038: Breaking the Founder Ceiling: Limiting Beliefs That Block Entrepreneurs From Success

038: Breaking the Founder Ceiling: Limiting Beliefs That Block Entrepreneurs From Success

February 10, 2026 · 1h 15m · Episode 38

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This episode explores the identity-level beliefs that hinder entrepreneurs from achieving success, featuring insights from psychologist Claire Goddard.

Entrepreneurial struggle isn’t really about strategy. It’s about the identity-level beliefs running underneath. In this episode of The Shift Show, Andrea McTague is joined by Claire Goddard, Registered Provisional Psychologist at ShiftGrit, to explore why so many capable, intelligent founders hit an invisible ceiling — even when their business is objectively succeeding. Entrepreneurs often assume burnout, anxiety, or stagnation means they need a better plan, more discipline, or sharper execut...

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Host: Andrea McTague

Guest: Claire Goddard

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Organizations: ShiftGrit, ShiftGrit Psychology & Counselling

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