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title: Strategic Thinking | Coaching
description: Coaching | Thoughts from Alembic Strategy on profit, growth, strategy and performance
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# Strategic Thinking

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# Strategic Thinking

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[![When Experience is Helpful and When it is Not](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/hs-fs/hubfs/patrick-t-kindt-ltifWJbvhXM-unsplash.jpg?width=142&name=patrick-t-kindt-ltifWJbvhXM-unsplash.jpg) ](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/strategic-thinking/when-experience-is-helpful-and-when-it-is-not)

## [When Experience is Helpful and When it is Not](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/strategic-thinking/when-experience-is-helpful-and-when-it-is-not)

 Experience is a really important factor in mental agility and emotional adaptability. It’s pretty obvious, right? If you have experienced a similar

[![Nicholas Mayhew](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/hubfs/Nick%20May%202019-1.jpeg) ](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/strategic-thinking/author/nicholas-mayhew)

[Nicholas Mayhew](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/strategic-thinking/author/nicholas-mayhew)

Founder and managing director of Alembic Strategy Ltd, a growth consultancy focussed on strategy, leadership, M&A, coaching and change.

[![Nicholas Mayhew](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/hubfs/Nick%20May%202019-1.jpeg)](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/strategic-thinking/author/nicholas-mayhew)

[Nicholas Mayhew](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/strategic-thinking/author/nicholas-mayhew)

[Nicholas Mayhew](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/strategic-thinking/author/nicholas-mayhew)

Founder and managing director of Alembic Strategy Ltd, a growth consultancy focussed on strategy, leadership, M&A, coaching and change.

[![Nicholas Mayhew](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/hubfs/Nick%20May%202019-1.jpeg)](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/strategic-thinking/author/nicholas-mayhew)

 Feb 23, 2025

[![Welcome to the Yin Jar](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Yin%20Jar.jpg?width=142&name=Yin%20Jar.jpg) ](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/strategic-thinking/welcome-to-the-yin-jar-0)

## [Welcome to the Yin Jar](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/strategic-thinking/welcome-to-the-yin-jar-0)

 The Alembic is a jar. Sometimes we call it a vessel, or a holding space. When we work with you, we hope that this metaphor gives a sense of a journey

[![Nicholas Mayhew](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/hubfs/Nick%20May%202019-1.jpeg) ](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/strategic-thinking/author/nicholas-mayhew)

[Nicholas Mayhew](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/strategic-thinking/author/nicholas-mayhew)

Founder and managing director of Alembic Strategy Ltd, a growth consultancy focussed on strategy, leadership, M&A, coaching and change.

[![Nicholas Mayhew](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/hubfs/Nick%20May%202019-1.jpeg)](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/strategic-thinking/author/nicholas-mayhew)

[Nicholas Mayhew](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/strategic-thinking/author/nicholas-mayhew)

[Nicholas Mayhew](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/strategic-thinking/author/nicholas-mayhew)

Founder and managing director of Alembic Strategy Ltd, a growth consultancy focussed on strategy, leadership, M&A, coaching and change.

[![Nicholas Mayhew](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/hubfs/Nick%20May%202019-1.jpeg)](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/strategic-thinking/author/nicholas-mayhew)

 Jan 13, 2022

[![Efficiency Through Delegation](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/hs-fs/hubfs/gabrielle-henderson-HJckKnwCXxQ-unsplash.jpg?width=142&name=gabrielle-henderson-HJckKnwCXxQ-unsplash.jpg) ](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/strategic-thinking/efficiency-through-delegation)

## [Efficiency Through Delegation](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/strategic-thinking/efficiency-through-delegation)

 Delegation is one of those skills that sounds extremely straightforward – you simply take a task you think would be more appropriate for someone else

[![Matthew Dunaway](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/hubfs/People%20photos/Alembic%20People/Matt-1.jpeg) ](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/strategic-thinking/author/matthew-dunaway)

[Matthew Dunaway](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/strategic-thinking/author/matthew-dunaway)

[![Matthew Dunaway](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/hubfs/People%20photos/Alembic%20People/Matt-1.jpeg)](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/strategic-thinking/author/matthew-dunaway)

[Matthew Dunaway](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/strategic-thinking/author/matthew-dunaway)

[Matthew Dunaway](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/strategic-thinking/author/matthew-dunaway)

[![Matthew Dunaway](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/hubfs/People%20photos/Alembic%20People/Matt-1.jpeg)](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/strategic-thinking/author/matthew-dunaway)

 Dec 17, 2021

[![The Achievement Motivators](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/hs-fs/hubfs/money-2180330_1920-jpg.jpeg?width=142&name=money-2180330_1920-jpg.jpeg) ](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/strategic-thinking/the-achievement-motivators)

## [The Achievement Motivators](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/strategic-thinking/the-achievement-motivators)

 Motivational Maps are offered by Alembic as an accurate way to measure three clusters of motivation, through your own self-perception. Your

[![Alembic Strategy](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/hubfs/Alembic_Strategy_September2018%20Theme/Images/1_eOSubHE3g7r6uZ7QB_SAUw.jpeg) ](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/strategic-thinking/author/alembic-strategy)

