Startup coaching: helping founders and team members realize their full potential
Jun 7, 2023
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Former startup marketer turned coach Marcella Chamorro discusses coaching founders and team members to realize their full potential. Topics include handling rising stars, team dynamics, navigating founder stress, having difficult conversations, and the value of coaching for personal growth.
Mindset coaching uncovers limiting beliefs for personal growth.
Alignment of personal and professional goals enhances team dynamics.
Effective communication and addressing interference are crucial in startup success.
Deep dives
The Power of Mindset Coaching for Entrepreneurs and Rising Stars
Mindset coaching focuses on uncovering limiting beliefs and guiding individuals towards personal and professional growth. Marcella Chamorro shares her transition from marketing to becoming a mindset coach. She helps founders and rising stars within teams navigate challenges by addressing underlying beliefs impacting their work and personal lives. Through mindset work, including NLP and inner family systems, Marcella empowers individuals to overcome obstacles and thrive.
Navigating Interpersonal Relationships and Organizational Goals
Marcella emphasizes the importance of aligning personal growth and professional development within teams. She highlights the significance of finding a win-win scenario between individuals and organizations to foster positive work environments. By providing mentorship, support, and open communication, Marcella helps individuals feel valued, heard, and empowered to excel in their roles.
Dealing with Overwhelm and Seeking Solutions
The podcast conversation delves into handling overwhelm and addressing challenges within startups. Justin and John discuss strategies such as simplifying tasks, seeking help, and creating margin to manage work dynamics effectively. By exploring the root causes of issues and discussing potential solutions, individuals and teams can enhance productivity and maintain a healthy work-life balance.
The Value of Coaching for Personal and Professional Growth
Marcella highlights the transformative impact of coaching on individuals striving for personal and professional excellence. Coaching provides a unique perspective and support system that helps clients navigate challenges, overcome obstacles, and optimize their performance. Whether working with solo entrepreneurs or team members, coaching plays a crucial role in unlocking potential and achieving desired outcomes.
Enhancing Communication and Addressing Interference
Effective communication and addressing interference are key themes discussed in the podcast episode. Marcella emphasizes the importance of having difficult conversations, cultivating radical candor, and fostering connection over correction within teams. By promoting clear, respectful dialogue and offering outside perspectives, individuals can navigate workplace challenges, enhance relationships, and drive organizational success.
This week Jon and Justin are joined by Marcella Chamorro. Previously, she worked in startup marketing but has recently transitioned to coaching founders and teams. We discussed how startup founders and their team members can realize their full potential.
Here are some highlights:
(00:24) - Introducing Marcella
(03:08) - How do you define your coaching?
(05:15) - What do you see with rising stars?
(09:42) - Do you navigate team dynamics or individual work?
(14:45) - Any advice for founder's stress
(23:27) - Personal lives do come to work
(33:02) - The ability to have difficult conversations
(47:23) - A lot of value in speaking to someone who's not you
(50:44) - How can people reach out Marcella?
Quote:"I think people who choose to do coaching want to be really good at what they do and they want to have a really good life. They are looking to optimize their time on planet Earth." – Marcella
