The Reboot Podcast

#179 - The Work of Getting Free: Redemption, Gratitude & Hope - with Shaka Senghor & Jerry Colonna Sep 09, 2025

In this powerful episode of The Reboot Podcast, Jerry sits down with Shaka Senghor, author, mentor, and leading voice in criminal justice reform, for a tender conversation about transformation, freedom, and what it truly means to be redeemed. Together, Jerry and Shaka explore what it actually means to be free. They discuss how the deepest forms of imprisonment are not always physical, but are instead forged in our minds—made of grief, shame, anger, and old stories. Shaka shares how his path of healing, reading, and a practice of gratitude helped him reimagine his life, and how his writing became both a discipline of self-emancipation. Shaka reflects on the obstacles he continues to face as a returning citizen, and the quiet oppressions that persist even after release. Yet, through gratitude, storytelling, and mentorship, he lights a way forward; not just for himself, but for all who seek to break the cycles of suffering and step more fully into their lives. 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: 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.

Wisdom for Work #30 - The Art of Influence: Building Trust & Connection at Work Aug 14, 2025

Influence is a force that weaves its way through every layer of our organizations and lives. Yet its true essence, what gives it power and meaning, often lies beneath the surface, quietly shaping outcomes not through authority or force, but through trust, connection, and presence. In this episode, Ali Schultz sits down with fellow Coach Courtney Joyce for a deep and candid conversation about what it means to influence others, whether you’re early in your career, leading cross-functional teams, or navigating challenges as an executive. Together, they explore how true influence is more akin to building bridges than issuing commands; it's about leveraging credibility, reliability, and, perhaps most crucially, vulnerability. From understanding the unwritten rules of your organization to building genuine relationships and balancing assertiveness with warmth, this conversation traces the inner work required for authentic influence. 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

#178 - Discovering What Matters in a Distracted World - with Soren Gordhamer & Jerry Colonna Jul 10, 2025

In a world saturated with distraction and the persistent pull of technology, how do we remember what truly matters? In this episode, Soren Gordhamer, founder of Wisdom 2.0 and passionate explorer of mindfulness in modern life, joins Jerry for a frank and heartfelt conversation about his new book, The Essential: Discovering What Really Matters in an Age of Distraction. Together, they explore the ongoing tension between ancient wisdom and contemporary life—discussing how our stories, our technology, and our hunger for achievement can draw us away from our deepest values and authentic selves. The pair asks what it means to live an “aligned life” amid increasingly sophisticated digital enticements, and discuss the courage required to re-member what’s been lost or exiled within us, and the humility needed to question how we are complicit in shaping the world as it is. 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: 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

Wisdom for Work #29 - Frameworks for Leading & Managing People Jun 20, 2025

In times of rapid change and growing complexity, how we collaborate and the frameworks we employ can determine whether our teams thrive or falter. In this episode, Ali Schultz and fellow coach Ray Foote discuss the intentional structures that help teams flourish. Together, they illuminate not just the tools available for guiding group dynamics, but also the subtle, often unconscious patterns that govern our relationships at work. The duo explores the power of establishing group norms, surfacing unspoken behaviors, and making the unconscious conscious. They highlight the transformative power of cultivating honesty, naming what's true, and leaning into crucial conversations. These practices don't just make teams more effective—they foster workplaces where creativity, innovation, and genuine connection can take root. 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

#177 - What Does It Mean To End Well? - with Randy Goodman & Jerry Colonna May 22, 2025

How do we navigate seismic shifts in our industries and our lives while striving to remain true to ourselves and those we care about? In this episode, Jerry sits down with Randy Goodman, recently retired Chairman and CEO of Sony Music Nashville, to reflect on a career arc that spans decades of change, challenge, and profound personal growth. Randy opens up about his time at the helm of Sony Music Nashville, leading through a rapidly transforming business landscape, the global pandemic, and the social upheaval of recent years. Together, Jerry and Randy explore the concept of "ending well," and what it means to finish a significant chapter of one’s life with intention, care, and grace. The conversation wades through the joys and trials of artist development in an era defined by digital disruption, the decline of traditional radio, and the emergence of platforms like TikTok. Randy shares how he shepherded his team and roster of artists through extraordinary circumstances, and how executive coaching and a sense of curiosity became his compass in uncertain times. 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

#176 - Balancing Growth & Inner Purpose - with Christian Fenner, Mathias Tholey, Sebastian Ross, & Jerry Colonna Apr 17, 2025

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

Wisdom for Work #28 - Working With Intuition Mar 03, 2025

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

Wisdom for Work #27 - Parsing Emotional Data Jan 23, 2025

How do we connect with our deeper emotional landscape? Miriam Meima joins Ali to explore the power of emotional intelligence and what our feelings can teach us about ourselves. Together, they unpack the unexplored corners of human experience and share the practical "7 Steps to Sanity" framework—a tool for riding emotional waves, finding clarity, and moving forward with purpose. 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

Wisdom for Work #26 - Staying Grounded Throughout Your Work Day Dec 03, 2024

Some days can get away from you before you sit down at your desk, while other days can be a slog. As our days pull us along or come at us, we ride the waves of our own regulation. Being able to find our center when we get knocked off course can help us navigate the day with more ease and grace. In this podcast episode, Miriam Meima and Ali talk about ways to set yourself up for the day--no matter what happens. They inquire about and surface ways to help you stay present and anchored in a full-bodied way. In many ways, these practices, once adopted into your way of working, can shift your way of being with work. Over time and use, they can be one-minute miracles to keep you operating from your strong suit on days gone awry. 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

Extras #26 - Moving From Fragility to Robustness - with Kelly Wendorf & Ali Schultz Oct 29, 2024

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

#175 - Beyond the Self: Embracing Interconnectedness - with Luis Duarte & Jerry Colonna Sep 24, 2024

Join Jerry Colonna and Luis Duarte for a thought-provoking conversation on the power of interconnectedness and the importance of finding purpose in our lives. Luis, a passionate entrepreneur and Co-Founder of Amoofy, shares his inspiring journey of building a company centered around human connection and the transformative power of storytelling. Discover how Luis's personal experiences, shaped by his family's history and his own challenges, led him to create a platform that fosters deeper connections and promotes empathy. Explore the profound impact of storytelling on personal growth and societal change, and learn how we can navigate the complexities of our interconnected world with compassion and understanding. 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.

#174 - Leading With Love & Intention - with Dr. Nicole Marie Ortiz & Jerry Colonna Aug 27, 2024

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.

Extras #25 - The Power of Horses for Coach Development - with Kelly Wendorf & Liz Stewart Aug 15, 2024

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.

Wisdom for Work #25 - The Art of Generative Listening Jul 30, 2024

In this episode, Miriam Meima returns to discuss the art of generative listening with Ali Schultz. They explore the significance of optimizing interactions, the pitfalls of selective listening, and the importance of cultivating open communication. Miriam unpacks the levels of listening, emphasizing the transformative power of level five listening. Together, Miriam and Ali unravel the complexities of communication, providing practical insights for navigating high-pressure situations and cultivating generative listening as a foundational leadership skill. 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.

#173 - Celebrating Difference in Your Company - with Rob Castaneda & Jerry Colonna Jul 16, 2024

In this episode of The Reboot Podcast, Jerry sits down with Rob Castaneda, the founder and CEO of Service Rocket. Together, they unpack the importance of empathy, fostering a sense of belonging, and celebrating the rich tapestry of experiences that employees bring to the table. Rob shares powerful personal stories illuminating the contrasting effects of inclusion and exclusion, highlighting how embracing cultural heritage can strengthen not just individuals, but entire organizations. Discover how Rob's leadership philosophy, shaped by his heritage and commitment to belonging, has propelled Service Rocket to success. 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.

Wisdom for Work #24 - Unlocking Imposter Syndrome Jun 18, 2024

In this episode, Ali Schultz reunites with coach Miriam Meima for a heartfelt conversation about imposter syndrome. They move beyond simply acknowledging the phenomenon, and instead, share practical strategies for managing it effectively. Miriam offers a fresh perspective, framing imposter syndrome as the gap between our perceived capability and perceived expectations, and provides advice for making those situations feel less overwhelming. The duo emphasizes the power of choice, and how when we recognize the stories we tell ourselves, we can break free from their grip. Ali and Miriam share simple techniques like breathwork for managing fear and highlight the importance of celebrating our growth edges when we push our boundaries. We hope this conversation will equip you with actionable tools to silence self-doubt and reclaim your capable mindset. 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.

