From Disney to Angel Investor: The Truth About Leadership, Ego, and Startups with Jim Fielding

In this episode of Tenacity with Sonia C, Sonia sits down with Jim Fielding, former President of Disney Stores, The Gap, and 20th Century Fox consumer products, author of the best-selling book All Pride, No Ego, and now a full-time coach, speaker, and angel investor.Jim shares his journey from the heights of Hollywood and corporate leadership to redefining success through purpose, authenticity, and service. He opens up about the burnout that led him to walk away from it all, and the clarity that followed.We dive deep into:The “ikigai” philosophy that transformed his lifeWhy confidence beats arrogance when raising capitalHow to lead through layoffs and acquisitions with empathyWhen founders should step back, and how to do it with graceBuilding your board of directorsPlus, Jim gives must-hear advice for early-stage founders struggling with ego, leadership gaps, or burnout.If you’re a startup founder, aspiring entrepreneur, or curious about what it takes to lead and grow with impact, this is a can’t-miss conversation.This episode is brought to you by: https://www.konverge.comFollow our host: @techiesoniacFollow our IG channel: @TenacitywithSoniacListen or watch more episodes: https://soniacouto.com/podcastAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy