Evergrowing

Summary In this episode, Sabrina discusses the importance of inner growth for leaders, particularly in the tech industry. She explores the rising trend of meditation and retreats among founders, emphasizing the need for grounding practices amidst the chaos of entrepreneurship. Sabrina delves into the benefits and misconceptions of meditation, the significance of setting intentions for retreats, and how to integrate insights gained from these experiences into daily life. She concludes by suggesting that everyday life can be approached with the same mindfulness and intention as a retreat, encouraging listeners to cultivate rituals that promote well-being and presence. Takeaways - Meditation is increasingly important for tech leaders. - Retreats provide a necessary break for reflection. - Setting intentions enhances the retreat experience. - Meditation can be challenging but is beneficial over time. - Not all meditation styles work for everyone. - Integration after retreats is crucial for lasting change. - Daily rituals can create a retreat-like experience. - Mindfulness can be practiced in various forms. - Grounding practices help manage entrepreneurial stress. - Everyday life can be approached with intention and mindfulness. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Inner Growth for Leaders 02:54 The Rise of Meditation and Retreats in Tech 05:50 Understanding Meditation: Benefits and Misconceptions 10:00 The Power of Retreats: Intentions and Integration 13:45 Transforming Everyday Life into a Retreat ----- Evergrowing is a podcast show for leaders on inner growth. When you step into leadership, you're embarking on a journey of continuous evolution – hence, Evergrowing. I'm Sabrina Wang, CEO of Evergrowth Coaching. I have the privilege of coaching top-tier CEOs running 8-9 figure businesses. Now, I'm bringing you the most impactful breakthroughs from our work. I was the former Head of Coaching to Matt Mochary (you might know him as the author of "The Great CEO Within" and the go-to coach for tech giants like Coinbase, OpenAI, and Reddit). Think of this as your weekly dose of inspiration, wisdom, and actionable insights to level up your leadership game. If you liked my podcast, you'll enjoy my LinkedIn posts. Follow me here: www.linkedin.com/in/sabrina-ziqin-wang/

Summary In this conversation, Sabrina Wang and Amanda Goez delve into the complexities of leadership, self-worth, and emotional awareness. They explore the concept of blind spots, the importance of depth in both personal and professional realms, and the balance between vulnerability and oversharing in leadership roles. Amanda shares her journey of self-discovery and the significance of routine in fostering creativity. The discussion emphasizes the need for leaders to connect with their teams and build supportive communities, especially for those navigating the challenges of entrepreneurship and parenthood. Takeaways Blind spots often stem from unresolved childhood issues. Depth in leadership fosters emotional connection. Routine is essential for creativity and self-reflection. Emotional awareness is crucial for personal growth. Vulnerability must be balanced with professional boundaries. Self-worth is independent of external validation. Leaders should prioritize team connection and transparency. Community support is vital for solopreneurs and parents. Understanding one's role in a team is key to effective leadership. Creating a safe space for sharing emotions enhances connection. Chapters 00:00Understanding Blind Spots and Subconscious Patterns 02:25The Importance of Depth in Leadership and Content Creation 05:30Routine and Creativity: Finding Your Space 09:18Emotional Awareness and Self-Reflection 13:39Defining and Navigating Blind Spots 20:46The Journey to Self-Worth 28:25Vulnerability vs. Oversharing in Leadership 34:03The Role of a Leader in Fostering Connection 39:42Building Community and Supporting Others Ways to find Amanda: X LinkedIn Newsletter Website About Sabrina Wang Hi! I’m Sabrina. I was born and raised in Chengdu, China. I moved to LA at 16 years old to attend USC with a scholarship. My mom ran a business called "Sabrina's Country Store" selling American groceries to expats in China. I've been involved in our business since elementary school - from mopping doors to training employees - which taught me invaluable lessons about entrepreneurship and people, two pillars of my current coaching career. Now, I run Evergrowth Coaching (www.myevergrowth.com) where I specialize in coaching CEOs of 8-9 figure