The Business Spotlight with Elaine Gold: Coaching Female Founders to Scale

If you’re a founder struggling with the shift from doing all the things to leading your business strategically, this conversation is going to hit home.

In this episode of The Business Spotlight, I spoke with business coach and consultant Elaine Gold. Elaine works with female founders at that pivotal moment—when it’s time to stop doing everything and start stepping into leadership. She brings decades of experience, a global network, and calm clarity to the overwhelm that growth can bring.

This one’s especially for you if you’re in that “is this worth it?” phase or wondering how to keep growing without burning out.

Why you should watch this interview

• From Founder to Leader: Elaine breaks down the emotional and practical shifts needed when you go from running everything to leading others.

• Scaling without losing yourself: Why visibility, systems, and mindset matter as much as funding.

• LinkedIn done right: Elaine explains why LinkedIn is still king for professional visibility—and how to show up naturally.

• Her Middle East startup journey: A fascinating look at what she learned leading entrepreneurship networks across borders.

• Advice for new founders: From emotional support networks to low-cost mentoring, Elaine shares how to get help without huge investment.

What I loved about this conversation

Elaine’s grounded approach is so refreshing. She’s not here to sell you a perfect 5-step funnel. She’s here to show up, connect you to her network, and help you build a business that actually works.

Her concept of “from founder to leader” is gold—because so many service-based business owners don’t realise that the thing holding them back isn’t skill, it’s that they’re stuck in founder mode. If that’s you, this is your sign to shift.

How you can work with Elaine Gold

Elaine works with female founders through her tailored coaching programmes. She also runs face-to-face and online networking groups via the Women in Business Network. Whether you’re scaling or just starting, Elaine’s the kind of coach who’ll guide you and connect you to people who can help.

Find out more at www.elaine-gold.com, book a call with Elaine, or connect with her on LinkedIn.

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