Episode 19: Tools to reinvent yourself and your company every 3 years with Dr. Nadya Zhexembayeva in Open School of Business Podcast
The only podcast you need to listen to sharpen your business acumen. Learn the ways of massive value creation: Grow beyond measure, make more money and lead a meaningful life. www.openschoolofbusiness.com Mrs. Anar Umurzakova, Director and a Trainer at GOPM startup consultancy firm in Greater Washington Area, with over 13 years of professional PM experience in various organizations such as Accenture, the World Bank, International Monetary Fund.
Reinvent or Be Reinvented
In this energizing episode of Open School of Business, Dr. Nadya Zhexembayeva joins Anaru Murzakva to share her journey from recovering academic to founder of the Reinvention Academy. With real stories from Coca-Cola to ERG, she explains how any organization—from startups to multinationals—can turn disruption into a competitive advantage. Nadya also opens up about building a business with her husband, raising a child while leading global transformation efforts, and how reinvention became a life skill for both companies and individuals.
What You’ll Learn
Discover why traditional strategic planning is no longer enough—and how a continuous reinvention system can future-proof your company. Learn how Dr. Nadya’s six-pillar framework helps organizations anticipate change, build reinvention-ready systems, and develop the leadership mindset to thrive. Hear behind-the-scenes stories from real reinvention projects across the corporate, nonprofit, and personal spheres.
Who This Is For
- Business owners navigating uncertainty or rapid growth
- Consultants seeking a proven reinvention methodology
- Executives rethinking their company’s strategy or business model
- Professionals interested in transitioning into Chief Reinvention Officer roles
- Women balancing entrepreneurship and parenthood
3 Key Takeaways from This Episode
1. Why Reinvention Needs a System, Not Just Inspiration
Building a reinvention-ready organization means more than reacting to crises. Dr. Nadya shares her six-pillar framework that enables companies to continuously evolve—even in chaotic times.
2. From Burnout to Breakthrough: Making Reinvention Human
Reinvention starts with mindset. Learn why biology, emotion, and trust matter more than data when leading change—and how to turn fear into energy using simple neuroscience-backed tools.
3. Reinventing Careers, Not Just Companies
Whether you're a CEO, a coach, or a working parent, the reinvention mindset applies to your life. Dr. Nadya explains how her students—from South African consultants to American pastors—use reinvention tools to reshape their futures.
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