Does your business support the life you want? Ezekiel Vicente joins Adrian Tan to discuss moving from Mindvalley into executive coaching and fractional leadership.
The conversation explores the challenges founders face, building a network, hiring well and identifying the real problem behind a business struggle. Ezekiel also shares his perspective on purpose, adaptability and relationships within leadership teams.
In this episode:
• Moving from an executive role into coaching and fractional work.
• Starting out, networking and balancing responsibilities.
• Hiring, team building and interpersonal challenges.
• Knowing your why and building a business that serves you.
• Staying relevant and developing leadership skills.
Originally published in March 2025. Roles and business references reflect the original conversation.
Original episode sponsor: Deel. https://www.deel.com/adriantan
Chapters
00:00 Introduction
00:29 Introducing Ezekiel Vicente
00:58 Executive coaching journey
03:12 Different roles and responsibilities
06:25 Entrepreneurial challenges
12:32 Building a network and starting out
18:03 Personal and professional life
20:28 Hiring and team building
23:07 Interpersonal issues
25:26 Identifying the real problem
26:00 Motivation
26:50 Changing business perspective
28:07 Knowing your why
28:49 A business that serves you
29:21 The role of a coach
30:14 Adaptability and relevance
34:57 Relationships and teams
39:20 Leadership skills
44:04 Personal and professional growth
47:34 Final thoughts
Connect with Ezekiel: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ezekielvicente/
Website: https://www.ezekielvicente.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ezekielvicente/
More from Adrian: https://www.adriantan.com.sg/
Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adriantanck/
