How a Founder, CMO and Creator With 100K Followers Lead with Emotional Awareness | Interview with Amanda Goetz

Summary

In this conversation, Sabrina Wang and Amanda Goez delve into the complexities of leadership, self-worth, and emotional awareness. They explore the concept of blind spots, the importance of depth in both personal and professional realms, and the balance between vulnerability and oversharing in leadership roles. Amanda shares her journey of self-discovery and the significance of routine in fostering creativity. The discussion emphasizes the need for leaders to connect with their teams and build supportive communities, especially for those navigating the challenges of entrepreneurship and parenthood.

Takeaways

• Blind spots often stem from unresolved childhood issues.
• Depth in leadership fosters emotional connection.
• Routine is essential for creativity and self-reflection.
• Emotional awareness is crucial for personal growth.
• Vulnerability must be balanced with professional boundaries.
• Self-worth is independent of external validation.
• Leaders should prioritize team connection and transparency.
• Community support is vital for solopreneurs and parents.
• Understanding one's role in a team is key to effective leadership.
• Creating a safe space for sharing emotions enhances connection.

Chapters

00:00Understanding Blind Spots and Subconscious Patterns

02:25The Importance of Depth in Leadership and Content Creation

05:30Routine and Creativity: Finding Your Space

09:18Emotional Awareness and Self-Reflection

13:39Defining and Navigating Blind Spots

20:46The Journey to Self-Worth

28:25Vulnerability vs. Oversharing in Leadership

34:03The Role of a Leader in Fostering Connection

39:42Building Community and Supporting Others

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About Sabrina Wang

Hi! I’m Sabrina.

I was born and raised in Chengdu, China. I moved to LA at 16 years old to attend USC with a scholarship. My mom ran a business called "Sabrina's Country Store" selling American groceries to expats in China. I've been involved in our business since elementary school - from mopping doors to training employees - which taught me invaluable lessons about entrepreneurship and people, two pillars of my current coaching career.

Now, I run Evergrowth Coaching (www.myevergrowth.com) where I specialize in coaching CEOs of 8-9 figure revenue. My clients include CEOs and founders from top tech companies like Wayflyer, Synchron, Opswerks, Code States, Ownwell, Tread.io, Tribe, and RevenueCat. I also worked with investors from YC Continuity, General Catalyst, Left Lane Capital, and Innovation Endeavors.

Before Evergrowth, I was the Head of Coaching at Mochary Method, created by CEO coach Matt Mochary who coached Sam Altman, Naval, and other leading CEOs. I have a strong background in GTM, product, and design, having worked at Headspace for Work on B2B SaaS products that reached over a million users.

Today, I work with solopreneurs to unicorn founders - whoever is inspired by a big mission to make the world a better place with their gifts. We work together to cut through blocks and procrastination, so they can learn to lead and create from an effortlessly authentic place.

Follow me on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sabrina-ziqin-wang/