Episode 60: Bridging Change and Human Connection for Endless Reinventions with Dr. Nadya Zhexembayeva in The Connectors Podcast by Quinten and Jolyn
Welcome to The Connectors - the show that helps you build meaningful connections and guides you with tools and tips to transform your life. I'm your host Jolyn Showalter, and I'm joined by my co-host Quinten Sheriff. We're excited to share our network of amazing guests and reinvention community with you in a series of episodes that will inspire and guide you.
Do you want to reinvent yourself, and grow your mindset? Do you want to make valuable connections and community, and take your life to the next level? Then this is the podcast for you.
So come along for the journey, and let's connect!
The Power of Reinvention & Connection
In this special episode of The Connectors, Dr. Nadya Zhexembayeva—scientist, author, and founder of Reinvention Academy—joins hosts Quinten and Jolyn to unpack why reinvention is not just a strategy, but a survival skill. Together, they explore the emotional roots of change resistance, the importance of mindset, and how connection—across teams, time zones, and generations—makes reinvention possible. This episode is as much about humanity as it is about business.
What You’ll Learn
You’ll learn why the tools we use in leadership, strategy, and operations were built for a world that no longer exists—and how to bridge the gap between outdated management and today’s 200% increase in disruption. Dr. Nadya shares data-backed methods and mindsets to embed reinvention as a repeatable process—not a reactive crisis response. Plus, you’ll explore how connection (to teams, nature, and legacy) is key to navigating today’s challenges and building a future-ready organization.
Who This Is For
- Leaders navigating turbulent markets
- Coaches and facilitators looking for deeper transformation frameworks
- Teams stuck in outdated planning models
- Anyone who has “reinvented” personally and wants a system for doing it well
- Executives craving tools that match today’s pace of change
3 Key Takeaways from This Episode
1. Reinvention Mindset is a Leadership Superpower
Change isn’t rare—or bad. Dr. Nadya reveals how outdated assumptions (like “stability is success”) sabotage progress, and why adopting a reinvention mindset helps leaders respond with confidence, not fear.
2. Resistance to Change Is a Sign of Health
Contrary to popular belief, resistance to change isn’t failure—it’s proof your team’s “immune system” is working. Dr. Nadya explains how to shift fear into fuel using neuroscience, emotional intelligence, and smart communication.
3. Connection is Your Reinvention Infrastructure
Whether it’s cross-functional teams or cross-generational legacy, thriving in chaos demands connection. Dr. Nadya shows how reinvention frameworks like STELLA and community rituals build both innovation and belonging.
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