The co-founders' show

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What is driving co-founders to start and grow a business together? And how do they make it work in the long run, through the highs and the lows of entrepreneurship? I've conducted a research interviewing many co-founders from different walks of life, and the stories were so fascinating that i decided to continue the research publicly, through this podcast. The co-founders' show is exploring the role of the co-founders' relationship in the growth of their business. Get inspired by how other business partners make it work and the learning they got along the way. I believe the co-founders' relationship is an asset for the business - to hear more on this topic come and hang out with me on LinkedIn at www.linkedin.com/in/delphinekoall To help me tailor the show to what co-founders really want to know, I'd love you to share your thoughts on the podcast - email me at delphine@koall.org and i'll send you a google form to fill up (10mins max). And as a thank you i'll add you to a price draw to win 1h of coaching with me (one price draw per podcast season). Enjoy the show!

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April 8, 202621 min

S5 / E4 - Communicating with impact, constantly align and grow - with Isobel Camier

Have you ever attended a half-day or day workshop, used a profiling tool, learnt a lot about each other in your team, to only go back to old patterns a short while later? Improving your team communication is not a one shot / get-a-certificate-by-the-end type of work, it requires ongoing care and attention. In fact, effective communication is a leadership skill, which needs permanent work. In this fourth and last episode of our Linkedin lives serie, I’m exploring this theme with fellow Communication Expert and Trainer Isobel Camier . Let me know what you thought of this episode I would love to know your thoughts, reactions, insights from this episode - let me know at delphine@koall.org Or on LinkedIn at Delphine Koall Supporting this indie podcast Any support to grow this podcast would mean the world to me, as an independent podcaster I spend a lot of time and energy to make those conversations accessible to help as many co-founders as possible find ways to grow their mindset, their relationships and their business. If you liked this episode and are happy to support me and the show: 1. you can share it with other co-founders in your network who may also learn from it 2. rate it a 5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ and leave a review on Apple podcast, Spotify or your favourite podcast platform – I know all podcasters ask you to do this but this is THE ONE way to help me reach more co-founders and increase awareness of the podcast

March 25, 202619 min

S5 / E3 - Communicating with impact, navigating conflict - with Isobel Camier

Toxic conflict is as destructive as lack of conflict in a team environment. So how do you find that fertile middle ground of productive conflict and how can it help a team to grow, innovate and boost results? In this third episode of a 4- Linkedin lives serie, I’m exploring this theme of conflict within a team with fellow Communication Expert and Trainer Isobel Camier . Books’ references in this episode Smart Conflict – How to have hard conversations at work , from Alice Driscoll and Louise Van Haarst Let me know what you thought of this episode I would love to know your thoughts, reactions, insights from this episode - let me know at delphine@koall.org Or on LinkedIn at Delphine Koall Supporting this indie podcast Any support to grow this podcast would mean the world to me, as an independent podcaster I spend a lot of time and energy to make those conversations accessible to help as many co-founders as possible find ways to grow their mindset, their relationships and their business. If you liked this episode and are happy to support me and the show: 1. you can share it with other co-founders in your network who may also learn from it 2. rate it a 5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ and leave a review on Apple podcast, Spotify or your favourite podcast platform – I know all podcasters ask you to do this but this is THE ONE way to help me reach more co-founders and increase awareness of the podcast

March 11, 202620 min

S5 / E2 - Communicating with impact, the power of collaboration - with Isobel Camier

What are the ingredients to strong and effective team collaboration? And what are the elements to watch which can easily get on the way of effective collaboration within teams? In this second episode of a 4- Linkedin lives serie, I have the pleasure to explore this theme of collaboration with fellow Communication Expert and Trainer Isobel Camier . Books’ references in this episode “Radical Candour” from Kim Scott – How to get what you want by saying what you mean “Who, not how ” by Dan Sullivan & Benjamin Hardy - The formula to achieve bigger goals through accelerating teamwork ”The Chimp Paradox”, by Steven Peters – The acclaimed mind management programme to help you achieve success, confidence and happiness Let me know what you thought of this episode I would love to know your thoughts, reactions, insights from this episode - let me know at delphine@koall.org Or on LinkedIn at Delphine Koall Supporting this indie podcast Any support to grow this podcast would mean the world to me, as an independent podcaster I spend a lot of time and energy to make those conversations accessible to help as many co-founders as possible find ways to grow their mindset, their relationships and their business. If you liked this episode and are happy to support me and the show: 1. you can share it with other co-founders in your network who may also learn from it 2. rate it a 5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ and leave a review on Apple podcast, Spotify or your favourite podcast platform – I know all podcasters ask you to do this but this is THE ONE way to help me reach more co-founders and increase awareness of the podcast

