# Jamie White

> Jamie White mentors established founders and owner-operators through scaling, delegation and leadership pressure. One-to-one, online, worldwide.

Jamie White is a business mentor working with established founders,
owner-operators and senior leaders. The work covers scaling, delegation,
decision-making and the leadership pressure that comes with running a company.
Alongside one-to-one mentoring there is a 24-week coaching and mentoring
apprenticeship, a series of leadership retreats, and a podcast called
"The University of Life".

Contact: hello@jamiewhite.com

## Start here

- [Home](https://jamiewhite.com/): Jamie White mentors established founders and owner-operators through scaling, delegation and leadership pressure. One-to-one, online, worldwide.
- [About Jamie White | Entrepreneur, Mentor & Coach](https://jamiewhite.com/about/): Jamie White built and sold businesses in tech and digital before mentoring founders full time. His background, his approach and who he works with.
- [Contact Jamie White](https://jamiewhite.com/contact/): Get in touch with a general question. If you want to work with Jamie, book a consultation instead and tell us about your business first.

## Working together

- [Business Mentor & Coach for Founders | Jamie White](https://jamiewhite.com/private-coaching/): Private business mentoring and coaching for established founders and owner-operators. Work one-to-one with Jamie White on growth, team and leadership.
- [Executive & Leadership Coaching | Jamie White](https://jamiewhite.com/executive-coaching/): One-to-one executive and leadership coaching for founders and owner-operators of established businesses. Online and international. Book a consultation.
- [Founder Adventures & Retreats | Jamie White](https://jamiewhite.com/adventures/): Small-group adventures and retreats for founders who want to step out of the business and think properly. Past trips and what to expect.

## Proof and audience

- [Client Testimonials | Jamie White](https://jamiewhite.com/testimonials/): Founders and owner-operators on what changed after working with Jamie White. Video testimonials from owners of established businesses.
- [The Podcast | Jamie White](https://jamiewhite.com/podcast/): Conversations with founders and operators on scaling, leadership and the parts of building a business that nobody warns you about.
- [Newsletter for Founders | Jamie White](https://jamiewhite.com/newsletter/): A regular note for established founders and owner-operators on scaling, delegation and leadership. No pitch, no filler. Unsubscribe anytime.

## For coaches

- [Coaching Apprenticeship for Coaches | Jamie White](https://jamiewhite.com/coaches-apprenticeship/): Train as a business coach with Jamie White. For coaches and aspiring coaches. If you own a business and want a coach, see private coaching instead.

## Other pages

- [Insights for Founders & Owner-Operators | Jamie White](https://jamiewhite.com/blog/): Articles on scaling, delegation, leadership and the realities of running an established business, from business mentor Jamie White.
- [Business Coach & Mentor Ireland | Jamie White](https://jamiewhite.com/business-coaching-ireland/): Business coaching and mentoring for Irish founders and owner-operators, in Dublin and online across Ireland. Work one-to-one with Jamie White.

