13 - The hardest part of becoming a leader isn't the strategy, it's learning to stop doing everything yourself. Alana Parsons, Caxton

In this episode of tell.talks, we sit down with Alana Parsons, COO at Caxton, to unpack what it really means to step into leadership.Alana shares her journey from operational roles to the C-suite, and the mindset shift that comes with it, from being the one doing the work to trusting others to deliver it.We cover:The hardest part of moving from operator to leaderWhy trust becomes your biggest unlock (and biggest challenge)How to lead teams through change when not everyone is readyThe role of networking, and why starting earlier mattersWhat AI and regulation could mean for the future of paymentsIt’s a grounded, honest conversation about leadership, growth, and the realities behind building and scaling in fintech.