#172 - Finding Closure After Shutting Down the Business - with João Barros & Jerry Colonna Jun 04, 2024

There's more to leadership than building the next billion-dollar unicorn. Our guest, João Barros, has walked a fascinating path – from professor to CEO and back again. In this candid conversation with Jerry, João reflects on his entrepreneurial journey, making the gut-wrenching decision to close down his business, and how attending a Reboot Bootcamp empowered him during this difficult time. Join us as we challenge conventional success paradigms, honor diverse paths to leadership, and highlight why João embodies the essence of a servant leader. Discover why embracing change and letting go can lead to the most profound lessons. 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.

Wisdom for Work #23 - Cultivating Conditions of Courage May 14, 2024

How can leaders create a safe space for honest conversations, even when those truths challenge the status quo? In this episode of Wisdom for Work, Reboot Coaches Ali Schultz and Virginia Bauman unpack the concept of "conditions of courage," exploring how fostering psychological safety within teams goes hand-in-hand with individual leaders cultivating self-awareness about the conditions that empower them to be honest. Through personal stories and insightful discussion, they unpack the power of setting boundaries and how embracing courage and authenticity in the workplace generates healthier relationships and boosts productivity. This episode is essential listening for anyone who wants to build stronger relationships, speak their truth, and navigate challenging conversations in the workplace. 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.

#171 - The Great Midlife Edit - with Chip Conley & Jerry Colonna Apr 30, 2024

In this episode of The Reboot Podcast, Jerry Colonna sits down with the insightful Chip Conley, author of Learning to Love Midlife: 12 Reasons Why Life Gets Better with Age. Together, they explore the transformational journey of embracing midlife as a time of growth and wisdom. Chip shares his personal tale of crisis and renewal, emphasizing the fear and cultural pressures surrounding aging. They ponder the role of an elder and the importance of embracing uncertainty, impermanence, and transition in life. The conversation touches on the significance of emotional intelligence, the three stages of transition, and leaving a positive legacy for future generations. 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.

Wisdom for Work #22 - Owning Your Strengths Apr 19, 2024

We all have that nagging voice in our head, the inner critic, that loves to point out our flaws. But what if there was a way to silence that bully and amplify a different voice, your inner advocate? In this episode, Ali chats with fellow coach Miriam Meima about taming the inner critic and unleashing your inner champion. This episode is for anyone who has felt like they're not good enough, replays past conversations in their head, or struggles to see their unique strengths. 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.

Extras #24 - Building High-Performing Teams Through Coaching - with Steph Yiu Mar 30, 2024

In this Podcast Extra, Andy Crissinger delves into the world of coaching and its transformative impact on corporate culture with guest Steph Yiu, Chief Customer Officer at WordPress VIP and leader at Automattic. They explore the extensive Reboot program at Automattic, which focuses on trust, open feedback, and building a supportive environment for personal and professional growth. Steph shares her journey of incorporating coaching tools into her leadership role, and they discuss how these tools have empowered her to lead through complex organizational reorganizations and facilitate tough conversations. 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.

Wisdom for Work #21 - Engaging Your Team to Bring Out Their Best Mar 15, 2024

How do you engage your team to bring out their best? In this Wisdom for Work, Reboot Coaches Andy Crissinger, Jen Cody, Jim Marsden, and Chris VandenBrink gather to explore the critical importance of clarity, communication, and understanding within a team dynamic. The group highlights the significance of understanding team members' working preferences, motivations, and values to build relationships, set expectations, and create clarity within the team. Join the conversation as they explore practical strategies to unlock your team's potential and discover why an engaged team is not just desirable but essential for success and overall well-being. 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.

Wisdom for Work #20 - The Art of Firing Well Feb 27, 2024

If you're a leader, few things can ruin your day more than needing to fire someone. It's just plain hard to do, even when you know it's the right decision. In this insightful discussion, Ali and fellow coach Heather Jassy share advice for effectively and compassionately handling the challenging task of letting someone go from their job. Heather shares her script for handling the firing process with clarity and empathy, acknowledging the discomfort and awkwardness of such conversations while striving to maintain kindness and professionalism. This podcast is full of valuable insights and practical strategies for leaders to consider when navigating difficult conversations around performance issues and termination. 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.

#170 - The Brave Leader's Path: Fostering Inclusivity & Courageous Decision-Making - with David McQueen & Jerry Colonna Feb 13, 2024

What does it mean to lead bravely? In this powerful episode, Jerry Colonna explores the essential elements of ethical leadership with David McQueen, author of “The Brave Leader.” David sheds light on the difference between ethical and moral decision-making, emphasizing the courage and resilience needed to navigate the gray areas while staying true to core values. He emphasizes the importance of not just fostering diversity, but building true inclusion, where every voice is heard, valued, and empowered to contribute. Together, they discuss the need for brave conversations, acknowledging limitations, and embracing vulnerability as essential tools for building trust and fostering genuine connection. This episode is a call to action for leaders at all levels to step up, embrace courage, and become the changemakers their organizations need. 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.

Extras #23 - Unleashing Potential: Insights on Leadership, Self-Discovery, & Overcoming Fear - with Noah Kagan Jan 30, 2024

As a leader, how do you decide which inputs to listen to? What strategies do you use for personal growth and reflection? How do you create a work environment that supports and uplifts your team? In this episode, Reboot Co-founder Dan Putt engages in a candid conversation with Noah Kagan, the CEO of AppSumo and author of the forthcoming book Million Dollar Weekend. Noah opens up about his path of personal and professional growth, sharing practical tools and hard-won wisdom for overcoming insecurities, finding your authentic leadership style, and creating a work environment where the collective thrives. The pair discuss the benefits of seeking honest feedback, empowering underdogs in business, and, most importantly, learning to like (and trust) yourself. 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.

Wisdom for Work #19 - Strategic Delegation: Building Trust & Setting Clear Expectations Jan 09, 2024

Delegation is one of the most essential skills to master as a leader. Done well, it’s the fundamental behavior that impacts the culture, execution, and the bottom line. It creates inclusive leaders, flexible businesses, and the fostering of leaders in each seat in the organization. In this episode, Reboot Coaches Ali Schultz and Virginia Bauman dive into the world of delegation, highlighting the importance of clarity, trust, and accountability in the process. Virginia shares a valuable mental model for delegation, emphasizing the factors of individual readiness and task importance. The pair explore the challenges faced by leaders in delegating tasks and provide valuable insights for both leaders and team members. 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.

#169 - Rupture + Repair = Resilience in Co-founder Relationships - with the Co-founders of Brood Dec 08, 2023

In today's episode, Jerry Colonna engages in an insightful and deeply personal conversation with Emma, Gill, and Lizzy, the co-founders of Brood, a startup aiming to revolutionize modern family care. They share their experiences navigating the complexities of launching a startup amidst the pandemic, dealing with imposter syndrome, and the intense emotional and psychological challenges faced by startup founders. With Jerry’s support, the triad explores their relationship to conflict and how to best navigate cycles of rupture and repair. 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.

The Reunion Podcast - Episode 2 - Connecting with Ancestors & Embracing the Influence of Place Nov 14, 2023

Welcome back to the Reunion Podcast, where we dive deep into the quest for belonging and explore the connection between ancestry, origin, and the desire for reunion. In this episode hosts Marshall Pollard and Jerry Colonna invite guests Grant and Darryl to share their experiences of seeking belonging in the face of division and systemic discrimination. Grant's story showcases the triumph and arrival he feels by breaking the curses of his forefathers, while living in a system designed to benefit him. Darryl, on the other hand, confronts the harsh reality of being trapped in systems that fail to protect his people and his sense of place. The episode explores the connection between place and identity, the impact of intergenerational legacies, and the profound need for belonging and safety. As you listen to this episode, consider the following questions: 1. How does the physical geography of a place impact the sense of belonging and division within a community? 2. How can stories of ancestry and origin shape one's quest for love, safety, and belonging? 3. In what ways can individuals confront systemic othering and work towards a greater reunion? 4. What responsibility do leaders have in addressing disconnection and promoting inclusivity within their organizations and communities? Join us as we navigate these important questions and strive for a world that embraces connection, understanding, and belonging. 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.

