The Psychology of High-Performing Founders, with Dr. Faith Cohen

What do rage rooms, co-founder breakups, and high-stakes feedback have in common?

They're all windows into how our brains process stress, and how most leaders are flying blind without even realizing it.

In this episode, Healey Cypher sits down with Dr. Faith Cohen, one of the top executive coaches in the world, to explore the neuroscience behind great leadership. Dr. Cohen has coached leaders at companies like Harry’s, Athletic Greens, Warby Parker, and IVP, helping them navigate stress, scale companies, and build emotionally intelligent teams.

Together, they unpack:

- Why 65% of startups fail due to co-founder dysfunction

- How to give feedback without triggering fight-or-flight

- What displaced aggression looks like in the workplace

- The surprising power of self-compassion as a leadership advantage

- The CUBE framework for handling difficult conversations

- Why creating a sense of psychological safety isn’t just ethical—it’s smart business

This is part science, part story, and all real talk for anyone building or leading something ambitious🎧 Listen to this episode if you:- Lead a team under pressure

- Struggle with giving hard feedback

- Want to build a more emotionally intelligent culture

- Believe leadership starts with how you treat yourself

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