EP105: From Down Under to Cyprus: Unpacking My First 100 Days.
On this week's ScaleHQ podcast, I share transformative lessons from my first 100 days in Cyprus, including unexpected challenges, family impacts, and business insights.
In this week's solo ScaleHQ podcast episode, I discuss the transformative lessons I learned during my first 100 days living in Cyprus.
Like any big move, I have learned to adapt and overcome a series of unexpected challenges and discoveries that impact my family life and offer profound insights into my approach to business.
Here are the key lessons I have learned:
- Embracing uncertainty:
Relocating to a new country has heightened my awareness of balancing certainty and uncertainty.
This lesson is vital for founders and entrepreneurs who must constantly navigate the unpredictability of business, providing insights on maintaining flexibility without losing sight of stability. - Importance of support systems:
The move underscored the critical role of maintaining strong relationships during periods of significant change.
I reflect on the importance of being present for my family and creating spaces that foster connection and support, paralleling the need for robust networks and support systems in scaling businesses 📈 - Time management and realistic expectations:
I share my realizations about time—specifically, that everything worthwhile takes longer than expected.
This lesson is crucial for business leaders, emphasizing the need for patience and proper pacing when embarking on new ventures or scaling existing operations. - Reflection and adaptation:
Finally, I stress the importance of continuous learning and adaptation, whether adjusting to a new country or adjusting business models to meet evolving market demands better.
This episode is a must-listen for anyone facing or contemplating significant life or business changes.
It offers inspiration and practical advice on navigating these challenges.
About Sean Steele
Sean has led several education businesses through various growth stages including 0-3m, 1-6m, 3-50m and 80m-120m. He's evaluated over 200 M&A deals and integrated or started 7 brands within larger structures since 2012. Sean's experience in building the foundations of organisations to enable scale uniquely positions him to host the ScaleUps podcast.
