As a venture capitalist turned executive coach, Jerry Colonna specializes in helping leaders confront their psychological habits, fostering meaningful connections, and becoming compassionate, bold leaders.
His book, “Reboot,” serves as a guide for radical self-inquiry, encouraging individuals to reset their lives by addressing emotional baggage and achieving both professional and personal fulfillment.
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In this episode, you’ll enjoy 3 BIG things:
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Better Humans Make Better Leaders: Jerry emphasizes the interconnectedness of personal development and effective leadership.
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The BS behind the problem: get to the bottom of your common leadership pitfalls, such as staff turnover, revenue stagnation, and the role of empathy in leadership.
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Drop the guilt: Let go of perfectionism and embrace the fallibilities of being human.
Jerry’s newest book is already out – ReUnion, and you can also enjoy the Original book Reboot. You can learn more at https://www.reboot.io/ or check Jerry out at @RebootHQ on Twitter & Instagram.
If you enjoyed this and want to explore more advice from a top coach and great friend of mine, check out our episode with Adam Gilbert. You can find that as Ep#319 in this feed.
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One response to “The Elite CEO Coach – Jerry Colonna”
Hi Noah, I agree that knowing yourself makes you a better boss. As Gary Vaynerchuk says, Self-awareness is a leadership game-changer. It’s crucial because it guides our interactions and decisions.
A quick tip?
Reflect daily—what went well, what didn’t. In the end, looking inwards is the first step to leading outwards.