From Tradition to Transformation - Navigating Change Without Losing Your Legacy

Coaching The Elephant

#Podcasting Education #Self-Improvement #Rene Sonneveld

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On June 25th 2025, in collaboration with Open Folk, we presented our first ever live interview event in Los Angeles. As Open Folk put it: "In These Lines is a live event where three artists each bring one song — not just to perform, but to explore. They sit down with Sofia Loporcaro, host of Before The Chorus, to talk about where the song came from, what it meant to write it, and what it still holds. Then they play it. Just the song, and the truth behind it." Find Open Folk on Instagram: @openfolkla Find Gaby on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0K9pSmFx0kWESA9jqx8aCW?si=Wz4RUP88Qlm_RKs7QTLvWQ On Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/gaby-moreno/472697737 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gaby_moreno/ Find Lily on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0p0ksmwMDQlAM24TWKu4Ua?si=Bmdg-uIUTHu-zRUc_dqL3g On Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/lily-kershaw/526884610 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lilykershaw/ Find James on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3u50TPoLvMBXNT1KrLa3iT?si=OoLoq7ZTRZyUiytQcz0FsQ On Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/james-spaite/905076868 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jamesspaite/ Subscribe: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://beforethechorus.bio.to/listen⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Sign up for our newsletter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.beforethechorus.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@beforethechoruspodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@soundslikesofia⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ About the podcast: Welcome to Before the Chorus , where we go beyond the sounds of our favourite songs to hear the stories of the artists who wrote them. Before a song is released, a record is produced, or a chorus is written, the musicians that write them think. A lot. They live. A lot. And they feel. A LOT. Hosted by award-winning interviewer Sofia Loporcaro, Before the Chorus explores the genuine human experiences behind the music. Sofia’s deep knowledge of music and personal journey with mental health help her connect with artists on a meaningful level. This is a space where fans connect with artists, and listeners from all walks of life feel seen through the stories that shape the music we love. About the host: Sofia Loporcaro is an award-winning interviewer and radio host who’s spent over 8 years helping musicians share their stories. She’s hosted shows for Amazing Radio, and Transmission Roundhouse. Now on Before the Chorus, she’s had the chance to host guests like Glass Animals, Feist, Madison Cunningham, Mick Jenkins, & Ru Paul's Drag Race winner Shea Couleé. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Discusses how a family business successfully embraced innovation while preserving its traditional values, offering insights into adaptability and resilience.

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From Tradition to Transformation - Navigating Change Without Losing Your Legacy

Coaching The Elephant

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Discusses how a family business successfully embraced innovation while preserving its traditional values, offering insights into adaptability and resilience.

35 episodes

#Podcasting Education #Self-Improvement #Rene Sonneveld

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How Being Indispensable Hurts Family Business 5:48

2 days ago5:48

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This piece explores the paradox of founders who cling too tightly to leadership. While being indispensable might feel like loyalty, it undermines future success and legacy. René argues that letting go, with trust and intentional succession, enables long-term viability and health of a family enterprise.…

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When The World Shakes. Building Inner Strength When It Counts Most 8:21

2 days ago8:21

8:21

René reframes resilience not as a fixed trait but as a conscious choice and ongoing practice. Using a story about a client engagement collapsing, he illustrates how true strength emerges in adversity, not by avoiding it, but by standing firm within it. It’s a guide to cultivating inner presence when everything falls apart.…

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The Inner Mind Game of Sports Stars and Executives 5:23

2 days ago5:23

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Drawing on Tim Gallwey’s The Inner Game of Tennis, René highlights the internal dialogue that sabotages peak performance. He teaches that mastering attention and quieting self-doubt enables the “body to take over” and perform at its best, whether on the field or in the boardroom.

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Why Culture Still Eats Strategy: For Breakfast, Lunch, and the Team's Future 8:31

2 days ago8:31

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René explains that even brilliant strategies crumble without a healthy culture. He breaks down four team culture archetypes, showing how emotional clarity, connection, and psychological safety are indispensable for long-term performance, not optional extras.

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Fail Successfully - Embrace Mistakes 6:51

2 days ago6:51

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Instead of fearing errors, René reframes failure as a powerful school for growth. He argues that organizations and individuals thrive when mistakes are openly shared, analyzed, and normalized, creating resilience and innovation through a mindset shift from blame to learning.

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The Why, How and What of Mental Performance Coaching 7:54

2 days ago7:54

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In this episode, René breaks down the purpose and power of mental performance coaching. He explores why it matters, how it works, and what real change looks like, from boosting clarity and confidence to building resilience under pressure. A practical look at the tools helping athletes and leaders unlock their full potential.…

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What You Do With Feedback Is What Matters 6:17

2 days ago6:17

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René explores the emotional challenges of feedback - shame, defensiveness, silence - and flips the narrative: feedback becomes transformative when met with humility, curiosity, and a deliberate mindset to learn and grow.