revenue. My clients include CEOs and founders from top tech companies like Wayflyer, Synchron, Opswerks, Code States, Ownwell, Tread.io, Tribe, and RevenueCat. I also worked with investors from YC Continuity, General Catalyst, Left Lane Capital, and Innovation Endeavors. Before Evergrowth, I was the Head of Coaching at Mochary Method, created by CEO coach Matt Mochary who coached Sam Altman, Naval, and other leading CEOs. I have a strong background in GTM, product, and design, having worked at Headspace for Work on B2B SaaS products that reached over a million users. Today, I work with solopreneurs to unicorn founders - whoever is inspired by a big mission to make the world a better place with their gifts. We work together to cut through blocks and procrastination, so they can learn to lead and create from an effortlessly authentic place. Follow me on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sabrina-ziqin-wang/

In this episode, Sabrina sits down with Miguel Carranza and Jacob Eiting, the co-founders of RevenueCat, a platform that helps businesses power in-app purchases, manage customer data, and grow revenue across iOS, Android, and the web. They discuss the unique challenges of managing a remote team across multiple time zones, the benefits of writing down your company values, and why termination is a necessary part of maintaining a high-performing team. Quotes: “Having a great co-founder is such a big cheat code. It’s the cheapest 50% of the equity you’ll ever give away.” - Jacob Eiting “The only thing worse than no co-founder is a bad cofounder.” - Jacob Eiting “Once you have product market fit and something that’s growing, a lot of your time now goes to trying to keep up.” - Jacob Eiting “The first five to ten employees are the ones that define a company’s culture.” - Miguel Carranza “Protect your culture. Give it space to evolve but make sure it evolves in the right way.” - Miguel Carranza “If you hire really well, the people management is not that much.” - Miguel Carranza “You will need to solve most people problems to ship, and shipping solves a lot of people problems.” - Jacob Eiting “It takes six months to hire an exec. Sometimes longer.” - Jacob Eiting “Performance and failure to perform are all downstream of the people that you’ve got in the seats.” - Jacob Eiting "When hiring, money helps. But not in all cases." - Jacob Eiting "Cultures tend to get worse if you don't tend to them. They're like gardens." - Miguel Carranza What You’ll Learn: (00:00:00) Introduction (00:03:06) What is RevenueCat and What Makes It Special (00:04:14) Background and Their Journey as Co-Founders (00:06:03) From Colleagues to Friends to Co-Founders (00:11:40) Scaling RevenueCat and the Problems They Solve For Businesses (00:14:26) The Most Underrated Problem in Company Operations (00:17:46) Creative Ways to Onboard New Employees (00:21:31) How to Design the Perfect Company Culture (00:27:30) Always Be Open to Experimenting (00:31:30) How to Find the Right Leaders to Drive Your Culture (00:37:13) Ways to Hire the Right People For the Right Job (00:41:00) What Matters Most When Hiring Execs (00:43:59) How to Hire for Trust (00:49:26) What To Do When Employees Consistently Miss Deadlines (00:54:59) Navigate Performance Management and Termination (01:00:06) The Right Way to Fire Someone (01:02:22) The Easiest Way to Build High-Performing Teams (01:05:49) The Best Advice Jacob and Miguel Have Ever Gotten (01:09:10) Parting Thoughts Links and Resources: In-App Subscriptions Made Easy – RevenueCat Jacob on X Miguel on X Miguelcarranza.es Myevergrowth.com Sabrina’s LinkedIn Sabrina on X About the Show Are you a leader of a fast-growing organization who wants to build a world-class team? Welcome to Evergrowing, where leaders like you learn to build high-performing teams. I believe when you sign up to be a leader, you sign up for a journey of constantly growing - Evergrowing. I’m Sabrina Wang, CEO of Evergrowth Coaching. I've been a coach to many top CEOs in the world who do 8-9 figures in revenue. I'm bringing to you the most common breakthroughs in coaching sessions. I was the former Head of Coaching to Matt Mochary, author of The Great CEO Within, and the CEO coach to leading tech companies like Coinbase, OpenAI, Reddit, and so on. Tune in each week to hear about strategies designed to help you turn the toughest business challenges into tangible success. Available on all podcasting platforms and YouTube, don’t forget to tune in every week 🙂

Would you rather lead a happy organization or a successful one? We always hear amazing stories of how wonderful it is to be successful. And while there is nothing wrong with chasing success, it can come at a cost. You and your people can become more successful than ever. But are you happier than ever? In this video, Sabrina talks about the benefits of prioritizing joy for your employees, three easy actions to create joy for your people, and why leaders need to start prioritizing employee wellbeing. Key Quotes: - “You can become a victim of your success, but you can never become a victim of your happiness.” - “You will never resent yourself for pursuing joy because you're putting yourself first.” - “Most people leave their jobs when the relationship with their manager is not good.” - “One of the biggest things about depression is the lack of autonomy and the lack of empowerment to change how things are.” - “The most important thing you can do for the wellbeing of your team is to show them that you're thinking about them.” What You’ll Learn: (00:00) Introduction (00:44)The Best CEOs Use These 3 Avenues to Create Joy For Their Employees (02:01) Why You Need to Create Meaningful Connections with Your Employees (05:50) What Leaders Must Do to Promote Employee Wellbeing (07:10) Tips for Managing Stressed Employees at Work (09:14) Success Story of a Company the Prioritizes Joy (12:01) You Can Never Be a Victim of Your Happiness Links and Resources: - The Art of Living: Peace and Freedom in the Here and Now by Thich Nhat Hanh - Evergrowth website - Sabrina's LinkedIn - Sabrina's X About the Show Are you a leader of a fast-growing organization who wants to build a world-class team? Welcome to Evergrowing, where leaders like you learn to build high-performing teams. I believe when you sign up to be a leader, you sign up for a journey of constantly growing - Evergrowing. I’m Sabrina Wang, CEO of Evergrowth Coaching. I've been a coach to many top CEOs in the world who do 8-9 figures in revenue. I'm bringing to you the most common breakthroughs in coaching sessions. I was the former Head of Coaching to Matt Mochary, author of The Great CEO Within, and the CEO coach to leading tech companies like Coinbase, OpenAI, Reddit, and so on. Tune in each week to hear about strategies designed to help you turn the toughest business challenges into tangible success. Available on all podcasting platforms and YouTube, don’t forget to tune in every week 🙂

On this week's episode, Sabrina sits down with Regina Gerbeaux to discuss coachability, the importance of understanding people, and building trusting teams. Regina is the executive coach for top-tier CEOs, Operators, and Investors. She is best known for her work as an operator scaling companies in size and revenue using the Mochary Method. Regina is also an excited founder of a bootstrapped music business she started in college that hit $1M of annual recurring revenue by the time she was 20. Tune in to hear the duo discuss the process of finding one's true self and aligning it with the ego. Regina provides insights on the role of vulnerability, empathy, and compassion in leadership, as well as the need for leaders to create a safe space for themselves and others. They also touch on the dangers of busyness and the importance of overcoming the addiction to progress. Quotes: “When you have someone believe in you, it can change the trajectory of your life.” - Sabrina Wang “Children are amazing examples of our true selves. Because they like what they like and they don’t like what they don’t like.” - Regina Gerbeaux “I’m not saying money is bad. But understanding the “why” will help you understand how much is enough.” - Regina Gerbeaux “The beauty about being your true self is that you’re doing everyone else a favor by being your true self.” - Regina Gerbeaux “You hired smart people for a reason, so let them help.” - Regina Gerbeaux “When you do exactly what you want, so long as it’s not harming other people, you’re going to be really good at it, and it’s not going to feel like work.” - Regina Gerbeaux “The self-awareness of a leader is what makes a company successful.” - Regina Gerbeaux “The thing about life is we get to choose our success, we get to choose our suffering, and how we get there.” - Sabrina Wang What You’ll Learn: (00:00:00) Introduction (00:01:50) How Regina Inspired Sabrina’s Coaching Journey (00:04:15) Getting to Know Regina Gerbeaux (00:05:26) Coachability and Why It’s So Important (00:07:28) The Difference Between the Ego and the True Self (00:09:12) How to Uncover and Connect with Your True Self (00:14:40) What Story Are You Telling