## Articles

- [I Tried Ayahuasca and Here’s What Happened](https://jamiewhite.com/i-tried-ayahuasca-and-heres-what-happened-2/): Recently I went on an ayahuasca retreat and here I really want to share what it taught me as an entrepreneur. If you're curious, please read on.
- [How to Build Emotional Intelligence for Professional Growth](https://jamiewhite.com/how-to-build-emotional-intelligence-for-professional-growth/): What is emotional intelligence and how can it contribute to the success of your business? Let's take a deep dive in this post.
- [Navigating Conflict in Business: Strategies for Success](https://jamiewhite.com/navigating-conflict-in-business-strategies-for-success/): How can you successfully manage conflict in a way that contributes to business success? Find out in this post.
- [Time Management Tips for Busy Entrepreneurs: Get More Out of Your Day](https://jamiewhite.com/time-management-tips-for-busy-entrepreneurs-get-more-out-of-your-day/): How can you get more out of your day as an entrepreneur juggling so many different tasks and roles? Here are my tried and tested tips.
- [How Experienced Mentors Can Propel Your Startup](https://jamiewhite.com/how-experienced-mentors-can-propel-your-startup/): How can mentors help you achieve entrepreneurial success? It's something I truly swear by - find out why here.
- [Financial Wellness: 5 Steps to Making More Money and Peace of Mind](https://jamiewhite.com/financial-wellness-5-steps-to-making-more-money-and-peace-of-mind/): What is financial wellness and how can you achieve both better finances and improved peace of mind? Find out in this blog post.
- [The Art of Networking: Building Meaningful Relationships in Business](https://jamiewhite.com/the-art-of-networking-building-meaningful-relationships-in-business/): When you’re looking to build meaningful relationships in business, how does the way in which people perceive us set the stage for effective networking? Find out in this blog post.
- [Mindset Mastery: Transforming Limiting Beliefs into Powerful Habits](https://jamiewhite.com/mindset-mastery-transforming-limiting-beliefs-into-powerful-habits/)
- [The Power of Mindfulness: Techniques for a Calm and Focused Mind](https://jamiewhite.com/the-power-of-mindfulness-techniques-for-a-calm-and-focused-mind/)
- [Crisis Management for Startups: Navigating Challenges and Bouncing Back](https://jamiewhite.com/crisis-management-for-startups-navigating-challenges-and-bouncing-back/)
- [What is a Business Mentor?](https://jamiewhite.com/what-is-a-business-mentor/): Discover what a business mentor is and how they can help you achieve your entrepreneurial goals. Get in touch to learn more about business mentoring.
- [What is Life Coaching?](https://jamiewhite.com/what-is-life-coaching/): Discover what life coaching is and how it can transform your life. Get in touch to chat about your goals today!
- [A First-Year Checklist for Entrepreneurs](https://jamiewhite.com/a-first-year-checklist-for-entrepreneurs/): Ready to launch your business? Make sure you check out this first-year checklist to get your business off to the best start.
- [Taking the Leap: The Best Advice for First-Time Entrepreneurs](https://jamiewhite.com/taking-the-leap-the-best-advice-for-first-time-entrepreneurs/): Are you a first-time entrepreneur? Those first steps can be as scary as they are exciting, and you'll be met with a lot of conflicting advice. Here are my top tips to succeed.
- [5 Signs It’s Time to Look for a Life Coach](https://jamiewhite.com/5-signs-its-time-to-look-for-a-life-coach/): How do you know when it's the right time to look for a life coach to help you achieve your goals in life and business? Find out in this blog post.
- [Finding Your Purpose in Work and Life](https://jamiewhite.com/finding-your-purpose-in-work-and-life/)
- [How to Do Less to Achieve More as an Entrepreneur](https://jamiewhite.com/how-to-do-less-to-achieve-more-as-an-entrepreneur/)
- [The Secret to Making Better Decisions in Life and Business](https://jamiewhite.com/the-secret-to-making-better-decisions-in-life-and-business/): Ever been overwhelmed by options when making decisions in business and in life? Here are my top tips for taking the leap and taking positive action.
- [Top Tips for Choosing the Right Life Coach](https://jamiewhite.com/top-tips-for-choosing-the-right-life-coach/): How do you choose the right life coach? Here are my top factors to consider to help you make your perfect choice - minus the overwhelm.
- [How to Turn Setbacks into Opportunities for Growth in Business](https://jamiewhite.com/how-to-turn-setbacks-into-opportunities-for-growth-in-business/): How do you adopt a growth mindset to turn failures into opportunities in business? Find out in this blog post.
- [How to Overcome Your Imposter Syndrome and Build Your Self-Confidence](https://jamiewhite.com/how-to-overcome-your-imposter-syndrome-and-build-your-self-confidence/)
- [Mastering Your Mindset: How Entrepreneurs Can Conquer Destructive Thoughts and Thrive](https://jamiewhite.com/mastering-your-mindset-how-entrepreneurs-can-conquer-destructive-thoughts-and-thrive/)
