The Unlock Moment

The Inner Shift That Changes How You Lead

Great leaders aren’t shaped by a title. They’re shaped by a moment.
A moment that changes not just what they do, but how they lead.
This is THE UNLOCK MOMENT.

Drawing on his own leadership journey, executive coach and podcast host Dr. Gary Crotaz explores the inner shift that separates outward success from truly grounded leadership. Interweaving stories from CEOs, entrepreneurs, athletes, and the many thinkers he has coached, Gary offers a clear, human framework for recognising the moments that make us who we are.

At the heart of The Unlock Moment: The Inner Shift That Changes How You Lead are five essential Keys—Self, Trust, Presence, Growth, and Impact—that shape how real innovators think, decide, and lead when it matters most. By cutting through the ambiguity to make decisions with conviction, you will find your leadership aplomb and learn to lead in a way that is authentic, not performative.

This is not a book about getting people to follow you. It’s a book about becoming the kind of leader people choose to follow . . . and the moments that unlock how you lead.

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ISBN: 979-8-90026-246-8
Imprint: 100 Coaches Publishing
SKU: 18-1655-01
Categories:100 Coaches Publishing, Leadership and Management, Thought Leadership

“The Unlock Moment is a smart, practical guide to spotting the pivotal moments in your life and leveraging them to become a better leader. Powerful and essential.”

—DORIE CLARK, Wall Street Journal and USA Today bestselling author of The Long Game

“Gary Crotaz reveals how a single moment of inner clarity can transform not only what a leader does, but who they become. The Unlock Moment is an insightful, deeply human guide to finding the authenticity, balance, and conviction that inspire others to follow.”

—DR. MARK THOMPSON, World’s #1 CEO Coach, Thinkers50 Coaching Legend, and chairman of the Chief Executive Alliance

“In an age when AI is reshaping how we lead, Gary Crotaz reminds us that our greatest advantage is still our humanity. The Unlock Moment shows leaders how to build what Crotaz calls leadership aplomb, an unshakeable inner calm that holds steady under pressure. It is a timely, practical guide to leading with clarity and human connection when it matters most.”

—GARRY RIDGE, Chairman emeritus and former CEO of the WD-40 Company; bestselling author of Any Dumb-Ass Can Do It

“Some of the most important Unlock Moments in my life came from confronting difficult truths: first, discovering the power of research and the relentless pursuit of knowledge, and later, understanding how organisational culture contributed to the Columbia tragedy. Gary Crotaz has a rare ability to get to the heart of complex issues through incisive questions and intellectual courage, qualities we need more of in those who shape organisations and institutions. The Unlock Moment turns that same ability into a powerful guide for leaders, showing why character, integrity, and the courage to speak truth to power are essential if organisations are to learn, adapt, and change.”

—CHARLES CAMARDA, NASA astronaut and president of Leading Edge Enterprises LLC

“As people dig deeper into the search for the right next step, system, or strategy, Dr. Gary has a beautiful way of always returning us to what matters most: our sense of connection. Not just to others, but to ourselves. Underpinned with Dr. Gary’s care and kindness, this book is a gift of self-renewal and transformation.”

—JOE JACOBI, Olympic gold medallist and executive coach

Dr. Gary Crotaz

International Keynote Speaker, 100 Coaches Member, and Leadership Expert

Dr. Gary Crotaz is an executive coach, writer, and speaker working with senior leaders and leadership teams around the world. His background encompasses medicine, science, senior corporate leadership, and professional ballroom dancing. He is the author of The IDEA Mindset, awarded Coaching Book of the Year by Henley Business School, and the creator and host of The Unlock Moment podcast, where he explores the moments of clarity that shape how leaders think, decide, and lead.

He writes and speaks internationally on leadership, clarity, and decision-making under pressure. His work has been published in Forbes, and he has been featured in The Sunday Times, The Telegraph, and other media outlets. He is a member of the prestigious 100 Coaches Agency.

Dr. Gary lives in the UK with his wife, Mildred, and their fluffy dogs Mochi and Beansprout.

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