Sander Peltenburg

avoiding it becomes too much In retrospect many founders who experienced significant stress, burnout, or other mental challenges could identify the early signs and their source. However, they often ignored these signals or convinced themselves it was “part of the journey” Resulting in counter productive effects. Maintaining resilience requires recognizing these signals, taking action, and

Growth mindset Controlling your mindset is a superpower for anyone striving for growth and success. The key is recognizing that you can train your brain. Many thought patterns stem from reflexes rooted in past fears or negative experiences. By actively focusing on positive opportunities and possibilities, you can rewire your brain to embrace more optimistic thinking.

Life happens Unexpected life changes often trigger the need for transformation for many founders and leaders. In hindsight, these events were often recognized as the catalyst demanding change. Many founders face these realities and find ways to thrive both personally and professionally, but it requires active and conscious effort. Let’s continue to support each other in

Navigating tough decisions Making decisions at the right time is a super strength to keep your start up on the road to success. Though it is a struggle for almost all startup or scale-up founders. There’s simply a lot on their minds, and big decisions are often dragged along for a long period, holding back

TEAM LEADERSHIP Your team can be a powerful accelerator! It is crucial to keep your (founder) team strong, and moving in the same direction.   For many founders, at one time or another, it becomes a challenge to keep everyone aligned and working effectively together. It requires conscious effort and attention. Specifically investing in the

Personal effectiveness Time is probably your most valuable asset! How you manage it can make the difference between thriving, surviving or even burning out.   We’ve discovered that many successful founders have consciously or unconsciously developed habits that allow them to make the most of their time, energy, and focus. By adopting intentional habits, setting

Your Founder role Many founders, at various points in their journey, begin to question the fit with their role. This can happen when the company is growing, new stakeholders join, and your role shifts in a specific direction. Another example is when they take on a temporary role such as sales, investor relations, or managing operations.