Coaching High Achievers: Why Foun...

Coaching High Achievers: Why Founders Need Coaches

The Disgruntled PM by The Disgruntled PM
Jul 13, 2026
50:15

Episode notes

The corporate world loves to worship at the altar of the "Lone wolf" executive, but the reality of leadership is usually a lot more nuanced. In this episode, executive coach Mike Howerton tears down the delusion that your job title makes you a superhero. We dissect the difference between a consultant versus a coach. The "Delegation tax" that turns founders into the ultimate bottlenecks and the harsh truth about why your core values could actually be destroying your team’s culture are also covered. This is a reality check for anyone addicted to controlling every detail of their projects.

Connect with Mike:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikehowerton/

Website: https://www.howertoncoaching.co

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The intro music for this podcast includes portions from “The Wandering," composed and performed by The Ravened. Find more of his work at https://www.youtube.com/@the-ravened. Used with permission by The Ravened.