From workshops and webinars to founder-focused events, this is where Simon shares practical thinking on founder dependence, leadership teams, accountability and building a business where fewer decisions need to come back to the founder.
Events
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Understand the five reasons successful businesses become dependent on their founders, and why everything still seems to come back to you.
Upcoming Events
Conversations for founders who are ready to lead differently
19/10/2026 9:00 amThe Vox Centre, Birmingham NEC
EOS European Conference
The annual EOS conference and a unique opportunity to connect with, learn from and get inspiration from the UK, European and Global EOS network.
Speakers include Gino Wickman himself, and one Simon Adcock of the Founder Trap®, who is talking about why getting to 80% strong is just the start.
EOS West Midlands Community Meet Up – December 2026
10/12/2026 9:30 am · Telford
If you already run on EOS, or if you’re seriously exploring it and you want to connect with the growing community of EOS businesses in Shropshire, Staffordshire and the West Midlands, then this popular event is for you.
Who I work with
Trusted by leadership teams
I work with ambitious founder-led businesses that are ready to build stronger leadership teams, make better decisions and reduce their dependence on one person.
The Founder Trap® Diagnostic
See how much your business still depends on you, the impact that dependency is having on your life, and whether the conditions needed to escape the Founder Trap® exist. In just a few minutes, the diagnostic will give you a clearer picture of where you are today, and how close you are to building a business that can thrive without you.