#103 | Resilience & Transformation: A Journey to Connection & Belonging with Jerry Colonna

In this profound and inspiring episode of Whole Again, host Michael delves deep into the themes of leadership, suffering, and the human longing for belonging with guest Jerry Colonna. They discuss Jerry's latest book, "Reunion: Leadership and The Longing to Belong" and explore how radical self-inquiry and understanding our own stories can lead to more compassionate and inclusive communities and workspaces. This conversation is a call to action for everyone to contribute to a world of systemic belonging.

Key Insights:

• Jerry Colonna's insights on good leadership and the importance of radical self-inquiry.
• The discussion around systemic othering and how it relates to various forms of discrimination and violence.
• The personal stories shared by both Jerry and Michael underscoring the importance of connection and belonging.
• The role of awareness and accepting our own stories in contributing to a world of systemic belonging.
• Practical suggestions for individuals and leaders to begin their journey towards healing and reunion.
• Jerry Colonna on confronting and being compassionate with our minds
• Discussing the spark behind "Reunion"
• Exploring systemic othering and intergenerational trauma
• The importance of mindfulness in connecting with our suffering
• Suggestions for beginning the healing process of reunion
• Closing thoughts and a short meditation practice

More about Jerry:

Jerry Colonna is an author, executive coach, and the CEO and co-founder of Reboot.io, an executive coaching and leadership development firm. Known for his unique perspective on leadership, Jerry brings both his extensive experience as a venture capitalist and his understanding of human psychology to his coaching practice. His work invites leaders to undergo radical self-inquiry to meet life's challenges with courage, integrity, and compassion.

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