“Your Dream Doesn’t Go Away — It Goes to Someone Else” — Rome Madison on Confidence, Control, and Cutting the Corporate Tie

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Cut The Tie Podcast with Rome Madison

What happens when you’ve reached the C-suite, survived restructurings, layoffs, and corporate chaos, yet still feel pulled toward something more? In this episode of Cut The Tie, Thomas Helfrich sits down with Rome Madison to unpack why high-performing executives struggle to act on the entrepreneurial visions that never seem to leave them alone.

Rome shares his journey from corporate leadership in publicly traded life sciences companies to cutting the tie and building a confidence-driven consulting business. Along the way, they explore identity after sports, imposter syndrome at the highest levels, and why most capable people stay stuck not because they lack ability, but because they lack clarity, confidence, and strategy.

This conversation is a wake-up call for executives who know they are capable of more but have not yet made the move.

About Rome Madison

Rome Madison is a life sciences consultant, confidence coach, and former C-suite executive with more than two decades of experience in precision medicine, genomics, and healthcare strategy. He has led sales organizations, launched startups, and navigated companies through restructuring, bankruptcy, and acquisition.

After cutting ties with corporate leadership, Rome founded a consulting and coaching platform focused on helping executives, entrepreneurs, and organizations activate confidence, sharpen strategy, and move faster toward meaningful goals. He is also the host of the Genetics for Healthcare podcast and creator of the Everyday Star Power confidence framework.

In this episode, Thomas and Rome discuss:

• Why successful executives hesitate to act on entrepreneurial ideas
• Identity loss after sports, titles, and corporate roles
• Imposter syndrome at the highest levels of performance
• Confidence as a system, not a personality trait
• The three pillars of confidence: acceptance, skill, and strategy
• Why slowing down is often the fastest way forward

Key Takeaways

• Your dream does not disappear if ignored
  Opportunities move on to those willing to act.
• Titles and accolades are not identity
  True confidence starts after roles are stripped away.
• Confidence is built, not inherited
  Acceptance, skill, and strategy create momentum.
• Any strategy beats no strategy
  Progress requires direction, not perfection.
• Slowing down unlocks clarity
  Focused thinking outperforms constant motion.

Connect with Rome Madison

🌐 Website: https://iwantmorenow.com
🎧 Podcast: https://geneticsforhealthcare.com

💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/genomicsellingsolutions/

Connect with Thomas Helfrich

🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/thelfrich
💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomashelfrich
🌐 Website: https://cutthetie.com
📧 Email: [e-mail]
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