Bonheur d'entreprendre : et si c'était le vrai indicateur de performance ?

We often talk about growth, numbers, and performance. But who really talks about the joy of entrepreneurship? In this episode of Ambition 42, I welcome Samuel Séité, executive coach, president of the ACCTIFS network, and an entrepreneur for over 20 years. From his acrobatic basketball team, "The Crazy Dunkers," to his consulting firm, Jump Conseils, based in Saint-Galmier, Samuel has experienced numerous entrepreneurial transitions and drawn a lesson from each one about what truly fuels the entrepreneurial spirit of the Loire region. In this episode, we explore: Why entrepreneurial happiness rests on two inseparable pillars: pleasure (short-term) and meaning (the deeper purpose) How to recognize the subtle signs that indicate you're losing your entrepreneurial drive What lies behind the "beautiful success stories" that have cost those who showcase them dearly Why taking care of yourself isn't selfishness, but entrepreneurial pragmatism Samuel's 2-3 concrete tips for rediscovering the joy of entrepreneurship, even when you're caught in the rat race And why the Loire region is one of the best places to start a business A thought-provoking statistic: 80% of small and medium-sized business owners report suffering from at least one physical or psychological disorder by 2025. That's a 23-point increase since 2021. Chapters: 00:00 – Why we never talk about happiness in entrepreneurship 00:30 – Introduction of Samuel Séité 01:20 – His entrepreneurial journey 03:15 – Leaving a company after 18 years 05:00 – The real issue: pleasure vs. meaning 08:30 – Why leaders lose their sense of purpose 10:00 – Entrepreneurial burnout 12:30 – When the project no longer fits your life 14:30 – Success… but at what cost? 5:00 PM – Weak signals you shouldn't ignore 7:30 PM – Taking a step back: a necessity 9:30 PM – Self-care = a strategic imperative 11:00 PM – The trap for passionate entrepreneurs 10:10 PM – Performance = pleasure 7:00 PM – How to rediscover the joy of entrepreneurship 8:30 PM – The entrepreneurial spirit 8:00 PM – Why start a business in the Loire region? ---- I'm Marlène BOURG, host of the Ambition 42 Podcast I help entrepreneurs in the Loire region showcase their expertise and promote it to increase sales | Marketing Strategy & AI | Team Loire 💚 🎙️ About the Ambition 42 Podcast Ambition 42 gives a voice to leaders in the Loire region who are building strong, people-focused, and sustainable businesses. Each episode explores a concrete business challenge to help you grow your business in the Loire region. 🎙 SUPPORT THE PODCAST Did you enjoy this episode? Let us know! ➀ Subscribe to the channel ➁ Leave a comment (I read them all) ➂ Share the episode with a friend who's an entrepreneur in the Loire region 💬 LET'S STAY IN TOUCH LinkedIn:   / marlene-bourg-marketing-business-ia   Instagram:   / marlene.bourg   🔗 FIND SAMUEL SEITE LinkedIn:   / samuel-s%c3%a9it%c3%a9-coach-dirigeants-en...   Website: https://www.jump-conseil.fr/