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What Is a Career as a CEO Like? In Conversation with a Co-Founder and CEO
#46 - Welcome to the Career Discovery podcast, the show that’s all about broadening your career horizons, discovering your professional potential and empowering your career journey.
On this episode, we’re excited to introduce you to Tim, the CEO and co-founder of a software development company specialising in financial well-being solutions for the employee benefits industry.
Tim shares insights on:
Area of expertise (03:25)
- Common misconceptions of the co-founder & CEO roles
- The purpose of the CEO role
- An overview of the industry
- An overview of the CEO role
- Behind the curtain – key teams within a software development company
- The most enjoyable parts of the role
- Challenging parts of the role
- Proudest moments in the role
Career journey (34:20)
- Tim's transition from aspiring Olympic swimmer to co-founder & CEO
- Highs of the career journey
- Challenges of the career journey
- Importance of role models, mentors and sponsors
Advice (01:04:59)
- Helpful education, training and skills for aspiring entrepreneurs
- The future of the industry
- Advice and resources for people who are keen to find out more about financial well-being and careers in entrepreneurship:
- Nudge Global
- Innovate UK
- Claer Barrett Book
- Google & Twitter!
- Advice for his younger self and you!
We also explore key themes such as:
- Entrepreneurship insights
- Career development and growth
- Success and personal growth
- Networking and relationships
- Life fulfilment and regrets
So, whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur or CEO, or if you simply seek inspiration, get ready for a captivating conversation that will help you explore new horizons, discover your potential and empower your career journey!
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