The Reunion Podcast - Episode 1 - What If We All Belonged to Each Other? Ancestral Reunion, Belonging, and the Path to Healing Nov 14, 2023

Welcome to The Reunion Podcast, where we dive deep into the stories that shape us, the struggles that push us, and the path to finding belonging in a world that often leaves us feeling lost. In this episode, Jerry Colonna and Marshall Pollard, along with guests Leticia and Erika, embark on a deep dive into the power of ancestral connections and the healing that comes from rediscovering our roots. Through a series of personal anecdotes and thought-provoking conversations, they navigate the complexities of family dynamics, the desire for love and belonging, and the transformative journey toward self-actualization. Erika and Leticia unpack the depths of their pasts and uncover the stories that shape who they are. As leaders, we invite you to reflect on these questions: 1. Who am I? How do I identify? Who and what that might relate to that identity have I not seen? How did it benefit me, or my family, including my ancestors not to see or recognize such things? Which stories of my family of origin have we chosen to remember and which have we chosen to forget? 2. To whom do I belong? To whom did my parents belong? What is it that tells me I belong to my family? What does it feel like to know that I belong? Among whom of my ancestors might have been left behind or forgotten? 3. What is your work to do? How have I been complicit in and benefited from systemic othering? What would I have to give up that I love that might make me feel safe and I belong so that others might feel the same way? How might I create systemic belonging for others? Whose stories should I be listening to? Join us on this enlightening journey as we seek a grand reunion, where our stories converge, and true belonging is found. Listen in, journal, and discover the power of reuniting with the past to shape our present and future. 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.

The Reunion Podcast - Episode 0 - Reclaiming Our Stories: A Journey of Belonging and Reunion Nov 07, 2023

Welcome to The Reunion Podcast, where we dive deep into stories of connection, reunion, and the power of radical self-inquiry. In this episode, Marshall and Jerry Colonna, your hosts, explore the importance of storytelling as a catalyst for belonging and understanding. They delve into the concept of Reunion, emphasizing the need for diverse narratives that represent different experiences and foster empathy and compassion. Jerry and Marshall call for active listening, dialogue, and holding space for stories that deserve love, safety, and belonging. They explore how good leadership can transform lives, inviting leaders to consider their own journey of self-discovery and the impact it has on others. Get ready to challenge your perceptions and discover the transformative potential of embracing diverse voices and perspectives. Key Questions for Leaders to Consider: 1. How can storytelling foster a sense of belonging and understanding within your organization or community? 2. What steps can you take to create spaces for diverse narratives and experiences to be heard and valued? 3. Are you actively listening and holding space for stories of those who deserve love, safety, and belonging? 4. How can you cultivate a culture of radical self-inquiry among your team or community? 5. In what ways can you leverage the power of storytelling to unlock empathy, compassion, and meaningful connection in your leadership journey? 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.

Wisdom for Work #18 - Is Coaching Right for You? - with Dan Putt & Andy Crissinger Oct 25, 2023

A common question we get asked at Reboot is: How do I know if coaching is right for me? In this episode, Reboot Coaches Dan Putt and Andy Crissinger delve into the world of coaching and its transformative impact on personal and professional growth. They shed light on what coaching entails, debunking common misconceptions and highlighting the importance of introspection and self-inquiry. Whether you are considering coaching for yourself or simply curious about the coaching process, this episode is sure to provide valuable insights. 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.

#168 - The Healing Power of Tears: Building Empathy and Connection in a Numb World - with Benjamin Perry & Jerry Colonna Oct 17, 2023

What is your relationship to crying? When was the last time you allowed yourself to weep openly? In this compelling episode of the Reboot Podcast, Jerry sits down with Benjamin Perry, minister and author of "Cry Baby: Why Our Tears Matter". Drawing from personal experiences and insightful conversations, Jerry and Ben explore the impact of emotional numbness, the transformative power of shedding tears, and the profound connection that it fosters between individuals. From discussions on the suppression of emotions in society to the role of vulnerability in creating welcoming spaces, this episode will challenge you to reconsider how you navigate your own emotional landscape. 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.

Wisdom for Work #17 - The Power of Retrospectives: Learning From the Past To Shape the Future Sep 26, 2023

Retrospectives play a crucial role in building resilient teams. As organizations face constant change and uncertainty, having a regular ritual of collective learning provides stability and a sense of groundedness. It allows teams to adapt, innovate, and address challenges more effectively. In this episode, Andy walks through a simple framework called: What? So What? Now What? This framework is useful in both successes and failures. It helps us discover, collectively, a shared perspective of what actually is happening or has happened, what learnings, patterns, and insights are emerging, and in light of all of that, what are the next best actions to take? 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.

Operator’s Manual #8 - The Arc of Dysfunction: From Unhealthy Chaos to Healthy Creativity - with Ali Schultz & Jerry Colonna Sep 12, 2023

What exactly is the Arc of Dysfunction, and why is it important for all organizations, especially startups? From the unhealthy and dysfunctional beginnings to the healthy and dysfunctional apex, Jerry and Ali explore the different stages of this arc and provide insights on how to navigate through them. Discover how understanding and acknowledging this arc can be liberating for leaders and teams, and how it can inform decision-making and company growth. 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.

#167 - From Isolation to Openness: Engaging Fully with Real Life - with Sharon Salzberg & Jerry Colonna Aug 25, 2023

When confronted with the realness of our lives, how we choose to respond matters. It’s no easy feat to turn toward suffering when the world around us gets messy. However, when we open ourselves to love, we create a current of empathy that can lead us, and others, to community, connection, and healing. In this episode, our friend and teacher Sharon Salzberg returns to discuss her latest book, "Real Life: The Journey from Isolation to Openness and Freedom". Sharon reflects on how her COVID experience helped shape the book, and she shares how she found inspiration and connection in unexpected places during that time. The pair consider what it means to truly engage with real life, and explore the transformative potential of embracing challenges with courage, love, and openness. 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.

Wisdom for Work #16 - The Brightest Bulb Challenge: Moving From Individual Contributor to Team Leader Aug 01, 2023

For individuals stepping more fully into leadership roles, the transition from individual contributor to team leader can bring about a myriad of feelings. What happens when you go from making something to building a team? In this Wisdom for Work, Andy Crissinger & Ray Foote describe the Brightest Bulb Challenge and discuss strategies to help leaders thrive as they transition from maker to leader. They make the case for conducting time and outcome audits and provide guidance for managing energy and mindshare. If you're a leader feeling the weight of this challenge, this episode is for you. 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.

#166 - We Can Choose to Ride the Roller Coaster of Entrepreneurship - with Jean Smart & Jerry Colonna Jul 19, 2023

For leaders, navigating the roller coaster experience of entrepreneurship can be flat-out exhausting. The constant fluctuation of riding highs and surviving lows often leaves little time for reflection, much less appreciation for how far you’ve come. But what if there was a different way? What if you didn’t have to ride the rollercoaster at all? In this episode, Jerry sits down with Jean Smart, founder and CEO of Penelope, a retirement savings platform exclusively for small business owners and their employees. Jean describes how growing up as a child of Korean immigrants and watching her parents struggle to save for retirement served as the impetus for creating Penelope. She reflects on the responsibility she carries to be a good steward of her business and the new weight she feels to represent Asian women in the fintech space. Jerry urges Jean to return to the question, “Why do I do what I do?” when things get overwhelming, and provides guidance for how to view the rollercoaster from the ground versus strapping in for the ride. 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.

Operator’s Manual #7 - When Should You Shut Down the Business? - with Ali Schultz & Jerry Colonna Jul 06, 2023

How do you know when it’s time to shut down the business? What does it take to come to this realization as the entrepreneur behind the wheel? In this Operator’s Manual, Ali and Jerry dive into these questions, and touch on the perils of scaling and growth without a drive for profitability. 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.

Reboot Extra #22 - Scaling as a Technical Founder & CEO - with Evan Drumwright & Andy Crissinger Jun 20, 2023

Being a technical founder poses particular challenges to scaling in your role as CEO. Scaling a company is challenging. Leading through that scale as your role as CEO is also constantly changing adds to the waves of change that a leader must move through on the arc of growth. In this podcast conversation, Andy Crissinger sits down with Evan Drumwright, CEO of Dextrous Robotics. Evan reflects on his transition from academia to entrepreneurship and describes the unique challenges of scaling a company as a technical founder. He speaks to the transitions he’s made, what’s worked for him and what hasn’t, and shares how he’s able to find personal fulfillment as a CEO. 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.

