Who is the author?

Over the past decade, I've coached dozens of Series A+ founders and CEOs navigating the loneliest parts of leadership.

I've guided executives through fundraising pressure, board dynamics, organizational transformation, and the quiet crisis of losing themselves in their companies. My clients lead teams of 20 to 200+, with revenues from €2M to €50M+.

I blend Harvard/MIT business rigor with contemplative practice, somatic work, and Buddhist philosophy.

What will you find here?

• Stories from real founder and CEO journeys (anonymized, but true).
• Questions that reveal blind spots in how you lead, decide, and relate.
• Experiments you can run with your team, board, and calendar the very next week.

It is not about:

….becoming a “perfect” leader. It’s about becoming a clearer, kinder, more courageous one.

….becoming a “perfect” leader. It’s about becoming a clearer, kinder, more courageous one.

Here are some pieces I wrote here readers come back to and share with other CEOs

• The Mindful CEO’s Guide to Psychological Safety – How to leverage psychological safety to unlock your team’s full potential
• How to avoid painful strategy mistakes II: The 6 strategy traps cheatsheet
• How to craft a vision for 2025A Workbook and Steps toward Focus

This newsletter is for you if:

You lead a growth-stage company (20+ employees, €2M+ ARR) and feel alone at the top

• You're post-exit and wondering what meaningful work looks like now

• You want to evolve as a leader, not just optimize your calendar

• You're willing to look at your blind spots, even when it's uncomfortable

• You value depth over quick fixe

This is NOT for you if:
You're looking for tactical growth advice or fundraising strategy (there are excellent consultants for that)