PODCAST · business
The co-founders' show
by Delphine Koall
What is driving co-founders to start and grow a business together?And how do they make it work in the long run, through the highs and the lows of entrepreneurship?I've conducted a research interviewing many co-founders from different walks of life, and the stories were so fascinating that i decided to continue the research publicly, through this podcast.The co-founders' show is exploring the role of the co-founders' relationship in the growth of their business.Get inspired by how other business partners make it work and the learning they got along the way.I believe the co-founders' relationship is an asset for the business - to hear more on this topic come and hang out with me on LinkedIn at www.linkedin.com/in/delphinekoallTo help me tailor the show to what co-founders really want to know, I'd love you to share your thoughts on the podcast - email me at [email protected] and i'll send you a google form to fill up (10mins max). And as a thank you i'll add you to a price dr
Episodes
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S5 / E4 - Communicating with impact, constantly align and grow - with Isobel Camier
Have you ever attended a half-day or day workshop, used a profiling tool, learnt a lot about each other in your team, to only go back to old patterns a short while later? Improving your team communication is not a one shot / get-a-certificate-by-the-end type of work, it requires ongoing care and...
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S5 / E3 - Communicating with impact, navigating conflict - with Isobel Camier
Toxic conflict is as destructive as lack of conflict in a team environment. So how do you find that fertile middle ground of productive conflict and how can it help a team to grow, innovate and boost results? In this third episode of a 4- Linkedin lives serie, I’m exploring this theme of conflict...
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S5 / E2 - Communicating with impact, the power of collaboration - with Isobel Camier
What are the ingredients to strong and effective team collaboration? And what are the elements to watch which can easily get on the way of effective collaboration within teams? In this second episode of a 4- Linkedin lives serie, I have the pleasure to explore this theme of collaboration with...
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S5 / E1 - Communicating with impact, the importance of trust - with Isobel Camier
Trust is fundamental to any relationship and partnership. And yet it’s such a subjective notion as we all have different drivers when it comes to trust. So how to use the power of communication to build and maintain trust with your partners and collaborators? In this first episode of a 4-Linkedin...
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S4 / E24 - Setting up healthy boundaries with your co-founder(s), with Emma Saccomani
Do you find it hard to maintain your boundaries with your business partner(s) at times? Co-founders have one the most intense relationships as there is so much at stake while navigating the rollercoaster of business building, so how do you deal with your partner(s) when you feel that your...
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S4 / E23 - The risk of going 50/50 in your partnership, with Jenny Lau
It’s super tempting to split equity 50/50 when you’re starting a business with someone. Sounds fair, right? But if you don’t put the right measures in place, that “fair” split can quickly turn into a deadlock when tough decisions come up. Jenny Lau, commercial lawyer at iLaw and litigation...
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E4 / S22 - The importance of having a partnership agreement, with Jenny Lou
Are you in a business partnership but haven’t taken the time to do a partnership agreement yet? Maybe you’ve been focusing on other priorities? Or it’s possible that you think your partnership is based on trust, and you don’t need one. Or maybe you did one when you started out as a tick box...
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S4 / E21 - Cultivating a Culture of Well-Being — with Lily Jones and Phoebe Cherry from Strive
Lily Jones and Phoebe Cherry are more than just event organisers. Through their work at Strive, they craft transformative experiences that bring teams together on a deeper level, helping them connect, engage, and align around a shared sense of purpose. In this episode, Lily and Phoebe share how...
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S4 / E20 - The 6 conversations to have early to limit the risks of falling out [solo-show[
65 % of start-ups failures are due to co-founder conflicts, according to Harvard Business School; and I strongly believe that many of those could be avoided with the right conversations early on. In this solo-episode, I walk you through 6 conversations every founding team should have to…
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S4 / E19 [French episode] Créer de la sécurité psychologique pour une meilleure relation avec votre associé(e), avec Lily Gros
Dans ce 2e épisode avec Lily Gros, nous explorons l’importance de créer de la la sécurité psychologique dans votre relation avec votre associé(e) pour développer un partenariat plus ouvert, plus innovant et performant. Lily est coach, formatrice et facilitatrice spécialisée dans la communication...
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S4 / E18 [French episode] Savoir sortir de l’évitement et aborder des discussions délicates avec son associé(e), avec Lily Gros
Cela vous arrive-t-il d’avoir du mal à aborder certains sujet avec votre associé(e) ? Du coup vous les évitez. Peut-être que ça n’en parait pas la peine et vous ne voulez pas en faire un plat. Ou par peur de la réaction de l’autre; de secouer une dynamique au demeurant stable. Le danger de garder...
