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Leadership That Heals | Exec coach & Somatic Leadership for humans that really fu**ing care: C-suite, founders, politicians, unconventional parents |
Remote // US & Portugal
Joined January 2012
Our greatest fear should not be of failure but of succeeding at things in life that donāt really matter - #FrancisChan
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@tedgonder Wow. What a reflection. Thank you for putting it into words. Now letās go for a lunch beach walk ā¤ļøš„°
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RT @tedgonder: "Discipline is for amateurs." The real pros? They draft off the momentum of those who reflect their deepest values and who tā¦
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.@tedgonder, your commitment to these men is so beautiful to witness. But what I love the most is that you are building something that is an extension of you, your soul, and your dark moments that turned into light. š«
Youāve built a life most people admireācareer, business, fitness, personal growth. Youāre the one others turn to for advice. But when the weight gets heavy, whoās in your corner? Over the past two years, Iāve had 1,000+ conversations with high-performing menāCEOs, VCs, special forces veterans, pro athletesāwho all say the same thing in private: Success is isolating. Hereās what Iāve heard behind closed doors: Ā° āI just found out my teenager is self-harming, and I feel like I failed as a father. Where did I go wrong?ā Ā° āIāve been secretly supporting my elderly parents to keep them from being homeless, but I canāt tell my fiancĆ©e. I feel like Iām carrying a boulderāalone.ā Ā° āIām about to become a dad, and Iām faking excitement for my wife, but deep down, Iām terrified Iāll regret this.ā In their professional lives, these men thrive in teams. Military units, pro sports teams, high-performing companiesāall built on strong support systems. But personally? Theyāre lone wolves. I get it. In my early years building a nonprofit, I had mentors and peers who challenged and supported me. But as I transitioned into new chapters, I pulled backāworried that even my most successful friends might see me differently if they knew my personal struggles. So, I've built a private community for men like us, that I'll share more about soon. A place where guys whoāve spent years carrying the weight alone can finally drop the armor. Where they can be met where they areāand supported in where they want to go. If youāve ever felt like no one truly gets the pressure you carry, youāre not alone. Success doesnāt have to be a solo journey. Iām curiousāwhatās one challenge youāve carried alone that you wish you had support with? Drop a comment or DM me. Letās start the conversation.
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My substack is getting a bit of a facelift: Everyone who now joins as a community member can now join our monthly Leadership That Heals Collective gatherings. The next one is in February. (see below) I just released an essay for you guys unpacking the importance behind peripheral vision work in high-stake environments in case you want to learn a little more:
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RT @tedgonder: My wife advises senior leaders at Meta, Amazon, the Aspen Institute, and governments worldwide. Her work focuses on helpingā¦
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We use it in the car. We encourage them to have a hypothesis about something and then ask ChatGPT to offer its perspective . Then we talk about it. Our eldest also uses it to create soccer videos. Our younger ones ask curious questions and partially funny ones. We also practice our Portuguese with it as a family sometimes.
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RT @franziskagonder: Weāre back for round 2. This is the most exciting workshop series in 2025. My intention is to learn how to democratiā¦
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Weāre back for round 2. This is the most exciting workshop series in 2025. My intention is to learn how to democratize access to somatic leadership and nervous system health tools. The first one was a big success. Join us at the end do February to learn more about the power of your peripheral vision for performance and learning.
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@tmsilverman Noooo -- they are not superhumans? You mean this might be a universal phenomenon? And we all have stuff we are moving through, deal with, and learn to unfold into? š
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I've had so many clients coming to me with what I call "The January overwhelm". It's like January holds double the pressure because of all the goals we are ready to chase, plus everybody gets sick. Many think it's also because it's flu season. But always remember: A strong, well-nourished nervous system stabilizes our immune system more than any vitamins out there. Funny enough, our body actually hates being pressured into doing and goals in the season of winter. Physically and neurologically, the body tries to preserve energy during the winter months, aka hibernation. It's just that we think that with all the fluorescent light and fancy office setups, we are immune to rest and rejuvenation š . My husbandĀ Ted GonderĀ and I recently shared with each other that we are so glad that we are using January for deep strategy, loads of reading and writing, connecting with folks we already know to nurture relationships, and less of the pressure to run and go go go -- Starting the year from a place of deep understanding what our greatest impact will be. I actually had a CEO client recently use this reflection of seasonal living and working -- aka according to the seasons of winter, spring, summer, and fall -- shift major product launches into spring and summer time (before all the holiday breaks and kids' summer breaks š ). It became obvious to him that this is how he can use his team's intrinsic energy more sustainably. I guess what I am saying is: We can all live from a place of choice and start taking care of each other, if we are willing to de-condition ourselves from what we think is normal. Because "normal" might deteriorate your, your team's, and your organization's collective nervous system. š·: slide from our "Make 2025 Count" journaling event.
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We're building a good life based on the questions we're willing to sit with. Beautiful post by my better half :)
In 2024, my wife and I made some radical choices: Ā° Moved our family to a new country Ā° Left the employee life to found something new again Ā° Pulled our kids out of the school system and started hybrid homeschooling These choices haven't been easy or conventional, and they're not always understood by everyone around us. But they've revealed something important: who our most open-minded, curious friends are. They've reinforced that my family and I are committed to thinking criticallyānot just about our children's future, but about how we wish to show up in the world. What I've learned is that asking better questions is perhaps the most important skill for making decisions that align with our family's core values. In a world of increasing complexity, the right questions help us navigate toward peace, harmony, and purpose. A few key lessons from our journey: 1. Own your alternative choices. Not everyone will understand your decisions, and that's okay. Your choices come from critical thinking, earned experience, and core values. 2. Create calm adventures. Home isn't a place; it's the calm, regulated nervous system you create. Adventure doesn't have to mean adrenalineāit can be as simple as curiosity and exploration. 3. Celebrate shared stories. The real legacy of your family won't be the successes or milestonesāit'll be the stories you create together. 4. Connect before correcting. Every time you rush to correct your kids, you miss a chance to connect. Pause. Listen. Meet them where they are. The older I get, the more questions I haveāand the fewer answers. But I'm learning that's exactly where growth happens.
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RT @tedgonder: Yesterday morning, watching my son climb out of the car, time seemed to fold in on itself. In that single breath between hisā¦
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