Founder-CEOs, SME owners and senior leaders who struggle to let go of the day-to-day, this one’s for you.
In this episode of Why Not and What If?, HR consultant and coach Siobhán Godden and marketing & communications consultant Andy Cracknell dive into the moment every founder has to face: when you’re no longer the right person to run the business you built. They explore why some leaders cling on and stall growth, while others have the self-awareness to step aside, stay in their lane and let specialists lead.
Drawing on real-life stories from scaling SMEs, profiling organisations and corporate boards, they unpack ego, narcissistic leadership, the loneliness of the top job, and how imposter syndrome shows up even in “godlike” executives. They also bust the myth of imposter syndrome as the modern-day “bicycle face”, and talk about why coaching and “critical friends” are essential if you want a healthy, sustainable business.
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If you’re a founder or senior leader wondering whether you might be holding your organisation back, hit play — then follow the podcast for more unfiltered conversations at the messy, magical intersection of life, work and leadership.
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— we might do a follow-up episode with your takes.
