In this episode of Podcast My Business, Tony Skinner speaks with Byron McCaughey, psychologist and founder of Sublime Studio, about the pressure founders and entrepreneurs carry when building a business.
The conversation covers founder stress, uncertainty, burnout warning signs, online visibility, authentic leadership and why wellbeing is closely linked to business performance.
Byron also explains why psychological capital should be treated as a business lever, not just a personal wellbeing issue.
In this episode
Tony and Byron discuss:
why founders often look like they are coping, even when they are under pressure
the stress and uncertainty that come with building a business
how pressure can affect decisions, communication and relationships
the link between founder wellbeing and business performance
online visibility without feeling like you have to perform all the time
authentic leadership and showing up without wearing a mask
psychological capital and sustainable performance
practical tools for staying grounded under pressure
Practical tool: Dropping the Anchor
Byron shares a simple grounding exercise called Dropping the Anchor.
It is designed to help founders step out of their mind and reconnect with the present moment when stress, anxiety or overwhelm starts to build.
The exercise uses the acronym ACE:
Acknowledge
Notice and accept what is showing up without judgement or resistance.
Control Your Body
Shift attention to something physical you can control, such as pressing your feet into the floor or taking a slow breath.
Environment
Anchor yourself to your surroundings by noticing something in the room or environment that you had not paid attention to before.
Key takeaway
Looking like you are coping is not the same as coping.
For founders and business owners, sustainable performance requires self-awareness, support, practical tools and a stronger mental foundation.
Guest
Byron McCaughey
Psychologist
Sublime Studio
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