{"podcast":{"title":"The Start, Scale & Succeed Podcast","slug":"the-start-scale-succeed-podcast-5607950","podcast_index_feed_id":5607950,"rss_url":"https://feeds.captivate.fm/start-scale-succeed/","website_url":"https://www.scalearchitects.com/podcast","image_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/3808b96a-4565-46d8-9c7c-5aa6866a68ac/Podcast-Cover-Minimized.jpg","author":"Scott Ritzheimer","episode_count":300,"summary":"Scale Architects, founder, CEO and Secrets of The High Demand Coach podcast host Scott Ritzheimer has helped start nearly 20,000 new businesses and nonprofits and launched and sold his own multimillion-dollar business after leading it through an exceptional and extended growth phase (over 10 years of double-digit growth) all before he turned 35. He realized the biggest secret to success is that there is not one secret to success. There are key strategies, tactics, skills, and mindsets needed at each stage of the journey AND they are different in each stage. He launched the Start, Scale & Succeed podcast to help you know what you need to do RIGHT NOW to create the success you want. If you're a founder, entrepreneur, owner, or CEO or even if you'd like to be. You'll find episodes guiding you to success in all seven stages of your journey from pre-launch to post-exit.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-07T22:17:18.234310+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-start-scale-succeed-podcast-5607950"},"episode":{"title":"Leading Executives Without Losing Yourself with Eric Nitzberg (stage 5)  - Ep. 390","slug":"leading-executives-without-losing-yourself-with-eric-nitzberg-stage-5-ep-390","published_at":"2026-04-28T10:01:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-start-scale-succeed-podcast-5607950/leading-executives-without-losing-yourself-with-eric-nitzberg-stage-5-ep-390","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-start-scale-succeed-podcast-5607950","url":"https://www.scalearchitects.com/secrets/390-leading-executives-without-losing-yourself-with-eric-nitzberg","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/493774f3-d5a3-4f2d-ad8b-06af3fbde2ef.mp3","summary":"In this high-impact episode, Eric Nitzberg, Founder and Principal of Sierra Leadership, shares why even successful CEOs battle imposter syndrome and identity struggles in stage 5. If you feel exposed, question your role, or wonder “who am I now?” as your company grows beyond your hands-on control, you won't want to miss it. You will discover: - Why imposter syndrome actually increases at senior levels and is a normal response to bigger challenges - How to reframe your role from “doer” to strategic leader who focuses on vision and talent - What it really means to be both fully authentic and fully strategic in your communication. This episode is ideal for for Founders, Owners, and CEOs in stage 5 of The Founder's Evolution. Not sure which stage you're in? Find out for free in less than 10 minutes at https://www.scalearchitects.com/founders/quiz Eric Nitzberg is Founder and Principal at Sierra Leadership, where he serves as an executive coach and trusted advisor to CEOs and C-suite leaders across fast-growth sectors like technology, software, and life sciences. He has two decades of experience guiding hundreds of high-performing leaders through complex business challenges, personal growth, and lasting transformation. In one long-standing engagement at a Fortune 100 global technology company, he has worked with more than 150 leaders, including C-level executives, VP/GMs, and heads of emerging business units. He previously served as a communication coach at Stanford Graduate School of Business, teaching executive presence and persuasive storytelling. Want to learn more about Eric Nitzberg's work at Sierra Leadership? Check out his website at https://sierraleadership.com/ Connect with Eric through his LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/ericnitzberg/ Mentioned in this ep…","meta_description":"In this high-impact episode, Eric Nitzberg, Founder and Principal of Sierra Leadership, shares why even successful CEOs battle imposter syndrome and ident…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1064,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-start-scale-succeed-podcast-5607950/episodes/leading-executives-without-losing-yourself-with-eric-nitzberg-stage-5-ep-390/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-start-scale-succeed-podcast-5607950/leading-executives-without-losing-yourself-with-eric-nitzberg-stage-5-ep-390.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}