Olya Grovel sits down with Karlis Jonass, an empathetic product coach, to explore coaching and mentoring startup teams. Karlis shares his journey from participating in hackathons to facilitating the growth of early-stage startups. They delve into the challenges of giving feedback, the importance of emotional intelligence, and the role of commitment in entrepreneurial success.Join Olya and Karlis as they discuss the significance of active listening, structured experimentation, and the impact of personal development on business growth.In this episode, you will learn: Transitioning from Coaching to Mentoring: Karlis and Olya discuss the differences between coaching and mentoring, emphasizing the importance of raising awareness and giving responsibility to startup teams. Overcoming Mindset Blocks: Karlis opens up about the mindset challenges he faced, including dealing with different personalities and maintaining emotional intelligence. Managing Financial and Emotional Stress: The significance of understanding financial goals and the impact of financial stress on mental and physical health. The Role of Coaches and Mentors: Highlighting the value of having coaches and mentors, Karlis recounts his experiences and offers advice on finding the right support. Explore Your Emotional Intelligence: Reflect on your emotional intelligence. Identify areas where you can improve your self-awareness and understanding of others. Practice Active Listening: In your next conversation, try to listen actively and refer back to the person’s opinions, facts, and emotions. Observe the impact on the conversation. Identify Your Talents: Think about your talents and how you can use them to self-actualize in your professional and personal life. Starting Founders Club (03:14 - 04:31): Karlis describes his transition from participating in hackathons to coaching and mentoring startup teams. Setting Boundaries and Expectations (10:37 - 12:53): Discussing the importance of giving feedback and raising awareness without imposing judgments. Dealing with Financial Stress (17:03 - 17:48): Impact of financial stress on mental and physical health and strategies to manage it. Commitment and Emotional Intelligence (24:45 - 27:27): The role of commitment and emotional intelligence in entrepreneurial success.Homework: Explore Your Emotional Intelligence: Reflect on your emotional intelligence. Identify areas where you can improve your self-awareness and understanding of others. Practice Active Listening: In your next conversation, try to listen actively and refer back to the person’s opinions, facts, and emotions. Observe the impact on the conversation. Identify Your Talents: Think about your talents and how you can use them to self-actualize in your professional and personal life.Episode Highlights: Starting Founders Club (03:14 - 04:31): Karlis describes his transition from participating in hackathons to coaching and mentoring startup teams. Setting Boundaries and Expectations (10:37 - 12:53): Discussing the importance of giving feedback and raising awareness without imposing judgments. Dealing with Financial Stress (17:03 - 17:48): Impact of financial stress on mental and physical health and strategies to manage it. Commitment and Emotional Intelligence (24:45 - 27:27): The role of commitment and emotional intelligence in entrepreneurial success.

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