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Ellen Williams welcomes Jerry Colonna, CEO at Reboot.io.

Jerry shares his perspective on the importance of pausing, drawing from his personal experiences and insights from his books. He emphasizes the concept of standing still as a means of coping with challenges, particularly his own battle with depression. They discuss the cultural shift towards acknowledging the value of taking breaks and the historical significance of pausing in various wisdom traditions. Jerry also explains his approach to sabbaticals, viewing them as opportunities for exploration and rejuvenation rather than seeking specific outcomes. Throughout the conversation, they highlight the importance of creating space for reflection and relaxation, encouraging listeners to embrace the power of pressing pause in their own lives.

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Ellen Williams welcomes Ben Renshaw, Founder of Ben Renshaw Ltd. He is a well-known speaker with signature keynotes, including Leading with Purpose and Performance with Purpose. As an executive coach, his clients include Choice Hotels, Heinz, KPMG, and Unilever, to name a few. He is also a best-selling author of six books, the most recent title, How to Be a CEO, was published in 2023. 

Ben shares his personal experience of recognizing the need to press pause when he felt exhausted from juggling his business, global travel, and family responsibilities. He emphasizes the importance of understanding one's own energy sources and managing them effectively, highlighting exercise and daily meditation as key practices for maintaining energy levels. Ben also discusses the significance of identifying meaning and impact in one's work, advising listeners to have a clear plan for personal and professional development. Ellen and Ben explore the idea that pressing pause offers an opportunity for reflection and a fresh perspective, ultimately leading to greater stability, consistency, and resilience in life. They conclude by encouraging listeners to prioritize self-care and regularly reassess their goals and priorities.

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Ellen Williams welcomes Adrienne Garland, CEO of She Leads Media, a media marketing and visibility consultancy offering women leaders and entrepreneurs strategic consulting, educational content, conferences, and a podcast network to share their stories, thoughts, and opinions with the world. She is dedicated to helping women launch and scale their businesses and gain media visibility for economic and social impact. 

 Adrienne shares her personal journey of transitioning from corporate to entrepreneurship, highlighting the challenges and lessons learned along the way. She emphasizes the significance of recognizing when a situation no longer aligns with one's values and the courage it takes to make a change. Adrienne discusses how unexpected events, such as a performance review, can serve as wake-up calls to reevaluate one's path.

The conversation delves into Adrienne's experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic, where she faced significant disruptions in her business but ultimately found new opportunities through teaching and consulting. She reflects on the importance of staying true to one's core values and finding alignment in both personal and professional pursuits.

Throughout the discussion, Adrienne advocates for taking regular pauses to celebrate accomplishments and acknowledge personal growth. She encourages listeners, especially women entrepreneurs, to honor their journey and give themselves credit for their achievements.

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Ellen Williams welcomes Steven Foster, Founder of One Golden Nugget, He's the founder of One Golden Nugget and publisher of One Golden Nugget: A journey of self discovery, sharing, wisdom and dream making.

He’s been a serial entrepreneur for over 25 years creating entertainment companies and in his own words, only to watch them fall apart. He attributes One Golden Nugget to changing his life forever. 

They discuss the concept of pressing pause in life and business, emphasizing the importance of reflection for personal and professional growth. Foster shares his own experiences of pressing pause, including a significant pause he took after going through a divorce, which led to a period of reflection and reinvention. They explore how CEOs can effectively communicate the need to pause to their teams and the benefits of incorporating mindfulness into decision-making processes. Foster also highlights the power of kindness in fostering happiness and success.