Empowering Startup Leaders for Success and Resilience with Kenneth Berger #218

Kenneth Berger is the Executive Coach at Kenneth Berger Coaching with over two decades of experience in the tech industry. He's empowered leaders from startups like Typeform, Dribbble, and Fastly, guiding them to tackle challenges, combat burnout, and achieve their desired life paths. Serving as a trusted confidant to multiple CEOs, Kenneth equips them with the tools to succeed in the dynamic tech world. With a wealth of experience in technology, Kenneth's mission is to assist startup leaders in defining their goals, standing up for their aspirations, and embracing the world's response. His unique insights, garnered from years as a founder, operator, and executive coach, enable him to guide tech leaders in achieving their potential while addressing the opportunities and challenges inherent in the industry. In this episode we cover:00:00 - Intro02:13 - Navigating The Founder Archetypes in Startups09:32 - Breaking Fear Cycles in Startups12:15 - Fear, Perfectionism, and Burnout15:40 - Avoiding Awkward Conversations17:16 - Fostering Learning and Resilience19:12 - Impact of Clarity and Humility on Startup Dynamics22:49 - Leadership Role on Effective Communication25:34 - Well-Phrased Requests & Effective Communication31:20 - Kenneth's Favorite Activity To Get Into a Flow State31:45 - Kenneth's Piece Of Advice For Your Younger Self32:23 - Kenneth's Biggest Challenges at His Company33:18 - Instrumental Resources For Kenneth's Success35:08 - What Does Success Mean for Kenneth Today36:21 - Get In Touch With Kenneth Get In Touch With Kenneth: Kenneth's LinkedIn Kenneth's Website Mentions: The Conscious Leadership Group Richard C. Schwartz, Ph.D Books: The 15 Commitments of Conscious Leadership No Bad Parts Tag Us & Follow: Facebook LinkedIn Instagram More About Akeel: Twitter LinkedIn More SaaS Podcast Episodes SaaS Consulting Services How To Value Your SaaS Company