E168: How I Coach The Top 0.1% CEO's in Silicon Valley w/Alexis John d'Amecourt

In this episode of the "How I Invest" podcast, David interviews Alexis d'Amecourt, a coach for CEOs and Head of Coaching at Motree Method, about the problems CEOs face and how coaching can help. Alexis shares his experiences working with various tech CEOs, including those at Substack and Eigenlayer, emphasizing the importance of emotional intelligence, vulnerability, and clear communication. He differentiates coaching from therapy, focusing on practical frameworks to help CEOs build successful organizations and manage their emotions, ego, and teams effectively. The conversation covers topics such as handling anger and fear, giving and receiving feedback, and the balance between product focus and people management, providing actionable insights for leaders at different stages of company growth.