A clear reflection on what this podcast taught me, what it built, and what you might get out of a similar project.
Especially relevant if you’re working solo as a consultant, coach, or expert.
No fluff. Just the core insights.

Timestamps:

00:00 – Why I’m pausing
02:21 – What You Learn by Doing Something Like This
05:03 – Should You Start a Podcast (or Video Series)?
07:18 – What’s Next (And How to Stay Connected)
08:56 – One last line

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How do you know it’s time to fire someone — and how do you do it without guilt, fear, or drama?
In this episode, we unpack the real reasons to let someone go, how to make the decision, and how to communicate it like a leader.

🔥 Whether you're a team lead or exec, this is about protecting trust, performance, and culture — even when it’s hard.

🕒 Episode Breakdown
00:00 – Trust is non-negotiable
02:00 – Valid reasons to fire
05:20 – Signs you’re avoiding it
07:44 – Making the call
10:17 – Having the conversation
13:09 – Leading the aftermath

👉 Follow for real talk on leadership, culture, and tough calls.
Next week: the final episode — what’s next, and how to keep following the work.

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You built something real.
A team that works.
A culture that breathes.
A space where people feel safe.

And then leadership started tearing it down — with empty slogans, chaotic decisions, and a total disconnect from reality.

This episode is for every middle leader watching their hard work be dismantled from the top — while still trying to protect their team, values, and sanity.

🔥 In this episode:
• Why it hurts more than just frustration — it’s grief.
• The 3 traps most leaders fall into (and how they backfire).
• What actually works when leadership is broken.
• How to reclaim your power and lead with clarity, not bitterness.
• Why you’re not crazy — you’re just the only one still awake.

This isn’t about whining.
It’s about naming the heartbreak of watching something good get broken — by the very people meant to protect it.

🎧 Listen if you’re stuck between performative leadership above you and a team that still deserves the best of you.

You're not alone. You're not weak. You're rare.
And this episode will help you hold the line — without losing yourself.

🔜 Next up: How to fire someone without losing trust. Especially in international teams, where dignity and communication play by different rules.

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