Season 4 | Episode 6 | Leading Through Setbacks

Send us Fan MailToday, Trudy Heins sits down with Samantha Bottegal, founder of PEKO PEKO and a Fempire Certified Business Coach, to explore one of the most difficult parts of business leadership: what happens when things don't go to plan.After building a thriving food business from the ground up, Samantha faced one of the biggest challenges many business owners experience but rarely talk about. Trusting the wrong people, navigating leadership setbacks and rebuilding both her business and her confidence.Together, Trudy and Samantha discuss why strong values create stronger businesses, the transition from operator to CEO, the importance of hiring well, setting clear expectations, and learning that leadership is not about avoiding mistakes but responding well when they happen.They also explore resilience, accountability, coaching, systems, culture and why setbacks often become the lessons that shape stronger leaders.If you've ever questioned your leadership, struggled after making the wrong hire, or wondered how to rebuild your confidence after a setback, this conversation is for you.Connect with Samantha BottegalWebsite: PEKO PEKOLinkedIn: Samantha BottegalEpisode Highlights02:47 Samantha's journey from Japan to business ownership07:19 Building a business on strong foundations and values09:24 Recognising it was time to stop doing everything10:24 The cost of trying to do it all12:22 Hiring leaders and learning to let go16:51 When leadership doesn't go to plan20:04 Difficult conversations and rebuilding confidence22:43 Trust, accountability and learning from mistakes24:36 Looking inward before pointing outward26:05 Overcoming guilt, shame and self-doubt28:43 Why every business owner needs support31:12 Building better systems and stronger teams35:18 Returning to your values as a leader40:25 Season 4 Quickfire Questions47:33 Final thoughts and takeawaysBecome a Fempire Certified Business CoachIf you're an experienced businesswoman ready to turn your knowledge into a profitable coaching business, we'd love to have a conversation.Click here to learn moreFind a Fempire Certified Business CoachLooking for practical business support from a coach who understands the realities of business ownership?Find your coach hereJoin the Fempire AcademyAccess practical business resources, masterclasses, templates, playbooks and a supportive community of women building stronger, more profitable businesses.Join the AcademyConnect with FempireWebsiteFacebookInstagramLinkedInSupport the show