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S4 / E17 - Ten tips to handle delicate conversations with your co-founder(s), with Amy Carroll
How to handle delicate conversations with your business partner? Whether you're challenging an investment that your co-founder wants to do, or raise a concern regarding your ways of working, it's not always easy to raise certain topics when you're worried about how it will be received. In this…
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S4 / E16 - Re-balancing your co-founder's relationship with the model Predator - Prey - Partner, with Amy Carroll
Our communication style differs with the context and circumstances, and under stress our style may default to being dominant or submissive, having the opposite effect on the outcome than desired Amy Carroll is a communication expert, founder of Carroll Commuication Coaching and author of the book...
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S4 / E15 - Growing their start-up based on Trust, Purpose and Team empowerment, with Jas and Jo from Luna
Jas and Jo met while doing an MBA, part of the entrepreneurship programme they pitched an idea to develop an app to support teen girls through puberty, and Luna was born Their strong relationship reflects on their team’s performance and how they’re all so dedicated to improve teen girls’ lives in...
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S4 / E14 [French episode] Les risques d'une association à parts égales, avec Hélène Bérard
Vous souhaitez que votre association soit équitable, du coup vous partez sur un partage à 50 / 50 des parts de votre organisation. Ceci est l’erreur que font un grand nombre d’associés, pensant être juste dans leur approche, cette erreur technique risque de les bloquer plus tard. Hélène Bérard,...
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S4 / E13 [French episode] L'importance du pacte d'associés, avec Hélène Berard
Pourquoi est-il si important de faire un pacte d’associés quand on se lance dans l’aventure entrepreunariale à plusieurs? Vous vous associez avec un ami, un ancien collègue, quelqu’un de confiance, alors pourquoi s’embêter avec cette paperasse quand vous avez tant de choses à faire. Alors, si…
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S4 / E12 - Walking the talk, 2 conflict experts share their own partnership story, with Louise Van Haarst and Alice Driscoll
How 2 communication and conflict experts use the principles that they teach into their own business partnership? Louise Van Haarst and Alice Driscoll, co-founders of The Powerhouse and creators of the Smart Conflict methodology are back to share their co-founders’ story and how they walk the talk...
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S4 / E11 - The art of navigating smart conflict to boost performance, with Louise Van Haarst and Alice Driscoll
Destructive conflict can be as toxic as avoidance of conflict – when you run a business together, you need to be able to go into that disagreement zone and raise difficult, sometimes uncomfortable issues, without falling out. In this episode I’ve invited Louise Van Haarst and Alice Driscoll,...
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S4 / E10 - Dealing with a co-founder who communicates very differently than you, with Heidi Blakeway
Opposites attract and form the best partnerships, but it doesn’t come without challenges - How do you navigate your partnership when your co-founder sees the world and communicates in a different way than you? This is what I’m discussing this week in the 2nd episode with my guest Heidi Blakeway,...
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S4 / E9 - Improving your unique co-founders' dynamic using DiSC, with Heidi Blakeway
How do you build rock-solid communication foundations with your business partner(s) so you always stay aligned and are able to navigate any type of conversations without falling into toxic conflict? This is what I’m discussing this week with my fantastic guest Heidi Blakeway, co-founder of the...
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S4 / E8 [French episode] Vendre sa boîte et en créer une nouvelle, s'aligner dans la prise de décision avec Cécile et Antoine Tauvel
Vendre son entreprise après 12 ans et en lancer une autre n’est pas une mince affaire, et quand on est 2 dans l’aventure, comment s’aligner sur la décision et les étapes à franchir? Dans ce 2e épisode avec Cécile et Antoine Tauvel ils nous expliquent les étapes qu’ils ont franchi pour s’aligner…
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S4 / E7 [French episode] Comment concilier son aventure entreprenariale avec sa vie de famille, avec Cécile et Antoine Tauvel
Dans cette première interview en français de cette saison, j’ai le plaisir d’échanger avec Cécile et Antoine Tauvel de leur experience en tant que couple entrepreneurs. Et plus spécifiquement comment ils concilient leur aventure entreprenariale avec leur vie de famille, sachant que ces 2 mondes…
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S4 / E6 - How to co-create your company culture with your co-founders - Solo Show
How do you co-create your organisation culture with your co-founder(s) based on your joint values, mission and behaviours? How do want it to feel to be working in your organisation? In this solo-episode I’m taking you through a 5-step process to define together what culture you want for your...
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S4 / E5 - Aligning on the decision to take a step back from the business, with Chris and Andy from OTD
After almost 20 years of growing their organisation together, Chris Cummins and Andy Crotty, co-founders of Our Training Department, decided to take a step back from their organisation without leaving it, and appointed an MD to run the business. What was the fuel of that decision? What made them...
