What happens after you leave the security of corporate leadership to build something of your own?

In this returning guest episode, Nik Dewar opens up about the realities of transitioning from leading major sales organizations at Samsung, Amazon, and Microsoft into entrepreneurship and executive coaching.

But this conversation goes deeper than business strategy.

Nik shares the invisible side of leadership growth:

• Getting lost while building a new path

• Following other people’s expectations instead of your own values

• The emotional pressure of leaving stability behind

• Why leadership development often fails new managers

• And how values become a compass when clarity disappears

Along the way, Nik unpacks the evolution of his coaching business, the leadership gaps he’s solving for aspiring commercial leaders, and why coaching, culture, and human connection matter more than ever in an AI-driven world.

This episode is especially valuable for:

* Coaches

* New and aspiring leaders

* Founders and entrepreneurs

* Corporate professionals considering a transition

* Anyone navigating uncertainty while trying to grow authentically

Key themes:

Leadership development • Executive coaching • Entrepreneurship • Values-based leadership • Sales leadership • Transitioning careers • Coaching culture • Authentic leadership • Human-centered leadership

Connect with Nik:

Website: B2BCultureCoach.com

LinkedIn: Nik Dewar

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