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This will be the last episode of this podcast for the time being. Other aspects of business have caught my attention, and I would not be myself if I were to focus solely on quantity instead of quality.

Since my time is limited, I will focus on the other project for the time being.

Thank you, as a listener, for the loyalty and to all the guests for their wisdom and humanity.

Remember to jump from your head to your heart, and listen to the beat within.

Stepping into leadership shouldn't be a default promotion for top performers – it requires intention, self-awareness, and a genuine desire to serve others. Nico Van de Venne, premium confidant for high-achieving CEOs and entrepreneurs, pulls back the curtain on what he calls "CEO disease" and "founder syndrome" in this eye-opening conversation.

Drawing from 25 years of experience across nuclear, legal, IT, telecom, and sales industries, Nico challenges conventional wisdom about career progression. "There's no logic in humanity," he reminds us, pushing back against the assumption that moving up the corporate ladder is always the right move. Instead, he advocates for honest self-reflection: Do you genuinely want to lead others, or would you thrive more as an expert individual contributor?

The most memorable moment comes when Nico describes true leadership using a powerful metaphor: imagine horses pulling a carriage. While managers sit atop giving orders and demonstrative leaders run ahead showing exactly how things should be done, the servant leader moves invisibly among the horses, listening to each one's motivations and gently aligning them toward a shared goal. This invisible leadership style turns the traditional organisational pyramid upside-down, positioning executives as supporters rather than directors.

Nico's approach as a confidant centres on creating absolute trust – a space where leaders can speak candidly about their challenges without fear of their stories being recycled. "Sometimes listening to your own voice is the key to finding solutions to all your problems," he sha

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