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One of the start-up world’s most sought-after executive coaches reveals the importance of radical self-inquiry for professional success and healthy relationships. Jerry Colonna assists start-up CEOs in confronting their psychological habits and behavioral patterns that, while contributing to their accomplishments, hinder their relationships and well-being. As a venture capitalist turned executive coach, he combines Buddhism, Jungian therapy, and entrepreneurial insights to help leaders address their psychological traumas. This journey of radical self-inquiry encourages individuals to reset their lives by examining the emotional baggage that impedes their professional and personal growth. Colonna has guided CEOs and their teams to harness their life experiences to find meaning, foster healthy connections, and evolve into compassionate, bold leaders. He inspires accountability for choices and the pursuit of dreams, asserting that work should not be detrimental but rather a pathway to realizing one's fullest self. Sometimes, a reset of goals and a reconnection with our true selves and each other is necessary. This journey empowers us to embark on that transformative path.

Building on the success of Reboot and the concept of radical self-inquiry, executive coach Jerry Colonna encourages leaders to examine their complicity in the very conditions they wish to change. He emphasizes the importance of creating inclusive environments where everyone feels recognized and has a sense of belonging. To achieve this, leaders must confront their own needs for belonging and how these needs can hinder their effectiveness. Colonna argues that radical self-inquiry is essential for reconnecting with ourselves and others, ultimately fostering systemic belonging. Many in power risk falling into toxic leadership, but this can be transformed. Colonna guides readers in confronting disowned aspects of themselves and understanding the legacies of their ancestors, while also deepening connections with those affected by exclusion. He prompts reflection with questions like, “How have I been complicit in creating the conditions I say I don't want?” and “What must I relinquish to cultivate the systems of belonging I desire?” The journey begins with leaders gaining clarity about themselves and recognizing the impact of their unresolved wounds on those they lead. This awareness enables a reimagining of businesses as collectives where belonging flourishes, challenging conventional definitions of leadership and success. With a blend of poetry, quotes, and personal anecdotes, this guide offers wise insights and practical advic