
Escape the CEO Doom Loop
Escape the CEO Doom Loop is built for CEOs and leadership teams ready to grow. Each episode delivers practical insights, real-world stories, and tools you can use today to lead with clarity and scale with confidence. We spotlight what’s working—and what’s not—for leaders navigating growth, building culture, and driving accountability.
It’s more than a podcast—it’s a gateway to The CEO Playbook and the next step in becoming the leader your business needs next.
Escape the CEO Doom Loop
Episode 3: You Can’t Go Back—But You Can Help the Next CEO
Becoming the Coach I Needed: Glen’s Story | Escape the CEO Doom Loop Podcast
“I wish I could go back and coach myself when I was CEO.”
That’s the core of Glen’s purpose—and in this episode, you’ll hear why. From the weight of lonely decisions to years spent without clarity on strategy or people, Glen unpacks what it really felt like to lead without a coach—and how that fuels the work he does today.
Timestamps:
00:00 – Intro: Why Glen coaches
02:20 – Leading without a guide
05:30 – The loneliness of the CEO seat
08:45 – What he would do differently today
12:00 – Helping others get clear on purpose and team
16:40 – Final reflections on coaching, growth, and mission
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About the Show:
Escape the CEO Doom Loop is for CEOs and leadership teams ready to grow—with clarity, momentum, and purpose. Co-hosted by Glen Dall and John Ninkovich, each episode delivers real-world stories and practical tools to help you lead better and scale smarter.
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