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S4 / E4 - Bringing to life a culture of diversity, with co-founders Chris and Andy from OTD
How do you build a culture inside out with your co-founders, based on your joint purpose and values? This is what I’m talking about in this episode with Chris Cummins and Andy Crotty, co-founders of Our Training Department. Chris and Andy had a strong desire to build a culture of diversity at…
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S4 / E3 - Building a culture with your co-founder(s) based on your joint values, with Eleanor Ford from Zinc
Building a culture for your growing organisation based on your joint values and purpose and use it as a compass – this is what we cover in this second interview with Eleanor Ford, Chief People Officer of Zinc VC. And when there is more than one founder, how do you align as a team of founders on…
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S4 / E2 - What makes a strong team of co-founders, with Eleanor Ford from Zinc VC
I’m delighted to be chatting to Eleanor Ford, Chief People Officer at Zinc VC, an organisation which invests in founders creating innovative solutions and building ambitious businesses that tackle the most pressing and complex challenges facing the health of people and the planet. We talk about…
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S4 / E1 - Sharing my big mission with this podcast, interviewed by Jacqui Jagger
In this exclusive episode I’ve asked my peer, friend and awesome leadership coach Jacqui Jagger to interview me so I can talk about why that season is so close to my heart, my mission to help anyone in a business partnership grow and why supporting co-founders is so important to me. Thank you...
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S4 / E0 - Learning from previous season and introduction of season 4
In this new season I want to inspire new and experienced business co-founders to nurture, strengthen and optimise their partnership to avoid the dysfunctional traps many co-founders fall into and instead become a lasting, high-performing and fulfilled team of founders growing a thriving business…
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S3 / E10 - When personal luggage disrupts the relationship
The conflict you’re experiencing with your co-founder may have nothing to do with you. It may feel different as you feel like being the target of unpleasant comments and behaviours But maybe there is an underlying issue causing that behaviour, which could be connected to past experiences…
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S3 / E9 – Getting really clear about your roles and responsibilities
How clear are you on your respective roles and responsibilities in your business? Have you talked about who should take the lead on each area, and how to keep each other accountable? Too many co-founders don’t do it which causes grey areas, confusion and further down the line tensions and…
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S3 / E8 - Dealing with financial stress and uncertainty
How do you navigate financial stress and uncertainty in your business? Money – or the lack of it, can be a great source of stress which bring tensions between co-founders. What foundations to put in place to make sure it doesn’t rip apart your partnership? In this 3rd season of The Co-founders’...
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S3 / E7 - Taking your place as a leader in your partnership
Who do you want to be as a leader in your partnership? Have you ever discussed with your co-founder(s) what place you each want to have in your business? In this 3rd season of The Co-founders’ Show, I spotlight and analyse 10 common root causes for co-founders experiencing conflicts. In this 7th...
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S3 / E6 - Not being clear on decision-making
Have you ever talked with your business partner on how you want to take decisions, big and small? Or did it set up itself, organically? In this 3rd season of The Co-founders’ Show, I spotlight and analyse 10 common root causes for co-founders experiencing conflicts. In this 6th episode, we’re...
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S3 /E5 - Dealing with different communication styles through the lens of the DiSC model
Are you more of a fast-paced character who naturally leads the way and needs to take action to feel and show progress? Or are you an empathetic who needs time to consider your options, and how that will impact the people involved? In this 3rd season of The Co-founders’ Show, I spotlight and…
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S3 / E4 - When you're not aligned on your vision and priorities
When is the last time you and your business partner(s) sat down over your business strategy? Are you all working towards different priorities without realising it? In this 3rd season of The Co-founders’ Show, I highlight and analyse 10 common root causes for co-founders experiencing tensions In...
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S3 / E3 - When money is a touchy subject
What is your money mindset? Are you more a saver or a spender? What’s about your business partner? In this 3rd season of The Co-founders’ Show, I spotlight and analyse 10 common root causes for co-founders experiencing conflicts In this 3rd episode, we’re exploring the topic of money and how...
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S3 / E2 - When your personal visions don’t align with the business vision
How open have you been with your business partner on your personal WHY behind growing a business? I’m not talking about your business vision here, but your personal one – how do you want your business to serve your life? Do you want more like a lifestyle business, or a growth business? In this…
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S3 / E1 - Not transitioning your relationship properly
7 out of 10 organisations disappear because of a conflict between its founders In this unique serie, I dive deep into ways to overcome these tensions and keep your co-founders’ relationship ship-shape. Join me as I dissect the most common root causes of conflicts between co-founders, and how to...
