Home topics news via pexels News News When the business starts running you: a CEO’s guide to reclaiming control Yajush Gupta February 6, 2026 Natasha Olsson-Seeto, OnTalent Chief Executive and RCSA President, shares practical steps for leaders when boundaries blur and the business quietly takes the driver’s seat. Natasha Olsson-Seeto, OnTalent Chief Executive and RCSA President, says founders and CEOs are most in their element when they are building something meaningful. “But this initial thrill often fades as the business matures. The problems and priorities change but the pace doesn’t and that can lead to burnout, indecision and diminished clarity and focus,” Olsson-Seeto said. “When I see this happen to leaders I work with, it’s usually because boundaries have blurred, priorities have drifted and the business has quietly taken the driver’s seat. This is a signal to pause, recalibrate and regain control.” She describes the early warning signs as subtle but unmistakable. “People start reacting rather than leading. The diary fills with operational noise and the work that once energised starts to feel like an obligation rather than a purpose. Leaders spend more time firefighting than thinking strategically and then realise they’re the last to get time with themselves,” she said. Her first tip is to identify the essential things you need to lead effectively and carve out time for them. “Fatigue often stems from isolation. Even surrounded by people, leadership can be a lonely space,” Olsson-Seeto said. Executive coaching and mentoring programs combat this by cultivating professional relationships with