The CEO Problem | Dysfunction, Resilience, Leadership & Coaching

Guest:Daniel MuellerExecutive Coach | Leadership Advisor | Culture StrategistHost:Melissa AarskaugExecutive Connect: https://www.executiveconnectpodcast.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ExecutiveConnectEpisode Overview:What’s the real reason some CEOs thrive while others burn out? In this episode of Executive Connect, Melissa Aarskaug talks with executive coach Daniel Mueller to unpack the hidden challenges and dynamics facing today’s top leaders. Daniel shares how emotional intelligence, resilience, and trusted coaching relationships are reshaping the way CEOs lead—and why onboarding isn’t just for entry-level hires. From navigating dysfunction to building a “portfolio life” after the corner office, this episode is packed with clarity, candor, and hard-earned wisdom.Timestamps:00:00 – The Journey into Executive Coaching05:19 – Shifts in CEO Dynamics10:06 – Onboarding and Assimilation Strategies18:16 – The Role of Emotional Intelligence26:09 – Resilience in Leadership34:20 – Preparing for a Portfolio LifeConnect With Us:Podcast Website: https://www.executiveconnectpodcast.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ExecutiveConnectSocial:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissa-aarskaug/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@melissa_aarskaugX: https://x.com/melissaaarskaug