Circles of Collaboration
Welcome to Circles of Collaboration, the podcast where we redefine success through the power of collaboration. Inspired by the book, Circles of Collaboration by Christine Merser and Leslie Grossman, but expanding far beyond its pages, we explore how true success isn’t about going it alone—it’s about building the right circle. Each episode brings together thought leaders, innovators, and game-changers to discuss the art of collaboration in business, leadership, philanthropy, and beyond. From the power of strategic networking to breaking traditional hierarchies, we uncover the strategies and stories of people who have built extraordinary careers, companies, and communities—by working together. Whether you’re an entrepreneur, executive, creative, or changemaker, Circles of Collaboration offers fresh insights, real-world advice, and a powerful new way to approach success. Because the future of leadership isn’t about standing at the top—it’s about building strong, connected circles. Subscribe now and start shaping your circle! Visit www.circlesofcollaboration.com.
Episodes
In our conversation with Dr. Ina Gjikondi, she reflects on the question Christine Merser asks every woman at the end of a Circles of Collaboration interview: if you could share a meal with anyone, living or dead, who would it be? Her answer is Barbara Marx Hubbard, a futurist who once challenged President Eisenhower during the nuclear era with a question that feels just as urgent today. Dr. Gjikondi imagines how Hubbard’s perspecti...
Christine Merser invites Dr. Ina Gjikondi to expand on an article she wrote about intuition. Ina recalls a moment at the airport when she thought she had lost her ID and stress began to take over. And where was it? In her wallet all along. By pausing, trusting her instincts, and listening to a simple cue from a stranger, a kind of unexpected collaborator, she discovered it was with her. For Ina, this was not luck but intuition in a...
Our guest, Dr. Ina Gjikondi, brings ecocentrism into the workplace, showing how nature itself can enhance performance in business and help us reach our goals and vision. Ecocentrism, as she defines it, is the understanding that nature holds agency and that all beings and elements, human and non-human, exist together in a delicate balance. In other words, we are collaborators with the earth itself.
That shift changes everything. Ins...
The Circles of Collaboration podcast debuts alongside the book launch, bringing author Christine Merser and PR powerhouse Patrice Tanaka of Joyful Planet to the table. Their focus? Two pivotal chapters: Do the Ask and Quid Pro Quo.
Do the Ask
Asking for what you need isn’t easy for everyone—but Patrice? She’s mastered it since childhood. Hear how she approaches the ask with confidence and ensures she’s always comfortable makin...
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