21 episodes

Rethink Moments is the show that explores culturally significant ideas and events that changed how we think - and rethinks how these moments changed us. Join host Rachel Botsman on this journey into the hearts and minds of leaders, innovators, and creators - and listen as they rethink a profound moment from their careers. What went right, what went wrong, and what was learned?

Rethink Moments with Rachel Botsman Rachel Botsman

    • Business
    • 4.5 • 104 Ratings

Rethink Moments is the show that explores culturally significant ideas and events that changed how we think - and rethinks how these moments changed us. Join host Rachel Botsman on this journey into the hearts and minds of leaders, innovators, and creators - and listen as they rethink a profound moment from their careers. What went right, what went wrong, and what was learned?

    Introducing Rethink Moments

    Introducing Rethink Moments

    When did you last have a rethink moment? How did it make you feel? And what happened?
    Welcome to Rethink Moments with Rachel Botsman. In each episode, Rachel will take us on a journey to rethink a culturally significant idea or event through the lens of renowned innovators, creators, and leaders. People like inventor Aza Raskin, photographer Platon, and writer Susan Cain.
    We'll go inside their hearts and minds to unpack and reframe a profound career experience, discovering what went right, what went wrong, and what was learned.
    A Rethink Moment is when we have the humility to ask questions and trust ourselves to challenge assumptions, so, join Rachel and through this series we’ll find a space for some different thought.

    • 2 min
    Rethinking Doubt

    Rethinking Doubt

    How can the power of doubt transform the way we live and lead? In this episode, Rachel invites us on a personal rethinking journey as she explores her own experiences with doubt. Rachel reveals what happened when she ventured into the space of doubt and explains the key differences between paralyzing doubt and productive doubt.
    To keep rethinking with Rachel, subscribe to her newsletter: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/rethink-with-rachel-6625780695937626112/

    • 22 min
    Rethinking Success: David Chang

    Rethinking Success: David Chang

    How has the pandemic changed the way we measure success? In this episode of Rethink Moments, Rachel is joined by David Chang – acclaimed chef, Netflix host, bestselling author, and leader of a global restaurant business. David speaks candidly about how slowing down has changed him as a person and as a leader – and unpacks his approach to creating rule-breaking ideas. 
    David’s fantastic memoir is called Eat A Peach.
    To keep rethinking with Rachel, subscribe to her newsletter: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/rethink-with-rachel-6625780695937626112/

    • 36 min
    Rethinking Misogyny: Julia Gillard

    Rethinking Misogyny: Julia Gillard

    What happens when one moment defines your career legacy? In this episode of Rethink Moments, Rachel is joined by former Prime Minister of Australia, Julia Gillard, to unpack how society views female leaders. A decade on from her iconic ‘Misogyny Speech’, Gillard reflects on the impact of this huge moment – and how it influenced the way she is remembered, despite a long and successful political career.
    Julia Gillard is chair of the Global Institute for Women's Leadership. Find out more about their fantastic work here: https://www.kcl.ac.uk/giwl
    Here fantastic book is called Women and Leadership: Lessons from some of the world's most powerful women
    To keep rethinking with Rachel, subscribe to her newsletter: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/rethink-with-rachel-6625780695937626112/

    • 36 min
    Rethinking Defeat: Genevieve Roth

    Rethinking Defeat: Genevieve Roth

    How can big losses lead to big learnings? This week’s Rethink Moment comes on November 9th 2016 as Donald Trump beats Hillary Clinton to be elected President of the United States. Rachel has a fascinating conversation with Genevieve Roth - director of campaign engagement for Secretary Clinton - as they rethink this momentous event through the lens of authentic permission.
    Find out more about Genevieve’s work with Invisible Hand:
    https://www.invisiblehand.co/
    To keep rethinking with Rachel, subscribe to her newsletter:
    https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/rethink-with-rachel-6625780695937626112/

    • 27 min
    Rethinking Disruption: Paul Vidich

    Rethinking Disruption: Paul Vidich

    How do you know when it’s time to do something disruptive? In this episode of Rethink Moments, Rachel pulls back the curtain on the critical iTunes agreement that completely transformed the way we listen to music. She’s joined by former music exec Paul Vidich - who brokered the boardroom deal with Steve Jobs - to uncover what was sacrificed and what was gained from this pivotal moment.
    Paul is now a novelist. Find out more about his books here: https://paulvidich.com/
    To keep rethinking with Rachel, subscribe to her newsletter: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/rethink-with-rachel-6625780695937626112/

    • 34 min

Customer Reviews

4.5 out of 5
104 Ratings

104 Ratings

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Brilliant

Brilliant podcast. Love listening!

jesimmons ,

Love the earn trust not build it. As always Rachel on top form

Useful insights on stuff you never really think about but are important

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Good to listen! Useful insights.

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