E12 — Choosing To Do What You Love with Claudia Harris
Description
Evgeny Shadchnev discusses the transition of leadership at Makers, a tech talent and training platform, with Claudia Harris, who succeeded him as CEO. They reflect on their journey, starting from Claudia's initial role as chair of the board through the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, and the critical steps in the handover process. Claudia shares insights into managing the transition and the importance of doing work you love.
00:00 Introduction
01:47 What is Makers?
03:58 From Chairman to CEO of Makers
06:36 The Initial Conversations About Succession
11:13 The Decision to Change the CEO
18:35 Navigating the Pandemic
22:59 The Handover Process
31:12 First Crisis as the New CEO
35:11 Biggest Lessons
39:25 Final Reflections
Learn more about Evgeny's work as a CEO coach: https://www.evgeny.coach
Startup CEO Succession: a Founder's Guide to Leadership Transition is available on Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0CW1HLZTR
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