Episode Details

Stop failing at retirement and start building your legacy. Learn how to transition from corporate burnout to a high-impact solo coaching practice using the “rewirement” framework.

In this episode of Unfiltered Solopreneur, host Nikhil Vaish speaks with Doland White, who is a veteran tech executive, "accidental leader," and CEO coach with over three decades of experience managing billion-dollar revenue streams. After "failing" at retirement, he founded a specialized coaching practice helping leaders "knock the edges off" and build empowered teams. 
shares what three decades in tech leadership taught him about building teams that move faster, communicate clearly, and don’t burn out under bad leadership.If you’re a solopreneur hiring your first assistant, contractor, or marketer, this conversation gets practical fast.
He breaks down why “empowerment” is not a buzzword, why trust is the foundation of any healthy team, and how to avoid building culture from ego. He also shares what changed when he left corporate life, failed at retirement, and built a solo coaching practice focused on real leadership outcomes.
Key Topics Covered:
The "Accidental Leader" Trap: Why the best leaders often don't seek power but have it thrust upon them.
Healing from Workplace Toxicity: Identifying "misalignment" in core values that leads to organizational burnout.
The Power of "Rewirement": Transitioning your 30-year corporate skill set into a specialized solo niche.
Permission-Based Leadership: Building high-velocity teams by defining exactly what people can and cannot do.
The "Empty Cup" Philosophy: Why both coaches and clients must unlearn corporate titles to achieve real growth. 
Perfect for solopreneurs, coaches, and new leaders struggling with hiring, team trust, culture drift, or unclear leadership who want to build a healthier team without overcomplicating growth. 
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Guest Details
  
Doland White | Founder, DWC
• Website: Website: https://www.dolandwhite.com/
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dolandwhite/
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thedolandwhite
• Substack: https://substack.com/@dolandwhite

Resources & Links
Free chat for solopreneurs:
https://calendly.com/dolandwhite/27-minutes

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