The Reboot Podcast

Jerry Colonna sits down with Christian Fenner and Mathias Tholey, co-founders of Nucao, alongside Sebastian Ross, the driving force behind the School of Founders at IESE Business School in Barcelona. Christian and Mathias share their entrepreneurial journey from a crisis of purpose while working in traditional careers to founding a sustainable chocolate company deeply rooted in addressing environmental and social challenges. They dive into the trials of initial successes, the allure of scaling rapidly, and the crucial recalibrations they had to make when the realities of business set in. Sebastian sheds light on the role of the School of Founders in guiding entrepreneurs through such turbulent periods, emphasizing the importance of inner self-reflection in navigating the outer complexities of business leadership. Through thoughtful conversation, the group highlights the transformative power of acknowledging and learning from failure, and the essential practice of coming back home to oneself.  Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts! Follow our step by step guides: - How To: Leave a Review on Your Computer: www.reboot.io/leave-itunes-review-via-computer/ - How To: Leave a Review on Your iPhone: www.reboot.io/leave-itunes-review-via-iphone/ Never miss an episode! Sign up for our newsletter to stay up to date on all our episode releases. www.Reboot.io/signup

In this episode, Miriam Meima and Ali Schultz explore one of our favorite topics: intuition. Intuition is the ability to understand something immediately, without conscious reasoning. They discuss our hunches about how refining our intuition can benefit us at work and what that might entail. They also provide a few exercises to help you engage with your own intuition, allowing you to incorporate it more into your life and work. Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts! Follow our step by step guides: - How To: Leave a Review on Your Computer: www.reboot.io/leave-itunes-review-via-computer/ - How To: Leave a Review on Your iPhone: www.reboot.io/leave-itunes-review-via-iphone/ Never miss an episode! Sign up for our newsletter to stay up to date on all our episode releases. www.Reboot.io/signup

Miriam Meima, an expert in emotional intelligence, joins to reveal how our feelings can guide us through life's challenges. They delve into the '7 Steps to Sanity,' a practical framework for navigating emotional turmoil and achieving clarity. Discussion covers the importance of authenticity, the role of vulnerability in building genuine connections, and strategies for improving emotional awareness in personal and professional settings. Meima emphasizes the transformative impact of understanding our emotions on relationships and overall well-being.

Miriam Meima, a guest speaker known for her work in workplace well-being, shares insightful strategies for staying grounded during a hectic workday. She and Ali discuss 'desert island strategies' for daily management, emphasizing preparation and flexible scheduling. They highlight the importance of a support network for maintaining work-life balance and self-care. Miriam advocates for cultivating mindfulness, self-awareness, and positivity to enhance resilience and creativity in the workplace, transforming one's relationship with work.

Where are your delicate and vulnerable spots that, when touched, cause a defensive reaction? In this thought-provoking episode, Ali explores the concept of fragility with Kelly Wendorf, founder of Equus and author of "Flying Lead Change." Kelly, a horse-wise woman and insightful author, unpacks how our most vulnerable spots trigger defensive reactions in both personal and professional settings. She illuminates the origins of our fragile responses, examining how shame triggers can impact our leadership and decision-making, and contrasts fragility's "power-over" mindset with the transformative potential of robustness. The dialogue moves beyond identifying fragile behaviors to examine practical approaches for cultivating robustness. Kelly shares insights on developing a more open, accountable, and genuinely connected way of being in the world. Drawing from her extensive experience with equine wisdom, she offers unique perspectives on authenticity and wholeness, challenging conventional notions of power and control in both personal growth and leadership contexts. Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts! Follow our step by step guides: - How To: Leave a Review on Your Computer: - How To: Leave a Review on Your iPhone:  Never miss an episode! Sign up for our newsletter to stay up to date on all our episode releases. Fragility Feedback Conflict  Radical Self-inquiry

Luis Duarte, co-founder of Amoofy, shares his journey of creating a storytelling platform that promotes human connection. He emphasizes the power of empathy and vulnerability in personal growth and societal change. The discussion highlights the importance of interdependence and the role of leadership through self-awareness. Luis also addresses educational inequities in Brazil and advocates for deeper connections with nature and each other. This captivating conversation invites listeners to embrace their shared humanity and the transformative power of stories.

In a world where intentional action seems like a rarity, Nicole Ortiz, Director of Leadership and Belonging at the Denver Zoo, stands out with her deliberate approach to work and life. In this powerful episode, Jerry Colonna sits down with Nicole to explore the concept of intentionality, exploring how it shapes her approach to leadership and her work in diversity, equity, and inclusion. Nicole shares how her role at the Denver Zoo has evolved and highlights why welcoming resistance, holding space for curiosity, and cultivating self-awareness is the key to fostering a more inclusive and compassionate work environment. As Nicole candidly discusses her journey, listeners are invited to reflect on their own values, the power of intentional action, and the transformative potential of love and compassion in both personal and professional contexts. Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts! Follow our step by step guides: - How To: Leave a Review on Your Computer: - How To: Leave a Review on Your iPhone: Never miss an episode! Sign up for our newsletter to stay up to date on all our episode releases.

In this Reboot Extras episode, Ali sits down with Liz Stewart and Kelly Wendorf to talk about Reboot’s upcoming Coach Retreat, the value of coach supervision, and how working with horses can support coaches in their growth towards maturity and mastery. Liz is a coach supervisor, and Kelly is the founder of EQUUS - an equine facilitated learning campus situated in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts! Follow our step by step guides: - How To: Leave a Review on Your Computer: - How To: Leave a Review on Your iPhone: Never miss an episode! Sign up for our newsletter to stay up to date on all our episode releases.

Miriam Meima, an expert on generative listening, and Ali Schultz, a communication strategist, delve into the transformative art of listening. They discuss optimizing interactions and the crucial difference between superficial and meaningful conversations. Miriam highlights the five levels of listening, especially the power of level five, which fosters openness and understanding in relationships. The duo emphasizes how leaders can cultivate generative listening to create safe, empathetic environments that enhance collaboration and trust.

Rob Castaneda, CEO of Service Rocket, discusses the power of empathy, celebrating diversity, and embracing cultural heritage in the workplace with Jerry Colonna. They explore personal migration stories, leadership philosophy, and the importance of inclusion for organizational success.