Archive - Johan Martinez-Khalilian

When Performance Becomes Our Armor

We’ve grown quick to label things as “performative”—activism, allyship, apologies, vulnerability.

Apr 22 •

Johan Martinez-Khalilian

A Spill, Some Steam, and a Lesson in Togetherness

I’m at the Washington D.C.

Apr 8 •

Johan Martinez-Khalilian

March 2025

The Certainty Trap

Why Thinking You Know It All Is Holding You Back

Mar 19 •

Johan Martinez-Khalilian

Feedback Is Your Friend

Most of you reading this may not remember the days of using a dial to find the right radio station.

Mar 11 •

Johan Martinez-Khalilian

February 2025

The Power of Being vs. Doing

A Journey into True Self-Leadership

Feb 18 •

Johan Martinez-Khalilian

When Victory Defeats You

How Success Cost Patrick Mahomes in Super Bowl LIX

Feb 11 •

Johan Martinez-Khalilian

January 2025

The Two Faces of Authenticity—And Why Both Matter

Picture this: You’re standing on a stage, the spotlight’s locked on you, and someone whispers from the front row, “Just be yourself.” But what does that…

Jan 7 •

Johan Martinez-Khalilian

December 2024

Let Go to Let In

In Ecuador, the air crackles with anticipation as midnight approaches on New Year’s Eve.

Dec 31, 2024 •

Johan Martinez-Khalilian

Limited Body, Limitless Mind

Leadership Lessons from a Paralyzed Man

Dec 24, 2024 •

Johan Martinez-Khalilian

What Netflix’s Newest Sports Doc Can Teach Us About Leadership

Go watch The Turn Around on Netflix.

Dec 17, 2024 •

Johan Martinez-Khalilian

Will You Change the World or Let the World Change You?

“Something has changed within me, something is not the same.”

Dec 10, 2024 •

Johan Martinez-Khalilian

If You’re Easily Offended, Stop Reading Now

Life isn’t supposed to be easy. But lately, I can’t help noticing how often people complain about things being “hard.”

Dec 3, 2024 •

Johan Martinez-Khalilian

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