This is a fortnightly podcast that explores some of life's biggest questions:
"What do I do now, where do I go next, what do I do with this one precious life?"
Through open and honest conversations with people doing their best work; founders, artists, musicians, and pioneers, we delve into why these people made the choices they did that led them to where they find themselves today.
We all hit moments where the path ahead feels unclear, where doubt creeps in, and every decision feels like a gamble, this is about those moments.
Hosted by Pierre, a strategist and systematic theologian who’s spent years helping people and businesses make their way through the fog. This is for anyone trying to find their way and do their best work. Expect honest conversations, hard-won insights, and real strategies to help you move forward, even when you can’t see the whole map.
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This is a fortnightly podcast that explores some of life's biggest questions:
"What do I do now, where do I go next, what do I do with this one precious life?"
Through open and honest conversations with people doing their best work; founders, artists, musicians, and pioneers, we delve into why these people made the choices they did that led them to where they find themselves today.
We all hit moments where the path ahead feels unclear, where doubt creeps in, and every decision feels like a gamble, this is about those moments.
Hosted by Pierre, a strategist and systematic theologian who’s spent years helping people and businesses make their way through the fog. This is for anyone trying to find their way and do their best work. Expect honest conversations, hard-won insights, and real strategies to help you move forward, even when you can’t see the whole map.
Ep 7/12: From PR to Presence, a conversation about culture, founders and addiction with Sarah Rice
Through the Fog
1 hour 25 minutes 56 seconds
4 months ago
Ep 7/12: From PR to Presence, a conversation about culture, founders and addiction with Sarah Rice
In this episode of Through the Fog, I sit down with Sarah Rice, an organizational culture strategist and coach who has spent over two decades helping founders and leaders navigate the complex, often contradictory expectations of modern leadership.
We explore the hidden pressures on entrepreneurs to become both “priests and parents” to their teams, how culture shapes behavior, and the power of being honest about your motives, even if they’re not pretty.
Sarah also shares her personal journey through recovery, the lessons she’s learned about over identification with work, and why embodied leadership matters more than ever. This candid, warm, and occasionally irreverent conversation is a must-listen for anyone steering a business, and themselves, through uncertainty.
Chapters
00:00 Navigating Transitions and Personal Growth
02:57 The Venn Diagram of Identity
05:41 The Role of Business in Community
08:47 Mental Health and Leadership Responsibilities
11:51 The Pressure on Leaders
14:31 Learning from Other Organizational Structures
17:40 The Importance of Values in Business
20:44 Defining Authentic Values
23:33 The Role of Storytelling in Values
26:29 The Complexity of Truth and Oversharing
29:26 The Importance of Community and Relationships
32:20 Lessons from Personal Connections
35:10 Embracing Uncertainty and Surrendering Control
42:42 The Role of Spirituality in the Workplace
49:42 Decision-Making and Intuition
01:00:50 The Power of the 12-Step Program
01:05:14 Navigating Paradox and Duality
01:09:07 Future Aspirations and Coaching Goals
Find Sarah here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahelizabethrice/
More about me and the show here: https://thisispierre.co/podcast
Through the Fog
This is a fortnightly podcast that explores some of life's biggest questions:
"What do I do now, where do I go next, what do I do with this one precious life?"
Through open and honest conversations with people doing their best work; founders, artists, musicians, and pioneers, we delve into why these people made the choices they did that led them to where they find themselves today.
We all hit moments where the path ahead feels unclear, where doubt creeps in, and every decision feels like a gamble, this is about those moments.
Hosted by Pierre, a strategist and systematic theologian who’s spent years helping people and businesses make their way through the fog. This is for anyone trying to find their way and do their best work. Expect honest conversations, hard-won insights, and real strategies to help you move forward, even when you can’t see the whole map.
