As January 1 approaches, it’s a great time to reflect on this past year and set some personal and professional goals for the year ahead. Here are two worksheets we’ve created to help you look backwards and forwards as the New Year approaches.

Not sure what to get your team for the holidays? I put together a few of my favorite ideas here to help you out. Happy celebrating, y’all!

Unlimited vacation time may seem attractive but it’s actually highly problematic. Here’s why I prefer having clear vacation policies and some ideas for you startup team to consider.

I'm turning 45 this week and it feels huge. I've been reflecting a lot on my wrinkles and scars - how much I've learned on this challenging journey. I feel so fortunate to be able to share my entrepreneurial and life experiences with you, as your coach.

It's not easy to achieve a culture of learning and excellence on your team. How do you hold the bar up high while also motivating your team? Consider using a "Tough Love" approach that balances hard and clear feedback with a spirit of cheering for success.

Lots of early stage technical startups struggle with their first non-technical hires. Typically these are Executive Assistant, Chief of Staff, or Chief Operating Officer roles. But what’s the difference between them?

Last week, an electrical fire broke out in my basement. I was terrified and felt so alone as the firemen swarmed my house. The experience shook me and reminded of some important leadership lessons.

Leading your startup through a fundraise is no easy feat. It’s hard to know what to share with whom - and when…especially as your financial runway shortens. How transparent should you be with your team?

Pitch competitions aren’t all bad - but they often push early founders out of the entrepreneurial pathway prematurely. Here’s what I learned about teaching innovation from my time at Harvard.

As a startup founder, it’s rare to have a quiet moment at your company. When you notice there’s a calm in the storm, give yourself permission to sneak off for some much-needed self-care.

There are two types of women out there: women who open doors for other women — and women who close them. Which one are you?

And that’s a wrap! 2023 was our second full year at Founder to Leader. We learned so much and we’ve grown our sisterhood of coaches to support you all. Here’s a quick review of our year - and a look ahead as to what’s coming in 2024.

American Thanksgiving always makes me think about gratitude - how we show our team our appreciation for all that they do. Even if you don’t celebrate the holiday, it’s a great reminder to regularly find ways to show your team - and tell them specifically - that you value them and their hard work.

Being a great leader isn’t about having the spotlight on you; it’s about empowering others to excel. Here are some important lessons I learned about “leading teams from behind” while hiking in the wilderness.

Founder burnout is real. The answer is actually not to fry yourself out and then take a month off. Instead, I encourage you to think about micro changes you can make every day that help you preserve energy and pace yourself for this marathon.

Some of my newer clients often ask me what being a CEO really looks like in an early stage startup. They want to know if they’re doing it right. As a coach, I’ve worked across lots of companies and here are some common frameworks I’ve seen out there for what this job looks like.

A lot of people are worried about joining early stage biotech companies because they think it’s going to be a 24/7 sprint. For sure it’s more intense than your average job, but it shouldn’t feel chaotic. If your startup feels like a tornado, you’re probably not doing something right.

As founders and as leaders, it is so easy to lose our cool and be dragged into behaving poorly when confronted with drama. Instead, I encourage you to ask yourself “What Would Michelle Obama Do?” and take the high road instead. Here’s what I mean.

We all have “barn raising” moments - i.e. moments when we need our community to lend their resources and support for us to launch something new. Maybe you should throw yourself a party, too?

I don’t often share a lot about my personal life, but I wanted you all to know about my divorce. Marriage is a lot like having a co-founder. I wanted to let you know how this experience has shaped how I think about my role as your coach.