As seen in“To have influence in your work, you have to be able to demonstrate and articulate the value that you bring.”
Quoted in Forbes, July 20, 2026 · Article by Kevin Kruse
The article
Kevin Kruse’s July 2026 article in Forbes looks at how a fast-growing AI infrastructure company trains its people to stay agile as it doubles in size year over year. I lead leadership development there, and Kevin interviewed me about our leadership development work.
Forbes lists me under my legal name, Justin Phalichanh. I go by Justin Papa.
Why it matters to how I coach
That quote is at the heart of how I coach first-time managers and emerging leaders. We find your strengths, make them visible, and put words to what you bring, so you can lead with confidence.
How I work
No long sales process. I coach emerging leaders and first-time managers, and every engagement starts the same simple way.
A free, 20-minute phone call, or a video meeting if you prefer. You tell me what you want to work on, I share how I’d coach you, and we see whether we’re a fit. You interview me.
Flash, Spark, Momentum, or Radiance, based on how much support you want right now. We shape the goals, rhythm, and support around you.
Our first sessions map your goals, your situation, and what’s in your way.
Honest conversations and real-world practice, plus a personalized coaching journey summary to keep.
What you leave withYour coaching journey summary
Your first chat is free: 20 minutes, by phone or video, to see if we’re a good match and learn what coaching is like. You interview me.