Feb. 12, 2025

Episode 280: Secret Fears of CEOs with Andrea Petrone, Executive Coach and "CEO Whisperer"; London, UK

Episode 280: Secret Fears of CEOs with Andrea Petrone, Executive Coach and

Leadership has always come with challenges and stress but today's business environment has escalated the pressures on CEOs far beyond where they were just a decade ago. In this episode, we talk with Andrea Petrone who has been recognized as one of the top 2% of executive coaches in the UK.

 

Andrea became a CEO at 35 making his mark in the energy industry. Over his career, Andrea has lived and worked in 7 different countries, gaining invaluable insights into leading international teams and organizations. Now, he is on a mission to help others be able to leave a legacy of remarkable achievements and remarkable good. But in his work, he hears all too often about the challenges facing CEOs today.

 

If you listen to this episode you will hear us touch on:

● Some of the forces and pressures affecting the CEO today, and why it weakens their position as a leader.

● How CEOs are given less time to make decisions and yet are expected to make faster impacts and turnarounds for the organizations that they serve.

● How CEOs can begin to lack confidence in their leadership and become unsure if they are the right decisions.

● That emotional regulation is always on guard which can impact the ability to be authentic and human.

● The worry about effectively mobilizing people and building a culture of performing because execution is always top of mind.

● Tips and considerations for CEOs and leaders to help protect themselves from becoming overcome by fear.

 

About the guest:

Andrea Petrone is a top-ranked performance and executive coach, facilitator, and speaker. Known as the "CEO Whisperer," Andrea partners with CEOs and their leadership teams to excel in high-stakes environments where the pressure to perform is relentless. With over 20 years of international C-suite experience in energy, industrial sectors, and consulting, Andrea has held leadership roles across six countries on three continents. His advisory work spans North America to the Middle East, supporting clients from Fortune 500 companies to emerging high-growth firms. Andrea is originally from Italy and has worked across the globe. He now centers his work out of London, UK. As a coach and the host of The World Class Leaders Show, Andrea helps corporate CEOs and executives unlock actionable strategies from top CEOs and industry leaders.

 

 

Connect with Andrea:

Website: https://www.andreapetrone.com/

LinkedIn:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreapetrone/

 

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