Listen "267. From Founder's Trap to True Freedom and How Visionary Leadership Transforms Lives w/ Jacob Hill"
Episode Synopsis
Jacob Hill is the founder of Offploy CIC, a social enterprise supporting people with criminal convictions into meaningful employment. After experiencing prison firsthand, Jacob built a mission-driven organisation that has helped over 4,000 individuals rebuild their lives. He now partners with employers, government, and frontline services to drive inclusive hiring and justice reform across the UK.Main Business Issues:Difficulty in briefing his team on tasks and frequently taking on projects himself rather than trusting his teamA constant fear of inactivity and perceiving not working as being "lazy" Jacob felt conflicted to maintain business momentum while being a present father and husband.Jacob’s Key Insights and Takeaways:Jacob confronted the uncomfortable truth that his relentless drive wasn't about building a legacy, but was secretly fueled by a deep-seated fear of failure and losing everything he had built.His nervous system was addicted to chaos, causing him to subconsciously create problems at work just to feel the familiar, addictive comfort of stress.He came to understand that to be the leader and father he truly wants to be, he must stop running from failure and consciously define what it means to run toward a new life built on peace and presence.Connect with Jacobwww.offploy.orghttps://www.linkedin.com/in/jacobrohill/
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