Yourself? (00:19:52) You Can’t Solve All Your Problems By Yourself (00:26:45) A Real Life Story of Trust and Making Strategic Decisions (00:28:36) How to Gain Trust in Your Team as a Business Operator (00:31:24) People’s Deep Desire Is To Be Heard and Respected (00:35:42) It’s Not About the Words But the Intention Behind the Words (00:38:40) The Benefits of Keeping Focus on the Other Person (00:41:56) People Are Addicted to Busyness (00:47:54) The Biggest Problems Most CEOs Face (00:52:10) Pain Will Always Be Here, Suffering is Optional (00:56:03) The Mindset Piece of Building a Business (01:01:41) How to Start Reducing Your Suffering (01:06:45) What Most People Want is Freedom (01:10:54) Parting Thoughts Links and Resources: Regina’s LinkedIn - (25) Regina G. | LinkedIn Regina on X - Profile / X Coachingfounder.com - https://www.coachingfounder.com/ Myevergrowth.com Sabrina’s LinkedIn Sabrina on X About the Show: Are you a leader of a fast-growing organization who wants to build a world-class team? Welcome to Evergrowing, where leaders like you learn to build high-performing teams. I believe when you sign up to be a leader, you sign up for a journey of constantly growing - Evergrowing. I’m Sabrina Wang, CEO of Evergrowth Coaching. I've been a coach to many top CEOs in the world who do 8-9 figures in revenue. I'm bringing to you the most common breakthroughs in coaching sessions. I was the former Head of Coaching to Matt Mochary, author of The Great CEO Within, and the CEO coach to leading tech companies like Coinbase, OpenAI, Reddit, and so on. Tune in each week to hear about strategies designed to help you turn the toughest business challenges into tangible success. Available on all podcasting platforms and YouTube, don’t forget to tune in every week 🙂

Many of us talk about wanting to be happy. But we're actually looking for joy. A leader's job is not to come up with the best ideas, but to create an environment where people come up with the best ideas. And there’s no better way to achieve that than creating joy for your people. Unfortunately, this is the one thing most leaders overlook when trying to build productive teams. In this video, Sabrina talks about joy and how leaders can use it to motivate and energize their people. She also shares why happiness is a critical factor in employee engagement and the telltale signs your people are unhappy. Key Quotes: “The biggest mistake CEOs make with employee wellbeing is they don't know whether their people are actually happy or not.” “A leader's job is not to come up with the best ideas, but to create an environment where people are having their best ideas.” “Joy is something that you can feel with your body. It feels like warmth in your belly and warmth in your heart space.” “Many of us talk about wanting to be happy. We're actually looking for joy.” “When you create more joy, your productivity changes, your creativity changes, and your tolerance for challenging things changes.” “Joy is contagious. When an organization is drilled deep in the joy and the excitement of doing the work, then people also feel really connected to the vision.” "People don't leave their company. They leave their manager” What You’ll Learn: (00:00) Introduction (00:43) What is Joy? (03:09) The Best Way to Motivate Your People (06:30) Lack of Joy Equals Lack of Good Ideas From Your Team (08:20) Signs an Employee is Unhappy (09:27) Why You Need to Be Aware of Your Employees Happiness Links and Resources: The Art of Living: Peace and Freedom in the Here and Now by Thich Nhat Hanh Myevergrowth.com Sabrina’s LinkedIn Sabrina on X About the Show Are you a leader of a fast-growing organization who wants to build a world-class team? Welcome to Evergrowing, where leaders like you learn to build high-performing teams. I believe when you sign up to be a leader, you sign up for a journey of constantly growing - Evergrowing. I’m Sabrina Wang, CEO of Evergrowth Coaching. I've been a coach to many top CEOs in the world who do 8-9 figures in revenue. I'm bringing to you the most common breakthroughs in coaching sessions. I was the former Head of Coaching to Matt Mochary, author of The Great CEO Within, and the CEO coach to leading tech companies like Coinbase, OpenAI, Reddit, and so on. Tune in each week to hear about strategies designed to help you turn the toughest business challenges into tangible success. Available on all podcasting platforms and YouTube, don’t forget to tune in every week 🙂

