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How to Survive a Scale-Up with Vidya Murali | Leadership & Culture Lessons from Amazon, Deliveroo, and Skyscanner

What does it really take to thrive in a fast-scaling business?

In this episode, Harley Green chats with Vidya Murali — executive coach and author of How to Survive in a Scale-Up Business. With leadership experience at Amazon, Deliveroo, and Skyscanner, Vidya shares hard-earned lessons on navigating scale-up chaos, managing team dynamics, and avoiding burnout — without losing your people or your sanity.

💡 Key Takeaways:

  • Why your corporate playbook won’t work in scale-ups

  • How to spot when loyalty is holding your company back

  • Micromanagement vs. psychological safety: who wins?

  • The weekly habits every scale-up exec should adopt

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🌐 Connect with Vidya: www.vidyamurali.com

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