Slow Down To Speed Up
Brian Wang
Slow Down To Speed Up is where executive coach Brian Wang conducts real-life coaching sessions with startup founders. These are deep, sometimes raw conversations where founders explore and confront their blindspots in order to feel empowered in finding new solutions to their challenges.
If you're a founder interested in coming on the show or in working with Brian, email [email protected].
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#014: What's Next For The Podcast? [Brian Wang]
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06/10/24 • 20 min
Today is a solo episode where I get meta with the show and reflect on its origins, share some lessons learned, and process a bit about what might be next. Enjoy!
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Enjoyed this episode? Ready to take your leadership and personal growth to the next level? Please visit my website to learn more about coaching with me.
#013: How Do I Stay True To Myself In My Next Chapter? [Cristina Poindexter]
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05/28/24 • 51 min
Cristina Poindexter is a serial entrepreneur who finds herself wondering how to make a new move in her career without burning out. She's no stranger to ambition - she's founded 2 companies and has worked at places like Google and Headspace. After leaving her last venture, she fears not being able to achieve her potential while being her authentic self.
Watch as we explore what happens when we allow her fear to show up and express itself right in the session.
Chapters
7:10 Navigating Time and Alignment in Work
10:51 Exploring Authenticity and Meaningful Connections
20:21 Navigating Expectations and Authenticity in Business
39:50 Allowing Fear and Anger
46:57 The Power of Language and Self-Compassion
Enjoyed this episode? Ready to take your leadership and personal growth to the next level? Please visit my website to learn more about coaching with me.
#012: How Much Room For Doubt Is Allowed For A Founder? [Troy Sultan]
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05/13/24 • 48 min
Troy Sultan is the CEO of Guide and he's been leading startups for a decade. This far into the journey, he finds he's been losing motivation and he came for a session to figure out why. Is it a temporary blip or is there something deeper going on?
Confronting this question is no easy feat - no founder wants to admit that they feel disconnected from their company. But as the saying goes, the only way out is through. Together, we explore what happens how we can embrace doubt and uncertainty to our benefit.
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Find Troy on Linkedin
Troy's company Guide
Enjoyed this episode? Ready to take your leadership and personal growth to the next level? Please visit my website to learn more about coaching with me.
#011: Why Founders Struggle with Their Mental Health [Laura Shook Guzman]
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05/01/24 • 43 min
In recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month, I speak with Laura Shook Guzman, a seasoned therapist and leadership coach, to explore prevalent mental health issues among entrepreneurs. This episode delves into the pressures founders face, discussing the balance between business demands and personal well-being, and highlighting strategies for managing mental health effectively.
Key Points
- The Most Common Mental Health Challenges Among Founders
- The Importance of Self-Care
- Nature vs. Nurture in Entrepreneurship
- Managing Impressions and Internal Pressures
- Adaptive vs. Maladaptive Coping Strategies
- The Role of Early Family Dynamics
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Enjoyed this episode? Ready to take your leadership and personal growth to the next level? Please visit my website to learn more about coaching with me.
#010: How Do I Trust Myself After Betrayal? [Lauren Tracy]
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04/15/24 • 50 min
Part of a founder’s job is to recruit the right people to your team. But how do you handle a situation where someone seems great on paper, but triggers a gut feeling that something is off? How do you stay authentic in a way that fosters trust with others? And what does a past experience of betrayal have to do with all this? These are the questions that Lauren Tracy brings to our coaching session. Together, we explore how her self-doubt is impacting her current venture and her ability to trust potential teammates. And we discover how success doesn't have to come at the expense of authenticity but in fact, relies on it.
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Enjoyed this episode? Ready to take your leadership and personal growth to the next level? Please visit my website to learn more about coaching with me.
#009: How Do I Avoid Burning Out My Team? [Olga Chin]
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04/01/24 • 42 min
Part of a founder's job is to care more about the business than anybody else. That alone can bring a lot of intensity to work. But when you're an ex-banker to boot, things can get into overdrive. How do you make sure you don't burn out your employees that way, especially if they're not used to the pace? How do you trust your team to regulate their own work while maintaining a rapid pace? And how can a leader harness the power of "why" to resolve all this?
These are the questions we get into in this coaching session with Olga Chin, founder and CEO of Interprice Technologies. Enjoy!
Watch this entire session on YouTube.
