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  • Inner Work, Empathy, and Leadership with Jerry Colonna

    Many find themselves at the pinnacle of professional success only to discover that the view is less satisfying than as they'd imagined.

    In this episode with Jerry Colonna, we discuss how more of us can contribute to a world that cherishes connection and unity above all.

    We explore how true satisfaction and leadership arises from self-awareness and we stress the significance of doing our inner work.

    We talk about how the recognition of our ancestral heritage serves as a bridge for fostering a sense of belonging and understanding.

    An intriguing part focuses on the unspoken, the forgotten, and the truths about societal and familial histories that often go unaddressed.

    The conversation is an exercise in introspection,  a deeply necessary step toward cultivating empathy and fostering leadership that seeks to alleviate suffering.

    Jerry Colonna is a leading executive coach who uses the skills he learned as a venture capitalist to help entrepreneurs. He is a co-founder and CEO of Reboot, the executive coaching and leadership development company, host of the Reboot Podcast, and author of Reunion: Leadership and the Longing to Belong  and Reboot: Leadership and the Art of Growing Up.

    He was a partner with JPMorgan Partners (JPMP), the private equity arm of JP Morgan Chase. He joined JPMP from Flatiron Partners, which he launched in 1996 with partner, Fred Wilson. Flatiron became one of the most successful, early-stage investment programs in the New York City area.

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    00:00 Two years since our last episode together (Ep. 84 - Reboot)

    01:10 The pain that comes from succeeding

    2:07 Success and it’s relationship to some of the challenges people experience

    05:00 Face the tiger that is chasing you

    08:27 “How have I been complicit in creating the conditions I say I don’t want”?

    10:30 One reason to do the inner work on yourself

    13:58 The danger of feeling like you have a gaping hole inside

    15:12 Proactively creating conditions for systemic love, safety, and belonging

    17:43 Deep and powerful leadership goes beyond the realm of creating sound Companies that create meaningful products the world needs

    23:13 Taking a stance against Othering and Dehumanization

    28:40 Show empathy with people by first understanding the true stories of your Ancestors

    34:56 Who gets dismembered from a family tree?

    41:56 Who benefits from war, destruction, and dehumanization?

    43:54 Why do certain conditions persist?

    46:00 We’re all really good at sweeping things under the rug

    52:22 Four questions Jerry asks himself and the CEO's or Founders he coaches

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    59 min
  • The Power of Letting Go with John Purkiss

    Have you ever stood at life's crossroads feeling weighed down by the past?

    In this episode with John Purkiss, author of “The Power of Letting Go: How to drop everything that's holding you back,” we talked about the paradoxical power of surrender in achieving success and fulfillment.

    You are invited to ponder the profound shifts that can occur when you trust in something greater than yourself and let go of the need to control every aspect of your life.

    The conversation underscores the importance of surrendering to the greater intelligence that connects and governs all things, and the struggle many face with letting go of control.

    The episode is a transformative blueprint for personal and professional renewal.

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    00:00 Power of Letting Go and Surrender

    10:47 How C-Suite Executives use the power of letting go to their advantage

    19:44 Examining trauma and emotional healing

    36:11 Ego, self-confidence, and achievements

    42:36 How to tap into a greater intelligence

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    52 min
  • Redefining the American Dream with Dr. Seth Kaplan

    What if the zip code you were born in could predict your future? In this episode, we pull back the curtain on the stark disparities that exist within American neighborhoods. We examine their fragility along with systemic issues like inequality, racism, and crime. We highlight how communities can fortify the very fabric of society and how we can redefine the American Dream. We dive into challenging complexities and solutions that can pave the way for equal opportunities for all residents.

    Seth D. Kaplan is the author of “Fragile Neighborhoods: Repairing American Society, One Zip Code at a Time”.

    He is a lecturer in the Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS) at Johns Hopkins University, Senior Adviser for the Institute for Integrated Transitions (IFIT), and consultant to multilateral organizations such as the World Bank, U.S. State Department, U.S. Agency for International Development, OECD as well as Developing Country Governments and NGOs.

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    00:00 America's fragile neighborhoods and social poverty

    10:38 inequality, social capital, and community

    19:05 an approach to building stronger communities

    26:40 building trust by building together

    38:47 strong families, strong relationships

    50:05 one of the major reasons we have distressed neighborhoods

    54:32 empowering individuals to be community leaders

    58:08 re-thinking the American dream

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  • Getting Pregnant with Dr. Nidhee Sachdev

    Nidhee Sachdev, MD,  is a a double board-certified and fellowship-trained reproductive endocrinologist and infertility expert.

