From Gaps to Gains: Leadership Lessons | Andrew Poles, Three-Time Founder & Executive Coach

Send a text Leadership isn’t something you’re born with — it’s something you grow into. Andrew Poles knows this well. He’s a three-time founder and executive coach who has spent over 20 years helping entrepreneurs and executives worldwide understand the gap to gain mindset so they can move from operator to leader.In this episode of Starter Girlz, Jennifer Loehding sits down with Andrew to hear about his journey from founder to executive coach, working with over 10,000 leaders, including teams at NASA, Dell, Netflix, and Epic Games. Andrew shares the lessons he’s learned about leadership, influence, delegation, and culture, and how he helps entrepreneurs grow their businesses while maintaining balance and focus.This conversation dives into the realities of leadership, the mindset shifts required to grow as a leader, and the personal insights Andrew has gained along the way. You’ll hear discussion-based insights on confidence, empathy, influence, building culture, and the gap and gain mindset that transforms leadership.⭐ What You’ll Learn in This Episode✅ Leadership is a learned skill, not innate✅ Growth is about becoming a different kind of leader✅ Building a business requires more than just hard work✅ Confidence and presence are key leadership qualities✅ Empathy is crucial for effective leadership✅ Influence is about understanding others’ perspectives✅ Leadership involves continuous learning and adaptation✅ The gap and gain mindset can transform leadership✅ Effective leaders empower others✅ Personal stories illustrate powerful leadership lessons📘 About Andrew PolesAndrew Poles is a three-time founder and executive coach who has spent over 20 years helping entrepreneurs and executives worldwide make the shift from operator to leader. He has coached more than 10,000 leaders and worked with organizations including NASA, Dell, Netflix, and Epic Games. He specializes in helping early-stage founders and small business owners grow without burning out by mastering leadership, influence, delegation, and culture.🔗 Guest Website: https://andrewpoles.com/📌 Subscribe for More Inspiring ConversationsIf you enjoyed this episode, make sure to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and turn on notifications so you never miss an empowering story, expert insight, or mindset shift.💬 Connect with Starter Girlz Podcast🌐 Website: https://startergirlz.com🙌 Partner: Walt Mills Productions📌 Want to Be a Guest on Starter Girlz?If you want to share your story and inspire others, reach out to Jennifer Loehding on PodMatch:https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/17044863446695017c1879d7b