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Leadership Coaching for Founders: Scaling Without Burnout. Interview with Valeria Collu

Leadership coaching for founders in fast-growing businesses is often the only barrier between scaling success and founder burnout. In this Founder Story, I sit down with leadership coach Valeria Collu to discuss the brutal transition from "brilliant doer" to "leader of brilliance." You’ll learn 📣 The mindset & behaviour shifts from IC→Leader 📣 Coaching vs mentoring: when not to give advice 📣 A “one focused hour” practice leaders actually stick to 📣 Signals of burnout (and guardrails that help) 📣 Saying a big, scary yes—and trusting “all in good time” Find out more about Valeria here: https://www.coachingstream.co.uk/   / valeriacollu   Perfect for: founders, marketing managers, and senior operators in fast-growing businesses TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Intro — Wise Words TV & guest (leadership + career transition coach) 0:32 Career path: FS → investment banking → PE → public-sector regulation 1:58 Why coaching: from people manager to coach; portfolio career 2:46 IC → Leader shift: doing the work vs. leading the work 3:45 What coaching gives: “one focused hour” vs. the meeting hamster wheel 4:33 Coaching vs. Mentoring (and therapy): non-advisory coaching; present→future focus 7:05 Style & frameworks: PATH-inspired, bespoke to the client’s needs 8:46 Fit matters: chemistry, active listening, and free intro calls 10:04 Wise ‘yes’: taking a 2026 career break to go all-in on coaching 11:12 Self-care & burnout guardrails: sleep, daily movement, non-negotiables 12:36 Mantra: “All in good time” (impatience, pacing, progress) 13:46 Daily practice: small consistent actions without burnout 14:44 Wisest person: grandfather’s influence and perspective 15:38 Adam Grant — Think Again: unlearn/relearn; curiosity over identity 17:08 Where to find Valeria: LinkedIn + coachingstream.co.uk • Close If you are a founder-marketer or leader in a high-growth company, you know the struggle of letting go. We break down why high performers struggle to delegate, the real difference between mentoring and coaching, and how to spot the warning signs of burnout before they impact your revenue. ABOUT WORDOLOGY: As businesses grow, they put systems in place for sales, operations, HR...but no one thinks about how to successfully scale the BRAND. Wordology is my done-for-you system that keeps the brand voice consistent and personality intact as the business grows. Find out more:   / elenaconnolly-freelance-copywriter   Subscribe for weekly copywriting strategy videos every Tuesday. #leadershipcoaching #founderstories #fastgrowingbusiness #founderburnout #leadershipcoaching #scalingbusiness #founderstories On Wise Words TV, we sit down with Valeria, a leadership and career transition coach, to discuss how she helps clients navigate their professional journeys. This conversation provides practical career advice and insights into leadership development. If you're considering a career change or seeking a life coach, this podcast offers valuable perspectives on professional coaching.