Reboot Extra #21 - Climbing Out of the Pits of Despair - with Mollie West Duffy & Liz Fosslien Jun 07, 2023

Content warning: This podcast contains conversations around self-harm and suicidal ideation. The pit of despair is a tough and tricky place. How can you find a way through when it feels like you’re fumbling around in the dark? Mollie West Duffy and Liz Fosslien, authors of Big Feelings: How to Be Okay When Things Are Not Okay, return for another heartfelt conversation with Ali Schultz. In this episode, we define despair and describe how in all of its facets, it is not simply depression. Mollie shares honestly about some of her darkest days and Liz discusses her struggles with emotional suppression. As a group, they talk about ways to resource yourself if you find yourself there, and how to be with someone who is in despair in a supportive, empathetic way. They emphasize the power of small acts and the importance of seeking help by opening up to trusted friends and professionals. We hope you’ll find this raw and honest conversation on mental health and hope valuable. 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.

#165 - The Bones of Belonging - with Annahid Dashtgard & Jerry Colonna May 19, 2023

In this episode of the Reboot Podcast, Jerry sits down with Annahid Dashtgard, a fellow author, activist, and champion for justice, equity, diversity, and inclusivity. The pair discuss Annahid’s latest book, The Bones of Belonging: Finding Wholeness in a White World, which is a poignant collection of essays centered around Annahid’s experiences searching for, and teaching about, belonging in our deeply divided world. Jerry and Annahid delve into the little, insidious, persistent ways we feel pressured to abandon parts of our identity, and how creating spaces and organizations of belonging requires that we reconnect with the dismembered parts of ourselves and the knowledge our bones hold. 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

#164 - How To Be a Stable Board Member - with Aileen Lee & Brad Feld May 05, 2023

When markets are volatile and times are turbulent, being a VC can be a nerve-wracking experience. How should a seasoned board member handle themselves when anxieties are high? In this podcast conversation, Jerry sits down with Aileen Lee from Cowboy Ventures and Brad Feld from Foundry Group to discuss how to be an effective board member in stormy times. This conversation offers much to think about if you’re a board member, new VC, or CEO. 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.

Wisdom for Work #15 - Navigating Conflict & Difficult Conversations - with Chris VandenBrink & Andy Crissinger Apr 18, 2023

If you work with people, odds are good that hard conversations will be part of your work life. Whether it’s firing an employee or dealing with tension in the executive team or trying to get along with a challenging personality at the office, managing people at any level, and in any scenario, makes difficult conversations inevitable and also essential to working well together. In this podcast, Chris VandenBrink and Andy Crissinger talk about leaning into hard conversations so you can do so with skill and clarity. 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.

Operator’s Manual #6 - The Benefits of Bootstrapping - with Ali Schultz & Jerry Colonna Apr 04, 2023

Ever wonder what happened to building a good ol’ profitable business? Maybe you wonder if there are benefits to bootstrapping in this world of high-growth, venture-backed companies with bloated valuations. In this bite-sized episode of Operator's Manual, Ali sits down with Jerry to discuss the very real benefits of bootstrapping a business. 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.

Wisdom for Work #14: Micro-Practices for Leaders: Finding Ground & Setting Intention Mar 22, 2023

In this Wisdom for Work, Andy Crissinger and Chrystal Bell consider the importance of cultivating lasting practices that link to your values and how these ordinary rituals can support you. Chrystal describes the three key elements of practice: intention, attention, and repetition. The duo shares some simple micro-practices for grounding, centering, and setting intentions, and describes how adopting any of these practices can support you in becoming your best adult self. 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.

Reboot Extra #20 - Anger As Messenger - with Mollie West Duffy, Chrystal Bell & Ali Schultz Mar 08, 2023

What is your relationship to anger? For many of us, anger is information. Often, it tells us when an important boundary has been crossed or alerts us when a value we hold dear is being threatened. The challenge of being an adult is finding healthy and generative ways to express our anger without hurting ourselves and others. In this episode, Mollie West Duffy returns to chat with Ali and Chrystal about the many facets of anger and how it has shown up in their own lives. The trio considers the positives and negatives of venting and gives practical advice for navigating anger in the workplace. 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.

#163 - How To Bear Our Suffering - with Koshin Paley Ellison & Jerry Colonna Feb 28, 2023

In this episode of the Reboot Podcast, Jerry sits down with Koshin Paley Ellison, co-founder the New York Zen Center for Contemplative Care, to talk about his latest book, "Untangled". In his work as a contemplative caregiver, Koshin seeks to better understand the causes of suffering and works to nurture sources of strength such as resilience and compassion. In their time together, Jerry and Koshin contemplate epigenetic trauma and the varying ways our personal suffering can be tangled by the experiences of our ancestors. They marvel at the power of love, and the healing that can come from bearing witness to our own suffering and the suffering of others. 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.

Wisdom for Work #13: Accountability & Trust - with Virginia Bauman & Ali Schultz Feb 14, 2023

We often say trust is one person's assessment of another person's competence, sincerity, and reliability. Accountability is a related concept to trust, but it’s also an inside job. Being accountable means being ready to show up for the work that’s in front of us and be a contributor to the fulfillment of the goal of the whole. In this Wisdom for Work, Coaches Ali Schultz and Virginia Bauman illustrate why the key to accountability is healthy channels of communication and cultures of trust. They make important distinctions between leader-led and self-led accountability and share why one method is often more impactful than the other. They discuss how leaders can model accountability to the rest of their team, and share why the highest-performing groups are often the ones that develop a mutual self-accountability muscle. 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.

Operator's Manual #5: Adaptive Leadership - with Ali Schultz & Jerry Colonna Feb 01, 2023

Adaptive leadership is the notion that a fixed leadership style isn’t a quick fix or one-stop-shop for all your leadership needs. Adaptive leadership asks you to be keen enough to be with who is in front of you, in any situation, and be able to connect relationally and with what matters. That requires a different skillset than a fixed leadership style. In this Operator’s Manual, Ali and Jerry consider why adaptive leadership is so important for your organization’s leaders, why it matters on an interpersonal level, and how it’s tied to an organization's success. 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.

#162 - Looking Back to Move Forward - with Lisa Sharon Harper & Jerry Colonna Jan 17, 2023

For our first fresh episode of the 2023 season, Jerry sits down with Lisa Sharon Harper, founder of Freedom Road, and author of the superb book, Fortune: How Race Broke My Family and The World and How to Repair it All. In this compelling conversation, Lisa tells the story of her ancestor, Fortune, as a way to illuminate the effects of race, racism, and Othering. Jerry describes the work he’s done to uncover and understand his own ancestors’ history, and shares how returning to his family’s past allowed him to find belonging and informed the thinking in his forthcoming book, Reunion. The duo proposes a radical notion, that in order to create a world — and workplaces — of love, safety, and belonging for others, we must first as leaders dismantle the myths of our identity and reckon with the origin stories of our ancestors. 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.

Reboot Extra #19 - Centering in Three Dimensions: A Practice Dec 23, 2022

Centering is a practice that brings us into present-moment awareness. Tuning into our breath and the sensations in our body opens up choice, clarity, and an enhanced ability to meet whatever we encounter. In this recording, Chrystal Bell shares a simple practice for feeling into the three planes of the human body - length, width, and depth. May reconnecting to your dignity, belonging, and sufficiency support you in feeling more grounded and centered. 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.

Reboot Extra #18 - Fighting Compulsion: Detaching Our Worth from Our Work - with Mollie West Duffy & Liz Fosslien Dec 06, 2022

What fuels your relationship with work? When you’re not working, what comes up for you? The compulsion to work can arise from various fears and drivers. Whether we are driven by perfectionism, tie our productivity to our worth, or use work to distract ourselves from other powerful demons such as shame, the spell of hustle culture can be hard to shake. In this podcast, we’re sharing Ali’s second conversation with Liz Fosslien and Mollie West Duffy, authors of Big Feelings: How to Be Okay When Things Are Not Okay. Together, they explore why detaching from work can be so incredibly hard and ponder why separating our identity from our work is so difficult. They get honest about the stories and fears that fuel their own desires to overwork and illuminate how joyful pursuits can mitigate the compulsion to overwork when life gets stressful. 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.