- [Unlocking Business Innovation: Finding Inspiration in the People Around You](https://jamiewhite.com/unlocking-business-innovation-finding-inspiration-in-the-people-around-you/): When looking for business innovation, it helps to start with the people around you. Here's why.
- [3 Tips to Bounce Back from Entrepreneurial Burnout](https://jamiewhite.com/3-tips-to-bounce-back-from-entrepreneurial-burnout/)
- [What You Want as an Entrepreneur Might Not Be What You Need](https://jamiewhite.com/what-you-want-as-an-entrepreneur-might-not-be-what-you-need/)
- [The Benefits of Personal Branding for your Business](https://jamiewhite.com/the-benefits-of-personal-branding-for-your-business/): What's in a personal brand and how can it add authenticity and potential for growth for your business?
- [The Benefits of an Apprenticeship for Entrepreneurs](https://jamiewhite.com/the-benefits-of-an-apprenticeship-for-entrepreneurs/): Why should an entrepreneur do an apprenticeship? Learn first, launch later. Here's why.
- [The No.1 Lesson About Business Growth Entrepreneurs Learn Too Late](https://jamiewhite.com/the-no-1-lesson-entrepreneurs-learn-too-late/): Want to know the no.1 lesson entrepreneurs learn too late? Here's a clue: slow down.
- [When is the right time to sell a business?](https://jamiewhite.com/selling-a-business-the-no-1-lesson-i-learned/): Thinking of selling your business? Make sure you're doing it at the right time: here's what you need to know about when to take the leap.
- [How to Increase Confidence as an Entrepreneur](https://jamiewhite.com/how-to-increase-confidence-as-an-entrepreneur/): Ever feel like an imposter? We all question ourselves sometimes, but the good news is that we can silence our inner critic. Here's how.
- [What is a Business Coach?](https://jamiewhite.com/what-is-a-business-coach/)
- [Are Life Coaches Really Worth It?](https://jamiewhite.com/are-life-coaches-really-worth-it/): Are life coaches really worth it? Discover the benefits and decide for yourself. Let's chat and explore how life coaching can help you achieve your goals.
- [What Does a Life Coach Do Exactly?](https://jamiewhite.com/what-does-a-life-coach-do-exactly/): Discover what a life coach does and how it can transform your life. Get in touch if you'd like to chat more about life coaching for you.
- [The Top 5 Mistakes Coaches Make With Their Branding](https://jamiewhite.com/the-top-5-mistakes-coaches-make-with-their-branding/): What are the top 5 mistakes coaches make with their branding? Here are the top things to avoid if you want to help your brand stand out!
- [Life Hack Part 3: How to Build Confidence in Yourself](https://jamiewhite.com/life-hack-part-3-how-to-build-confidence-in-yourself/): How do you build confidence in yourself? It can feel difficult sometimes, but here are my top tips for getting started.
- [Life Hack Part 2: Journaling](https://jamiewhite.com/life-hack-part-2-journaling/): What is journaling and why is it such a transformative daily practice? Find out in this blog post.
- [Life Hack Part 1: Personal Vision and Goal Setting](https://jamiewhite.com/life-hack-part-1-personal-vision-and-goal-setting/): Why is your personal vision and goal setting so important and how can you do it well? Discover how getting your vision and goals clear can transform your life.
- [Is Your Coaching Price Too Cheap?](https://jamiewhite.com/is-your-coaching-price-too-cheap-2/): Is your coaching price too cheap? It can be a tricky thing to get right, but let's talk pricing and how to charge your worth in this blog post.
- [How to Get Comfortable Creating Video Content as a Coach](https://jamiewhite.com/how-to-get-comfortable-creating-video-content-as-a-coach-2/): How can you get comfortable creating video content as a coach? It's a great way to connect with your audience but can feel scary - here's how to do it with ease.
- [Online Course Options for Coaches](https://jamiewhite.com/online-course-options-for-coaches-2/): How can you create online courses as a coach and make extra income? Find out in the latest blog post and get creating!
- [Want to Know How Most Wellness Experts are Building their Businesses Online?](https://jamiewhite.com/online-business-model-for-wellness-experts/): Want to know how most wellness experts are building their businesses online? In this piece I'll take you step by step through it.
- [What You Need to Consider When Pricing As a Coach](https://jamiewhite.com/what-you-need-to-consider-when-pricing-as-a-coach/): Pricing as a coach in my experience involves bringing a multitude of aspects to the table to decide what right for you. Here, I lay them out.
- [The Key Elements of Personal Branding for Coaches](https://jamiewhite.com/the-key-elements-of-personal-branding-for-coaches/): As a coach, you're more than likely going to have a personal brand. But there are a lot of parts to branding that people often forget...
- [How to Coach Anyone: Working With Emotional Trauma (Level 1)](https://jamiewhite.com/how-to-coach-anyone-working-with-emotional-trauma-level-1/): How do you coach people through emotional trauma? It can be difficult to navigate but you really can make a difference - this blog post explains how.