    In this episode, we talk about building families and reproductive health.

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    00:00 What does a fertility specialist do?

    04:04 What’s the latest reproductive technology?

    04:55 Factors to consider for the optimal age to seek fertility preservation

    14:07 What is the egg freezing evaluation and treatment process?

    20:05 Genetic screening

    26:23 Where are frozen eggs stored?

    29:20 Addressing emotional and psychological aspects of infertility

    31:40 Potential risks, complications, and ethical considerations

    42:00 Factors to consider to optimize reproductive health

    49:19 Educating the masses

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    57 min
  • Elevate Your Career Progression (Pt. 2) with Gaurav Valani

    Gaurav Valani is the Founder of CareerSprout and has helped 700+ people land $200k-$500k jobs at some of the world's most admired companies. Gaurav is a former Recruiter, VP of Talent at Overstock.com, and co-founder of TrueBridge Resources (a nationwide staffing agency which he grew to $72M prior to acquisition).

    Rising Laterally Podcast Ep. 35: Elevate Your Career Progression (Pt. 1)

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    00:00 Recap of why the first episode with Gaurav was so powerful

    05:00 What are the biggest mistakes that job seekers are making right now?

    16:00 Identify where you are in The Career Progression Lifecycle Framework (Learning, Earning, or Steering)

    21:25 Small Fish, Big Ocean vs. Big Fish, Small Pond

    25:00 How to have a career progression conversation in your existing role with your Manager and Leadership Team

    30:30 Treat your career like an investment portfolio

    33:28 On average, how long is it taking for people to land a job right now?

    36:30 Discover the methodical and differentiated approach of CareerSprout’s Program which could help you land your next big role ($200k-$500k salary range)

    43:50 Framework for proactive outreach to start a conversation with an Executive at a Company for a role you know you will do well in

    47:50 How CareerSprout prepares you for Interviews

    52:12 How to network while working remotely

    56:20 CareerSprout vs. ChatGPT

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  • Observe Differently with Christian Madsbjerg

    In this episode, we explore the crucial human skill of paying attention and how to harness the power of observation to enhance our ability to see with more empathy, accuracy, and connection to others.

    Christian Madsbjerg is the author of a book called, “LOOK: How to Pay Attention in a Distracted World”, entrepreneur, philosopher, and professor.

    He is the co-founder of the consulting firm ReD Associates and writes, speaks, and teaches widely on the practical application of the human sciences.

    Christian began a course at The New School in New York City called Human Observation, which lays out ways that people can learn to pay attention more effectively.

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    00:00 In what ways do we misunderstand and underestimate how we perceive the world, including other humans?

    01:47 How can people start to isolate direct observation in a fast-paced life?

    03:50 Humans are special creatures in terms of how we perceive the world

    05:55 Panoptic Attention

    07:46 The type of attention that can help us

    09:24 Observing the human structure of action

    12:12 Phenomenology

    14:58 Universal traits of the best observers

    17:02 How can people strike a balance between observation and their own opinions?

    19:42 You are of the world and in the world

    25:10 Shift your perspective about how you view yourself in the world

    28:29 How color, distance, shape, and sound is experienced

    33:14 How watching and observing adds energy to your life

    38:33 Looking for what’s missing or unsaid can be helpful

    41:23 Common Systems > Common Clichés

    47:52 Observation is the source to stay sane

    52:00 Everything you need to know begins with birds

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    1 hr 4 min
  • Parental Pressure, Anger Management & High-Pressure Performance with Dr. Hendrie Weisinger

    Hendrie Weisinger, Ph.D. is a prominent psychologist known for his work in the fields of parental pressure, anger management, giving and taking criticism, performance enhancement, and emotional intelligence.

    He is the author of several books including:

    “Performing Under Pressure: The Science of Doing Your Best When It Matters Most"

    “Nobody's Perfect: How to Give Criticism and Get Results”

    “The Unlikely Art of Parental Pressure: A Positive Approach to Pushing Your Child to Be Their Best Self”

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    1:00 How can parents balance setting expectations for their children's achievements and allowing them the freedom to explore their own passions and interests?