Reboot Extra #17 - Prep for Career Shifts and Job Changes - with Keith McAllister & Ali Schultz Nov 23, 2022

Whether we decide to leave our job, make a career move, or unexpectedly find ourselves without a job, the space between secure positions elicits a lot of things--unprocessed fresh feelings, needs, anxieties, and wondering about next steps. Often, that "next steps" part can feel like an overwhelming mountain. In this episode, Ali hosts a thoughtful conversation with executive recruiter Keith McAllister at Modern Executive Solutions. In their time together, the pair discuss the importance of clearly articulating who you are, what you do, and what you’ve done, and share advice for leveraging your personal and professional networks. Keith details what to do (and not do) when you receive a call from a recruiter, and Ali asks, “How important is your LinkedIn profile?” 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.

Reboot Extra #16 - Mountain Meditation: Finding Your Center Nov 10, 2022

Science tells us that the best time to meditate is often when it’s not easy. Bringing mindfulness and perhaps even a pocket meditation for recentering to the situations when you are getting off-kilter, ungrounded, and upregulated are the moments that create lasting change. In this short clip, Reboot Coach and Facilitator Chrystal Bell leads a short meditation practice designed to support you in finding your center and returning to stillness amidst turbulent times. May it be a grounding practice for when you encounter the stormy weather of life. 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.

Reboot Extra #15 - Working With Chronic Illness - with Mollie West Duffy & Liz Fosslien Oct 25, 2022

Chronic illness and chronic pain are topics that can bring up a big mix of interconnected feelings -- uncertainty, burnout, anger, and even despair. They also challenge our perfectionism, make comparisons hard to stop, and can bring up thoughts of shame or even regrets. In this podcast, Ali kicks off the first in a series of conversations with Liz Fosslien and Mollie West Duffy authors of the book Big Feelings: How to Be Okay When Things Are Not Okay. The trio shares openly about what chronically ails them, and how they manage it in their personal and professional worlds. They describe the loneliness that comes with battling mysterious illnesses and undiagnosed pain. They introduce us to “spoon theory,” and share some advice for how to hold space and offer support to the folks in your work life with chronic illness or chronic pain 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.

#161 - A Guidebook to Your Own Life - with Ian Sanders & Jerry Colonna Oct 11, 2022

In this podcast conversation, Jerry talks with Ian Sanders, author of "365 Ways to Have a Good Day", who found himself at the edge of rediscovery at the beginning of COVID lockdown. Fumbling and longing for ground, he dove into his past by paging through his old journals. Unearthing the stories of his life at that moment reminded him of who he was and what made him tick. His collection of entries from his daily sojourns solidified an understanding of who he was and who he might want to be. In a record of noticing and documenting, we note what brings us joy, what our hurts or anger have to tell us, what we’re scared of, and the glimmers of moments when we feel whole. Jerry adds that in doing so we often develop a guidebook to our own lives. 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.

Reboot Extra #14 - Women’s Conversations: Your Personal Leadership Style - with Sally Helgesen & Ali Schultz Sep 27, 2022

Sally Helgesen is a women’s leadership expert who has written many books over the past few decades on women and leadership (How Women Rise, The Female Advantage, The Web of Inclusion). In this episode, Sally and Ali Schultz explore the tendencies and habits that often contribute to women feeling stuck in their leadership roles. Sally describes how women leaders have a different perception, or way of being and seeing, that can make for a markedly unique leadership style and offers models of what leadership can become when guided by feminine principles. 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.

#143 - We’re All Carrying Something - with Gino Zahnd & Jerry Colonna (re-release) Aug 30, 2022

As frequent listeners of the podcast can attest, a well-formed open, honest question can be a catalyst for radical self-inquiry and deep inner work. For Gino Zahnd, the founder of Cozy and Seabright, that question was, “What would I like the people that I work with to know about me that they don’t know?.” Gino, who lives with a rare genetic order called Fabry Disease, shares how one profound question asked at Reboot Bootcamp gave him the courage to share his health struggles with his team and ultimately led to a life-changing kidney donation from a colleague. Jerry chats with Gino about how things have changed since his Bootcamp experience in 2016, his decision to step down as CEO of Cozy, and his new life in Colorado. 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.

#160 - Learning From Regret - with Daniel Pink & Jerry Colonna Aug 13, 2022

What can we learn from regret? Regret gives us chance to see things from both sides. The experience we lived through, and the retrospective. Pausing to reflect on what was or has been allows us to see what we’ve learned from the vantage point of where we are now. As Dan Pink asserts in this podcast conversation and in his latest book, "The Power of Regret", regret is a clarifying emotion that is also instructive about how to lead a better life. In this conversation with Jerry, the pair explore two themes — taking time to pause and the big opportunity in reviewing regrets. In many ways, they go hand in hand. When we slow down to a halt, we give ourselves a chance to reel through what went well, what didn’t, and what we’ve gained. 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.

Wisdom for Work #12 - Collective Planning as a Leadership Team - with Andy Crissinger & Jerry Colonna Jul 26, 2022

When considering collective planning as a team, what are the best practices leaders should adopt and what common pitfalls should they avoid? In this Wisdom for Work, Andy Crissinger and Jerry Colonna share why the actual planning process framework you choose is less important than the interpersonal dynamics among the team. The duo describes how a lack of trust can often undermine even the most thoughtfully designed sessions, and illustrate how collective planning, when executed well, can be a tool to strengthen the entire team. 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.

#159 - The Power of Shared Leadership - with Andrew Alexseyenko & Jerry Colonna Jul 12, 2022

When faced with uncertain times and unavoidable challenges, how we show up matters. For some of us, a healthy reaction might be to withdraw and tend to the tender parts of ourselves that need support and care. For others, these crucible moments present an opportunity to lean into the work of our lives and give us the chance to truly discover the work we were born to do. In this episode, Jerry sits down with Andrew Alexseyenko, a Ukrainian entrepreneur and co-founder of KOLO, a nonprofit organization that provides operational assistance to the Ukrainian Armed Forces. In this conversation, Andrew describes the early stages of the war and shares what compelled him and his co-founders to put their existing startup on pause and shift their focus toward building KOLO. Jerry marvels at the power of shared leadership and points out that the hallmark of a great leader is the number of leaders they help create. He reminds us of the ways collective leadership can effectively combat hopelessness and can provide a sense of agency in the face of adversity. Jerry illustrates how the skills we develop during times of turbulence are carried with us throughout the remainder of our adult lives. 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.

Wisdom for Work #11 - Career Transitions at Midlife - with Jim Marsden, Ray Foote, Marty Janowitz & Jerry Colonna Jun 22, 2022

In this conversation, Reboot Coaches Jim Marsden, Marty Janowitz, Ray Foote, and Jerry Colonna sit down to explore career transitions at midlife. Together, they describe their unique midlife experiences and share what was bubbling up for them at the time. They give insight into what helped them get to the other side and acknowledge the importance of honoring endings. Jim walks us through the arc of the Journey of Transformation and shares why we often can’t plan or strategize our way through transformational change. 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

#158 - Show Up for Your Life - with Laurie Segall & Jerry Colonna Jun 07, 2022

Laurie Segall is an award-winning journalist, author, and the founder of Dot Dot Dot and D3 Network. In this episode, Laurie sits down with Jerry to chat about her tenure as CNN’s Senior Tech correspondent and gives insight into her experience navigating the world of big media. The pair discuss what it means to “show up” for your life and why slowing down can often be so scary. Laurie reveals how participating in a Reboot Bootcamp forced her to slow down, reflect, and confront some big questions in her life and directly supported her decision to transition away from her job at CNN. She describes what drove her to write her new book: "Special Characters: My Adventures with Tech’s Titans and Misfits", and highlights the challenges of building a company as a global pandemic is taking hold. 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.

Wisdom for Work #10 - Leader As Coach - with Andy Crissinger & Chris VandenBrink May 25, 2022

What are the benefits of adopting a coaching mindset in your leadership and life? In this podcast Wisdom for Work, Reboot Coaches Andy Crissinger and Chris VandenBrink break down the three fundamental components of coaching - listening, inquiry, and mirroring. The duo describes how incorporating a coach's mentality in your leadership toolkit can foster growth, learning, and creativity within your organization, and provide examples of when and where the leader as coach skillset should be utilized and in which instances it should be avoided. 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.

