Episode 47: The Chief Reinvention Officer Handbook: How to Thrive in Chaos with Dr. Nadya Zhexembayeva in The Work From Home Show Podcast by Adam Schroeder and Naresh Vissa Podcast
Adam Schroeder and Naresh Vissa have been working from home for over a decade each, and are here to teach you how to not only prove your value to your current employer, but to set yourself up for an even bigger payday while you sit at home. Learn how to optimize your time, how to actually start a business that doesn't require leaving the house, how to balance work/life issues created by working from home, and every other issue that comes up.
The Reinvention Era: How to Adapt, Diversify, and Thrive in Constant Change
In this episode of The Work From Home Show, Dr. Nadya Zhexembayeva breaks down what it really takes to stay relevant in an unpredictable world. From personal setbacks to business collapses, Dr. Nadya offers a science-backed, action-ready approach to reinventing yourself and your work—again and again. Drawing from her experience working with Coca-Cola, IBM, and thousands of professionals in crisis, she explains why reinvention is not a one-time event, but a survival skill.
What You’ll Learn
You’ll learn why the old rules of business and personal growth no longer apply—and how to build a “reinvention system” instead. Dr. Nadya reveals the biology of stress and why most people can’t think clearly during disruption, then shares practical tools to shift into a reinvention mindset. You’ll also discover her nine-part reinvention portfolio, how to reimagine business models for industries hit hardest by change, and how leaders can turn volatility into opportunity.
Who This Is For
- Entrepreneurs and small business owners facing market shifts
- Remote workers and freelancers navigating post-pandemic changes
- Corporate leaders building agile, future-ready teams
- Anyone seeking resilience and clarity during chaotic times
3 Key Takeaways from This Episode
1. Reinvention Is a System, Not a Reaction
Forget reinvention as a one-time pivot. Dr. Nadya introduces Reinvention 2.0—a system to regularly anticipate, design, and implement change. Companies that treat reinvention like a shower (not a surgery) are the ones that thrive.
2. Biology Before Strategy: Why You Can’t Think Clearly Under Stress
Reinvention starts with calming the nervous system. Dr. Nadya explains the science of stress, how adrenaline sabotages your decision-making, and a powerful 3-bucket method to refocus your energy on what you can control or influence.
3. Business Model Innovation for Any Budget
You don’t need VC money to reinvent. With tools like free business model cards and a 101-tool reinvention library, Dr. Nadya walks through how small tweaks—even in industries like hospitality, publishing, or education—can unlock new revenue with zero capital.
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