Curious Humans with Jonny Miller

Unlocking Embodied Leadership with Franziska Gonder

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Apr 7, 2025
Franziska Gonder, a somatic coach and founder of Leadership That Heals, dives into the heart of embodied leadership and emotional resilience. She shares her journey of using curiosity as a tool for healing through grief and trauma. Franziska discusses the intersection of somatics and neuroscience, advocating for authentic connections over performative boundaries. Her insights on mindful parenting, the significance of interoception for relational capacity, and living a life rooted in belonging leave listeners inspired and equipped to lead with wholeness.
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ANECDOTE

Childhood Curiosity

  • As a child, Franziska Gonder was exceptionally curious and constantly asked her parents questions.
  • She remembers a long hallway where she'd seek them out for answers.
INSIGHT

Curiosity's Double-Edged Sword

  • Franziska's curiosity hindered her academic performance because she learned too deeply for exams.
  • She helped her friends understand the material, but her own curiosity prevented her from getting good grades.
ANECDOTE

Discovering Somatics

  • Franziska discovered somatics after her father's death, prompted by a curiosity about the benefits of exercise.
  • She noticed that movement helped her process difficult emotions and thoughts more effectively.
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