In this episode of the Jasper Blueprint podcast, Bessi walks us through the complexities and honest realities of being in the 'messy middle' of achievement and offers an entrepreneurs' guide through the messy middle. Bessi employs the 'messy middle' narrative to explore broader themes of leadership and the entrepreneurial experience. She highlights the necessity of aligning work with core values and allowing oneself the grace to be human—even in the face of business goals.

Also in this episode:

• Even accomplished leaders experience periods of uncertainty and frustration known as the 'messy middle' when working towards their business vision.
• Embracing humanity and sharing struggles without judgement can create stronger connections and drive progress in leadership and entrepreneurship.
• Merging money with meaning is crucial to creating a business that is both successful and impactful.
• It's important to cultivate non-negotiable conditions based on core values to thrive both personally and as an organisation, especially during the growth phase.

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About Bessi Graham:

With nearly 25 years' of experience working with business owners, governments, and large funding bodies to merge money and meaning, my experience spans from the grassroots of sitting in the dirt working with business owners across the Pacific Islands through to the United Nations in Geneva. This has given me an unparalleled perspective.