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#Resilience tip 6: Speak-out and Share There is a certain loneliness in being a founder. From the many founders we’ve spoken to about mental well-being and dealing with everything that’s on your plate as a  founder, a common theme was having to deal with everything by themselves. In particular in more challenging times they experience […]

3 tips on 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,

3 tips on creating a 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

3 tips on managing unexprected life changes 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

3 tips on 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

3 tips on founding team leadership Your team can be a powerful accelerator! 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 founder relationship is crucial for long-term success.   Here’s 3 tips how

3 tips on 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

3 tips on As a founder, there’s always too much you can do, but often far less you should do. Understanding where your unique strengths bring the most value to your company helps you stay focused and remain energized. Here’s 3 tips how Identify your strengths Self-reflection: Recall past successes and moments when you were

3 tips on your founder role Most 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

3 tips on maintaining your sense of purpose If there’s one thing we noticed about resilient founders who keep pushing forward no matter what challenges they face: it’s their high sense of purpose.    On the other hand, we’ve seen that founders who drift further away from their sense of purpose struggle more to remain