If you’ve ever felt like building a business and leading a team means carrying the weight of the world on your shoulders—this one’s for you.

I sat down with Chiara Airoldi, co-founder and COO of Cloove, to talk about what it really takes to scale a startup, lead a team, and delegate without turning into a control freak. Chiara shares her journey from working in startups to building her own business, how she raised €400,000 in pre-seed funding, and the biggest lessons she’s learned about leadership, delegation, and building a team that actually takes ownership.

If you’ve ever found yourself micromanaging, struggling to let go of tasks, or feeling stuck in the operational weeds, Chiara breaks down the mindset shifts and systems that make all the difference.

We dive into:

(04:11) Why Chiara left the corporate world and what drew her to startups
(05:59) Raising €400K in pre-seed funding—and the biggest challenges that came next
(06:46) The hardest part of leading a team (hint: it’s not what you think)
(08:54) The one system every founder needs to avoid becoming a bottleneck
(12:35) How to hire people who take initiative (without just throwing money at the problem)
(16:21) The real reason founders struggle to let go of tasks—and how to shift that
(20:19) How to stop sweating small mistakes and focus on what actually moves the needle
(26:19) Managing team mistakes without damaging trust or morale
(32:08) Why standardization is your best friend—and the tool that changed the game for Chiara
(36:30) How Chiara finds time for personal development while running a startup

Chiara keeps it real about the challenges of leadership and how she’s grown as a founder—plus, she shares some practical ways to step out of reaction mode and into high-performance leadership.

If you’re building a team, scaling a business, or just trying to survive startup chaos, this is a must-listen.

Listen now and let me know what resonated most.

Connect with Chiara: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chiara-airoldi/

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About Emily:
Emily Rose Dallara supercharges teams and leaders using a nervous system first approach.

With over 10 years of experience scaling marketing teams as a CMO, globally in Web3, startups, and crypto, Emily combines her expertise as a growth advisor & leadership coach with nervous system and energy management tools to optimize team performance and leadership dynamics.

She’s also a qualified somatic practitioner, a baby DJ + dog mom.

Awards: Emily was voted a Top Woman of the Future 2022 and a Woman in Web 3 Changemaker by NEAR Foundation, 2023.

You know that list of things you want - new clients, dream house, the car, the trip, and how some people just seem to call them in effortlessly?
It’s not luck.
It’s not even strategy.

It’s regulation.

In this episode, I’m breaking down why you cannot manifest (or close deals, land clients, or hit the next level) if your nervous system is dysregulated.

I’ll share exactly how me and Antoine have manifested advisory roles, dream homes, a Tesla, and even trips to Asia, not from “working harder” but from doing the regulation work first.

Here’s what we’ll get into:
→ Why your body state is the foundation manifestation
→ How regulation unlocks actual capacity to take action on what you want
→ My personal process for getting regulated and into full embodied manifestation mode
→ Real-life examples of this working in both life and business

📍 Try my 3-step nervous system reset, the exact one I use before big pitches, decision-making, or manifesting anything.
👉 emilyrosedallara.com/reset

🔥 If you’re ready to regulate like this every day so you can run your business without burning yourself into the ground, join the waitlist of Align to Rise™, my 6-week nervous system reset for founders and CEOs.

🎯 DM me “ALIGN” on Instagram or head to emilyrosedallara.com/align-to-rise-waitlist to join.

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About Emily:
Emily Rose Dallara supercharges teams and leaders using a nervous system first approach.

With over 10 years of experience scaling marketing teams as a CMO, globally in Web3, startups, and crypto, Emily combines her expertise as a growth advisor & leadership coach with nervous system and energy management tools to optimize team performance and leadership dynamics.

She’s also a qualified somatic practitioner, a baby DJ + dog mom.

Awards: Emily was voted a Top Woman of the Future 2022 and a Woman in Web 3 Changemaker by NEAR Foundation, 2023.

If you’re still trying to “think” your way into high performance, this episode will change everything.

You can have the best strategy, team, and goals in the world.
But if your nervous system is in survival mode, none of it sticks.

In today’s episode, I’m breaking down:
→ Why mindset isn’t enough to stay consistent
→ What real performance looks like (it’s not cold plunges + 5am grinds)
→ How I personally shifted from stress-driven “doing” to embodied execution
→ And how regulating your nervous system unlocks the capacity to lead, deliver, and enjoy your life without the crash

I also share the exact reset I used this morning when I woke up feeling like sh*tand how 10 minutes later I was back in my zone and filming high-level content with ease. (No supplements or productivity hacks needed.)

