Leadership can be lonely

If you're a founder or business owner, you probably know it can get lonely at times. You're running things but who is there to support, challenge and share with?In this episode, I explain the challenges of loneliness that leaders, founders, and entrepreneurs often face. I share insights from my coaching experience, highlighting the signs and potential consequences of loneliness at the top. Loneliness is a signal to seek connection. I share a case study of a client, "John," who experienced a positive transformation by working with a coach to overcome his creative stagnation and regain a sense of fulfillment.Key Learnings:1. Loneliness at the top can lead to negative mindsets, lack of creativity, poor decision-making, and stagnation.2. Signs of loneliness include negativity, overworking, stress, and a tendency to avoid risks or opportunities.3. Seeking connection through mentors, coaches, or peers can provide the necessary support, challenge, and fresh perspectives to overcome loneliness and reignite creativity and problem-solving abilities.4. Humans are social beings, and flourishing often requires the exchange of ideas and validation from others.Show Notes:00:00:10 - Introduction to the topic of loneliness in leadership roles.00:01:00 - Signs of loneliness, such as negativity, stress, and overworking.00:01:30 - Mindset issues associated with loneliness, including avoiding loss and stagnation.00:02:00 - Potential consequences of loneliness, such as poor decision-making and lack of creativity.00:02:50 - The importance of seeking connection and processing thoughts with others.00:03:10 - The benefits of working with collaborators, mentors, or coaches.00:03:50 - A case study of "John," a client who overcame creative stagnation through coaching.00:05:30 - The positive transformation in "John's" mindset and creativity after working with a coach.00:06:30 - Suggestions for seeking connection through business buddies, cohorts, mentors, or coaches.00:07:10 - The importance of recognizing loneliness and taking action to seek connection.PS. Whenever you're ready – here are 3 ways you can make a ‘next-level’ shift in your mindset.🔗 Follow my insights & Mindset content on LinkedIn & Instagram.🔗 Want to know how successful you are (and could be)? Take the test.🔗 Ready to connect? Join me for an