Kenneth Berger is a seasoned technology professional turned executive coach. Having been an early team member at Slack and holding personal experience with startups, Kenneth's unique approach to coaching combines his technology background with a relatable demeanor.

In this episode, we focused on common concerns of business builders, including:

-Doubling Down on Your Path: Kenneth challenges the conventional career trajectory, urging us to question our chosen path. Is it about climbing the corporate ladder, or is it about making a meaningful impact?

-Intentional Asking: Arriving at your desired destination by unpacking the complexities of asking for what you want.

-Expanding Your Range: Break free from narrow communication styles, whether it's about building relationships or asserting your desires.

-Building Internal Safety: Burnout is a common challenge in the startup world. Cultivating internal safety and a deep trust in oneself is critical to enabling sustainable growth and resilience.

-Confidence vs. Imposter Syndrome: We explore the paradox of confidence and imposter syndrome, realizing that vulnerability and admitting uncertainty can be the most confident statements.

Kenneth Berger is a veteran of the tech world. He's one of Slack's first key hires and contributed as a Product Manager. He's also the former Co-founder and COO of YesGraph - a social graph analysis technology, later acquired by Lyft. He now helps startup leaders articulate what they truly want, take a courageous stand for those desires, and accept the world’s response so they can move forward. Over 20+ years in technology as a founder, operator, and executive coach, he’s seen both the promise of these companies and all the pain they can create. Now he’s sharing the tools he’s developed to help leaders succeed.

Connect with Kenneth:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kberger/

Website: https://kberger.com/

Connect with Allison:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/allisonsummerschicago/

Website: DisruptiveCEONation.com

Twitter: @DisruptiveCEO

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