The Founders Catalyst · 2025-08-07 · 40 min
About the Hosts: Lee Povey and Steve Mellor are leadership coaches and hosts of The Founders Catalyst , a podcast dedicated to helping founders, executives, and rising leaders navigate the complexities of personal and professional growth. With decades of combined experience in elite sports, executive coaching, and team development, Lee and Steve offer real-world insights, sharp coaching tools, and thought-provoking conversations for the modern leader. About the Episode: In this episode of The Founders Catalyst , Steve and Lee dive deep into what they believe is the most important leadership skill of all : self-awareness. They unpack why so many leaders think they’re self-aware (but aren’t), what self-awareness actually involves, and how to begin doing the real work. The conversation spans everything from childhood programming and cultural influences to emotional intelligence, dyslexia, burnout, and building sustainable leadership habits. Expect powerful personal insights, practical frameworks, and a few laughs along the way. If you're a founder or leader looking to improve your emotional intelligence, decision-making, and relationships with your team... this one’s for you.
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