- [The Most Important Thing That Coaches Forget](https://jamiewhite.com/the-most-important-thing-that-coaches-forget/): The most important thing that coaches forget is something that comes up repeatedly for me, so let me remind you...
- [Top 5 Mistakes Coaches Make On Social Media](https://jamiewhite.com/top-5-mistakes-coaches-make-on-social-media/): As a business mentor to coaches, I see a lot of the typical mistakes coaches make on social media. Here are my top five to avoid.
- [5 Pillars To Building A Strong Coaching Brand](https://jamiewhite.com/5-pillars-to-building-a-powerful-coaching-brand/): Building a strong coaching brand can seem a complex task. Here, I break down my five pillars of building a strong coacing brand.
- [How to Coach Anyone Part 1: Dealing With People in Crisis (Level 0)](https://jamiewhite.com/how-to-coach-anyone-part-1-dealing-with-people-in-crisis-level-0/): When it comes to coaching, sometimes you'll need to work with people in crisis (level 0). Here are my top tips for doing this successfully.
- [Become a Great Coach: The Value of Collaboration for Coaches](https://jamiewhite.com/become-a-great-coach-the-value-of-collaboration-for-coaches/): How can you collaborate more effectively as a coach and how can The Inquiry Method benefit both you and your clients? Find out in this blog post.
- [5 Reasons Email Marketing Is An Essential Tool For Coaches](https://jamiewhite.com/5-reasons-email-is-a-great-marketing-for-coaches/): Marketing as a coach is constantly changing. If you're confused - don't worry. I've a few great tips here to help you get started.
- [How Does a Someone Charge What They’re Worth?](https://jamiewhite.com/how-do-coaches-charge-what-theyre-worth/): Are you a coach worried about how much you should be charing? Here are a few pointers to get you started as an entrepreneur.
- [What is Business Innovation - Innovative Business Ideas](https://jamiewhite.com/business-innovation/): Business innovation is finding new ways of doing things, perhaps new services or products. So where do we look for new ways to do things?
- [Tips for Hiring the Right Employee - Improving Your Hiring Process](https://jamiewhite.com/what-you-need-to-know-before-hiring-your-first-employee/): Thinking of hiring your first employee? Stop. Are you at the best place possible to make your first hire?
- [How To Conquer Destructive Thoughts - Best Tips to Overcome Negative Thoughts](https://jamiewhite.com/how-to-conquer-destructive-thoughts/): How to conquer destructive thoughts is something many of us battle with. But what I've learned, is that it's the same for everyone.
- [5 Tips for a Great LinkedIn Profile - LinkedIn Profile for Business](https://jamiewhite.com/5-tips-for-a-great-linkedin-profile/): A great LinkedIn profile is something that should be unique to you and will attract the sort of business you are looking for.
- [Tips to Improve Your Public Speaking - How to Improve Speaking Skills](https://jamiewhite.com/tips-to-improve-your-public-speaking/): If you have trouble giving a talk or presentation - don't worry, it's really common. Here are my tips on how to improve your public speaking.
- [How To Generate Leads as a Freelancer - Lead Generation in Easy Steps](https://jamiewhite.com/how-to-generate-leads-as-a-freelancer/): How to generate leads as a freelancer is something a lot of people struggle with. But it's not as hard as you think...
- [Tips on successful delegation in Management - How to Delegate](https://jamiewhite.com/how-to-delegate-successfully/): Famous entrepreneur Richard Branson learned how to delegate successfully by being realistic about what he was good and - and what he wasn't.
- [How do influencers make money? What is an Influencer?](https://jamiewhite.com/how-influencers-make-money/): How influencers make money is one of the most popular Googled terms in modern business. So - how do influencers make their money?
- [How to Get a Pay Rise -Proven Strategies to Get the Pay Rise you deserve](https://jamiewhite.com/how-to-get-a-pay-rise/): Wondering how to go about asking for that pay rise? Here are what I think the best ways to do it. And really earn it, too.
- [Generating Initial Sales For Your Business - Lead Generation Business](https://jamiewhite.com/generating-initial-sales-for-your-business/): Struggling to bring in those initial sales for your business? Here are some of my top tips and how to avoid common pitfalls.
- [The Secret to Selling for Coaches](https://jamiewhite.com/the-secret-to-selling-for-coaches-2/)
- [What is Holistic Business? Benefits of holistic marketing](https://jamiewhite.com/what-is-holistic-business/): I explain in simple terms what holistic business means. As a holistic business coach, I often get asked this question.
- [Entrepreneurs:Why Now is Your Moment- How to become an Entrepreneur](https://jamiewhite.com/entrepreneurs-why-now-is-your-moment/): The current crisis has presented a lot of challenges for business. But, here, I discuss why for entrepreneurs: now is your moment.
- [What To Know Before You Start Your Own Podcast | How to start a podcast](https://jamiewhite.com/what-to-know-before-you-start-your-own-podcast/): Launching The University of Life podcast, I've learned a few things. Now reaching 25 episodes - here's what I wish I knew before starting.