#157 - When Are You Done? - with Chris Remus & Jerry Colonna May 10, 2022

In this podcast, Jerry sits down with Chris Remus, Founder of Chainflow, to explore an enormously complex and personal question, “What does it mean to be done?” What unfolds is a thought-provoking conversation around our relationship to work, and why we so often sacrifice our personal happiness in the pursuit of ‘doneness.’ Chris reflects on the ways in which the misalignment between his inner and outer self left him feeling unsafe and sapped his ability to fully tap into his potential. Jerry supports Chris in understanding that the real work of our lives is never truly ‘done,’ especially when we allow the junctures we arrive at and pass through to be greater tools for connecting to purpose and our heart’s greatest desires. 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.

Reboot Extra #13 - Navigating High Conflict Personalities - with Megan Hunter & Ali Schultz Apr 26, 2022

Have you ever encountered a person in your life who you couldn’t reason with the same way you could with so many others in your life? Are there some folks that make you act differently, or feel like you walk on eggshells around them? In this podcast, Ali sits down with Megan Hunter, a co-founder of The High Conflict Institute and expert on High Conflict Personalities (also known as HCPs). The pair discuss the five types of HCPs and explore how the HCP brain works differently (and what that means for interactions with them). Megan describes what to do if you find yourself as a Target of Blame and shares tools and approaches for navigating these personalities, as well as what not to do. 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.

#156 - Safety and Trust: The Crux of Adult Relationships - with Brad Feld & David Jilk Apr 12, 2022

At Reboot, we firmly believe that the act of leadership affords everyone the opportunity to grow into their most adult selves. Inquiring radically into our own psychologies and facing up to the truths behind our behavior allows us to lead and relate to others from a more informed place. In this podcast, Jerry sits down with Brad Feld and David Jilk, co-authors of "Entrepreneur's Weekly Nietzsche: A Book for Disruptors". The duo, who’ve shared a personal and professional relationship for nearly forty years, share why collaborating effectively requires honesty, respect, and the ability to lean into healthy conflict when it arises. Jerry, Dave, and Brad emphasize the importance of setting, communicating, and honoring boundaries, and highlight why safety and trust are at the crux of all healthy, adult relationships. 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.

Reboot Extra #12: Compassionate Abiding: A Guided Meditation for Anxious Times with Marty Janowitz Mar 29, 2022

What does it feel like to connect deeply with the groundlessness that arises during times of anxiety? In this short clip, Reboot Coach and Facilitator Marty Janowitz leads a short meditation practice in compassionate abiding. In this introductory practice, you’ll focus on breathwork, sitting with uncertainty, and discovering what it means to reconnect with the cradle of our lovingkindness. 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.

Reboot Extra #11: Women's Conversations - Finding Joy & Creative Habits - with Rachel Ryle & Ali Schultz Mar 17, 2022

In this Podcast Extra, Reboot Co-founder Ali Schultz sits down with Rachel Ryle, an award-winning animator, illustrator, and storyteller. Rachel describes how tending to her energy and taking ownership of her mental health has brought more purpose and fulfillment to her everyday life. She describes her daily gratitude practice and details how leaning into joyful pursuits has reinvigorated her creativity and boosted productivity. 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.

#155 - The Heart of the Matter - with Simon Maltais & Jerry Colonna Mar 06, 2022

As the Coronavirus pandemic continues to shape our lives, many of us are flat-out exhausted. While this enduring moment in time has impacted us all, the prolonged nature of this global public health crisis has left healthcare workers feeling physically and mentally exhausted. Burnout, it’s a topic that we often address on the Reboot Podcast, and a term we’ve all been hearing more and more over the course of the past few years. For cardiac surgeon Dr. Simon Maltais, long hours in a demanding work environment were to be expected, but slowly, over time, when he looked in the mirror, the outer Simon was becoming unrecognizable to the inner Simon. In this conversation, he shares how his quest for perfection, and his desire to “sparkle and be loved” led him down a destructive path fueled by alcohol, anger, and self-criticism. Jerry and Simon discuss the high rates of depression and burnout among healthcare professionals and the resilience they need to deal with the suffering that surrounds them. In sharing honestly about his experience, Simon hopes that his fellow colleagues in healthcare and others in high intensity environments will feel less alone. 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.

#154 - Untying the Knot of the Heart - with Duff McDonald & Jerry Colonna Feb 15, 2022

When we’re so committed to being right about our own reality, we miss things happening right under our nose. Egos are handy, but they can be limiting to the amount of joy we experience in life if we let them lead the way. In this episode Duff McDonald, journalist and author of "Tickled: A Commonsense Guide to the Present Moment", recounts how the quiet of quarantine shocked him out of his narrow perspective of living, and turned his way of being on its head. Duff describes how the gift of fallow time forced him to thinking radically about how he’d been operating in the world up until that point, and shares how untying the knot of his heart produced a fire hydrant of love, opening him up to the magic of life itself. 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.

Reboot Extra #10: Drawing From the Power of Our Ancestors: A Guided Visualization with Jamie Kim Feb 08, 2022

How often do you connect with those who came before you? What do you know about them? What was life like for them? What did they live through? What were their unfulfilled dreams? What stories are still alive in your family to this day? When doing the work of learning about our past, we can forget that we are here because of many generations of love expressing itself. In this podcast Extra, Jamie Kim offers a visualization to connect with those who came before you and to feel the magnitude of that love and support. 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.

Operator's Manual #4: On Modeling Self-care and Building the Machine - with Ali Schultz & Jerry Colonna Jan 25, 2022

In this episode of our Operator's Manual series, Ali and Jerry consider how the health and resilience of an organization can be directly tied to the CEO’s own modeled behavior around self-care. Jerry reminds us that the CEO’s job is to build the machine that builds the products and services, not to build the products and services. 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.

#153 - Everyone Is Scalable - with Matt Blumberg & Jerry Colonna Jan 11, 2022

For our first episode of 2022, Jerry sits down with Matt Blumberg, founder and CEO of Bolster, a marketplace for on-demand executive and board talent. In this conversation, Matt describes how the knowledge and insight he gained during his 20 year run as the founder and CEO at Return Path, Inc. prepared him for the uncertainty that comes with being a second-time founder. The pair discuss Matt’s latest book, Startup CXO, which serves as a handbook for defining the functional competencies and skills needed in various roles within an organization, and explore what companies can do to support their employees in scaling to meet the needs of the business. 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.

Operator's Manual #3: The Great Re-Examination: How Do You Want To Spend Your Minutes? - with Ali Schultz & Jerry Colonna Dec 14, 2021

The phrase, “The Great Resignation,” has become abundantly popular in the media over the recent months. In this episode, Ali and Jerry discuss how pandemic life has ushered forth larger questions around how we want to work and live. They consider how this unique period in time has brought about a rare opportunity for companies, leaders, and employees to re-examine their values, and to put people back at the heart of our organizations. 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.

Operator's Manual #2: What Does It Mean To Step Back and Let Others Lead? - with Ali Schultz & Jerry Colonna Dec 02, 2021

The more we work with clients, the more we see leaders longing for pieces of wisdom around the parts of the job that aren't necessarily in any playbook. In this conversation, Ali Schultz sits down with Jerry to explore the question: What does it mean to step back and let other people step up and lead? 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.

Operator's Manual #1: What IS the Job of the CEO? - with Ali Schultz & Jerry Colonna Nov 18, 2021

We wanted to bring you a new-ish kind of conversation to our podcast channel - but not new to the halls of Reboot. This one is for the operators, where we talk about the practical-tactical challenges that come from scaling an organization and growing in your leadership. In these conversations, Ali Schultz sits down with Jerry Colonna and gets him to wax-practical the common topics we see leaders face. In this episode of our Operators Manual series, Ali and Jerry discuss: What is the job of the CEO? 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.

#152 - Facts, Not Flaws - with Philip Deng & Jerry Colonna Nov 04, 2021

After a decade of working in nonprofits, Philip Deng has decided to build something of his own. In this conversation, Philip sits down with Jerry to chat about his company Grantable, which helps individuals and organizations make grant writing more efficient. Philip, who identifies as Asian American, opens up about the loneliness he’s faced as a leader and CEO. He reflects on how the events of his childhood, specifically his parents divorce, left him with complicated feelings about his self-worth and ability to belong. Jerry supports Philip in coming to understand the ways in which he unconsciously gets in his own way and explains how the subroutines he developed during childhood (the ghosts in his machine), can simultaneously hold him back and be his greatest superpower. 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.

