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Being a CEO is a very difficult position. Often caught between the Board, the organization and the public, the CEO role fraught with pressure and isolation. As is often said, it's lonely at the top. Across CEOs, some common themes emerge about the difficulties in being effective and succeeding. In this episode we look at the psychology of being a CEO, some of the common difficulties experienced in the position, and some guidance on how to emerge happy, healthy and effective.
Key topics include:
The top reasons why CEOs struggle with leadership and growth
How to shift from tactical to strategic thinking
Building a resilient company culture that supports innovation
Key leadership qualities to develop for long-term success
Podcast transcript on 3peakcoaching.com
0:00-11:23 Introduction To CEO Dynamics
11:23-29:49 Signs of CEO Depression
29:49-45:55 Social Support & CEO Wellbeing
45:55-01:03:37 The Power of Seeking Support
01:03:37-01:11:02 Embracing Interdependence
01:11:02-01:19:27 Understanding the Loyal Lieutenant Archetype
01:19:27-01:31:17 The Relationship Between Fear and Control
01:31:17-01:39:43 Being In Tune With Oneself and the Environment
01:39:43-01:43:51 The Need For Effective Leadership
3Peak Coaching & Solutions is a global, leadership-strategy consulting company. 3Peak creates the roadmap that aligns behaviours, relationships and Functional Human-Systems™ to achieve your business strategy.
Co-Founder Dr. Mazen R Harb holds a Ph.D. in Neuroscience, and did extensive research in Consciousness, Trauma and Physical, Emotional & Mental Health in various Institutes and Research Centers around Europe.
Co-Founder Krisana Locke is one of the most sought after therapists in the world, mastering diverse modalities and opening wellness centers in Istanbul, Santiago, New York and Berlin. Her approaches bridges transpersonal psychology, meditation, bioenergetics, family- and business-constellations and more.
Co-Founder Mino Vlachos has extensive experience advising Fortune 50 and FTSE 100 C-Suite Executives in leadership, strategy, team dynamics, and organizational change. Before coaching, Mino worked in finance, management consulting, and mergers and acquisitions (M&A).
Being a CEO is a very difficult position. Often caught between the Board, the organization and the public, the CEO role fraught with pressure and isolation. As is often said, it's lonely at the top. Across CEOs, some common themes emerge about the difficulties in being effective and succeeding. In this episode we look at the psychology of being a CEO, some of the common difficulties experienced in the position, and some guidance on how to emerge happy, healthy and effective.
Key topics include:
The top reasons why CEOs struggle with leadership and growth
How to shift from tactical to strategic thinking
Building a resilient company culture that supports innovation
Key leadership qualities to develop for long-term success
Podcast transcript on 3peakcoaching.com
0:00-11:23 Introduction To CEO Dynamics
11:23-29:49 Signs of CEO Depression
29:49-45:55 Social Support & CEO Wellbeing
45:55-01:03:37 The Power of Seeking Support
01:03:37-01:11:02 Embracing Interdependence
01:11:02-01:19:27 Understanding the Loyal Lieutenant Archetype
01:19:27-01:31:17 The Relationship Between Fear and Control
01:31:17-01:39:43 Being In Tune With Oneself and the Environment
01:39:43-01:43:51 The Need For Effective Leadership
3Peak Coaching & Solutions is a global, leadership-strategy consulting company. 3Peak creates the roadmap that aligns behaviours, relationships and Functional Human-Systems™ to achieve your business strategy.
Co-Founder Dr. Mazen R Harb holds a Ph.D. in Neuroscience, and did extensive research in Consciousness, Trauma and Physical, Emotional & Mental Health in various Institutes and Research Centers around Europe.
Co-Founder Krisana Locke is one of the most sought after therapists in the world, mastering diverse modalities and opening wellness centers in Istanbul, Santiago, New York and Berlin. Her approaches bridges transpersonal psychology, meditation, bioenergetics, family- and business-constellations and more.
Co-Founder Mino Vlachos has extensive experience advising Fortune 50 and FTSE 100 C-Suite Executives in leadership, strategy, team dynamics, and organizational change. Before coaching, Mino worked in finance, management consulting, and mergers and acquisitions (M&A).
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