CO-FOUNDER AND PARTNERSHIP COACHING

Create an unshakable, supportive and resilient partnership with your Co-Founder and other critical executives

PROACTIVELY BUILD THE SKILLS, HABITS AND TOOLS TO NAVIGATE THE STARTUP ROLLER COASTER TOGETHER

The best time to invest in building a strong relationship is before issues arise. Whether you’ve hired a critical leader or want to up-level your relationship with your Co-Founder, investing in a strong and resilient relationship will pay dividends when you hit the inevitable valleys and peaks of building a rapidly growing business.

RESOLVE SEEMINGLY INSURMOUNTABLE CONFLICT

Friction with Co-Founders and critical execs is emotionally taxing and takes focus away from growth. It threatens the success and viability of your company. Within a skillfully facilitated coaching engagement, the most threatening fears and feedback can be expressed and addressed collaboratively and productively.

IF YOU WANT TO GO FAST, GO ALONE. IF YOU WANT TO GO FAR, GO TOGETHER.

ERICH PEARSON
Co-Founder & COO,
SPARC
“Working with Dane and Decode has been an enlightening experience. When my COO and I started working with Dane, our relationship was in a challenging phase. Working together with Dane, we were supported in having productive hard conversations, align on a common vision and build the communication skills necessary to operate as partners. Dane has helped me grow as a leader, prioritize the important, and live a happier and healthier life along the way”
MICHELLE ZHU
Co-Founder & CEO
Huue.bio
“Dane has been one of the strongest sources of support for both Tammy (my co-founder) and I through our company building journey thus far. Co-coaching sessions with Dane have helped us make space for the important deeper conversations that can get otherwise forgotten in the day to day operations. These conversations have strengthened our relationship and established the right foundation for us to build a lasting company together."

CO-COACHING PROCESS

  • Build a common vision for the relationship
  • Identify the critical roadblocks between where you are now and this vision
  • Build communication and conflict resolution skills to overcome these roadblocks
  • Develop a deep understanding of each other’s strengths, weaknesses, personalities and working styles 
  • Agree on respective roles and responsibilities
  • Keep the relationship free of frustration, resentment and destructive conflict