#151 - The Heartbreak of Every Day - with Nitin Agrawal & Jerry Colonna Oct 13, 2021

The Reboot Podcast has hosted a wide variety of conversations around the complexity and diversity of the co-founder experience, such as the importance of communication, the power of mindfulness in partnerships, and shared our advice for navigating co-founder conflict. Co-founders looking to meet the day-to-day challenges of running a business must commit to consistent work in aligning their vision and purpose for the organization, but what happens when an unforeseen tragedy throws all your preparation out the door? In this episode, Nitin Agrawal, Co-founder and CEO of Interstride, describes the loneliness and pathlessness he experienced in the wake of the sudden death of his dear friend and fellow co-founder, Christian. Nitin details the experience and soul searching it took to rediscover his purpose and recounts how his journey through grief restored confidence in his own ability to lead. Jerry and Nitin explore what it means to manage the heartbreak of the every day and share advice for finding the strength to land on your feet when your foundation gets shaken to its core. 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.

#150 - Behind the Mask - with Ashanti Branch & Jerry Colonna Sep 28, 2021

In this 150th episode, we are privileged to share Jerry’s conversation with Ashanti Branch, Founder and Executive Director of The Ever Forward Club, whose mission is to transform the lives of underserved youth by providing safe opportunities for academic, personal, family, and community development. Ashanti reflects on his experiences as a young black man, the pressure he felt to conceal his true emotions from his peers, the ways in which men are conditioned to neglect their feelings, and why his own memories compelled him to create a protected space for the young men of his classroom. Jerry and Ashanti discuss the importance for men to find trusted circles in which they share their true feelings, and why removing the masks we wear allows us to become better partners, leaders, and community members. 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.

Reboot Extra #9: 360° Reviews: Feedback as a Powerful Tool for Leadership Growth - with Andy Crissinger & Courtney Joyce Aug 24, 2021

In order to become the leaders we were born to be, we must first be willing to radically inquire within. By cultivating a deep growth mindset, we’re able to mature and develop not only as leaders but as humans. Getting curious about our blind spots in leadership and seeing clearly our strengths and weaknesses as well as understanding how we are perceived is the basis for any leadership development plan. We cannot grow if we don’t understand the work we have to do. In this episode, Andy Crissinger sits down with Courtney Joyce, coach and 360° Program Director, to talk about Reboot’s approach to 360 reviews and why they are so incredibly powerful for leaders who are looking to take their development to the next level. The pair connect with Nick Francis, CEO of Help Scout, to chat about his 360s experiences, and the impact they’ve had on his personal and professional growth. 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.

#149 - Tending the Garden of Democracy - with Amy McGrath & Jerry Colonna Aug 11, 2021

Amy McGrath is a retired US Marine Corps Lieutenant Colonel, the founder of Honor Bound - a 501(c)(4) nonpartisan organization committed to leadership development for women with a service background and encouraging those women to run for elected office, and a proud Kentuckian to boot. Amy sits down with Jerry to chat about her time in the military, how it shaped her views on service and honor, and why she felt compelled to run for the US Senate in the 2020 election. Amy discusses her new book, "Honor Bound: An American Story of Dreams and Service" and shares the valuable leadership lessons she’s learned over the course of her career; the pair address the threat of complacency and share why democracy, like a garden, requires constant tending. 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.

#148 - When Your Company Grows You - with David Hieatt & Jerry Colonna (re-release) Jul 27, 2021

On this episode of the Reboot Podcast, Jerry hosts a conversation with David Hieatt, co-founder of Hiut Denim Company. In this exchange, David recounts how the sale of his first company left him feeling listless and ungrounded. He shares how he regained his sense of purpose after founding Hiut, a company that revived the denim industry in the small town of Cardigan, Wales. David describes the difficult process of temporarily closing the factory due to COVID-19 and how these past few months have given him the space to reaffirm the company’s values and solidified the importance of taking care of not only the people of his organization but the community as a whole. Jerry and David acknowledge the value of servant leadership, remark on the beauty of team building, and consider what happens when your company grows you. 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.

#147 - Power, Progress, and Generative Conflict - with Regina Smith & Dr. Amanda Aguilera (re-release) Jul 13, 2021

In moments of conflict, it can be difficult to stay present amongst our discomfort. However, when we lean into love and compassion we might begin to see conflict in a generative light. In this episode of the Reboot Podcast, Jerry is joined by Regina Smith, MA and Amanda Aguilera, PsyD, experts in the field of power dynamics, conflict, and equity. In this conversation, Regina and Amanda examine and characterize the intersectionality of power dynamics and expound on the various ways power is conferred in our culture (and our workplaces). They highlight how conflict avoidance is often most detrimental to those in the down power role and why expanding our capacity to be in conflict is necessary for progress. The conversation explores how cultivating a positive outlook towards conflict supports our ability to engage empathetically and skillfully when moments of friction arise. By introducing the notion of generative conflict (and the idea of radical collaboration), they underscore why love, community, and connection are paramount for social transformation. 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

Reboot Extra #7: Women’s Conversations - I Am Enough: Vulnerability, Imposter Syndrome, and Confidence (re-release) Jun 29, 2021

When it comes to confidence, feeling A-Ok with showing vulnerability, and trying to avoid the sneaky snares of Imposter Syndrome, we often feel at odds, torn between the parts of us that say, “Who do you think you are?” and the parts of us who know who we are. Self-doubt and inadequacy can creep in and color the most assured parts of us at times. But, what’s really at play here? We know it’s an inside job to keep ourselves clear-headed and attuned with our inner knowing, regardless of what the world throws our way in terms of perceptions, biases, and double standards. How do we, as women, stay in our own bodies, hold fast to our own truths, and not view ourselves through the eyes and expectations of others in the world-at-large? Who do you choose to be? What life do you want to lead? In this third episode of our Women Conversation series, Reboot Co-founder Ali Schultz joins fellow coaches Ann Mehl, Heather Jassy, and Miriam Meima for an exploration of how imposter syndrome grips women, the masks they feel they need to wear, and all that gets in the way of women feeling their inherent enoughness. 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.

#146 - The Cost of Failure - with Tom Eisenmann & Jerry Colonna Jun 15, 2021

What are the factors that contribute to the failure of almost 90% of startup ventures? In this episode, Jerry sits down with author and Harvard Business School professor Tom Eisenmann to discuss the patterns that often precipitate the vast majority of startup failures. The pair take a closer look at how the advice to “fail fast” often leads founders to false start — risking capital and time on the wrong solutions. They shine a light on the pressure founders feel to grow the business rapidly, the lionization of venture capital, and the true human cost of failure. 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.

#145 - Facing the Monster (in Your Head) - with Suneel Gupta & Jerry Colonna Jun 01, 2021

Suneel Gupta is an entrepreneur, Harvard professor, and author of “Backable: The Surprising Truth Behind What Makes People Take a Chance on You.” In this episode, Suneel chats with Jerry about his personal struggles with fundraising and how it led him to attend a Reboot Bootcamp. They host a larger conversation around identity, the way our fears keep us small and safe, and why living and leading from our fullest selves requires confronting the monster in our head. 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.

Wisdom for Work #9: Navigating Power Differences To Build Better Relationships - with Andy Crissinger & Dan Putt May 18, 2021

In our coaching practice, one of the most common questions we receive from investors is, “How do I build more trusting and impactful relationships with leaders in my portfolio?” As coaches, we believe the core challenge that limits the ability for founders and investors to connect in a more collaborative way is rooted in the dynamics of power. In this short clip, Dan Putt, Reboot Co-founder and Director of Client Engagement and Reboot’s Director of Coaching, Andy Crissinger define the three dimensions of power and share their advice for navigating power differences to build better founder-investor relationships. 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.