[Alembic Strategy](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/strategic-thinking/author/alembic-strategy)

[![Alembic Strategy](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/hubfs/Alembic_Strategy_September2018%20Theme/Images/1_eOSubHE3g7r6uZ7QB_SAUw.jpeg)](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/strategic-thinking/author/alembic-strategy)

[Alembic Strategy](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/strategic-thinking/author/alembic-strategy)

[Alembic Strategy](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/strategic-thinking/author/alembic-strategy)

[![Alembic Strategy](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/hubfs/Alembic_Strategy_September2018%20Theme/Images/1_eOSubHE3g7r6uZ7QB_SAUw.jpeg)](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/strategic-thinking/author/alembic-strategy)

 Oct 11, 2021

[![The Relationship Motivators](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/hs-fs/hubfs/AdobeStock_150015548.jpeg?width=142&name=AdobeStock_150015548.jpeg) ](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/strategic-thinking/the-relationship-motivators)

## [The Relationship Motivators](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/strategic-thinking/the-relationship-motivators)

 Motivational Maps are offered by Alembic as an accurate way to measure three clusters of motivation, through your own self-perception. Your

[![Alembic Strategy](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/hubfs/Alembic_Strategy_September2018%20Theme/Images/1_eOSubHE3g7r6uZ7QB_SAUw.jpeg) ](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/strategic-thinking/author/alembic-strategy)

[Alembic Strategy](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/strategic-thinking/author/alembic-strategy)

[![Alembic Strategy](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/hubfs/Alembic_Strategy_September2018%20Theme/Images/1_eOSubHE3g7r6uZ7QB_SAUw.jpeg)](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/strategic-thinking/author/alembic-strategy)

[Alembic Strategy](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/strategic-thinking/author/alembic-strategy)

[Alembic Strategy](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/strategic-thinking/author/alembic-strategy)

[![Alembic Strategy](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/hubfs/Alembic_Strategy_September2018%20Theme/Images/1_eOSubHE3g7r6uZ7QB_SAUw.jpeg)](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/strategic-thinking/author/alembic-strategy)

 Oct 11, 2021

[![Impermanence — How Can It Can Benefit You and Your Business?](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Alembic_Strategy_September2018%20Theme/Images/1_kx_xw-iG8UgEjgagdPhYpw.png?width=142&name=1_kx_xw-iG8UgEjgagdPhYpw.png) ](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/strategic-thinking/impermanence-how-it-can-benefit-you-and-your-business-f71aa8df9218)

## [Impermanence — How Can It Can Benefit You and Your Business?](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/strategic-thinking/impermanence-how-it-can-benefit-you-and-your-business-f71aa8df9218)

 Appreciation of impermanence creates the opportunity for personal and business growth Every aspect of our lives is in a state of transition; it

[![Felix Chess](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/hubfs/IMG_0640.jpeg) ](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/strategic-thinking/author/felix-chess)

[Felix Chess](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/strategic-thinking/author/felix-chess)

[![Felix Chess](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/hubfs/IMG_0640.jpeg)](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/strategic-thinking/author/felix-chess)

[Felix Chess](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/strategic-thinking/author/felix-chess)

[Felix Chess](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/strategic-thinking/author/felix-chess)

[![Felix Chess](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/hubfs/IMG_0640.jpeg)](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/strategic-thinking/author/felix-chess)

 Apr 23, 2018

[![The Shock of Reality](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Alembic_Strategy_September2018%20Theme/Images/1_9K-SmyEwTnzbrLlB48rxUw%20(1).jpeg?width=142&name=1_9K-SmyEwTnzbrLlB48rxUw%20(1).jpeg) ](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/strategic-thinking/the-shock-of-reality-42b57fb662cb)

## [The Shock of Reality](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/strategic-thinking/the-shock-of-reality-42b57fb662cb)

 The world has a natural indifference to our feelings When there is a big gap between your expectation (ok, your fantasy) and reality (not my reality;

[![Nicholas Mayhew](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/hubfs/Nick%20May%202019-1.jpeg) ](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/strategic-thinking/author/nicholas-mayhew)

[Nicholas Mayhew](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/strategic-thinking/author/nicholas-mayhew)

Founder and managing director of Alembic Strategy Ltd, a growth consultancy focussed on strategy, leadership, M&A, coaching and change.

[![Nicholas Mayhew](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/hubfs/Nick%20May%202019-1.jpeg)](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/strategic-thinking/author/nicholas-mayhew)

[Nicholas Mayhew](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/strategic-thinking/author/nicholas-mayhew)

[Nicholas Mayhew](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/strategic-thinking/author/nicholas-mayhew)

Founder and managing director of Alembic Strategy Ltd, a growth consultancy focussed on strategy, leadership, M&A, coaching and change.

