Scaling a startup is tough, but what if you are the bottleneck? In this episode, Rachel Hamlin shares how founders can break free from burnout, sharpen focus, and lead with clarity. She dives into why success doesn’t always bring fulfillment, how stress and self-doubt sabotage leadership, and practical ways to scale without sacrificing yourself. If you’re feeling stuck or overwhelmed, this is your wake-up call.

Ready to scale without burnout? Listen to this episode with Rachel Hamlin for actionable strategies to improve your mindset, lead with clarity, and create balance.

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Rachel Hamlin

Helps founders and executives scale without burnout by unlocking mental and emotional resilience. With a unique approach combining somatic healing, subconscious reprogramming, and coaching, she helps leaders regulate stress, sharpen focus, and nurture their teams—without sacrificing their well-being. Her clients learn to break free from burnout cycles, lead with purpose, and achieve lasting, high-impact growth.

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In this episode, we dive into the art of communicating complex science and technology concepts. Cindy Skalicky, an expert in executive communications and storytelling, shares her strategies for transforming intricate ideas into compelling narratives that resonate with both external audiences and internal teams. Cindy has helped leaders at Google, Microsoft, and JP Morgan Chase elevate their communication skills, ensuring their messages inspire action and drive innovation. If you’re ready to elevate your leadership communication, listen in and discover how to tell your story with clarity and confidence.

Ready to enhance your storytelling and leadership communication? Join Cindy Skalicky and learn how you can start crafting your story to propel your ideas forward.

Music Credit: "Neptuno" - Phondupe (Album: Onykia)

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Executive Communications Expert & Storytelling Strategist

Cindy Skalicky is a passionate advocate for clear, compelling communication in science and technology. With a focus on guiding leaders to become top 5% communicators, she helps transform complex ideas into impactful stories. Cindy has partnered with industry giants like Google, Microsoft, and JP Morgan Chase, leading executive communications and storytelling strategies that inspire action and drive innovation. She specializes in helping leaders deliver their vision with clarity, confidence, and heart—especially during times of organizational change. Through storytelling, training, and coaching, Cindy ensures that leaders' messages not only resonate but also stick.

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In this episode of Startups Decoded, we’re joined by Crystelle Desnoyer, an accomplished Executive Operator with extensive experience in scaling tech organizations across industries. From growing 26 global companies to her work as Chief of Staff at Techstars, Crystelle shares invaluable insights on how founders navigated 2024 and how they can prepare for sustainable growth in 2025.

We’ll dive into key topics such as supporting founders in 2025, how intentionality shapes a founder’s day-to-day work, and the role of OKRs in aligning teams and driving direction. Crystelle’s multifaceted experience offers actionable advice for scaling operations, fostering high-performing teams, and navigating the complexities of rapid growth.

If you’re a founder or part of an executive team, this episode is packed with insights to fuel your 2025 growth strategy.

Music Credit: "Neptuno" - Phondupe (Album: Onykia)

Crystelle Desnoyer

Crystelle is a seasoned operator specializing in scaling tech organizations, having helped grow 26 global companies across various industries. With experience spanning e-commerce, management consulting, and venture capital, she brings a multi-layered perspective to high-growth teams. As a member of CHIEF and CEOX, she actively supports female leaders in tech.

Most recently, as Chief of Staff at Techstars, she led CEO branding, business process improvement, KPI management, and stakeholder engagement. Previously, as VP of Marketing Operations at Pomélo+Co., she launched the brand in Europe, built and led three teams, and helped grow the company to $30M in under two years. Her expertise includes go-to-market strategy, business development, and scaling operations.

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