The Bearded IFA Diaries | David Roberts: Don't Lose Your Why

What separates good businesses from great ones? In this episode of The Bearded IFA Diaries, I sit down with David Roberts, one ofm North Wales' most respected business leaders. David's portfolio of roles includes Business Coach, Non-Executive Director, Chairman, and Chair of the Institute of Directors (IoD) North Wales, giving him a unique perspective on what drives business success. Our conversation explores the vital role that business coaches can play in helping entrepreneurs, directors and leadership teams unlock their potential. David shares his insights into how business owners can find the right coach, what questions they should be asking, and why the relationship between coach and business owner is so important. We also discuss one of the most common challenges faced by growing businesses: losing sight of the reason they started in the first place. David explains why retaining your "why" is critical to long-term success and how purpose can act as a powerful guide through both opportunities and challenges. Along the way, we delve into leadership, governance, strategy, culture, personal development and the lessons David has learned from working with businesses across a wide range of sectors. Whether you're running an established company, launching a start-up, leading a team, or simply interested in business and leadership, this episode is for you.In this episode: ✅ What a business coach actually does✅ How to choose the right business coach✅ Why every business owner needs an external perspective✅ The importance of retaining your "why"✅ Leadership lessons from the boardroom✅ Governance, strategy and sustainable growth✅ Common mistakes business owners make✅ Building businesses that thrive for the long term David's experience spans coaching, chairmanships, board leadership and supporting businesses throughout Wales and beyond, making this a fascinating conversation for anyone looking to grow personally or professionally. The Bearded IFA Diaries — real conversations, remarkable people, and lessons that can help us all build better businesses and better lives. 🎙️🧔🏻‍♂️🚀📈 Send us Fan MailSupport the show