521: Empower and Respect Your People - Yannis Niebelschuetz

Have you ever wondered what it's like to transition from being your own boss to working in a corporate environment and then back to entrepreneurship? In this episode, we dive into the entrepreneurial journey of Yannis Niebelschuetz, co-founder of CoachHub. Yannis shares his transition from founding a company to working at LinkedIn and back to entrepreneurship. He reveals insights on using technology to scale the reach of coaching and the importance of authenticity and communication in growing businesses. We discuss the role of respect and empowerment in leadership alongside the complement of AI in human-driven coaching. Tune in for an inspiring look at leading with purpose and the future of coaching in the business world!In this episode:Yannis Niebelschuetz shares his background as a serial entrepreneur. We explore his journey from founding his first company after university to his stint at LinkedIn in Dublin, and eventually starting CoachHub.Yannis talks about how CoachHub uses technology to scale coaching services globally and make them more affordable and accessible.CoachHub aims to democratize coaching.Yannis and Denis discuss the value of authenticity and straightforward communication, especially in large, rapidly growing companies.Main takeaways:Valuing and respecting employees is a crucial element that drives organizational success.Establishing a business that not only profits but also serves a greater purpose can lead to fulfilling entrepreneurship.Leadership is evolving from a command-and-control model to one that values empathy and empowerment.Continuous self-improvement and learning are crucial for leaders to adapt to rapid changes in the business landscape.The importance of clear and consistent communication is amplified in fast-growing organizations to ensure everyone is aligned.Authenticity in leadership fosters a more relaxed and trustworthy environment for growth and understanding.The use of data analytics in improving service offerings can be a game-changer, as long as privacy and ethical guidelines are strictly followed.Expectations of leadership involve a balance of demanding high performance and maintaining transparency, honesty, and fairness.Quotes:"Empower and respect your people. Everything else will follow." – Yannis Niebelschuetz"It's not just about building a business, it's about building a good business with a purpose." –  Yannis Niebelschuetz"Our vision is to democratize coaching and make it accessible to all people of all career levels around the world." – Yannis Niebelschuetz"Coaching will always stay human. We can enhance it with AI and technology, but the conversation will always be done by a human." – Yannis Niebelschuetz"We're a fast-growing company... be ready to have a wild ride. But at the same time being super transparent and honest and fair, I think that's absolutely mandatory." – Yannis NiebelschuetzConnect with Yannis LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/yniebelschuetz/Website:  www.CoachHub.comConnect with Denis: Email: denis@leadingchangepartners.comWebsite: http://www.leadingchangepartners.com/Leadership Is Changing Facebook Group: