founder psychology
Navigating the entrepreneurial journey can be a mental maze. Explore our Founder Psychology series to understand the unique challenges and circumstances that come with the territory.
What is your grounding vision?
What would be enough—even if it all went away?
What does a CEO coach do?
After ten years as a client and five years as a coach, here are some thoughts on the magic of coaching.
How to make anger your ally
As a founder and leader, I found my anger sometimes overwhelming. Let's explore how to make this emotion an asset instead of a liability.
The Hidden Cost of Anxiety in Leadership and Relationships
Anxiety quietly erodes our ability to lead, parent, and show up fully for the people who rely on us. Whether in business or at home, why our own best work must start with managing our own nervous systems.
How to have hard conversations
Fear of conflict keeps many of us silent, but withholding truth creates more distance than speaking up. Let's explore how to get through it all.
Am I in My Zone of Genius? How to Tell When You’re Off Track
How to check in with yourself, stay aligned with meaningful work, and navigate the uncertainty of creation.
How to manage your mind while fundraising
Why it is so hard, and what to do about it.
What’s the point of having a vision? (And how to create one.)
A skeptical convert's argument for the power of a clear vision.
Practical steps for navigating founder burnout (without quitting your day job)
I have coached dozens of founders through founder/CEO burnout. Here are some of the avenues of exploration I have found most helpful.
Sanity Notes #036: The risks of owning my enoughness
Stepping into responsibility for my life
