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The Founder Guide to Turning Stress into a Superpower with Andrea Christancho | Ep. 130

The Founder Guide to Turning Stress into a Superpower with Andrea Christancho | Ep. 130

Update: 2025-12-04
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In this episode, Andrea Cristancho shows how founders can turn stress into a source of clarity instead of chaos. We talk about pattern interrupts, wellbeing as a leadership skill, and a simple 10-second breathing practice you can use any time your mind starts to spin.

Andrea Born-Christancho has built companies across Mainland China, South Africa, and Switzerland, and her work helps founders understand what their bodies are telling them so they can lead with more intention and less overwhelm.

Chapters

02:30 Andrea's Journey to Entrepreneurship and Health Coaching

05:35 The Impact of Burnout on Leadership

08:20 Wellbeing as a Foundation for Success

12:01 Integrating Wellbeing into Leadership

16:32 Managing Guilt and Prioritizing Self-Care

23:42 The Role of Pattern Interrupts in Daily Life

33:22 How Leaders Can Support Teams in Building Routines

37:41 Breathing Techniques for Better Focus

40:13 The Breathing Exercise

44:13 Stress as a Friend, Not the Enemy

49:45 The Role of Men in Supporting Women in Leadership

Connect with Andrea

Website: https://www.andreacristancho.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreaborncristancho-impactstrategyconsultant/

Connect with host Dirkjan Hupkes

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dirkjan-hupkes

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The Founder Guide to Turning Stress into a Superpower with Andrea Christancho | Ep. 130

The Founder Guide to Turning Stress into a Superpower with Andrea Christancho | Ep. 130

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