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Executive Coach Launches Industry Column on Professional Performance

Brenda Huizinga, an executive coach specializing in neuroscience-based performance improvement, is launching a new column focused on elevating professional development within the rail industry. Huizinga has worked with hundreds of railroaders across all organizational levels, from frontline employees to senior executives. The column draws its name from the historical caboose, once the operational center at the rear of trains where conductors made critical decisions. Modern End-of-Train devices now perform similar monitoring functions for air pressure and safety systems. The inaugural column addresses a persistent challenge: how railroaders can prioritize personal wellbeing within a demanding work environment. Huizinga emphasizes that neglecting self-care ultimately affects team performance and organizational outcomes. Each series entry will present real coaching scenarios from industry professionals and explore perspective shifts that enhance professional and personal results.