<p>As Russell Martin goes back into Management at Rangers Football Club , I take this 20-minute reflection, to share the deeper story behind one of the most intense and transformative leadership journeys I’ve ever walked — 18 months supporting a head coach through crisis, criticism, and ultimately, a 34-game unbeaten run and a return to the Premier League.</p><p><br></p><p>This is not a tell-all. I hold the deepest respect for every client I work with — and confidentiality is sacred. This conversation is about what every leader faces behind closed doors. It’s about the emotional cost of carrying the weight. The fear. The ego. The shadow. And the rare moments when it all aligns — when presence, truth, and courage meet in the middle of the fire.</p><p><br></p><p>This is a window into the truth of elite leadership:</p><p><br></p><ul><li>Why logic is the last mask before a breakdown.</li><li>How pressure strips back personality and reveals soul.</li><li>What the very best do when the spotlight gets hottest.</li><li>And why the sweet spot — that rare zone of calm clarity — is so hard to stay in.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>It’s not about one man.</p><p>It’s about the burden, brilliance, and bravery of leadership at the very top.</p><p>This is what I see. This is what I live.</p><p>This is Sweat &amp; Courage.</p><p><br></p>