doubt creeps in. When I look back at my journey, every leap...
5 months ago • 1 min read
Take Action! Eric LindsayAptitude Leadership Coaching If you told me a year ago that I would be laying tile in my own bathroom, I probably would have laughed. Self-doubt crept in quickly. I’ve never done this before. What if I mess it up? What if I ruin the floor? But here’s the thing about self-doubt. It doesn’t go away by thinking about it. The only way to quiet it is to move forward anyway. So I took action. I watched videos, got advice, and started laying tile. And now we have a beautiful...
6 months ago • 1 min read
The Work People Don’t See Eric LindsayAptitude Leadership Coaching Self-doubt once made decisions for us. Taking the leap felt impossible. But here we are, side by side, building something we believe in. When I left behind the familiar years ago to work at Duke, it was a leap. When I launched Aptitude Leadership Coaching, it was another. Watching Cassaundra grow Nourish Freely has been incredible. But what you don’t always see, the part that rarely makes it onto social media, is the work...
6 months ago • 1 min read
Your Mind Is Lying to You – And Duke's Head Basketball Coach Eric LindsayAptitude Leadership Coaching A few days ago, I saw Duke Basketball Head Coach Jon Scheyer on campus. My gut reaction? Don’t bother him. He won’t care. But then I asked myself...what do I actually have to lose? Nothing. But my mind was acting like I did. So I took a shot. I walked up and said, “Coach, you got 10 seconds?” He stopped. I told him how his high school team once beat mine, and we had a fun exchange about...
6 months ago • 1 min read
From Laying Bricks to Building Futures—The Shift That Changed Everything Eric LindsayAptitude Leadership Coaching Years ago, I wasn’t coaching leaders...I was laying patios. I was out in the sun, working with my hands, stacking stone, pouring concrete, and creating something solid, something lasting. I took pride in the work, but that wasn't enough to replace the depression and angst that kept me up at night...knowing this was not my calling. I didn’t know how to move forward. I didn’t have a...
6 months ago • 1 min read
The Inner Voice That's Holding You Back Eric LindsayAptitude Leadership Coaching You set high standards for yourself, but instead of feeling motivated, you feel stuck. The voice in your head says, You should have done better. You’re not good enough. You’ll never get it right. I know this feeling all too well. Early in my career, I constantly second-guessed myself, especially when stepping into leadership roles. I’d walk into meetings thinking, Am I really the right person for this? What if...
6 months ago • 2 min read
Hello Scrutiny Eric LindsayAptitude Leadership Coaching There’s a moment in a recent interview with Boston Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla that really stuck with me. He was asked about the challenges of leading one of the best teams in basketball, and his response was simple but profound: "If you want to be the best, you have to accept everything that comes with it." That includes pressure. Scrutiny. And yes...self-doubt. Imposter syndrome often creeps in when we step into spaces where we are...
6 months ago • 1 min read
