Unfortunately, 65% of high-potential startups fail as a result of conflict among co-founders, according to The Founder’s Dilemma. And most entrepreneurs don’t seek help until their stress and anxiety reaches critical levels.
Does this describe your situation?
You used to think of your business venture as an exciting, fun project.
Creating it with your co-founder was one of the most challenging and fun things you’ve ever done! You were optimistic and excited about bringing your ideas to market.
Now you often lack the energy and motivation that made you excited to get up in the morning and fueled your late nights at work. At times, you find yourself looking at external job opportunities rather than focusing on building your company.
You sometimes:
Avoid meetings with your co-founder who doesn’t seem to value your input as much as before.
Resent your co-founder for not spending enough time on the most critical projects.
Wonder why your co-founder seems to always be in the spotlight while you’re toiling away.
Experience anxiety when you discuss outside funding with your co-founder.
Fear that your co-founder did not complete a key task.
Regret relinquishing a key hiring decision to your co-founder.
Dread your co-founder’s slow decision-making process.
Feel angry when your co-founder publicly contradicts your decisions.
Consider walking away from the company to reduce your stress.
Many co-founders experience some of these behaviors and feelings at some point in their partnership. If any of this sounds familiar, you’re not alone.
There is a solution. Coaching for Co-Founders can help!
Contact me to learn more.