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1. Something has gone wrong, and the stakes feel high.

You are a capable leader, but one or more clear signals suggest your position, credibility, or future may be affected.

This might include:

• a poor or unexpected performance review
• an HR complaint, investigation, or formal concern
• being passed over for promotion without a clear explanation
• direct feedback that confidence or support has changed
• a sudden sense that your decisions are being watched more closely

You may not know what this means yet, but you know waiting feels risky.

These situations require early, clear-headed action.

Assess what has shifted and what needs to happen next.

2. Nothing specific has happened, but something feels off.

There has been no formal event, but your role feels harder to navigate than it used to.

You may be noticing:

• changes in tone, access, or responsiveness
• feedback that feels different or less clear
• mixed messages about expectations or readiness
• increased pressure without clear guidance

You want to understand what is changing before the situation escalates.

This is the moment when clarity matters most.

Understand what has shifted and whether action is needed.

If you’re unsure which applies, take the self-check.

The goal is to understand what has shifted so you can respond deliberately rather than react under pressure.

Surface early signals that a leadership situation may be shifting.

If you want additional context before taking the self-check, the Leadership Recovery Decision Guide explains what different signals may mean and when recovery thinking applies.

Leadership Recovery Decision Guide

Learn how the Athena Leadership Recovery System™ works

A confidential conversation is available at any point.