Stay Aligned with Your Values with Barbara Fonti

Time To Press Pause - A Podcast for CEOs by CEOs

In the "Time To Press Pause" podcast, host Ellen Williams, CEO of The Salient Strategist, interviews Barbara Fonti, founder and CEO of Big Dream Executive Coaching. Fonti, a seasoned executive coach and former CEO of The Fonti Group, shares her journey and insights. She discusses a pivotal moment in her career when she realized her company's direction did not align with her values during an industry event. This led her to "press pause" and reevaluate her business strategy, ultimately pivoting towards consulting on the Affordable Care Act, which proved successful and aligned with her values. Fonti emphasizes the importance of leaders being rooted in their personal values and recommends creating a "root document" to guide decision-making. The conversation highlights the significance of mindfulness and self-actualization in leadership.