How to Utilize Self-Care Strategies for Effective Leadership While Transitioning to Entrepreneurship Featuring Boudewijn Bertsch

Smashing the Plateau

Bou is a leadership consultant who helps his clients discover how to bring out the best in themselves and others. He designs and delivers customized leadership development workshops for executive teams around the globe. Bou also has a thriving executive and life coaching practice. Along with his wife, Riva Greenberg, he supports people living with diabetes. He resides in Brooklyn, NY.

In today's episode of Smashing the Plateau, you will learn how to successfully manage the emotional and psychological challenges of entrepreneurship after a corporate career.

Bou and I discuss:

• The importance of self-care for effective leadership [00:00]
• Bao’s transition from quality management to leadership coaching [03:02]
• How the pandemic reshaped Bao’s coaching practices [04:00]
• Navigating changes and embracing emergence in business [08:13]
• Strategies for responding to unforeseen challenges [09:48]
• The role of AI and tech evolution in the modern job market [12:05]
• Key components of the upcoming book on transitioning to solo ventures [17:55]
• Importance of managing energy and time effectively [20:19]

Learn more about Boudewijn at https://www.spimanagement.com.

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