Episode 4: Biggest mistakes I made as a startup CEO

10/04/23 • 37 min

Welcome to the fourth episode of Leading the Way!

In this one, I'm even more honest and straightforward than in any previous episodes.
Talking about mistakes is tough. It reminds us of the time when we failed and had to face unpleasant consequences. But, I'm a firm believer that we learn the most from our failures. With every mistake we make we are wiser, better, and stronger. In this outspoken episode, I talk about:

why hiring mistakes are so dangerous in a startup
is it even feasible to scale up so quickly
why is it a bad idea to make yourself indispensable
consequences of losing sight of company finances
and a few other mistakes I made along the way

These are neither absolute truth nor all mistakes I made - different leaders might make different mistakes. But, I do believe we should speak more often and be more frank about it!
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Welcome to the fourth episode of Leading the Way!

why hiring mistakes are so dangerous in a startup
is it even feasible to scale up so quickly
why is it a bad idea to make yourself indispensable
consequences of losing sight of company finances
and a few other mistakes I made along the way

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Let's talk about co-founders

In this podcast episode, we are diving into an unavoidable part of the startup world: co-founders.
In this energetic and peppery episode, we will talk about:

should you even have a co-founder
who makes a good co-founder
how to find a well-matched co-founder
what happens when the co-founders' relationship doesn't work
what kind of co-founders our host wouldn't choose (but you might)

As usual, there will be plenty of real-world examples and personal stories. Maybe even a bit of drama...
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My Burnout Journey

I had a bad burnout.
Even today, it's still painful to talk about it. But, we don't talk enough about burnout. There is still a lot of shame around it. Even if so many professionals had it, you always get a piece of advice to better keep it for yourself. I say, let's not.
In today's episode, join us on my personal odyssey through burnout. This story is a raw and honest account of the mental, emotional, and physical challenges I encountered, ones that many women in similar positions can relate to.
Discover how to recognize the warning signs and, more importantly, how I took decisive action to reclaim my well-being. I share the strategies, insights, and resilience that guided me out of the burnout abyss and onto a path of renewed purpose and balance.
If you've ever questioned the cost of success and what it truly means to thrive in both career and life, this episode is a must-listen. So grab your favorite beverage, settle into a comfy spot, and join us for this illuminating conversation on reclaiming balance and well-being, one woman's story at a time.

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