⚡ Endurance Leadership: From Triathlons to the Boardroom ⚡

Kieran James, Chairman & CEO of Stryde, knows what it means to go the distance. As the founder of a leading CFO and back-office finance firm, Kieran has helped UK businesses scale with clarity and confidence. But what truly sets his leadership apart isn’t just growth — it’s how he leads with love, resilience, and intentional strategy. ❤️💼

In this episode, Kieran opens up about building a business that supports both high performance and a full life, including training for the European Triathlon Championships, and the hard-earned lessons that shaped his leadership journey along the way.

Inside this inspiring and thought-provoking conversation:

✨ How implementing EOS® helped Stryde scale sustainably — and gave Kieran back the time to train at an elite level

💡 The £140,000 lesson learned from trying to self-implement EOS®

🧪 Why the best leaders treat business like an experiment, not a grind

❤️ What “leading with love” really looks like — and how it transforms culture, teams, and growth

If you’re a founder, CEO, or leader who wants to build a business that performs at a high level without burning out, this episode is a must-listen.

🎧 Tune in now to hear how endurance, strategy, and heart combine to create extraordinary leadership.

Podcast Guest:

◾ Kieran James — Chairman & CEO at Stryde | www.stryde.co.uk

◾ Hosted by Winter Paskins | www.shiftspotlight.com

We’re always looking for inspiring guests. ➡️ www.shiftspotlight.com ⬅️

The Shift Spotlight Podcast is a GCE Strategic Consulting production.

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