Rethink Moments with Rachel Botsman

When did you last have a rethink moment? How did it make you feel? And what happened? Welcome to Rethink Moments with Rachel Botsman. In each episode, Rachel will take us on a journey to rethink a culturally significant idea or event through the lens of renowned innovators, creators, and leaders. People like inventor Aza Raskin, photographer Platon, and writer Susan Cain. We'll go inside their hearts and minds to unpack and reframe a profound career experience, discovering what went right, what went wrong, and what was learned. A Rethink Moment is when we have the humility to ask questions and trust ourselves to challenge assumptions, so, join Rachel and through this series we’ll find a space for some different thought.

How can the power of doubt transform the way we live and lead? In this episode, Rachel invites us on a personal rethinking journey as she explores her own experiences with doubt. Rachel reveals what happened when she ventured into the space of doubt and explains the key differences between paralyzing doubt and productive doubt. To keep rethinking with Rachel, subscribe to her newsletter: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/rethink-with-rachel-6625780695937626112/

David Chang, an acclaimed chef and Netflix host, shares his transformative journey through the pandemic. He candidly reflects on how slowing down reshaped his leadership style and personal life. Chang discusses the challenges and innovations in the restaurant industry, highlighting the importance of embracing change and breaking culinary norms. He emphasizes redefining success, focusing on meaningful projects over conventional achievements, and adapting personal goals towards mindfulness and intentionality in a post-pandemic world.

What happens when one moment defines your career legacy? In this episode of Rethink Moments, Rachel is joined by former Prime Minister of Australia, Julia Gillard, to unpack how society views female leaders. A decade on from her iconic ‘Misogyny Speech’, Gillard reflects on the impact of this huge moment – and how it influenced the way she is remembered, despite a long and successful political career. Julia Gillard is chair of the Global Institute for Women's Leadership. Find out more about their fantastic work here: https://www.kcl.ac.uk/giwl Here fantastic book is called Women and Leadership: Lessons from some of the world's most powerful women To keep rethinking with Rachel, subscribe to her newsletter: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/rethink-with-rachel-6625780695937626112/

How can big losses lead to big learnings? This week’s Rethink Moment comes on November 9th 2016 as Donald Trump beats Hillary Clinton to be elected President of the United States. Rachel has a fascinating conversation with Genevieve Roth - director of campaign engagement for Secretary Clinton - as they rethink this momentous event through the lens of authentic permission. Find out more about Genevieve’s work with Invisible Hand: https://www.invisiblehand.co/ To keep rethinking with Rachel, subscribe to her newsletter: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/rethink-with-rachel-6625780695937626112/

Paul Vidich, a former music executive who was pivotal in brokering the iTunes deal with Steve Jobs, shares his insights on a transformative moment in music history. He discusses the impact of Napster and the tension between traditional music models and new technologies. Vidich reflects on leadership dynamics, urging humility and adaptability in navigating change. He also dives into the evolving landscape of music consumption, challenging the industry to rethink pricing and fair royalties for artists in the digital era.

How does accepting who we are give us permission to show up in a different way? This week’s Rethink Moment begins with a book that became a movement - Quiet by Susan Cain. Rachel and Susan explore what happens when an introvert is thrown into the spotlight, and how to trust the process of a long creative journey. Susan also explains how and why her new book on melancholy came to exist. Bittersweet: How Sorrow and Longing Make Us Whole, is out now: https://www.quietrev.com/bittersweet/ Watch Susan's TED TalK HERE: https://www.ted.com/talks/susan_cain_the_power_of_introverts To keep rethinking with Rachel, subscribe to her newsletter: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/rethink-with-rachel-6625780695937626112/

How do you get through a trust crisis? In this episode of Rethink Moments, Rachel is joined by Basecamp CEO Jason Fried one year on from his explosive memo that almost destroyed his business. In a rare public conversation about this highly controversial moment, Jason reveals what he still believes he got right, what he got horribly wrong, and what he learned from the experience. Follow Jason on Twitter: @jasonfried Jason is co-host of The Rework Podcast, alongside business partner David Heinemeier Hansson Here is the Basecamp memo in full: https://world.hey.com/jason/changes-at-basecamp-7f32afc5 Here’s the article Rachel mentioned that digs deeper into the story of the Basecamp memo: https://www.theverge.com/2021/5/4/22419512/basecamp-political-speech-policy-fallout To keep rethinking with Rachel, subscribe to her newsletter: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/rethink-with-rachel-6625780695937626112/

How does the truth influence great ideas? This week’s Rethink Moment is a marketing masterpiece from 1985: a game-changing Levi’s TV commercial known simply as Laundrette. Rachel is joined by Sir John Hegarty - the creative director behind Laundrette - to think differently about this seminal moment and uncover the power of the truth in storytelling. Watch Laundrette here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wT4DR_ae_4o To keep rethinking with Rachel, subscribe to her newsletter: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/rethink-with-rachel-6625780695937626112/

What happens when an idea is transformed beyond your control? In this episode of Rethink Moments, Rachel goes on a journey with designer and entrepreneur Aza Raskin to understand how the unintended consequences of his lifetime wasting invention gave him a greater perspective of his existence. Find out more about Aza’s latest venture, the Earth Species Project, here: https://www.earthspecies.org/ Listen to his podcast his podcast from the Center for Humane Technology: Your Undivided Attention. To keep rethinking with Rachel, subscribe to her newsletter: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/rethink-with-rachel-6625780695937626112/