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Sanity Notes #002 : What if you could not fail?
How might you be free to lead and create if your own sense of self was not on the line?
Sanity Notes #001 : Introducing Sanity Notes
Welcome to Sanity Notes (SN). SN is my new semi-weekly newsletter exploring the hardest parts of entrepreneurship and leadership.
Leadership Vulnerability: The Self-Doubt Every Founder Feels but Nobody Talks About
Leadership vulnerability is more common than startup culture suggests. Almost every founder I coach carries the same fear: someone else could do this better, they are not truly qualified, and the gap between how they appear outside and feel inside feels impossible to close. You are not alone.
Leadership Presence: An Argument Against Rushing
Leadership presence is not something most founders think about. They focus on effort, output, and pace. But after years of coaching CEOs and founders, I believe your calm, full attention is more valuable than almost anything you bring to the room, and rushing gets in the way.
What Does a CEO Do? The Complete Guide to CEO Responsibilities
The CEO (Chief Executive Officer) is responsible for setting company vision, building the right team, and providing resources for execution. Here's exactly what a CEO does and how to succeed in the role.
Resilient Leadership: Dependency Is Not a Dirty Word
We have glamorized the solo, impervious leader at our own peril. Real strength comes from reliance on others.
How to Build a Leadership Team That Actually Works as a Team
Knowing how to build a leadership team is one of the most underrated CEO skills. Hiring experts is the easy part. Getting them to operate as a truly collaborative, high performing leadership team is where most companies struggle, and where the difference between scaling and stalling appears.
The Surprising Power of Play and Creativity
Play and creativity are more connected than most driven adults admit. We tell ourselves rest is a reward, play is for weekends, and breakthroughs come from working harder. Yet clarity you are chasing rarely appears at the desk. This piece explores why, and what you can do about it.
Can you be an entrepreneur without suffering?
Sustainable entrepreneurship is rarely heard in startup circles. Instead you hear hustle, sacrifice, and pride in grinding longer than everyone else. Yet many founders I coach are trying a different path: building something great where ambition and wellbeing coexist, without burning down your life.
Fear Is the Wrong Fuel for Entrepreneur Mental Health
Looking back at my early years as a founder, fear fueled 80% of my actions. Now, as a coach, I am determined to help other entrepreneurs protect their mental health from that same pattern.
