Coaching by Justin Papa · Co-founder of Bring Brilliance
Justin Papa, leadership coach
As seen in
July 2026

Interviewed for a Forbes article on leadership development

“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

How a fast-growing company trains for agility

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

Your work only carries influence when others can see it

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

Four easy steps to get moving

No long sales process. I coach emerging leaders and first-time managers, and every engagement starts the same simple way.

  1. 1

    Book a chemistry session

    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.

  2. 2

    Choose your level

    Flash, Spark, Momentum, or Radiance, based on how much support you want right now. We shape the goals, rhythm, and support around you.

  3. 3

    Kick off

    Our first sessions map your goals, your situation, and what’s in your way.

  4. 4

    Grow, and keep the proof

    Honest conversations and real-world practice, plus a personalized coaching journey summary to keep.

What you leave withYour coaching journey summary

  • Where you started and how far you’ve come
  • Your brilliance in action
  • Your decision compass
  • Practices that keep you growing
See how I work in full → Packages, FAQs, and client stories are all on my Work With Me page.

Curious what coaching could look like for you?

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.