Enjoyed this episode? Ready to take your leadership and personal growth to the next level? Please visit my website to learn more about coaching with me.
#008: Can We Chase Both Passion and Profit? [Scott Britton]
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03/18/24 • 43 min
Scott Britton founded and sold his company to Salesforce in 2022. Nowadays he spends much of his time exploring the nature of human consciousness through writing and podcasting. And while he'd like to make a living from this some day, he's not sure that he can.
Our session goes straight to the tension that many people face: whether one can support themselves through their passion. The tension brings up all sorts of questions of confidence, authentic desire, and self-trust in uncertainty. We touch all this in a space that feels more like a meditation than a conventional coaching conversation. Enjoy!
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Enjoyed this episode? Ready to take your leadership and personal growth to the next level? Please visit my website to learn more about coaching with me.
#007: Why We Struggle to Switch Off From Work with Eric Bahn
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03/04/24 • 47 min
Ever found yourself glued to your phone, oblivious to a loved one's story about their day? Or felt guilty for focusing on work when you just want to enjoy time with family? Eric Bahn, co-founder of Hustle Fund, joined me to explore the struggle many of us face: turning off our work brains and being fully present with loved ones.
We explore questions like...
- What prevents us from putting work aside?
- What does it mean to be a good parent?
- How do we escape unsatisfying feedback loops?
Watch the session on YouTube
Find Eric on X/Twitter and Linkedin.
Enjoyed this episode? Ready to take your leadership and personal growth to the next level? Please visit my website to learn more about coaching with me.
#006: Riding the Emotional Rollercoaster of Fundraising w/ Nestor Solari
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02/20/24 • 45 min
Founders that embark on a fundraise are often met with a mix of electrifying hope and gnawing doubts. In my coaching session with Nestor Solari, CEO of Sigo Seguros, we tap into that dichotomy, revealing the raw emotional journey founders undergo while chasing startup funding.
When you're in full on pitch mode, skepticism and pushback can throw you off your game. The negative emotions and stories that turn up are to be expected, but how we relate to them is what makes all the difference in our performance.
Watch the full episode on YouTube.
We cover...
- What happens when an investor pushes back
- How we typically respond internally
- How our reaction can backfire
- How to escape the trap of emotional defensiveness
Timestamps
00:50 Nestor's Intro
03:30 Losing Energy in An Investor Pitch
06:30 Negative Spiraling During The Fundraising Process
13:33 Navigating Adversarial Dynamics in Fundraising
20:04 Confronting Insecurities
31:52 Building Presence and Welcoming Emotions
44:00 Key Lessons
Enjoyed this episode? Ready to take your leadership and personal growth to the next level? Please visit my website to learn more about coaching with me.
#005: Wielding Authority Without Being A Jerk w/ Erik Dunteman
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02/05/24 • 65 min
Are you grappling with how to drive your team forward without coming off as a jerk? How do you balance accountability with empathy? In this coaching session, I go deep with Erik Dunteman, CEO and co-founder of Banana, as we tackle these burning questions. The journey into leadership isn’t just about strategies; it’s an invitation to confront our fears, embrace vulnerability, and overcome the inner barriers that hold us back.
Erik opens up about his struggle to shift from doing to leading, his fear of negative perception, and the quest for authentic leadership. Our conversation arrives at an unexpected breakthrough for Erik that allows him to show up in a more authentic and empowered way to his team.
Watch the entire video on YouTube.
Enjoyed this episode? Ready to take your leadership and personal growth to the next level? Please visit my website to learn more about coaching with me.
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FAQ
How many episodes does Slow Down To Speed Up have?
Slow Down To Speed Up currently has 15 episodes available.
What topics does Slow Down To Speed Up cover?
The podcast is about Leadership, Psychology, Entrepreneurship, Personal Development, Podcasts, Business, Coaching and Emotions.
What is the most popular episode on Slow Down To Speed Up?
The episode title '#014: What's Next For The Podcast? [Brian Wang]' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Slow Down To Speed Up?
The average episode length on Slow Down To Speed Up is 44 minutes.
How often are episodes of Slow Down To Speed Up released?
Episodes of Slow Down To Speed Up are typically released every 14 days.
When was the first episode of Slow Down To Speed Up?
The first episode of Slow Down To Speed Up was released on Dec 31, 2023.
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