Ep 6: Jess Dahlberg on the Art of High-Performance Startup Culture and Leadership

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Have you ever considered how a leap of faith could redefine your entire life's trajectory? Jess Dahlberg's journey from the familiarity of Sweden to the sun-kissed shores of Australia is not just a geographical leap, but a testament to the transformative power of change. Today, we're thrilled to have Jess, a high-performance coach, unravel her personal narrative and dissect the essence of growth through adversity. Her insights challenge us to step outside our comfort zones, whether in personal endeavours or the whirlwind world of startups.
Jess expertly guides us through the tightrope walk that startup founders face: fostering a team that thrives on agility and exceptional results while advocating for periods of recovery, much like elite athletes. Founders and high-achievers alike will find value in Jess's approach to recognising when team members are primed to take on bigger challenges, ensuring the company's heartbeat remains strong even as it scales.
In our candid discussion, we navigate the evolving landscape of startup culture, where the need for a unified community becomes more crucial than ever. As companies balloon in size, founders face the daunting task of setting a positive cultural tone, sometimes having to make the difficult choice to part ways with those who no longer fit the team culture or its needs.
Jess's wisdom underscores the significance of leadership in sculpting a thriving culture, and we wrap up with a reflection on building a fulfilling life, drawing from the vibrant community of Byron Bay.
You can connect with Jess via her LinkedIn page.
She also made reference to other tools and resources available.
Get Scale Up Ready quiz: https://startupscaleup.scoreapp.com/
Custom GPT for driving productivity – Developing Potential: https://chat.openai.com/g/g-5HqIdlgaQ-developing-potential/

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Jess Dahlberg
Jess is the expert in startup performance and works to align your team to the performance needed.
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Hoofdstukken

1. Embracing Change and Growth Through Challenges (00:00:00)

2. Balancing High Performance in Startups (00:11:26)

3. Navigating Startup Culture and Growth (00:19:12)

4. Startup Culture and Productivity Growth (00:31:58)

5. Founder Burnout and Scaling Up (00:42:41)

6. Building Community and Designing a Life (00:49:36)