[![Nicholas Mayhew](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/hubfs/Nick%20May%202019-1.jpeg)](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/strategic-thinking/author/nicholas-mayhew)

 Jan 5, 2018

[![Coaching as Investment](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Alembic_Strategy_September2018%20Theme/Images/1_yVAzRFG19uxbdRSeEqHGtQ.jpeg?width=142&name=1_yVAzRFG19uxbdRSeEqHGtQ.jpeg) ](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/strategic-thinking/coaching-as-investment-8def984d59e9)

## [Coaching as Investment](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/strategic-thinking/coaching-as-investment-8def984d59e9)

 Driving the vehicle of personal change in your professional capacity Being able to be fully effective in the workplace appears to be an art form. The

[![Annie Armit](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/hubfs/Alembic_Strategy_September2018%20Theme/Images/1_vW3sd-msFj7GCwORRY9Opw.jpeg) ](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/strategic-thinking/author/annie-armit)

[Annie Armit](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/strategic-thinking/author/annie-armit)

[![Annie Armit](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/hubfs/Alembic_Strategy_September2018%20Theme/Images/1_vW3sd-msFj7GCwORRY9Opw.jpeg)](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/strategic-thinking/author/annie-armit)

[Annie Armit](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/strategic-thinking/author/annie-armit)

[Annie Armit](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/strategic-thinking/author/annie-armit)

[![Annie Armit](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/hubfs/Alembic_Strategy_September2018%20Theme/Images/1_vW3sd-msFj7GCwORRY9Opw.jpeg)](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/strategic-thinking/author/annie-armit)

 Sep 26, 2017

[![A Life of Two Halves](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Alembic_Strategy_September2018%20Theme/Images/1_V_Bq6uEtPEg0Ae8XHsc6dw.jpeg?width=142&name=1_V_Bq6uEtPEg0Ae8XHsc6dw.jpeg) ](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/strategic-thinking/a-life-of-two-halves-a5f783f8138b)

## [A Life of Two Halves](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/strategic-thinking/a-life-of-two-halves-a5f783f8138b)

 Picture this scenario if you will… you’re a baby. Your mum has just fed you spaghetti hoops, most of which can be found slathered into your tufts of

[![Nicholas Mayhew](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/hubfs/Nick%20May%202019-1.jpeg) ](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/strategic-thinking/author/nicholas-mayhew)

[Nicholas Mayhew](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/strategic-thinking/author/nicholas-mayhew)

Founder and managing director of Alembic Strategy Ltd, a growth consultancy focussed on strategy, leadership, M&A, coaching and change.

[![Nicholas Mayhew](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/hubfs/Nick%20May%202019-1.jpeg)](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/strategic-thinking/author/nicholas-mayhew)

[Nicholas Mayhew](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/strategic-thinking/author/nicholas-mayhew)

[Nicholas Mayhew](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/strategic-thinking/author/nicholas-mayhew)

Founder and managing director of Alembic Strategy Ltd, a growth consultancy focussed on strategy, leadership, M&A, coaching and change.

[![Nicholas Mayhew](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/hubfs/Nick%20May%202019-1.jpeg)](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/strategic-thinking/author/nicholas-mayhew)

 Jul 19, 2017

[![Alaskan Awakening: Tapping Into Self-Leadership for Global Health](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Alembic_Strategy_September2018%20Theme/Images/1_CXGz17ftHxSpeh6afgKVFA-1.jpeg?t=1536314548754&width=142&name=1_CXGz17ftHxSpeh6afgKVFA-1.jpeg) ](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/strategic-thinking/alaskan-awakening-tapping-into-self-leadership-for-global-health-4213e33b0310)

## [Alaskan Awakening: Tapping Into Self-Leadership for Global Health](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/strategic-thinking/alaskan-awakening-tapping-into-self-leadership-for-global-health-4213e33b0310)

 Kenai Fjords, Alaska THE BIRTH OF A CAREER DREAM… It was an ordinary lecture, on an ordinary day at medical school. As the population science slides

[![Dr Amina Aitsi-Selmi](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/hubfs/Alembic_Strategy_September2018%20Theme/Images/0_XZNc28bjl--6GXpc.jpg) ](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/strategic-thinking/author/dr-amina-aitsi-selmi)

[Dr Amina Aitsi-Selmi](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/strategic-thinking/author/dr-amina-aitsi-selmi)

Physician, PhD, global public health specialist, I work with doctors and leaders ready for 21st century leadership.

[![Dr Amina Aitsi-Selmi](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/hubfs/Alembic_Strategy_September2018%20Theme/Images/0_XZNc28bjl--6GXpc.jpg)](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/strategic-thinking/author/dr-amina-aitsi-selmi)

[Dr Amina Aitsi-Selmi](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/strategic-thinking/author/dr-amina-aitsi-selmi)

[Dr Amina Aitsi-Selmi](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/strategic-thinking/author/dr-amina-aitsi-selmi)

Physician, PhD, global public health specialist, I work with doctors and leaders ready for 21st century leadership.

[![Dr Amina Aitsi-Selmi](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/hubfs/Alembic_Strategy_September2018%20Theme/Images/0_XZNc28bjl--6GXpc.jpg)](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/strategic-thinking/author/dr-amina-aitsi-selmi)

 May 5, 2017

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