Show Notes
Three former VCs turned coaches walk into a room…Steve Schlafman of the podcast Downshift sits down with Joe Hudson and Jerry Colonna (author of Re-Boot: Leadership and the Art of Growing Up) to explore the journey of living one's purpose, especially in times of uncertainty and change. They share personal experiences and wisdom on navigating fear, grief, trust, and discovering deeper authenticity and fulfillment from three different stages of life.
They explore: - Navigating uncertainty with clarity and compassion - Embracing grief as a pathway to deeper personal transformation - Building trust from an authentic and human-centered place - The difference between transactional and transformative coaching - How to authentically live and express one's purpose
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