This one’s for the founder, leader, or high-achiever who’s doing everything rightbut still feeling fried.

→ High performance doesn’t need to feel hard

🎁 Want the reset I used this morning?
Comment "RESET" and I’ll send you my 2-minute Nervous System Reset to follow along with.

💜 Doors to Align to Rise open soon
DM “ALIGN” to @emilyrosedallaracoach on Instagram and I’ll send you the private application link.

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About Emily:
Emily Rose Dallara supercharges teams and leaders using a nervous system first approach.

With over 10 years of experience scaling marketing teams as a CMO, globally in Web3, startups, and crypto, Emily combines her expertise as a growth advisor & leadership coach with nervous system and energy management tools to optimize team performance and leadership dynamics.

She’s also a qualified somatic practitioner, a baby DJ + dog mom.

Awards: Emily was voted a Top Woman of the Future 2022 and a Woman in Web 3 Changemaker by NEAR Foundation, 2023.

Join me and the amazing Regan Oelze of the Organized Chaos Podcast for a sneak peak into conversations you wish you were a part of.

We talk on personal health journeys, including managing Hashimoto's and hormonal regulation, as well as the herbal protocol we're navigating to tackle lingering health issues from our time in Vietnam.

If you've ever been curious about the voice notes ppl send each-other in private, this episode gives you a front-row seat to ours, filled with interesting (weird) topics and helpful health-tech insights.

and of course we dive into all things biz... from the resilience required in building a business to the essential leadership skills that pave the way to success.

Here's a summary:
- Health trackers and seeing which ones best ( Whoop vs Oura )
- Discussing helping people with kids, when you don't have kids.
- Leading a company vs being a boss at work
- Feminine energy in communities
- Functional medicine and my H.pylori protocol

Whether you're a solopreneur, a corporate professional, or somewhere in between, there's something in this episode for you.

Tune in for an episode that's as diverse and multifaceted as the listeners we hope to inspire.

Pop in!

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Chapters
8:36 Tech Addiction and Feminine Energy

16:39 Stress Tracking and Fertility Discussions

20:45 Exploring Passion and Career Paths

24:02 Challenges and Growth in Entrepreneurship

34:17 Leadership Skills for Future Success

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About Emily:
Emily Rose Dallara supercharges teams and leaders using a nervous system first approach.

With over 10 years of experience scaling marketing teams as a CMO, globally in Web3, startups, and crypto, Emily combines her expertise as a growth advisor & leadership coach with nervous system and energy management tools to optimize team performance and leadership dynamics.

She’s also a qualified somatic practitioner, a baby DJ + dog mom.

Awards: Emily was voted a Top Woman of the Future 2022 and a Woman in Web 3 Changemaker by NEAR Foundation, 2023.

Diving deep into the world of young leadership, social impact, and thriving with ADHD - this episode is a masterclass in designing your work and life around your unique strengths.

I sat down with Julian Buschmaas, co-founder of Be Impact, to explore how he's leveraging his entrepreneurial background and ADHD superpowers to create positive change in the corporate and non-profit sectors.

From growing up in his parents' bike shop to founding a tech company bridging corporate training with non-profit needs, Julian's journey is full of insights on building a business and life that works for you.

We dive into:

• (01:30) Julian's background and journey to founding Be Impact
• (03:07) How childhood experiences in retail shaped his entrepreneurial path
• (08:58) Discovering social impact through volunteering in Bolivia
• (15:55) Lessons learned from culture shock and expanding your worldview
• (21:40) The innovative model behind Be Impact
• (38:01) Practical tips for managing ADHD in leadership roles
• (46:06) The power of micro-meditations and mindfulness techniques
• (58:39) Creating psychologically safe work environments for neurodivergent teams

Whether you're a founder, leader, or someone navigating ADHD in your career, this episode is packed with actionable advice on building a business and life that aligns with your natural strengths and values.

So pop in your earbuds and get ready for an honest conversation about the realities of leadership, social impact, and thriving with ADHD in today's business world.

-> connect with Julian
- https://www.linkedin.com/in/julianbuschmaas/
- https://beimpact.co.uk/

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About Emily:
Emily Rose Dallara supercharges teams and leaders using a nervous system first approach.

With over 10 years of experience scaling marketing teams as a CMO, globally in Web3, startups, and crypto, Emily combines her expertise as a growth advisor & leadership coach with nervous system and energy management tools to optimize team performance and leadership dynamics.

She’s also a qualified somatic practitioner, a baby DJ + dog mom.

