In this episode of "Andy Brown's Exploring Emotional Overdraft," Andy Brown sits down with Chris Thomas, the founder of Cake Agency, an e-commerce agency.
During the chat, Chris discusses his own emotional overdraft, sharing his experience of starting out as retailer, running a business, and the personal sacrifices it has often entailed.
Chris shared that like many founders, he has frequently dipped into and even lived in his emotional overdraft. Chris talks about finding solace in working alongside his partner in the business - speaking about the benefits of having someone who understands the business, creating a shared understanding and language.
Andy and Chris also discuss the importance of identifying times when you play hard into your emotional overdraft and how to actively work towards repaying it.
Chris shares his strategies of delegating and leveraging his accountancy background for reassuranc, noting he has found fulfillment in coaching others.
Throughout, there is a theme that Chris feels a real sense of duty towards his business and team, and the two discuss the implications this driver can have on emotional overdraft.
Episode Highlights:
In this episode of "Andy Brown's Exploring Emotional Overdraft," Andy Brown sits down with Chris Thomas, the founder of Cake Agency, an e-commerce agency.
During the chat, Chris discusses his own emotional overdraft, sharing his experience of starting out as retailer, running a business, and the personal sacrifices it has often entailed.
Chris shared that like many founders, he has frequently dipped into and even lived in his emotional overdraft. Chris talks about finding solace in working alongside his partner in the business - speaking about the benefits of having someone who understands the business, creating a shared understanding and language.
Andy and Chris also discuss the importance of identifying times when you play hard into your emotional overdraft and how to actively work towards repaying it.
Chris shares his strategies of delegating and leveraging his accountancy background for reassuranc, noting he has found fulfillment in coaching others.
Throughout, there is a theme that Chris feels a real sense of duty towards his business and team, and the two discuss the implications this driver can have on emotional overdraft.
Episode Highlights: