Switched Off

Disengagement at work rarely shows up with flashing lights. Your team won’t send you a calendar invite titled “I’ve stopped caring”. Instead, it creeps in quietly. The camera stays off in meetings. Ideas dry up. Energy drops. Deadlines are met but with zero spark.

As a leader, these small signals can be easy to miss — or even easier to brush aside. “They’re just busy.” “It’s a tough week.” The danger is that by the time disengagement becomes obvious, it’s already deep-rooted.

The good news? Leaders can learn to spot the signs earlier. It’s about noticing not just what’s said, but what’s not. The hesitation, the silence, the sudden absence of opinions. These are clues that something is shifting beneath the surface.

This is where coaching helps. Coaching gives you the space to sharpen your awareness. To practise really listening, not just hearing. To ask curious questions rather than making quick assumptions. Instead of reacting with frustration — “Why won’t they contribute?” — you’re equipped to lean in with empathy. “What might be going on here?”

Leaders who catch disengagement early don’t just save performance. They show their teams that they matter. They create space for honesty, re-connection and renewed motivation. And when people feel seen, they’re far more likely to bring their best back to the table.

Disengagement doesn’t announce itself. But with the right awareness and support, you’ll be ready to notice, respond and re-engage before it’s too late.

Want to catch it before it’s too late? Let’s chat.

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