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EPISODE · Mar 17, 2026 · 1H 3M

344. Great Leaders Don’t Build Alone. Scaling Lessons from Simon Sinek’s Former Right Hand, Monique Helstrom

from Own It with Samantha Warren · host Samantha Warren

Are you carrying the weight of your entire business on your back? What if I told you that you’re likely a year past when you should have hired your right-hand partner?This week, I sit down with Monique Helstrom, the powerhouse who spent a decade helping Simon Sinek move from a rising author to a global phenomenon. We explore the "invisible" skill set of high-functioning partnership—moving beyond simple calendar management to building a "machine" that allows a visionary to stay in their genius.Monique breaks down why communication and trust are the non-negotiables of scaling and shares her "Architect and Builder" framework for successful delegation.If you’ve ever felt like a "control freak" or struggled to let go of the daily grind, this episode is your permission slip to stop micromanaging the process and start describing the "future state" you want to build.Connect with Sam / Voice and VisibilityWebsite: www.voiceandvisibility.comNewsletter: https://voiceandvisibility.myflodesk.com/optinInstagram: www.instagram.com/thesamanthawarrenTiktok: www.tiktok.com/voiceandvisibility

Are you carrying the weight of your entire business on your back? What if I told you that you’re likely a year past when you should have hired your right-hand partner?This week, I sit down with Monique Helstrom, the powerhouse who spent a decade helping Simon Sinek move from a rising author to a global phenomenon. We explore the "invisible" skill set of high-functioning partnership—moving beyond simple calendar management to building a "machine" that allows a visionary to stay in their genius.Monique breaks down why communication and trust are the non-negotiables of scaling and shares her "Architect and Builder" framework for successful delegation.If you’ve ever felt like a "control freak" or struggled to let go of the daily grind, this episode is your permission slip to stop micromanaging the process and start describing the "future state" you want to build.Connect with Sam / Voice and VisibilityWebsite: www.voiceandvisibility.comNewsletter: https://voiceandvisibility.myflodesk.com/optinInstagram: www.instagram.com/thesamanthawarrenTiktok: www.tiktok.com/voiceandvisibility

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