Currently, I'm seeing a personal therapist for the first time, shifting from using therapy solely for CEO coaching to exploring my emotional responses and reactions to various topics.

Reflecting on my experiences, I recognized that I had been living in the shadow of what I could have been as a leader, which became my wakeup call to address my internal issues. I took a test for childhood trauma and scored alarmingly high, which helped me understand my stress and conflict handling.

I started going to therapy when I realized that stress and anxiety were affecting my ability to do good work.

I started going to therapy about four or five years ago when I was experiencing a lot of stress at work, prompted by my board member Brad Feld, who emphasizes the importance of mental well-being for high performance.

I relied on advisors and therapy-like discussions to navigate the complexities of the acquisition process.

Therapy and self-reflection were game changers for me, taking many years to understand my childhood experiences and their impact.

I wish I had started therapy earlier, as it can help navigate the predictable mental health challenges that come with being a founder.

I have benefited from therapy throughout my life, especially during challenging times.

I had a coach who helped me improve as a CEO, and we conduct aggressive 360 reviews every year to gather honest feedback.