The Battle with Change - Kieron James - Chief Endurance Officer with Greg McDonough - Episode # 078

Welcome to another exciting episode! Today’s guest is a true champion of resilience and innovation. Introducing Kieron James, Co-Founder & CEO of Wonderful. Kieron joins host Gregory McDonough to share insights on the power of endurance, both physically and mentally, and how it plays a crucial role in achieving significant accomplishments.Takeaways:Embrace endurance both physically and mentally. Recognize that significant achievements often require sustained effort over time, whether in physical activities like running and yoga or in professional endeavors.Understand that business ventures often take longer than anticipated to succeed. Prepare for and accept delays, instead of getting discouraged, and maintain a long-term vision.When introducing revolutionary technology focus on educating your market. Clearly communicate the benefits and address habitual behaviors and resistance to change.Incorporate regular physical activity and mindfulness practices into your routine. Activities like yoga and running can significantly improve mental clarity and problem-solving skills, aiding professional productivity.Be flexible with your plans and recognize when to adapt. Over-training or overworking can be counterproductive; it’s essential to listen to your body and mind and adjust accordingly.Anticipate regulatory and market changes and plan accordingly. For instance, the slower fintech fundraising market necessitated a more patient and strategic approach to expansion for Wonderful.Quote of the Show:"Things always take longer than you anticipate. There's just an inevitability about that, but now I fully anticipate that with everything." - Kieron JamesLinks:Kieron’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kieronjames/  Wonderful’s Website: https://wonderful.co.uk/  Kieron’s Blog: https://kieron.net/ Ways to Tune In:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/580aLDKac1ld031W4nWDtp Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/chief-endurance-officer/id1680214218?uo=4Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy50cmFuc2lzdG9yLmZtL2NoaWVmLWVuZHVyYW5jZS1vZmZpY2Vy Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/3c96880f-8dcd-4a6e-b1c8-fda816f872a9 Podcast Addict: https://podcastaddict.com/podcast/4340732 Deezer: https://www.deezer.com/show/5897357 Player FM: https://player.fm/series/series-3462719 Podchaser: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/chief-endurance-officer-5250102 Listen Notes: https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/chief-endurance-officer-ringmaster-KMdv2I8XwkN/ Keep up to date on our social accounts:Community Discount Link: https://ceopodcast.myezrewards.com/signup/chief-endurance-officer-podcast  Join my Endurance Leadership Community: https://endurance-leadership-community.mn.co/share/_C3ZDRz7OX2vbCme?utm_source=manual Chief Endurance Officer is produced by Ringmaster, on a mission to create connections through B2B podcasts. Learn more at https://ringmaster.com/