What do you do when everything feels like it’s falling apart—but everyone’s looking to you for answers? If you’ve ever found yourself in the hot seat—navigating chaos, leading a team through tough transitions, or questioning your own leadership instincts—this episode is your playbook for clarity under pressure. In this raw and energizing convo, I sit down with Deb Coviello, aka the Drop-In CEO, who literally steps into companies in crisis and helps them not just survive, but recalibrate and lead stronger than ever. We dive into the messy middle of leadership—the breakdowns, the blindspots, and the surprising truths most execs overlook. This isn’t just about fixing problems—it’s really about rediscovering your compass as a leader, so you can build trust, empower your people, and steer your org in a whole new direction.
What do you do when everything feels like it’s falling apart—but everyone’s looking to you for answers?
If you’ve ever found yourself in the hot seat—navigating chaos, leading a team through tough transitions, or questioning your own leadership instincts—this episode is your playbook for clarity under pressure.
In this raw and energizing convo, I sit down with Deb Coviello, aka the Drop-In CEO, who literally steps into companies in crisis and helps them not just survive, but recalibrate and lead stronger than ever. We dive into the messy middle of leadership—the breakdowns, the blindspots, and the surprising truths most execs overlook.
This isn’t just about fixing problems—it’s really about rediscovering your compass as a leader, so you can build trust, empower your people, and steer your org in a whole new direction.
Show Notes:
In this episode, I interview Deb Coviello, founder of Illumination Partners, host of The Drop-In CEO podcast, and author of The CEO’s Compass, about what it truly takes to lead when you’re dropped into the deep end.
We unpack:
Deb brings years of experience helping senior leaders not only find clarity in chaos but lead stronger on the other side. For more, connect with Deb on LinkedIn or visit her at dropinceo.com.
This conversation is packed with hard truths and empowering reframes for any founder, exec, or team leader facing tough calls. Because sometimes leadership means walking into the storm—and walking your people back out with you.