March 4, 202619 min

S5 / E1 - Communicating with impact, the importance of trust - with Isobel Camier

Trust is fundamental to any relationship and partnership. And yet it’s such a subjective notion as we all have different drivers when it comes to trust. So how to use the power of communication to build and maintain trust with your partners and collaborators? In this first episode of a 4-Linkedin lives' serie, I have the pleasure to explore this topic with fellow Communication Expert and Trainer Isobel Camier . Let me know your thoughts on this episode I would love to know your thoughts, reactions, insights from this episode - let me know at delphine@koall.org Or on LinkedIn at Delphine Koall Supporting this indie podcast Any support to grow this podcast would mean the world to me, as an independent podcaster I spend a lot of time and energy to make those conversations accessible to help as many co-founders as possible find ways to grow their mindset, their relationships and their business. If you liked this episode and are happy to support me and the show: 1. you can share it with other co-founders in your network who may also learn from it 2. rate it a 5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ and leave a review on Apple podcast, Spotify or your favourite podcast platform – I know all podcasters ask you to do this but this is THE ONE way to help me reach more co-founders and increase awareness of the podcast

July 15, 202522 min

S4 / E24 - Setting up healthy boundaries with your co-founder(s), with Emma Saccomani

Do you find it hard to maintain your boundaries with your business partner(s) at times? Co-founders have one the most intense relationships as there is so much at stake while navigating the rollercoaster of business building, so how do you deal with your partner(s) when you feel that your boundaries have been crossed? Whether they have an intense reaction under stress which tends to overwhelm you, or they what’s app at any hour of the day and night, or maybe they want to share too many personal stories when you’d prefer to get on with the job.. Getting your boundaries right is so essential and yet no easy to do, which is why I’ve invited Emma Saccomani for this episode to talk about setting up - and maintaining healthy boundaries with your co-founder(s) Emma is a practical mental health trainer in the workplace and talks a lot about boundaries within organisations. She’s also writing a book which will come out very soon – The Boundaries Toolkit for messy realities, here is the link to register your interest - book-sign-up.html Let me know what you thought of this episode I would love to know your thoughts, reactions, insights from this episode - let me know at delphine@koall.org Or on LinkedIn at Delphine Koall Supporting this indie podcast Any support to grow this podcast would mean the world to me, as an independent podcaster I spend a lot of time and energy to make those conversations accessible to help as many co-founders as possible find ways to grow their mindset, their relationships and their business. If you liked this episode and are happy to support me and the show: 1. you can share it with other co-founders in your network who may also learn from it 2. rate it a 5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ and leave a review on Apple podcast, Spotify or your favourite podcast platform – I know all podcasters ask you to do this but this is THE ONE way to help me reach more co-founders and increase awareness of the podcast

July 8, 202516 min

S4 / E23 - The risk of going 50/50 in your partnership, with Jenny Lau

It’s super tempting to split equity 50/50 when you’re starting a business with someone. Sounds fair, right? But if you don’t put the right measures in place, that “fair” split can quickly turn into a deadlock when tough decisions come up. Jenny Lau , commercial lawyer at iLaw and litigation specialist, is back on the Co-Founders’ Show to talk about the hidden risks of an equal equity split, and what smart founders do to protect themselves. Let me know what you thought of this episode I would love to know your thoughts, reactions, insights from this episode - let me know at delphine@koall.org Or on LinkedIn at Delphine Koall Supporting this indie podcast Any support to grow this podcast would mean the world to me, as an independent podcaster I spend a lot of time and energy to make those conversations accessible to help as many co-founders as possible find ways to grow their mindset, their relationships and their business. If you liked this episode and are happy to support me and the show: 1. you can share it with other co-founders in your network who may also learn from it 2. rate it a 5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ and leave a review on Apple podcast, Spotify or your favourite podcast platform – I know all podcasters ask you to do this but this is THE ONE way to help me reach more co-founders and increase awareness of the podcast

July 1, 202523 min

E4 / S22 - The importance of having a partnership agreement, with Jenny Lou

Are you in a business partnership but haven’t taken the time to do a partnership agreement yet? Maybe you’ve been focusing on other priorities? Or it’s possible that you think your partnership is based on trust, and you don’t need one. Or maybe you did one when you started out as a tick box exercise but haven't revisited it in years! If any for those scenario resonates, this episode with Jenny Lau is for you; Jenny is a commercial lawyer and litigation specialist, currently a Director at iLaw . I invited her discuss not only the risks of not having a formal agreement, but also the hidden benefits of putting one in place. Let me know what you thought of this episode I would love to know your thoughts, reactions, insights from this episode - let me know at delphine@koall.org Or on LinkedIn at Delphine Koall Supporting this indie podcast Any support to grow this podcast would mean the world to me, as an independent podcaster I spend a lot of time and energy to make those conversations accessible to help as many co-founders as possible find ways to grow their mindset, their relationships and their business. If you liked this episode and are happy to support me and the show: 1. you can share it with other co-founders in your network who may also learn from it 2. rate it a 5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ and leave a review on Apple podcast, Spotify or your favourite podcast platform – I know all podcasters ask you to do this but this is THE ONE way to help me reach more co-founders and increase awareness of the podcast

June 24, 202525 min

S4 / E21 - Cultivating a Culture of Well-Being — with Lily Jones and Phoebe Cherry from Strive

Lily Jones and Phoebe Cherry are more than just event organisers. Through their work at Strive , they craft transformative experiences that bring teams together on a deeper level, helping them connect, engage, and align around a shared sense of purpose. In this episode, Lily and Phoebe share how well-being evolved from an unspoken value into the foundation of everything they create, deliver, and stand for. Their passion for embedding well-being into team culture is infectious — and their story is full of insight for any co-founder looking to build a people-first business. Let me know what you thought of this episode I would love to know your thoughts, reactions, insights from this episode - let me know at delphine@koall.org Or on LinkedIn at Delphine Koall Supporting this indie podcast Any support to grow this podcast would mean the world to me, as an independent podcaster I spend a lot of time and energy to make those conversations accessible to help as many co-founders as possible find ways to grow their mindset, their relationships and their business. If you liked this episode and are happy to support me and the show: 1. you can share it with other co-founders in your network who may also learn from it 2. rate it a 5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ and leave a review on Apple podcast, Spotify or your favourite podcast platform – I know all podcasters ask you to do this but this is THE ONE way to help me reach more co-founders and increase awareness of the podcast

June 10, 202517 min

S4 / E20 - The 6 conversations to have early to limit the risks of falling out [solo-show[

65 % of start-ups failures are due to co-founder conflicts, according to Harvard Business School; and I strongly believe that many of those could be avoided with the right conversations early on. In this solo-episode, I walk you through 6 conversations every founding team should have to understand each other at a human level, improve collaboration and limit risks of falling out due to inter-personal challenges. As mentioned in the episode and to help give each other ongoing constructive feedback, I recommend the book Radical Candour from Kim Scott – or listen to it on Audible. Enjoy the show! Let me know what you thought of this episode I would love to know your thoughts, reactions, insights from this episode - let me know at delphine@koall.org Or on LinkedIn at Delphine Koall Supporting this indie podcast Any support to grow this podcast would mean the world to me, as an independent podcaster I spend a lot of time and energy to make those conversations accessible to help as many co-founders as possible find ways to grow their mindset, their relationships and their business. If you liked this episode and are happy to support me and the show: 1. you can share it with other co-founders in your network who may also learn from it 2. rate it a 5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ and leave a review on Apple podcast, Spotify or your favourite podcast platform – I know all podcasters ask you to do this but this is THE ONE way to help me reach more co-founders and increase awareness of the podcast

June 3, 202520 min

S4 / E19 [French episode] Créer de la sécurité psychologique pour une meilleure relation avec votre associé(e), avec Lily Gros

Dans ce 2e épisode avec Lily Gros , nous explorons l’importance de créer de la la sécurité psychologique dans votre relation avec votre associé(e) pour développer un partenariat plus ouvert, plus innovant et performant. Lily est coach, formatrice et facilitatrice spécialisée dans la communication interpersonelle et sa mission est d'aider les individus et organisations à prendre soin de leurs liens. Si le sujet vous anime vous allez adorer la newsletter de Lily “Construire des ponts” qui vous livre 1 mail toutes les deux semaines pour développer vos compétences relationnelles, prendre soin de soi et de ses relations. Dites-moi ce que vous avez pensé de cet épisode Je serais ravie de connaître vos pensées, vos réactions, vos réflexions sur cet épisode - faites-le moi savoir à l'adresse suivante : delphine@koall.org Ou sur LinkedIn à Delphine Koall En tant que podcastrice indépendante, je consacre beaucoup de temps et d'énergie à rendre ces conversations accessibles afin d'aider le plus de co-fondateurs possible à trouver des moyens de développer leur état d'esprit, leur relation et leur entreprise. Si vous avez aimé cet épisode et que vous souhaitez me soutenir ainsi que le podcast : 1. vous pouvez le partager avec d'autres co-fondateurs dans votre réseau qui pourraient également en tirer des enseignements 2. donnez-lui une note de 5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ et laissez un commentaire positif sur Apple podcast ou votre plateforme de podcast préférée - je sais que tous les podcasteurs vous demandent de le faire, mais c'est LE seul moyen de m'aider à atteindre plus de co-fondateurs et à accroître la notoriété du podcast.