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The Founders Catalyst Podcast with Coach Lee Povey and Coach Steve Mellor

The Founders Catalyst Podcast

Join high-performance leadership experts Coach Lee Povey and Coach Steve Mellor as they dive into the challenges and triumphs faced by today’s founders, start-up executives, and high achievers.

Each episode features candid conversations, actionable insights, and real-world advice designed to help high achievers scale their businesses, develop resilient teams, and navigate the ever-changing entrepreneurial landscape.

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He’s got a big ego….such a big ego (cue the Beyonce!)

He’s got a big ego….such a big ego (cue the Beyonce!)

I’ve been thinking a lot about ego and how it affects our choices, especially as leaders.

So, what do I mean when I say ego? In this context, I’m talking about how we judge our self-worth, especially in relation to others.

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I’m worried that being coached will make me soft….

I’m worried that being coached will make me soft….

I will lose my edge….

On a recent episode of Simon Sinek’s podcast, Steven Bartlett, successful entrepreneur and host of “Diary of a CEO,” was asked to share some of his most pivotal realizations.

What he shared echoed my own experience: “Working with a coach/therapist doesn't steal your ambition. It makes you aware of, and able to move past your fake ones.”

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Can you please just tell me what to do?!

Can you please just tell me what to do?!

How many of us have experienced wanting someone to come and tell us what to do when we are facing adversity in our businesses or going through a stressful time?

I know I’ve felt this many times when I’ve been unsure what to do. When I’ve been struggling to find the “perfect solution.”

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You are used to being the most capable person in the room

You are used to being the most capable person in the room, yet deep down, you long for someone to tell you what to do…

You are used to leading small and dynamic teams, but now your team is rapidly expanding, and you feel you have less control.

We've all been there, struggling to trust others to do the work as well as we can. It's a common challenge we face as founders.

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How Parents Can Support Their Young Athletes

How Parents Can Support Their Young Athletes

If you’re hoping to get your child into sports, or they’re already involved in athletics, then your biggest goal for them is just to see them succeed.

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What is High-Performance Leadership?

As a founder and company performance coach, I think a LOT about leadership and its meaning.

My views have changed as I’ve grown personally, observed and learned from extraordinary leaders, and studied psychology and human behavior.

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What I learned from my Psilocybin experience

A couple of weeks ago, I did a therapist-led Psilocybin (mushroom) experience. Those who have known me for a while might be surprised to hear this. As my mum said, “That doesn't sound like you, Lee!”

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