# 2 Key questions to unlock transformation as a leader with Gene Hammett, Founder Coach Page: https://stenobird.com/podcast/growth-think-tank-480988/2-key-questions-to-unlock-transformation-as-a-leader-with-gene-hammett-founder-coach Text version: https://stenobird.com/podcast/growth-think-tank-480988/2-key-questions-to-unlock-transformation-as-a-leader-with-gene-hammett-founder-coach.md Podcast: [Growth Think Tank](https://stenobird.com/podcast/growth-think-tank-480988) Published: 2026-06-22T01:30:00+00:00 Episode link: https://leaders.libsyn.com/2-key-questions-to-unlock-transformation-as-a-leader-with-gene-hammett-founder-coach Audio file: https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/leaders/1280_Gene_Solo-auphonic.mp3?dest-id=185578 Processing state: not_requested JSON: https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/growth-think-tank-480988/episodes/2-key-questions-to-unlock-transformation-as-a-leader-with-gene-hammett-founder-coach Duration seconds: 538 ## Resource In this episode, we explore what we truly want and how we often stand in our own way, covering the importance of clear goals, spotting self-sabotage, and building the self-awareness needed before attempting real change. We dig into our work with founder-dependent companies and the shift from founder-led to team-driven structures, sharing a personal story of rebuilding after business failure and how identifying a recurring pattern helped us change behavior and continue growing. We close with a practical challenge: write down what you want, talk it over with people you trust, and honestly reflect on where you might be holding yourself back. Episode Highlights & Time Stamps 0:07 Know What You Want 3:58 Find Your Self-Sabotage 6:27 Unlock the Hidden Pattern 🎯Key Takeaways Get clear on what you really want in your business and life, don't limit it to what feels comfortable or realistic today. You don't need the "how" yet; clarity on direction comes before strategy. Founder dependency limits growth. The goal is to move from founder-led to team-driven. Self-sabotage blocks progress often through fear, hesitation, or repeating old patterns. Past failures can shape current decisions without you realizing it. Awareness is the turning point. You can't change what you don't see. Growth requires honesty and courage to face your own patterns. Two core questions drive change: What do you really want? How are you getting in your own way? Ideal For: Founders, CEOs, executives Resources & Next Steps Ready to take your leadership energy to the next level? Explore free training and resources at training.coreelevation.com and getfounderfreedom.com to help you identify energy leaks, strengthen your leadership presence, and elevate your team's performance. 🌐 Explore More: training.coreelevat… ## Actions - request_transcript: `POST https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/growth-think-tank-480988/episodes/2-key-questions-to-unlock-transformation-as-a-leader-with-gene-hammett-founder-coach/transcription-requests` — Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode. - read_markdown: `GET https://stenobird.com/podcast/growth-think-tank-480988/2-key-questions-to-unlock-transformation-as-a-leader-with-gene-hammett-founder-coach.md` — Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource. A page view does not enqueue transcription. Agents should invoke `request_transcript` explicitly when they need this episode processed. ## Transcript Full transcripts are not published on public pages unless there is a clear rights basis.