121 Mentoring for crazy-busy senior leaders
Overwhelmed by Your Own Success?
When a product takes off and demand soars, it's an exciting and profitable time for any company. But as a senior leader, you might find yourself suddenly stretched thin, managing more people, tasks, and expectations than ever before. You're doing the job of two, maybe three people, and in the process, you’ve—dare I say it—become the bottleneck.
Does This Sound Familiar?
- You’re constantly busy managing your team, but you’re so busy managing, you don’t have time to truly lead.
- You’ve read all the time management books, taken productivity courses, and maybe even got the MBA … but the workload never eases up.
- You’re working weekends and late into the night, trying to stay ahead. Your partner and kids don’t love this.
- Micromanaging and “doing it myself” has become your default because it feels like the only way to keep things from falling apart. And you hate this feeling—that’s not who you ever wanted to be.
The Real Problem: You’ve Become the Bottleneck
The issue isn’t a lack of time management or the need to work harder—you’ve become the bottleneck in your company’s growth. The more you try to manage everything yourself, the more stuck you become.
But remember, this only happened because you’ve been so successful.
De-bottlenecking you is simply the next challenge that comes with growth—one you can absolutely overcome.
It’s time to step back and reclaim your role as a leader.
That starts by carving out time to solve the gnarly problems.
How I Can Help
I’m Clarke Ching, known as “The Bottleneck Guy.” I specialize in helping senior leaders like you break free from this cycle. My approach isn’t about adding more to your plate or teaching you to work faster. Instead, I help you identify the real cause of your overwhelm and guide you in transforming your leadership style.
Here’s How We’ll Work Together:
- We start by understanding where you are. You’re not alone in this struggle.
- Together, we’ll uncover the root cause. We’ll dig into why you’re trapped and what beliefs hold you there.
- I’ll help you invent focused solutions that stick, because we tackle the real issues.
- We’ll develop strategies that allow you to lead effectively without burning out.
The short version:
- we meet every week, fortnight or month, problem solve, and obliterate your biggest blockers.
Ready to Reclaim Your Leadership and Your Life?
If you’d like a helping hand, message me on LinkedIn.com or email me.
I reckon you and your family deserve your weekends back. And your team wants their leader back.
About Clarke Ching
I’m the author of The Bottleneck Rules, Rolling Rocks Downhill, and CorkScrew Solutions. I also created the AgileTocMethod (🏧), a ruthlessly cherry-picked fusion of Agile, Theory of Constraints, and behavioral science. Tech leaders use it to create thriving, profitable workplaces.