What can we learn from coaching flying trapeze?

At first glance, coaching circus arts and coaching executives may not seem to have much in common at all, other than the fact that both require a coach. However, there are a lot of lessons that both executive coaches and leaders can learn from high-adrenaline sport coaching. Leaders must learn how to cultivate a calm, grounding presence and how to quickly build trust. They must overcome their fears to continually try new things, knowing they will sometimes fail.