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S2 / E6 -Solo show to wrap up this second season - the 4 top learnings from family run businesses
Family life can be complicated, and running a business is definitely challenging Yet family-run businesses represent a large portion of businesses, so how do they make it work? In this second season of The Co-founders' Show y guests open up about the importance of their relationship, the…
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S2 / E5 -L'histoire de Karine et Franck - mariés, co-fondateurs et en quête de prévenir les conflits d'associés
7 boites sur 10 disparaissent à cause d’un litige entre associés Et si mal gérées ces separations font des dégâts – financiers et humains – considérables Karine et Franck le savent bien Ils ont vécu eux-mêmes des associations foireuses Et en tant qu’avocat Franck aide depuis 20 ans les associés…
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S2 / E4 -L'aventure entrepreneuriale des soeurs Giacobi
Quelle meilleure alliée que sa soeur jumelle pour lancer son entreprise? Laurie et Sandie, co-fondatrices de My Marketing Xperience depuis 13 ans, nous racontent leur parcours singulier · Ce qui les a piqué pour se lancer ensemble · Comment elles collaborent et communiquent au quotidien · Ce...
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S2 / E3 - Partners in life and business - the story of Danielle and Jennifer
Have you ever imagined co-founding a business with your life partner? Danielle and Jennifer are wives and business partners, and they wouldn’t have it any other way Yin & Yang is what came to mind when I interviewed those 2 brilliant women about their entrepreneurship journey with Superfine…
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S2 / E2 - Sisters' entrepreneurs - the story of Annie and Rebekha
Have you ever imagined working with your siblings? The worst nightmare for some - but for Annie, when her creative agency I am female started to grow, asking her big sister to come and help was the best thing she could have ever done While Annie is bold, creative and visionary, Rebekah is calm,...
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S2 / E1 - Entreprendre en couple - l'histoire d'Anaïs et Geoffroy qui quittent tout pour lancer leur business ensemble
Entreprendre en couple, c’est pour vous? Moi pas sûre. Mais pour Anais et Geoffroy c’est comme une évidence. Tellement qu’ils décident de démissionner tous les 2 et de quitter la Normandie avec leur fille sous le bras pour aller s’installer dans le sud de la France et lancer leur double activité...
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Solo show to wrap up this first season - the 4 top learnings from established co-founders
How do well-established co-founders grow a strong relationship which benefits their business? In this solo-show episode, I analyse the key themes which came out from the 5 interviews of this first season of the Co-founders' show If you’re a co-founder and you want to get inspired by how others...
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The co-founders' story of Grant & David from Pickering & Rye: how they make financial planning accessible to everyone
In this episode Grant and David, co-founders of Pickering & Rye, are sharing their journey of how they’re successfully growing their financial services consultancy under the arm of St. James’s Place Strong from their corporate experiences but embracing the agility that a small business allows…
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The co-founders' story of Claire & Alexis across the Channel
WARNING – FRENCH EPISODE! Dans ce premier épisode en français du Co-founders’ show, Claire & Alexis nous racontent leur aventure entrepreneuriale trans-Manche Suite à une rencontre, à Londres, sur un projet qui n'aboutit pas, ils reconnaissent qu’ils ont une vision commune et lancent CXB HUB en 3...
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The co-founders' story of Gary and Michael from Gutowski & Milner: how they embrace their cultural differences and long-distance partnership
In this episode Gary and Michael, co-founders of Gutowski & Milner, are sharing their journey of how they’re building a successful consultancy organisation helping businesses to expand internationally, as well as grow more sustainably. Gary is British based in the UK, and Michael is German based…
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The co-founders' story of Zoe and Jo from In Good Company who are growing together a successful coaching training practice
In this episode Zoe and Jo, co-founders of In Good Company, are sharing their journey of how they’re building a successful coaching training organisation as well as a thriving community of independent coaches to help them grow their coaching business They share inspiring insights such as how they...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
What is driving co-founders to start and grow a business together?And how do they make it work in the long run, through the highs and the lows of entrepreneurship?I've conducted a research interviewing many co-founders from different walks of life, and the stories were so fascinating that i decided to continue the research publicly, through this podcast.The co-founders' show is exploring the role of the co-founders' relationship in the growth of their business.Get inspired by how other business partners make it work and the learning they got along the way.I believe the co-founders' relationship is an asset for the business - to hear more on this topic come and hang out with me on LinkedIn at www.linkedin.com/in/delphinekoallTo help me tailor the show to what co-founders really want to know, I'd love you to share your thoughts on the podcast - email me at [email protected] and i'll send you a google form to fill up (10mins max). And as a thank you i'll add you to a price dr
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