CEO Shell-Shedding Moments: Purpose, Perspective and Learning from Mistakes with Nick Bent - podcast episode cover

CEO Shell-Shedding Moments: Purpose, Perspective and Learning from Mistakes with Nick Bent

Feb 05, 2026•23 min•Ep. 531
--:--
--:--
Download Metacast podcast app
Listen to this episode in Metacast mobile app
Don't just listen to podcasts. Learn from them with transcripts, summaries, and chapters for every episode. Skim, search, and bookmark insights. Learn more

Episode description

This is the fourth episode in our Shell-Shedding Moments series, a series where CEOs and leaders share the vulnerable moments, the challenges, mistakes, and personal revelations that most people never see. In this episode, Nick Bent, CEO of UpReach, opens up about the moments that tested him, from handling technology mishaps to resetting organizational culture. He shares how embracing challenges, maintaining perspective, and surrounding yourself with the right people are key to navigating tough times in leadership.


🦞 Learn Like A Lobster:

🇺🇸PRH US - https://bit.ly/3KxTeBn

🇬🇧 Amazon UK - https://bit.ly/46lj8Av 


For questions about Squiggly Careers or to share feedback, please email helenandsarah@squigglycareers.com


More ways to learn about Squiggly Careers:

📩 Download our free career tools: https://www.amazingif.com/toolkit/

🦞 Join the Learn Like a Lobster Sprint: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLNQl9gsac8BXnWe2qoGuHkLKwsygjP_Ma&si=l7kODG3JpopH0Irz

📮 Get Squiggly Careers in Action in your inbox: https://bit.ly/SquigglyCareersInAction

📚 Read our books: The Squiggly Career and You Coach You: https://www.amazingif.com/books/

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

For the best experience, listen in Metacast app for iOS or Android