how to teach a founder to coach themselves with executive coach Jasper Stephens | Ep 84

Today, I am joined by Jasper Stephens, a leadership coach specializing in working with CEOs and executive teams of Seed Series A and Series B companies. In this episode, the focus is on the role of executive and leadership coaches in the growth journey of founders and CEOs of early-stage startups. Jasper and I explore common questions founders may have about executive coaching, touching on team management, goal-setting, effective communication, and eventually expanding to strategic considerations like product development. Tune in to gain insights into the journey of founders seeking guidance and the profound impact of coaching on both individuals and their companies.

Seed to Harvest is a podcast focused on stories & tactics from a diverse array of investors, founders, and creators, hosted by Paige Finn Doherty, a founding partner at Behind Genius Ventures and author of Seed to Harvest, an illustrated children's book for adults.

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00:00 Welcome to Seed To Harvest: Jasper Stephens
01:58 do you need an executive coach as a founder?
03:04 how to find an executive coach
04:29 Jasper’s vital talents
08:12 common challenges Jasper helps founders with
11:28 teaching founders to coach themselves
15:09 working with early stage vs series A/B stage
16:42 characteristics of successful founders
20:24 the most difficult feedback I had to hear
24:22 how can I improve as a founder
26:55 what made Jasper choose to work with BGV?

Show notes:
Jasper Stephens | https://www.linkedin.com/in/dalejstephens/

The Drama of the Gifted Child | https://www.amazon.com/Drama-Gifted-
Child-Search-Revised/dp/0465016901