She had everything it takes to lead—performance, influence, respect. Everyone came to her when things got stuck. But as she watched senior leaders tighten their grip on operations while competitors adapted faster, a gap was opening. "I think I could be the Country Head," she said in our coaching session, "but I'm not sure I'm ready."

The real block wasn't her capability. It was permission.

She'd been waiting for someone to tap her on the shoulder and say "now's the time." But no one was coming. The role she envisioned? She had to step into it, not wait to be invited.

Leadership, CoachingKarin WellbrockJuly 28, 2025Leadership, leadership coach, Professional development, C-Suite, Career

Breaking Barriers, Building Bridges: The Masaki Wakabayashi CEO Blueprint at GE Healthcare Japan

In this comprehensive dialogue, Masaki Wakabayashi, the President, and CEO of GE Healthcare Japan, unfolds his journey and the pivotal experiences that shaped his leadership style, his drive for excellence, and his profound commitment to fostering a culture of diversity, openness, and innovation within the organization.

Leadership, Women In Leadership, TeamsKarin WellbrockApril 15, 2024Leadership, C-Suite, Corporate culture, women leaders

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