#144 - The Stories We Tell Ourselves - with Ryan Caldbeck & Jerry Colonna May 05, 2021

This being human is a profoundly awesome adventure; our lives are peppered with moments of happiness, joy, and wonder, but our experiences can be messy, exhausting, and heavy too. As leaders, how do we manage the cacophony of emotions that we inevitably carry with us to the workplace? What holds us back from opening up, sharing, and being true with our colleagues, especially when we’re struggling? Ryan Caldbeck is the Founder and Executive Chairman of CircleUp. In this episode, Ryan opens up about the inherent loneliness that comes with being a CEO and reveals how a particularly challenging period in his life exacerbated those feelings of isolation. He describes how an interaction with his young daughter drove his decision to step back from his role as CEO, the relief that sharing his experience with his colleagues brought, and the grief that comes hand in hand with closing this chapter of his life. Jerry encourages Ryan to see that in his sadness lives an opportunity to turn towards curiosity and inquire deeply about what’s being born and who he wants to become in this next stage of life. 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.

#143 - We're All Carrying Something - with Gino Zahnd & Jerry Colonna Apr 20, 2021

As frequent listeners of the podcast can attest, a well-formed open, honest question can be a catalyst for radical self-inquiry and deep inner work. For Gino Zahnd, the founder of Cozy and Seabright, that question was, “What would I like the people that I work with to know about me that they don’t know?.” Gino, who lives with a rare genetic order called Fabry Disease, shares how one profound question asked at Reboot Bootcamp gave him the courage to share his health struggles with his team and ultimately led to a life-changing kidney donation from a colleague. Jerry chats with Gino about how things have changed since his Bootcamp experience in 2016, his decision to step down as CEO of Cozy, and his new life in Colorado. 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.

Wisdom for Work #8: Coordinated Action: Making and Maintaining Commitments - with Andy Crissinger & Jeff Riddle Mar 30, 2021

At Reboot, we believe making and keeping commitments is a necessary building block for sustained collaboration and growth within an organization. In our coaching we’ve seen first hand the damaging impact the breakdown of commitments can have on trust, performance, and workplace culture. In this clip, Andy Crissinger and Jeff Riddle share why coordinated action, the process of requesting and making commitments, requires good hygiene around elements of communication, especially as organizations adapt to working in virtual environments. 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.

#142 - Signal & Noise - with Jeremy Bloom & Jerry Colonna Mar 16, 2021

Jeremy Bloom is a 3x World Champion, 2x Olympic Skier and former football player for the Philadelphia Eagles and the Pittsburgh Steelers. He is the founder of Wish of a Lifetime and CEO of Integrate, a venture backed marketing software company. In this conversation, Jeremy shines a light on the burdens elite athletes face and describes the toll it has on mental and emotional well being. Jerry and Jeremy discuss the striking parallels between the pressures elite athletes encounter and the everyday stressors entrepreneurs endure. The duo contemplate the inertia that arises from failure and consider the perils of allowing our self worth to be defined by the attainment of our goals. Jeremy shares why the hardest aspect of leadership is managing your own psychology and why honing the ability to differentiate signal from noise is paramount for today’s leaders. 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.

Wisdom for Work #7: The Value of Feedback - with Andy Crissinger & Jen Cody Mar 02, 2021

At Reboot, we believe feedback can be one of the best ways to maintain relationships and strengthen connections within an organization. In this clip, Coaches Andy Crissinger and Jen Cody share why creating an underlying culture that supports the health and safety of an organization through feedback is such a valuable leadership tool. 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.

#141 - What Is My Work To Do? - with Nathan Lustig & Jerry Colonna Feb 16, 2021

After spending the last seven years routinely moving from country to country in Latin America, Nathan Lustig’s nomadic life was upended when the Coronavirus pandemic began to grip the entire world. As the Managing Partner of Magma Partners, Nathan became accustomed to a transient lifestyle as he worked to build his early-stage venture capital firm. Now facing the first prolonged travel hiatus of his recent career, Nathan sits down with Jerry to unpack the ways in which his aversion to setting roots has served him personally and professionally. Jerry reminds Nathan that in this moment lives an opportunity to reflect clearly on the lessons he’s learned in lockdown, and to inquire deeply about who he wants to be moving forward, and most importantly, what his work is to do in the world. 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.

Reboot Extras #8: Women’s Conversations - Feminine Leadership, Self-care, and Fundraising for BIPOC Founders Feb 04, 2021

In this fourth episode of our Women Conversation series, Reboot Coach and creator of The Third Jamie Kim sits down with Bunny and Taran Ghatrora, co-founders of Blume, a venture-backed self-care company. Taran and Bunny open up about their experience navigating the unforeseen challenges brought about by COVID and describe how their own self-care needs have shifted in the last year. The trio hosts a discussion around the unique hurdles many BIPOC female founders face when obtaining VC funding, and seek to define what it means to lead from a place of feminine leadership. 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.

#140 - From Heartbreak, Through Resilience, To Equanimity - with Chad Dickerson & Jerry Colonna Jan 25, 2021

In this fresh release, Jerry sits down with past client, former CEO of Etsy, and fellow executive coach, Chad Dickerson. In this episode, Chad describes the shift from CTO to CEO and the anxiety he experienced in the months after his transition. He gives insight into some of the unique challenges he faced in his six years as CEO of Etsy, and opens up about his painful departure from the company. Jerry and Chad contemplate what it means to lead with compassion, humanity, and integrity, and consider how moments of heartbreak deliver greater resiliency and cultivate equanimity. 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.

#139 - Embodied Leadership - with Sydnie L. Mosley & Jerry Colonna Jan 09, 2021

Sydnie L. Mosley is an artist-activist, educator, and Artistic Director of SLM Dances, a New York City-based collective of women and nonbinary people who tackle issues of race and gender through experimental dance. In this conversation, Sydnie shares how expression through dance necessitates deep presence and connection to our bodies and highlights the ways in which its practice supports self-actualization and living into the fullness of our humanity. Jerry and Sydnie contemplate the real consequences and untold harm disembodiment has had on our organizations and in our communities, and why coming home to ourselves allows for connection, empathy, compassion to ripple out through the circles we inhabit. 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.

#138 - Hardwired for Joy - with Jerry Colonna & Ingrid Fetell Lee (re-release) Dec 17, 2020

When the disquiet and unease of turbulent times weigh heavy on our hearts, can opening ourselves up to joy provide respite from the loads we carry? Ingrid Fetell Lee, designer and author of Joyful: The Surprising Power of Ordinary Things to Create Extraordinary Happiness, joins Jerry for an exploration of how the experience of joy can serve as a balm in times of crisis. In this episode, Jerry and Ingrid define joy (and how it can be differentiated from happiness) and consider the role it plays in our lives. Ingrid describes how humans are hardwired to find joy and underscores the extraordinary ways in which it serves to combat stress and fortify resiliency in times of adversity. Ingrid reminds us that times of stillness can broaden our capacity for finding delight in ordinary moments, and how those small joys can sustain us in arduous times. 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.

#137 - Nothing Can Be Transformed Until It Is Faced - with Forest Richter & Jerry Colonna Dec 04, 2020

“Not everything that is faced can be changed. But nothing can be changed until it is faced.” - James Baldwin In this release, Jerry sits down with Forest Richter, Co-founder and CEO of Uncrowd.io, a software platform that serves to connect underrepresented startup founders with investors. Forest shares how his ongoing battle with imposter syndrome has undermined his self-confidence and has called forward deeper questions around whether he, as a cis-gendered white man, can effectively execute the company’s mission. In their session, Jerry helps to illuminate how the governors of our ego serve to protect us from feeling the shame and humiliation of being found out as the incompetent that we suspect we are, and supports Forest in unpacking the character structures that reify his feelings of imposter syndrome. As their conversation progresses, they shift to discuss the white savior model, why addressing systemic problems require systemic solutions, and with help from James Baldwin, Jerry reminds us all why nothing can be transformed until it’s faced. 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.

#136 - Adversity As Opportunity - with Marcus Anderson & Jerry Colonna Nov 12, 2020

Joining Jerry on this episode of the Reboot Podcast is Marcus Aurelius Anderson, author of “The Gift of Adversity: Overcoming Paralysis and Pain to Find Purpose”. While preparing to deploy with the US Army, Marcus suffered a severe spinal cord injury which left him paralyzed from the neck down. In this conversation, Marcus shares how turning to gratitude provided the antidote to the denial and anger he felt in the aftermath of his accident, describing how his paralysis forced him to literally stand still and courageously, tenderly examine his life with honesty. Jerry and Marcus chat about times of hardship and the gift of opportunity and inquiry that lies in adversity, if only we are willing to see it. 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.

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