shauncritten
Feb 102 min read

Execution through identity coherence.
The Dojo Monk is a performance framework built around one core insight: results don’t fail because of effort — they fail because identity, systems, and incentives are misaligned.
Our work helps individuals and organisations rebuild execution from the inside out.
Identity-first execution for modern professionals.
A structured system for rebuilding consistency, decision quality, and follow-through — designed for high-performing professionals operating in complex environments.
Identity-driven execution (not motivation-based)
Systems over willpower
Calm, repeatable performance under pressure
Execution coherence at scale.
Advisory support for leaders, program directors, and transformation teams navigating complexity, ambiguity, and delivery fatigue.
Focus areas include:
Identity coherence across leadership and teams
Decision clarity under pressure
Execution breakdown diagnosis (beyond “capability gaps”)
Where execution actually breaks.
Where execution actually breaks
Ongoing writing and frameworks exploring why capable people and teams fail to execute — and what works instead.
Topics include:
Identity fragmentation in teams
The limits of motivation culture
Why “high performance” often creates fragility