Episode Summary: Coach What Matters Podcast – Episode 1: Starting with Why In this debut episode of the Coach What Matters podcast, host Amber Cash is joined by her three fellow founders of Coach What Matters—Cesar Flores, Leslie Szymborski, and Fejiro Sefia. Together, they share their decades of experience helping businesses tackle tough challenges and drive sustainable growth. The episode dives into the core philosophy of Coach What Matters, beginning with the importance of "Starting with Why." Cesar explains how businesses can easily lose sight of their core purpose when distracted by revenue targets and short-term goals. He emphasizes that a clear and consistent "why" is essential for making decisions that align with the company’s long-term vision, ultimately fostering a purpose-driven, impactful organization. Fejiro and Leslie build on this by discussing how focusing on "why" attracts the right talent, drives performance, and aligns a company’s vision with its operational execution. The team introduces their first offering, The Why Blueprint, a structured approach to creating sustainable success. They emphasize the importance of aligning executive leadership around core values, vision, and business metrics as a foundation for growth. Leslie and Fejiro discuss how The Why Blueprint helps organizations address strategy development and execution by ensuring leaders are aligned with the company’s purpose, while also building accountability and transparency across all levels. The episode concludes with a focus on navigating organizational change effectively. Cesar warns against excessive change, stressing the importance of clear communication, transparency, and involving employees in the process to maintain morale and trust. Listeners are invited to connect with Coach What Matters through their website www.CoachWhatMatters.com to request a consultation and check out their Blog or social media platforms for more insights. Stay tuned for future episodes where the team continues to unpack valuable strategies to help businesses thrive!
