2x (exited) founder turned CEO coach | Helping 20 leaders at a time feel less alone on the journey. | Writing candidly about the hard stuff.
A few weeks after selling my company, I walked into our empty office and was surprised by the grief that met me there. I had spent years believing we were building a product and a business. Only at the end did I understand how much we had also been building a place to belong.
How a simple mindset shift changed the way I think about fundraising.
The founders who keep the most options available often end up with the strongest negotiating position. A few thoughts on fundraising, cash flow, exits, and preserving optionality.
The highest-leverage investment most founders keep delaying.
Many founders learned early that staying safe meant bending to everyone else’s needs. Here’s why standing up straight changes everything.
The things that are feeling hard about being you today? It's ok.
A CEO coaching perspective on anxiety, safety, and the deeper reason so many founders constantly refresh dashboards, email, and metrics.
Many founders secretly believe the next milestone will finally bring peace. What if the feeling you’re looking for was never going to come from the company at all?
A reflection on self-worth, identity, and the shift from striving to being. How my own inner work is changing the way I lead, coach, love, and live.
Why resilience and rapid experimentation matter so much in startups.
What happens when you choose the ending you fear most? A reflection on grief, truth, and the unexpected grace that follows when we act from deep conviction.
A simple daily practice to actually hear your inner voice.
Many founders succeed by pushing through pain. But the same survival strategy that built the company can quietly destroy the person leading it.
I have found myself in many conversations about loss recently. This is an open letter to anyone navigating loss. You are not alone.
Discover whether executive coaching is worth it for CEOs. Explore data-backed ROI, leadership outcomes, and how the right coach transforms clarity and performance.