    19:50 What are the consequences of excessive praise and rewards on children in relation to parental pressure? How can parents provide positive reinforcement without overwhelming their children?

    32:07 Managing anger and learning to relax on cue

    37:21 Recommended strategies to let go of long-standing grudges, unresolved conflicts, and past anger

    44:29 How can self-critical people strike a balance between self-improvement and self-acceptance?

    49:03 How can people effectively manage their emotional reactions when receiving criticism?

    59:31 What are the misconceptions of performing under pressure?

    1:09:27 The Genius of Instinct: leveraging natural instincts for better health and happiness

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    1 hr 18 min
  • Defeating SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder) with Dr. Norman Rosenthal

    Dr. Norman Rosenthal is the person who first described Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) and pioneered the use of light therapy as a treatment during his twenty years at the National Institute of Mental Health.

    He is a world renowned psychiatrist, researcher, and best-selling author.

    Dr. Norm’s new book is called Defeating SAD.

    In 2013, this was a Jeopardy! clue:
    “light therapy can help with SAD, this disorder first described by psychiatrist Norman Rosenthal”

    https://www.normanrosenthal.com

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    00:00 Seasonal Affective Disorder origin story

    06:00 Bright Light Therapy

    10:00 Developing empathy for those suffering SAD

    13:30 Who is most affected by Seasonal Affective Disorder?

    16:00 The differences between SAD and Winter Blues

    19:13 Shifting your perspective about the Holiday Season

    21:12 The peak months for SAD

    25:36 What influences Seasonal Affective Disorder?

    31:14 How the charged particles in the air affect people

    34:15 What percentage of people suffer from summertime SAD?

    38:35 How climate change impacts the ecology of people’s lives

    39:10 What is happening in the brain and bloodstream of people suffering from Seasonal Affective Disorder?

    42:59 How employers and organizations can implement more supportive measures to accommodate the needs of people suffering from Seasonal Affective Disorder

    45:33 How SAD impacts social interactions

    48:39 What is the cross-cultural dialogue on Seasonal Affective Disorder?

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    Recorded on 6/26/23

    54 min
  • Mastering High-Stakes Leadership with Dr. Carol Kauffman

    Carol Kauffman and David Noble co-authored Real-Time Leadership: Find Your Winning Moves When the Stakes Are High.  

    In this episode, get into the mindset of a CEO and discover the art of mastering high-stakes leadership through a framework called MOVE.

    Learn effective tactics, strategies, and language to navigate high-pressure situations with composure, compassion, and confidence.  

    Hear vivid stories of real leaders Carol has helped coach and explore the secrets to slowing down, making better decisions, and generating optimal response options in real-time.

    From split-second decisions during crises to long-term critical business circumstances, gain practical insights to elevate your leadership skills, excel in crucial moments, and unlock more of your full potential.

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    Carol Kauffman is a highly accomplished professional in the field of coaching and is an Assistant Professor at Harvard Medical School, Visiting Professor at Henley Business School, and Senior Leadership Advisor at Egon Zehnder.

    She has over 40,000 hours of practice coaching and her clients are primarily CEO’s and their teams, elite athletes, and creatives.

    At Harvard, Carol established the renowned Coaching in Leadership and Healthcare Conference.

    Her Professional Development Program, Leader as Coach, received Harvard's esteemed award for fostering a culture of excellence in mentoring and has been widely implemented across the United States.

    Additionally, Carol made history as the Founding Editor in Chief of Coaching: An International Journal of Theory, Research and Practice, a pioneering peer-reviewed coaching journal.

    www.carolkauffman.com

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    Recorded on 5/25/23

    56 min
  • Building Inclusive Workplaces with Sally Helgesen

    Sally Helgesen, the leading authority on women’s leadership, best-selling author, speaker, and coach shares her insights on creating an inclusive workplace from her new book, "Rising Together".

    She provides valuable strategies for rewriting the story you tell yourself when you’re feeling triggered in the workplace, creating paths forward for yourself with what you say, understanding communication styles, optimizing employee resource groups (ERGs), building healthy networks, and navigating family dynamics as a CEO or Founder.

    Sally is a Thinkers 50 Hall of Fame inductee and ranked number 3 among the world's thought leaders by Global Gurus.

    You can learn from her wealth of experience and knowledge on how to bridge divides and create workplace environments that are supportive and empowering.

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    Recorded on 4/26/23

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    43 min

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