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Growing a startup from 5 to 50 employees is an exciting milestone, but it comes with its own set of challenges—from maintaining company culture to building team spirit, especially in a remote environment.

Drawing from my experience of working with entrepreneurs and leadership teams, I am sharing some insights on key challenges entrepreneurs face as their teams expand. and actionable tips for navigating this critical growth phase. Whether it’s fostering collaboration, scaling leadership, or keeping communication clear, these insights will help you build a cohesive and motivated team as you scale.

Check out the full blog and share your experiences in scaling up!

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Is leadership about being an expert and having all the answers? Is it sustainable when one tries to be everything to everyone? Read about Aarti’s transformation from being insecure about her status as a subject matter expert, to shifting her perspective on leadership and learning to leverage the expertise of her team while fostering a culture of trust and collaboration.

Does it have to be a step-by-step climb up the corporate ladder? Does it mean stepping into your boss’ shoes when he moves on? Could your role face a ceiling by its scope?

The real question is – how driven are you to create your own growth path? What does it mean to take matters into your own hands and design your career to your satisfaction. Let’s look at how you can challenge linear growth and explore possibilities, by reading about this coachee’s journey.

Do you make excuses to avoid social or professional gatherings and miss out on networking opportunities?
Many of my coachees come with a negative mindset related to networking. Read about the journey Raj went through. He equated networking with bragging, sycophancy and a false persona. His manager told him this was not helping his cause of looking for more opportunities, but he never saw the connection and felt very frustrated. He sought coaching to look for ways of surviving networking. What he discovered was that he could be his authentic self and network successfully.
Read on to discover how powerful it can be to build meaningful connections.

Does growth scare you?
James’ childhood was marked by watching his father work all the time, whether it was weekends or vacations. He had unwittingly formed a belief that growth meant sacrificing the joys of family life. This belief prevented him from taking up growth opportunities. Together we worked on challenging the old belief that held him back. His journey serves as an inspiring reminder that with the right guidance and mindset, it is possible to rewrite our narratives and create a fulfilling and balanced life.

When Maria was offered a promotion involving a move to another department, instead of excitement, she felt a wave of apprehension. The idea of leaving her comfort zone and the expertise she had meticulously built over the years filled her with doubt. She feared that transitioning to a new department would strip her of her established credibility and status as an expert.
Read about her journey of stepping out of her comfort zone to embrace growth.