When is your protective instinct trying to tell you something important? In this coaching session, an experienced founder shares their internal struggle with fundraising - not because they can't raise money, but because something deeper is holding them back.

We uncover how past experiences of loss and betrayal shape our present choices, and how what feels like resistance might actually be wisdom. This conversation opens up crucial questions about control, growth, and staying true to your vision while building a venture-scale company.

Whether you're currently fundraising or not, this episode offers valuable insights about how to interpret and work with your protective instincts as a founder.

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When climate guide and leadership coach Dom Francks steps into the coaching seat himself, he confronts a question that haunts many mission-driven leaders: what if all our work isn't enough? Through raw honesty about his own struggles with helplessness, self-doubt, and the unbearable gap between what he dreams of doing and what feels possible, Dom discovers an unexpected truth about impact.

In this session, we explore:

• The tension between personal impact and planetary challenges
• Why self-doubt might be a signal you're on the right track
• Moving beyond the "not doing enough" trap
• Finding peace with imperfect action while staying committed
• The surprising power of living in uncomfortable questions
• What real courage looks like in mission-driven work

Whether you're fighting for environmental justice, building something meaningful, or simply trying to do good work in a world that feels like it's burning, this conversation offers a powerful perspective on what it means to make real change. It challenges conventional wisdom about impact and invites us to consider that the very tension we're trying to resolve might be exactly what we need.

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When is the last time you felt completely stuck growing your business, knowing what you "should" do but feeling unable to do it? In this coaching session, successful founder David Spinks opens up about his struggle with traditional marketing after his startup exit. What starts as a conversation about business development quickly reveals deeper truths about money, authenticity, and the fears that hold us back.

David sold his company CMX and stepped into coaching, only to find himself hitting an internal ceiling around $300K - exactly what his family needs to thrive. Through our exploration, we discover how childhood experiences with abandonment and conflict show up in surprising ways in our business decisions.

Themes we explore:

• The hidden psychology behind marketing resistance
• How childhood money stories impact adult business decisions
• Breaking through internal income ceilings
• Finding authentic ways to grow without compromising values
• The relationship between fear of abandonment and business growth

Enjoyed this episode? Ready to take your leadership and personal growth to the next level? Please visit my website to learn more about coaching with me.

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