What makes multitasking such a productivity killer? Multitasking and productivity don’t go together. Research shows that doing two or three things at a time greatly reduces efficiency and productivity. It might seem like you are accomplishing multiple things at the same time, but what’s actually happening is we actually work harder, not smarter, and we don’t really focus. In this video, Sabrina the benefits of choosing mindfulness over productivity. She explains how multitasking kills productivity and why choosing mindfulness over multitasking will result in better feelings throughout your day and help you get more work done. Quotes: “The reason why teams are not focused is either because they don’t have enough urgency or they’re not taking ownership of those projects.” “If you notice something that your team member is doing that’s not beneficial to them or the team, the worst thing you can do is not tell them.” “The worst thing you can do to yourself is to hate yourself for procrastinating.” What You’ll Learn: (00:00) Introduction (00:45) How Multitasking Destroys Productivity (02:51) The Right Way to Practice Mindfulness For CEOs (04:43) How to Use Mindfulness for Performance Optimization (07:25) What Happens When You Procrastinate (09:55) Why I Don’t Believe in Work-Life Balance Links and Resources: Myevergrowth.com Sabrina’s LinkedIn Sabrina on X About the Show: Are you a leader of a fast-growing organization who wants to build a world-class team? Welcome to Evergrowing, where leaders like you learn to build high-performing teams. I believe when you sign up to be a leader, you sign up for a journey of constantly growing - Evergrowing. I’m Sabrina Wang, CEO of Evergrowth Coaching. I've been a coach to many top CEOs in the world who do 8-9 figures in revenue. I'm bringing to you the most common breakthroughs in coaching sessions. I was the former Head of Coaching to Matt Mochary, author of The Great CEO Within, and the CEO coach to leading tech companies like Coinbase, OpenAI, Reddit, and so on. Tune in each week to hear about strategies designed to help you turn the toughest business challenges into tangible success. Available on all podcasting platforms and YouTube, don’t forget to tune in every week 🙂

Ever been part of a team with extraordinary talent but they just can’t work together effectively? Trust is usually what’s missing. The team members are not comfortable sharing their thoughts with the team. Unfortunately, building an environment where people can openly share their ideas is never easy, especially when starting from scratch or working across time zones. In this video, Sabrina covers the easiest way to build trust at scale, the mistakes leaders make, and the type of questions you should ask to get the best ideas from your team. Quotes: “The biggest mistake in creating an environment of trust is trying the same thing over and over again if it doesn’t work.” “Anonymous feedback is usually not representative of the whole population because when you remove accountability of naming, the feedback is usually filled with projecting and big emotional charges.” “A culture where people are always growing and helping each other is what creates high-performance teams.” What You’ll Learn: (00:00) Introduction (00:38) How to Build a Culture of Unfiltered Feedback at Scale (02:00) The Biggest Mistake Leaders Make When Building Trust in a Team (03:51) The Benefits of Having a Culture of Unfiltered Feedback Links and Resources: Myevergrowth.com Sabrina’s LinkedIn Sabrina on X About the Show Are you a leader of a fast-growing organization who wants to build a world-class team? Welcome to Evergrowing, where leaders like you learn to build high-performing teams. I believe when you sign up to be a leader, you sign up for a journey of constantly growing - Evergrowing. I’m Sabrina Wang, CEO of Evergrowth Coaching. I've been a coach to many top CEOs in the world who do 8-9 figures in revenue. I'm bringing to you the most common breakthroughs in coaching sessions. I was the former Head of Coaching to Matt Mochary, author of The Great CEO Within, and the CEO coach to leading tech companies like Coinbase, OpenAI, Reddit, and so on. Tune in each week to hear about strategies designed to help you turn the toughest business challenges into tangible success. Available on all podcasting platforms and YouTube, don’t forget to tune in every week 🙂

