This week's episode is one of our all-time favorites. We're joined by Gina des Cognets, Senior Director of Organizational Development at Strava, a life and leadership coach, and one of our most valued athletes at the Endurance Drive. Gina joins Katie and Elena to share her wisdom and practical strategies for success when it comes to valuing excellence, non-linear career paths, "mid-life moments" and listening to your gut, balance as bullsh*t, focusing on your strengths, naming your inner critic, reframing your narrative, and taking on big challenges in both athletics and life. We also talk about her work in leadership at Strava. Everyone needs a Gina in their life, and we're so pumped to get to share her insights with our whole audience. Thank you Gina!
Extended show notes:
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Some resources Gina mentioned in the podcast:
Christine Yu — Up to Speed book
Gina’s favorite reads and listens:
Books
Wolfpack *strongly recommend audio version!
Podcasts
Ten Percent Happier -- great interviews, mindfulness and life
Rethinking with Adam Grant -- leadership, curiosity
Rich Roll: especially episodes with Chip Conley and Suleika Jaouad from 2024
Goop -- mostly when Gwyneth does the interviews -- especially loved the interviews with Michelle Yeoh and Charles Duhigg