Are you an NBA fan?

If not, stay with me – this will be worth it.

I promise.

NBA fans, did you catch the season opener?

Victor Wembanyama’s third debut!

He did not disappoint:

⮕ 40 points

⮕ 0 turnovers

⮕ Blocks that looked effortless

⮕ Made a top defender who look helpless

Wemby’s leap

So how did Wemby make the leap?

He got a coach.

Not just any coach.

He called Hakeem Olajuwon.

Years ago, when the greatest basketball player of all time was asked to name his starting five, guess who he picked as his big man?

Hakeem!

Hakeem played with unmatched skill and agility, redefining what a big man could be. And now, he’s passing that mastery on to Wemby.

3 Coaching results

How did coaching help Wemby?

1. Clarity

Wemby knows exactly what he wants to do.

2. Confidence

He’s not backing down.

At least, I haven’t seen him back down yet.

3. Skill

He can do things now that seemed impossible a year ago.

I won’t go into all the basketball details and bore those that don’t want to hear, but he looks like a different player than last year.

4 Lessons for CEOs

CEOs, have you been taking notes?

Coaching isn’t just for NBA stars.

With the right coach, you can gain:

• Clarity
• Confidence
• Skill
• Long-term perspective

Every leader hits a ceiling… until someone helps them see beyond it.

Have you hit a ceiling yet? 

What’s holding you back?