Are you a micromanager? Do you have the tendency to control everything your people do? Micromanaging is one of the worst habits a CEO can have. Nobody enjoys being micromanaged. In this video Sabrina talks about micromanaging and why it’s one of the most destructive behaviors a leader can have. She covers practical steps for overcoming micromanagement, mistakes CEOs make when delegating tasks, and how to use mindfulness for performance optimization. Quotes: “The difference between delegating and micromanaging lies in the intention of how you communicate something.” “Micromanagement comes from fear and distrust that the other person won’t do a good job.” “When we’re communicating, it’s not just about our words, but our emotions and body language.” “Delegation is not enough; you need to validate that they’re doing a good job.” “A big mistake that CEOs make when delegating is they already feel bad about delegating that they hold back on the expectations.” “It’s your responsibility as a leader to take care of your internal state.” “Leadership is about behavioral change and inspiring people to behave differently.” “The reason why teams are not focused is either because they don’t have enough urgency or they’re not taking ownership of those projects.” “The worst thing you can do to yourself is to hate yourself for procrastinating.” What You’ll Learn: (00:00) Introduction (00:44) The Difference Between Important Tasks and Urgent Ones (02:47) How to Differentiate Between Micromanaging and Delegating (04:04) How to Not Be a Micromanager (06:56) Ways to Become Aware of Your Micromanaging Tendencies (09:10) Urgency and Why It’s an Essential Behavior in Teams (11:21) Why Your People Are Not Taking Ownership of Projects (13:45) The Benefits of Giving Prompt Feedback Links and Resources: Myevergrowth.com Sabrina’s LinkedIn Sabrina on X About the Show Are you a leader of a fast-growing organization who wants to build a world-class team? Welcome to Evergrowing, where leaders like you learn to build high-performing teams. I believe when you sign up to be a leader, you sign up for a journey of constantly growing - Evergrowing. I’m Sabrina Wang, CEO of Evergrowth Coaching. I've been a coach to many top CEOs in the world who do 8-9 figures in revenue. I'm bringing to you the most common breakthroughs in coaching sessions. I was the former Head of Coaching to Matt Mochary, author of The Great CEO Within, and the CEO coach to leading tech companies like Coinbase, OpenAI, Reddit, and so on. Tune in each week to hear about strategies designed to help you turn the toughest business challenges into tangible success. Available on all podcasting platforms and YouTube, don’t forget to tune in every week 🙂

Would you describe yourself as highly productive? Peak productivity doesn't happen by accident. It requires hard work, preparation, focus and intention. Sadly, most CEOs never get there. And it’s all because of fear--fear of failure, of rejection, of the unknown, and sometimes fear of success. In this video, Sabrina reveals why most CEOs never reach peak productivity and how self-worth can help. She also goes through three tactical solutions for overwhelmed CEOs and the hidden benefits of asking for help. Quotes: “As a CEO, your responsibility is not just to your company, it’s also to yourself. The more you structure your week, the better focus you’ll have.” “Self-worth is an internal thing that nobody can determine for you.” “To be productive, you need a sustainable schedule that allows you to achieve maximum results over a period of time.” What You’ll Learn: (00:00) Introduction (00:45) The Impact of Fear on Productivity (03:15) Who Decides Your Self-Worth? (04:26) The Benefits of Preparing for the Worst-Case Scenario (06:00) Tactical Recommendations for Overwhelmed CEOs (07:33) It’s Okay to Ask for Help (08:25) When a CEO Doesn’t Want to Delegate Low Priority Tasks Links and Resources: Myevergrowth.com Sabrina’s LinkedIn Sabrina on X About the Show Are you a leader of a fast-growing organization who wants to build a world-class team? Welcome to Evergrowing, where leaders like you learn to build high-performing teams. I believe when you sign up to be a leader, you sign up for a journey of constantly growing - Evergrowing. I’m Sabrina Wang, CEO of Evergrowth Coaching. I've been a coach to many top CEOs in the world who do 8-9 figures in revenue. I'm bringing to you the most common breakthroughs in coaching sessions. I was the former Head of Coaching to Matt Mochary, author of The Great CEO Within, and the CEO coach to leading tech companies like Coinbase, OpenAI, Reddit, and so on. Tune in each week to hear about strategies designed to help you turn the toughest business challenges into tangible success. Available on all podcasting platforms and YouTube, don’t forget to tune in every week 🙂