39. Why Saying “No” Is So Hard For Founders
Aligned Founder
If you're a founder who finds yourself saying yes when you mean no, overcommitting to avoid conflict, or resenting people for asking things you agreed to - this episode breaks down why it happens and what to do about it. In this episode Pete and René talk about the people-pleasing patterns that drain high-performing founders, why conflict avoidance costs you more than just energy, and how to reclaim your time without becoming an asshole. What you'll get from this episode: Why the instinct to keep everyone happy is a survival response, not a personality trait - and how it shows up in your...
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38. Founder House: Why A 3-Week Retreat Hits Different
Aligned Founder
If you're a founder who's built the business, hit the numbers, and still feel empty - you're not broken. You've just never had space to figure out what comes next when "more success" stops being the answer. In this episode Pete and René break down what actually happened inside their first-ever 3-week Founder House in Bali - the format, the breakthroughs, and why giving high-performers permission to stop performing changes everything. What you'll get from this episode: Why the founders who hesitate longest about doing deep work are usually the ones who need it most The difference between a...
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37. Edward Dangerfield
Aligned Founder
Edward Dangerfield is the creator of Facilitated Breath Repatterning (FBR), a hands-on, data-driven breathwork method rooted in biomechanics, nervous system regulation and precise facilitation. Growing up with a challenging childhood, Edward developed survival strategies that later became the foundation of his gift: a rare ability to read human behavior, breath patterns, and subtle nervous system cues. From years in the restaurant industry to surviving an avalanche in Canada, his journey eventually led him to Bali, where he built one of the most respected breathwork schools in the world....
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36. Can I Be Fully Honest?
Aligned Founder
Can I actually say what I want to say, or will the truth cost me everything? In this duo episode of the Aligned Founder Podcast, Pete and René dive into the juicy topic of honesty. They discuss the power of being honest, and the challenges of being real with ourselves and others. From the freedom honesty can bring you, to the barriers that hold you back, they explore the reasons why honesty truly matters and share real-life examples of how it can transform relationships and business. In this episode, they explore: The hidden costs of not telling the full truth Why being inauthentic can...
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Ep.35 Which Breathwork Is For Me?
Aligned Founder
What if Breathwork was more than just a quick relaxation technique? In this solo episode of the Aligned Founder podcast, Pete reveals the hidden depths of breathwork and how it can be used to access your full potential. If you’re curious about the increasingly-popular topic of breathwork but feel like you’ve only scratched the surface or are unsure where to start, this one is for you. In the episode, Pete covers: What are Mind-based breathwork practices? Plus their pro’s and con’s. Why techniques like Wim Hof breathing may not be best for long-term transformation. The power of...
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34. How Can I Feel More Alive?
Aligned Founder
When was the last time you felt truly energised and full of life? And what happened to that feeling? In this episode, Pete and René dive into a topic that many high-performers secretly struggle with - feeling flat or numb, despite having achieved many great things. They explore the emotional and mental blocks that might be keeping you from experiencing life to the fullest and share how to reignite that spark inside. Expect to learn about: Why many successful people feel unfulfilled – and how it can be connected to something deeper than you think. A simple shift that could unlock more joy...
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33. 5 Key Lessons From Our 10k Bali Retreat
Aligned Founder
What happens when a group of entrepreneurs from around the world gather for a life-changing retreat in Bali? In this episode of the Aligned Founder podcast, Pete and René reflect on the recent ReallyAlign transformative retreat in Bali. Over the course of 10 days, a group of founders embarked on a deep personal journey, gaining invaluable insights that shifted how they approach their lives, businesses, and relationships. Pete and René share five of the biggest takeaways that arose for the group during this powerful experience, including: A unique way in which entrepreneurs can be more...
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32. How Can I Be More Authentic?
Aligned Founder
Are you living as your true self, or hiding behind a mask? In this solo episode, Pete explores the art of authenticity, exploring what it really means to be true to yourself - in a world that often encourages us to be something we’re not. Authenticity is more than just a buzzword—it’s a path to living a more aligned, fulfilling life. But how do you actually achieve that? And what could be holding you back from showing up fully “as yourself”? In the episode, Pete explores: What does it mean to be truly authentic? Is it the things we say, or something deeper than that? The 3 key...
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31. Why Do I Get Triggered?
Aligned Founder
Do you ever find yourself irrationally annoyed by certain people or situations—and wonder why? In this episode of the Aligned Founder Podcast, Pete and René unpack the concept of emotional triggers—those intense, often automatic reactions that can surface even after years of personal development work. Whether it’s a difficult person, a tough conversation, or an offhand comment, emotional triggers can hijack your peace and clarity in an instant. Pete brings a scientific lens to why emotional triggers occur, how the nervous system responds, and what happens when we leave them unresolved....
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30. Felix Schlenther
Aligned Founder
In dieser Folge des Aligned Founder Podcasts ist Felix Schlenther von Leading Tomorrow, einem AI-Consulting-Unternehmen, zu Gast. Felix lebt in Berlin und ist eine prägende Figur in der Berliner Softwareindustrie, insbesondere im Bereich künstliche Intelligenz. Nach dem Aufbau mehrerer Vertriebsorganisationen und als Geschäftsführer zweier Softwareunternehmen, widmet er sich nun voll und ganz der Beratung von Unternehmen rund um das Potenzial und die Umsetzung von KI. Doch neben seinen beruflichen Erfolgen ist Felix auch spirituell interessiert und hat eine tiefe Reise in seine...
info_outlineSelf comparison with others is a common behaviour pattern for many founders.
Some entrepreneurs subconsciously feel they need to become top of the game - not just the best, but like “on another planet the best”, so they can feel confident and never be judged by others.
By creating an internal hierarchy of validation, they spend a lot of time comparing themselves to those around them in a constant secret competition, and overriding what they truly want & need as a result.
And although this pattern can be a superpower in a way (as the need to be on top drives you to success & achieving great things) it has a dark side too…
Constant comparison creates a never-ending competition with those we deem as a threat. It extends far beyond business, into physical appearance, level of skill in sport, level of respect or status in community, and much more…
Over time, this erodes away at happiness & our ability to enjoy life & the success we have worked so hard to build
If you’re a founder or entrepreneur who is always needing to be better, always comparing to others in all areas of life, constantly pushing yourself to near burnout, and even after achieving a good level of financial success you cant stop - this episode is for you.
In this episode, Pete explores:
- What is the Totem pole of Power?
- What are the benefits of living on the Totem pole?
- The problems with self comparison
- Where does this need to constantly compare with ourselves come from?
- Why some people don’t want to change
- Some solutions & actionable steps for a more healthy way of enjoying success
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