- [The Value of a To Do List & Why You Need to Have One](https://jamiewhite.com/the-value-of-a-to-do-list-why-you-need-to-have-one/): The 'to do' list is my go-to for getting on top of what I need to do. Developing a Business Plan is structured on mini to do lists.
- [Working With the Bad as well as The Good](https://jamiewhite.com/working-with-the-bad-as-well-as-the-good/): It can be easy to slip in to the mindset of "I have to be on all the time." But here, I explain why it can be better to embrace the slump.
- [How to Bring a Business Idea to Life | Finding New Business Ideas](https://jamiewhite.com/how-to-bring-a-business-idea-to-life/): Here I discuss how I go from the 'idea' stage to the 'plan' stage. The importance of research and preparation are paramount.
- [Why You Shouldn’t Play for Quick Wins in Business](https://jamiewhite.com/why-you-shouldnt-play-for-quick-wins-in-business/): I've noticed a trend in business. Certain people are focusing on the short term, and others the long. Which is better?
- [Setting Holistic Goals as an Entrepreneur - Holistic Businesses](https://jamiewhite.com/setting-holistic-goals-as-an-entrepreneur/): When goal setting as an entrepreneur, it can be easy to just focus on business. But focusing on other areas can be just as fruitful.
- [Paralysis through Perfectionism](https://jamiewhite.com/paralysis-through-perfectionism/): This is a problem I see everywhere in business: paralysis through perfectionism. Being unable to move because things aren't 'perfect.'
- [The Guiding Nature of Goals - How to Achieve Goals](https://jamiewhite.com/the-guiding-nature-of-goals/): Not only does looking towards goals help keep you on track, there is also a self guiding nature of goals when looking at the current moment.
- [Why I Stopped Setting Goals - Smart Goal Setting](https://jamiewhite.com/why-i-stopped-setting-goals/): Setting goals is something so many people think will help them excel. But here is why I think sometimes that can actually be a trap.
- [Dealing With Imposter Syndrome - Overcoming Imposter Syndrome](https://jamiewhite.com/dealing-with-imposter-syndrome/): I talk about how common the feelings of overwhelm and imposter syndrome are as an entrepreneur - and how best to deal with them.
- [Tips to Build Emotional Resilience - Importance of Developing Mental strengthen](https://jamiewhite.com/the-importance-of-developing-your-mental-resilience/): Recently, I learned the best tip to develop mental resilience. A small practice a day, that graduall shifts things and strengthens you.
- [Entrepreneurial Success - How to be a Successful Entrepreneur Essay](https://jamiewhite.com/what-is-entrepreneurial-success/): How do you define success? Especially as an entrepreneur, it cal be all too easy to fall in to the same traps over and over.
- [Advice for Entrepreneurs - Advice to give Entrepreneurs](https://jamiewhite.com/the-best-advice-i-can-give-entrepreneurs/): People always ask me what the best piece of advice I can give entrepreneurs is. And here I explain why I always give the same advice.
- [How to Self-Fund Your Business Idea](https://jamiewhite.com/how-to-self-fund-your-business-idea/): Can't self-fund your business idea? I show you how focusing on one simple idea can help fund your business in a just few steps.
- [Small Business Idea - Why a Small Business Idea is a Huge Opportunity](https://jamiewhite.com/why-you-shouldnt-disregard-a-small-business-idea/): I talk about the often overlooked potential of a small business idea. We don't have to go 'all out' on our first venture - and here's why.
- [Being Human: Why We Need to Embrace Mistakes](https://jamiewhite.com/why-you-need-to-embrace-mistakes/): How allowing ourselves to be more 'human' with our colleagues by embracing out mistakes - can actually serve us in the long run.
- [When Setting Goals, Think Small vs Bigger. Here’s Why…](https://jamiewhite.com/when-setting-goals-think-smaller-vs-bigger-heres-why/): In this post I discuss how setting smaller and more achievable goals are more likely to lead to success than big, ambitious ones.
- [Self-Care for Entrepreneurs](https://jamiewhite.com/self-care-for-entrepreneurs/): The importance of self-care for entrepreneurs is paramount. Here, I reveal what my key practices are to keep me on top of my game.
- [7 Movies Every Entrepreneur NEEDS to Watch](https://jamiewhite.com/7-movies-every-entrepreneur-needs-to-watch/): The 7 movies I think every entrepreneur needs to watch. To help bring imspiration and insight to aspiring businesspeople.
- [5 Things To Know Before Starting Your Own Business](https://jamiewhite.com/5-things-you-should-know-before-starting-your-business/): Five simple, straightforward tips that every entrepreneur should know before they make the big leap into starting their own business.
- [Why Removing Draining People is the Key to Success](https://jamiewhite.com/why-removing-draining-people-is-the-key-to-success/): Draining people are taking the time and energy that you need to conserve in order to succeed. Here's how to solve that problem.

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