Most leaders aren’t stuck because they don’t know what to do.

They’re stuck because they’re not acting on what they already know.

In this episode of Tripoint Conversations, I sit down with Lawrence Smith, a former CFO, CEO, and COO who has led companies through growth, turnarounds, and high-stakes decisions, and now works as an executive coach helping leaders navigate complexity.

But this isn’t a conversation about theory.

It’s about what actually happens inside organizations:

• Why companies grow faster than their people, and what that breaks
• The real reason leaders lose confidence in their teams
• Why replacing people is often the wrong move
• And how one simple question led to a $10M shift in a business almost overnight

Lawrence shares what he learned sitting in the seat, and what he sees now working alongside CEOs who are trying to figure out their next move.

One of the most powerful moments in this conversation comes down to something his mentor told him after he talked for 25 minutes straight: You already know what you’re going to do.

The challenge isn’t finding the answer.
It’s having the clarity and discipline to follow through.

If you’re leading a team, growing a business, or sitting in a role where you feel the weight of decisions, this one will hit.

About Lawrence Smith

Lawrence Smith is a business and executive coach who works with CEOs and leadership teams to navigate growth, change, and decision-making.

Before coaching, he served as a CFO, CEO, and COO, leading companies through turnarounds and high-growth phases after starting his career at Exxon.

He now helps leaders move from knowing what to do, to actually doing it.

Learn more at:
https://lawrencesmith.focalpointcoaching.com/

About Kristina Lowe

Kristina Lowe is the founder and strategic partner of Tripoint Strategic Group, where she works with businesses and organizations to align strategy, leadership, and growth. Her background spans building and scaling brands, leading cross-functional teams, and developing go-to-market strategies that drive real results.

Through Tripoint Conversations, Kristina sits down with leaders to go beyond titles and talk about what it actually looks like to build, lead, and grow something that matters.

If you’d like to learn more about the podcast or be considered as a guest, visit:
https://tripointstrategicgroup.com/podcast