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Clarity Under PressureHow to lead effectively when everything feels urgent

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In my coaching sessions, I hear the same challenge again and again:

Sound familiar?

Clarity under pressure isn’t something you’re born with. It’s a skill you can develop and need as a good leader.

Recently, I tested whether hybrid coaching could support this leadership skill.

I put my MirandAI CoachBot through a real coaching scenario on managing pressure at work.

What you should know:

MirandAI CoachBot is trained on tools from my coaching practice, my books, articles and standards and ethics of the International Coaching Federation.

I’m creating her with CoachBot.ai coders and the CoachBot community.

The purpose is to provide my coaching clients with safe, reliable, quality support when a human coach (me) is not available. There is no shared training data. Only you decide who sees your conversations.

Here are examples of the MirandAI CoachBot’s coaching skills woven into the Leadership Lab tips.

This was the contracted question: “So we’re exploring how to regain a sense of control when everything feels overwhelming.”

💡 LeadershipLab Tips: 3 Clarity Tools That MirandAI CoachBot suggested

1. The Magic Wand Question

A wonderful coaching question is: “If you could wave a magic wand, which problem would disappear first?”

This question cuts through complexity fast. It helps leaders move from diffuse anxiety to focused action.

When I tested MirandAI, it used this exact question. Within two exchanges, the focus shifted from “everything is urgent” to “saying yes too often is my real challenge.”

Try it: Next time you feel scattered, ask yourself this question. Write down your immediate answer. That’s where your energy needs to go first.

2. The Gentle Challenge

Great coaching isn’t just empathy. It’s knowing when to gently question your client’s assumptions.

During my MirandAI test, I said (as the tester) something many overwhelmed leaders say: “I just need better time management tools.”

MirandAI didn’t immediately suggest productivity apps. Instead, it asked: “What would be different if that most problematic part eased up?”

What’s important about this? MirandAI did not give an immediate answer. It asked the question that invited a look below the surface.

Try it: When you catch yourself blaming systems or tools, pause. Ask yourself: What is the real issue? It usually isn’t the lack of tools. It is often a lack of emotional clarity about what deserves space on the calendar.

3. The Accountability Anchor

Insight without action is just nice conversation. What matters is the commitment you make and keep.

At the end of this MirandAI test, the bot asked: “What’s one small action you could take this week to feel more in control?”

Then it offered three specific paths to explore. Not generic advice. Tailored reflection based on what I’d shared about my patterns.

That’s how I work with clients too. Small, concrete steps to put the insights into action.

Try it: Right now, name one tiny action you’ll take before your next challenging meeting. Make it so small you can’t fail. Then do it!

🌿 Here’s what stood out when testing MirandAI CoachBot

MirandAI follows my 4C coaching framework (Connect, Contract, Content, Conclusion).

It asks the questions I ask. It uses the language I use. In any language you need!

Because it’s trained on my coaching ICF approach, it feels like an extension of my coaching work, not a replacement for it.

That’s the point.

Between our human coaching sessions, you have 24/7 support.

MirandAI CoachBot gives you a way to reflect, refocus, and maintain momentum and stay on track. It’s available whenever you need clarity at 11pm, during a stressful commute or before an important presentation.

🤝 Try MirandAI for Four Weeks – For Free

Want to experience how MirandAI supports you with challenges and questions? You’ll get:

👉 Reach out to see if you qualify: Join the MirandAI CoachBot waiting list

🧭 Leadership Coaching for Complex Challenges

While MirandAI offers helpful support between sessions, leadership challenges often need live, human coaching to dive into:

I work with leaders who want both depth and practical tools. If you’re ready to build clarity under pressure as a core leadership skill, reach out, I have limited availability this quarter.

👉Book a complimentary 30-minute consultation

I’m excited to be part of your personal and leadership development.

Best wishes,

Karla Schlaepfer and the amazing DesignChange team!

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