Jonathan has been where his clients are now.

He left an executive role at a large hospital to strike out on his own, founding a management consulting firm. And, for 10 years, things were great. The company grew–became a B Corp and served hundreds of organizations. The problem was, he was unfulfilled.

After a successful exit in which he went through a management buyout of his company, Jonathan founded his coaching practice so that he could fulfill his purpose to create an intimate space for leaders who need to be listened to deeply.

How can leadership "magical thinking" impact business performance? How can leaders strike the appropriate balance between realism and big dreams for the future of their organization? What are the benefits of focusing on people when contemplating a merger or acquisition? To help answer these questions, we have Jonathan Bennett joining us today on The Balancing Act Podcast! Jonathan is strategic advisor and executive coach at ClearlyThen in Peterborough, Ontario. He was also the founder and CEO of Canadian management consulting firm Laridae and is the author of seven books. Tune into episode 161 to hear Jonathan's story, his "rocket-booster" moment, and his thoughts about leadership excellence in mergers and acquisitions.

Clear boundaries that go unsaid and only live in your head, will cause you private frustration. If you communicate your boundaries well, but then don’t stick to them with actions and consequences, then you’ll become resentful.

Scale and Sell a Service Business – An Interview with Jonathan Bennett. I’m happy to have Jonathan join me on a live broadcast. He’s has grown a consulting business by training others on how to deliver the services, then sold it off in a management buyout! Tune in and as we’ll be discussing his journey and how he executed this very difficult transition from ‘being the guy’ to being a true owner. We’re also going to dip our toe into the world of ‘B-Corp Status’ and how it helped in marketing to a very specific customer segment. This is a ‘must see event’ for anyone in the service or consulting industries.

A Safe Place to Grow – An Interview with Jonathan Bennett