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“Mom, Can I Call?” — The Founder Bottleneck Episode
This episode wasn’t the one I planned — and that’s exactly the point.
A text from my college-aged kid (“I need to call”) turned into a real-time reminder of what founders experience every day:
Teams calling them for answers.
Teams freezing in uncertainty.
Teams unable to move without authorization.
Today we’re talking about founder dependency — how it forms, why it’s a risk, and how to shift from being the bottleneck to being the capability architect.
Inside this conversation, you’ll hear:
✨ A relatable real-life moment guiding someone through fear
✨ Parallels between panic on ice and panic inside organizations
✨ The hidden leadership patterns that keep you over-involved
✨ How to coach instead of rescue
✨ Practical steps to transfer decision-making confidence
If you’re tired of being the person everyone runs to…
If you want a business that functions when you’re offline…
If you crave more strategic space or actual rest…
This episode is your wake-up call — and your blueprint.
Download The Shiny Object Test for Free- Helps you figure out what to stop doing and what you should pause
Download the 90-Minute Strategy Audit- Includes my Strategy Pillar system to help you decide what you should be doing more of and what you need to delegate; Only $19
PDRM Consulting's mission is to help businesses reduce risk, specifically in the fields of Cybersecurity and Product Management.
Heather bridges the professional development gap in the corporate space by empowering growth-driven product managers to transition into strategic, results-oriented leaders. By focusing on enhancing key skills and decision-making capabilities, she helps them accelerate their leadership journey, achieve measurable outcomes more quickly, and excel in driving product success. Her approach ensures they thrive in their roles and unlock their full potential as impactful servant leaders within their organizations.
You can follow us for more daily content:
Instagram: @pdrmconsulting
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/pdrm-consulting
Join our Newsletter:https://solitary-block-17987.myflodesk.com/ofo6k6a0f9
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By Heather Miller (PDRM Consulting)This episode wasn’t the one I planned — and that’s exactly the point.
A text from my college-aged kid (“I need to call”) turned into a real-time reminder of what founders experience every day:
Teams calling them for answers.
Teams freezing in uncertainty.
Teams unable to move without authorization.
Today we’re talking about founder dependency — how it forms, why it’s a risk, and how to shift from being the bottleneck to being the capability architect.
Inside this conversation, you’ll hear:
✨ A relatable real-life moment guiding someone through fear
✨ Parallels between panic on ice and panic inside organizations
✨ The hidden leadership patterns that keep you over-involved
✨ How to coach instead of rescue
✨ Practical steps to transfer decision-making confidence
If you’re tired of being the person everyone runs to…
If you want a business that functions when you’re offline…
If you crave more strategic space or actual rest…
This episode is your wake-up call — and your blueprint.
Download The Shiny Object Test for Free- Helps you figure out what to stop doing and what you should pause
Download the 90-Minute Strategy Audit- Includes my Strategy Pillar system to help you decide what you should be doing more of and what you need to delegate; Only $19
PDRM Consulting's mission is to help businesses reduce risk, specifically in the fields of Cybersecurity and Product Management.
Heather bridges the professional development gap in the corporate space by empowering growth-driven product managers to transition into strategic, results-oriented leaders. By focusing on enhancing key skills and decision-making capabilities, she helps them accelerate their leadership journey, achieve measurable outcomes more quickly, and excel in driving product success. Her approach ensures they thrive in their roles and unlock their full potential as impactful servant leaders within their organizations.
You can follow us for more daily content:
Instagram: @pdrmconsulting
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/pdrm-consulting
Join our Newsletter:https://solitary-block-17987.myflodesk.com/ofo6k6a0f9