Becoming Buddha: How to Be Happy – Jerry Colonna

On today's episode, Jerry Colonna shares his transformative journey from a high-powered venture capitalist to a Buddhist coach. You'll learn about the profound impact of “radical self-inquiry" on leadership and life, illustrating how deep personal development can reshape personal and professional relationships. You'll also learn how mindfulness and self-awareness are crucial for effective leadership. Whether you're a seasoned leader or simply aspiring to improve, this conversation offers invaluable insights into executive coaching, Buddhism and personal transformation, making it essential for anyone aiming to foster a compassion and understanding.  Highlights:(00:01:01) - Jerry Colonna's Transformative Journey (00:05:51) - The Impact of Material Success (00:13:27) - Mindfulness in Leadership (00:17:32) - Deep Mental States Through Meditation (00:22:10) - Themes of 'Reunion' (00:30:17) - Philosophy of Radical Self-Inquiry (00:34:27) - Leadership and Self-Awareness (00:39:34) - The Practice of Continuous Personal Development (00:41:54) - Becoming a Leadership Coach (00:51:18) - Connecting Mindfulness with Professional Relationships (00:56:10) - Long-Term Benefits of Self-Inquiry (01:00:42) - Insights from Executive Coaching (01:03:00) - Future of Leadership and Compassion    Sponsors:  LEELA Q | Visit LeelaQ.com/Dave for 10% off  Timeline Nutrition | Go to TimelineNutrition.com/Dave and get 10% off your first order.    Resources: Jerry’s Website - https://www.reboot.io/team/jerry-colonna/ Jerry’s Book – Reunion: Leadership and the Longing to Belong Follow Jerry on Instagram: @Jerry.Colonna Dave Asprey’s Book ‘Smarter Not Harder’ is out now: https://daveasprey.com/books Follow Dave on Instagram: @Dave.Asprey Follow The Human Upgrade: @TheHumanUpgradePodcast Want to join The Human Upgrade Podcast Live? Join Our Upgrade Collective: https://www.ourupgradecollective.com/  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.