When burnout hits, it’s rarely about workload. It’s about perfectionism. In this episode of The Butterfly Effect – Advice that Changed Lives, Javier Romero shares the pivotal advice that pulled him out of burnout and reshaped how he approaches change, leadership and life.

Javier Romero is an organisational change expert with 25+ years’ experience helping teams improve effectiveness, efficiency and engagement—especially under pressure. He’s also the founder of Osan.uk, bringing enterprise-level change support to smaller organisations.

His advice? "Perfectionism is the enemy. Stop starting and start finishing." That shift, prompted by a therapist during recovery from burnout, changed everything. From overwhelmed consultant to focused operator, Javier’s journey is a powerful reminder that chasing 'perfect' can destroy progress.

💬 “What is good enough?” became a rally cry for his clients and teams. It cut through overwhelm, silenced conflicting opinions, and focused efforts on what truly matters.

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Timestamps:
00:51 - What’s the Butterfly Effect?
01:24 - Javier’s story: from tech to transformation
03:36 - The advice that changed everything
05:49 - Scrum, burnout and finishing what matters
08:53 - How to contact Javier

From a blank sheet of paper to a $30 billion service line - Clive Hyman’s story is a masterclass in commercial courage and team building. With nearly 40 years of experience as a CFO, corporate developer, and non-executive director across markets from Turkey to the US, Clive has been involved in 500+ acquisitions and advised the biggest names in private equity.

In this episode of The Butterfly Effect – Advice that Changed Lives, Clive shares the pivotal piece of advice from a senior partner at KPMG: “When people stop you because you’re commercial and you’re going to break a few plates, tell me what I’m supposed to have told you when you get stopped – and ring me before they do.”

That single sentence changed how Clive built teams, grew revenue from zero to £6 million in 18 months, and expanded globally. It’s about having the right backing, understanding the framework you operate in, and using it as a trampoline, not a ceiling.

Clive also reveals surprising personal moments - from singing at the Royal Albert Hall at age 11 to literally running into Stephen Hawking before he was famous.

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Timestamps:
00:00 - From CFO to $30B service line
02:19 - The advice that changed everything
03:34 - Using frameworks as springboards
04:58 - Longevity in business relationships
05:18 - Two truths and a lie

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In the fast-paced world of private equity, human connection often gets lost amid deal sheets and spreadsheets. But not for Dan Adler.Dan Adler, partner at London-based private equity firm Apiary Capital, has spent 27 years working alongside founders and entrepreneurs in the lower mid-market. In this episode of The Butterfly Effect – Advice that Changed Lives, Dan shares one deceptively simple rule that has kept his relationships—and his deals—on solid ground:“No matter how busy you are or how much you don’t want to, always return someone’s call on the day that they call you.”It’s advice he’s lived by for over 25 years, and he reveals why it matters more than ever in an age dominated by emails, digital noise, and bloated CC lists. Dan explains:The emotional toll deal-making can take—and how a timely phone call can defuse anxiety.Why relying on email alone leads to miscommunication and unnecessary drama.How unresolved issues mushroom overnight, disrupting sleep and mental clarity.The “lazy CC culture” that drags 20 people into a thread instead of resolving issues directly.“Far better for the two principals to talk to each other… get that conversation sorted and done and then you can deal with the issue.”If you’re in private equity, business services, or simply value clear communication, this is a must-watch insight into how one small habit can shape careers—and preserve sanity.Subscribe for more life-changing insights in under 5 minutes.Like what you hear? Drop a comment and share your own game-changing piece of advice!00:20 – Who is Dan Adler?01:20 – The Best Advice Dan Ever Received02:19 – Why Phone Calls Beat Emails Every Time03:37 – The Email CC Epidemic04:21 – How to Contact Dan Adler#PrivateEquity#BusinessAdvice#CommunicationSkills