The Reboot Podcast #79 The Space Between Stimulus and Response - with Nicole Glaros & Jerry Colonna
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Mar 7, 2018 Nicole Glaros, a Partner at Techstars with 15 years of experience supporting entrepreneurs, joins Jerry Colonna for a deep dive into mindfulness and emotional intelligence. They discuss the vital space between stimulus and response, emphasizing how this pause can enhance personal growth. The conversation also covers navigating cultural differences in entrepreneurship, the importance of open communication in relationships, and how self-awareness can build resilience. Together, they explore the art of honest inquiry to foster trust and understanding.
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Power in Stimulus-Response Gap
- Widening the space between stimulus and response increases our choice and emotional freedom.
- This expanded gap enhances learning, growth, and leadership capacity in life challenges.
Boxing Builds Emotional Presence
- Boxing taught Nicole to react consciously rather than instinctively to punches.
- She applies this physical practice to managing emotional responses in daily life.
Neurology of Presence and Awareness
- Between amygdala (fight/flight) and prefrontal cortex lies a brain part activated by meditation.
- This area provides focused awareness without reactive or over-analytical responses.