Awards: Emily was voted a Top Woman of the Future 2022 and a Woman in Web 3 Changemaker by NEAR Foundation, 2023.

Your revenue problems aren’t because of your team's performance. They’re because of your nervous system.

If you wake up already bracing for what’s waiting in Slack…
If you plan to work on strategy, but end up firefighting execution issues instead…
If you’ve built systems, hired smart people, and things still aren’t moving fast enough…

Your team isn’t the problem. Your default stress response is.

Inside this episode, we cover:
- Why execution keeps breaking down—even with the right people in place
- How your nervous system state is directly controlling execution speed & revenue
- A simple somatic tracking exercise to start shifting things today

If you want execution to move faster, smoother, and without you constantly checking in, this is the shift you need.

And if you take anything away from today: learn to do somatic self-inquiry please!

Links:

- Bubbling Out BTS community
- Best-selling book "Visible"

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About Emily:
Emily Rose Dallara supercharges teams and leaders using a nervous system first approach.

With over 10 years of experience scaling marketing teams as a CMO, globally in Web3, startups, and crypto, Emily combines her expertise as a growth advisor & leadership coach with nervous system and energy management tools to optimize team performance and leadership dynamics.

She’s also a qualified somatic practitioner, a baby DJ + dog mom.

Awards: Emily was voted a Top Woman of the Future 2022 and a Woman in Web 3 Changemaker by NEAR Foundation, 2023.

I'm back with a quickie solo episode, diving into the world of promotions and leadership. As someone who's been there, done that, and coached others through it, I wanted to share some real talk about what happens when you step into those big roles - you know, Director, VP, C-suite level stuff.

Here's the thing: what got you here won't get you there. When you're promoted, you need to shift gears from being the technical expert to becoming a true leader. It's not just about doing the work anymore; it's about leading a team without burning out.

In this episode, I break down:

• Why trying to prove yourself too quickly is a recipe for disaster (09:00)
• The danger of jumping to conclusions in a new role (09:50)
• How neglecting your personal transition can lead to failure (11:24)
• The importance of embracing a learner mindset (12:35)
• Why emotional resilience is crucial for leadership success (13:46)

I also share a bit about my own experiences, including how I burnt out twice in my first head of marketing role (06:37). But don't worry, I've got your back!

I mention my free mini-course that'll help you nail those first 90 days in a new role (15:10).

✨ Get it here: https://www.emilyrosedallara.com/trusttoresults

Look, stepping into a new leadership position can feel overwhelming, but it doesn't have to be. With the right mindset and tools, you can rock it from day one. So if you're facing a promotion or just want to up your leadership game, this episode is for you.

Chapters: 00:01 Introduction and current situation 04:13 New affirmation and bringing energy 06:37 Personal experience with promotion challenges 08:59 Reasons leaders fail in new roles 11:24 Neglecting personal transition in new roles 13:46 Emotional resilience and leadership 15:10 Mini-course introduction for new leaders

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About Emily:
Emily Rose Dallara supercharges teams and leaders using a nervous system first approach.

With over 10 years of experience scaling marketing teams as a CMO, globally in Web3, startups, and crypto, Emily combines her expertise as a growth advisor & leadership coach with nervous system and energy management tools to optimize team performance and leadership dynamics.

She’s also a qualified somatic practitioner, a baby DJ + dog mom.

Awards: Emily was voted a Top Woman of the Future 2022 and a Woman in Web 3 Changemaker by NEAR Foundation, 2023.

In this episode of Web 3 and Thrive, I share the concept of ‘die with zero’ inspired by Life Coach Brooke Castillo.

->Grab the exact framework I use to get sh*t done<-

I ask ( and answer!) the five questions in the concept of someone having only one year left to live, would you even care about the price or crypto? Could this approach help us live more purposefully, act with more compassion?

Tune in to learn more about this exercise and try it along with me.

Timestamps

[02:30] The concept of ‘die with zero”

[03:26] The five questions

[03:32] Question 1

[04:16] Question 2

[05:07] Question 3

[06:09] Question 4

[07:13] Question 5 + summary

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About Emily:
Emily Rose Dallara supercharges teams and leaders using a nervous system first approach.

With over 10 years of experience scaling marketing teams as a CMO, globally in Web3, startups, and crypto, Emily combines her expertise as a growth advisor & leadership coach with nervous system and energy management tools to optimize team performance and leadership dynamics.

She’s also a qualified somatic practitioner, a baby DJ + dog mom.

Awards: Emily was voted a Top Woman of the Future 2022 and a Woman in Web 3 Changemaker by NEAR Foundation, 2023.