Listen "What’s the First Step to Building a Team That Supports Your Growth with Kris Langworthy"
Episode Synopsis
When you're a coach who's scaled to six or seven figures, you're used to doing it all. But what happens when the hustle becomes unsustainable? In this powerful conversation, Heather sits down with Kris Langworthy to uncover what really needs to happen before you make your first hire—and it’s not just writing a job description.Kris dives deep into the internal mindset shifts required to step out of burnout and into empowered leadership. From recognizing burnout signals to asking high-quality questions, doing inner work, and embracing the right tools (like the “why” assessment), this episode is your crash course in hiring the right person to complement your strengths. Whether you're considering your first VA or scaling your dream team, you'll walk away with actionable insight and renewed clarity.Key Takeaways:Why your first hire shouldn’t be a clone of you—but a complement.The internal work you MUST do before posting a job listing.How to clarify your needs to avoid hiring from fear.The role of assessment tools in building strong teams.Why burnout is contagious and how to protect your energy.What it really means to “let go and grow.”Timestamps00:00 – Intro: Why Most Coaches Burn Out Before They Scale 02:14 – Meet Kris Langworthy & Impact Zone Strategies 04:01 – The Inner Work You Must Do Before You Hire 07:43 – Why Hiring “Another You” Is the Wrong Move 10:20 – How to Recognize Burnout Before It’s Too Late 13:06 – The Power of the “Why” Assessment 16:58 – Delegating Without Guilt or Control Issues 20:11 – How to Hire for Energy, Not Just Skill 22:45 – Leadership vs. Doing It All: Making the Shift 26:33 – Celebrating Wins (and Why It Matters) 29:30 – Final Advice from Kris to Coaches Ready to Scale 32:10 – Call to Action: Where to Start & What to Ask YourselfReady to scale your coaching business without losing your mind—or your mission? Start by discovering your “why” with the free assessment Kris mentions in this episode. Know yourself first, so you can hire the right person next. Take the Free Why Assessment#ScaleYourBusiness #CoachingGrowth #HireWithClarity #AvoidBurnout #LetGoAndGrow #EntrepreneurMindset #WhyAssessment #BusinessMindset #CoachingSuccess #TeamBuilding #KrisLangworthy #ScalePointPodcast
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