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When the Heart Leads the Brain - What ancient wisdom and modern science reveal about inner intelligence 7:50

2 days ago7:50

7:50

What if your heart was more than just emotional? In this episode, René explores how ancient wisdom and modern science reveal the heart’s powerful role in decision-making, emotional regulation, and leadership. Learn a simple daily practice to shift into heart-brain coherence—and discover how leading from the heart can elevate clarity, presence, and resilience.…

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Coaches Under Pressure: The Missing Conversation in Elite Sport 6:36

2 days ago6:36

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René highlights burnout and emotional silence among elite coaches. He argues for normalizing mental performance conversations, supporting coach vulnerability, and building systems that safeguard not just athletes—but those who guide them.

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The Discipline of Switching Off 6:47

2 days ago6:47

6:47

This article unpacks the art of toggling focus and rest—essential for sustained peak performance. Drawing from athletes like Djokovic, René shares mindfulness and visualization strategies for recognizing when to switch on and off, optimizing both concentration and recovery.

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Fixed or Growth? How Your Mindset Shapes Every Part of Your Life 8:40

5 weeks ago8:40

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Examines how adopting a growth mindset across different life areas enhances adaptability and success, while recognizing that fixed mindsets can offer stability in certain contexts.

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From Control to Trust: What Great Leaders Let Go Of 6:54

5 weeks ago6:54

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Highlights the transformative power of trust in leadership, illustrating how letting go of control fosters team empowerment and a collaborative culture.

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Becoming the Advisor Enterprise Families Actually Need 13:13

5 weeks ago13:13

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Argues that advisors to enterprise families must evolve from technical experts to emotionally intelligent partners, capable of navigating the complex interpersonal dynamics that underpin family businesses.

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How the Pressure to Succeed Shapes Our Youth- A Global Epidemic of Perfection 10:41

5 weeks ago10:41

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Explores how societal pressures for perfection hinder youth development, emphasizing the importance of embracing failure as a pathway to resilience and growth.

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Coaching Is a Daily Walk for Your Mind 7:39

5 weeks ago7:39

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Draws a parallel between regular physical walks and coaching sessions, advocating for consistent mental engagement to enhance clarity, resilience, and personal development.

Coaching The Elephant

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The Conflict Edge: How Great Leaders Harness Conflict for Success 12:11

5 weeks ago12:11

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Highlights the profound impact of self-belief and internal narratives on personal outcomes, illustrating how shifting one's mindset can transform confidence, relationships, and success.

Coaching The Elephant

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The Story You Tell Yourself Is Everything: How Beliefs Shape Your Life 7:37

5 weeks ago7:37

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Highlights the profound impact of self-belief and internal narratives on personal outcomes, illustrating how shifting one's mindset can transform confidence, relationships, and success.

Coaching The Elephant

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A Beach Walk: Reflections on Resilience and the Challenges of Our Youth 9:10

5 weeks ago9:10

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Explores how overprotection and instant gratification have eroded resilience in today's youth, emphasizing the need for deliberate exposure to challenges to foster grit and perseverance.

Coaching The Elephant

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Beyond Skill: The Stages of Leadership Maturity No One Talks About 12:13

5 weeks ago12:13

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Highlights how leadership effectiveness hinges not just on skills but on moral maturity. Drawing from Piaget and Kohlberg to explore how leaders evolve in conscience, courage, and integrity across stages of development.

Coaching The Elephant

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The Hidden Power of Goal Setting 9:17

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Emphasizes that clear, specific, and positively framed goals are more effective, guiding individuals toward meaningful progress rather than vague intentions.

Coaching The Elephant

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Beyond IQ: Discovering the brilliance in everyone 11:53

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Highlights how traditional IQ tests fail to capture the full spectrum of human intelligence, advocating instead for recognizing diverse intelligences—like musical, spatial, and interpersonal—so individuals can discover and cultivate their unique strengths beyond academic metrics.

Coaching The Elephant

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Adversity isn't the problem - Our Perspective is 8:22

5 weeks ago8:22

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Discusses how shifting perspective on adversity, inspired by Stoic philosophy, can transform challenges into catalysts for personal growth and resilience.

Coaching The Elephant

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Emotional Intelligence in Enterprise Families - Seeing Beyond the Facade 8:43

9 weeks ago8:43

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Explores how unaddressed emotions can lead to conflicts in family businesses, emphasizing the importance of emotional intelligence to prevent personal disputes from affecting business decisions.

Coaching The Elephant

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From Tradition to Transformation - Navigating Change Without Losing Your Legacy 9:30

9 weeks ago9:30

9:30

Discusses how a family business successfully embraced innovation while preserving its traditional values, offering insights into adaptability and resilience.

Coaching The Elephant

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The Evolution of Family Offices - From Wealth to Purpose 10:01

9 weeks ago10:01

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Examines how family offices help families manage wealth and maintain unity and purpose across generations after selling their businesses.

Coaching The Elephant

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The Keys – The Steep Price of Unresolved Family Conflicts 5:44

9 weeks ago5:44

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Narrates the story of two brothers in Argentina whose successful business collapsed due to economic downturn and personal conflicts, highlighting the importance of strong relationships and mental health.

Coaching The Elephant

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The Shift from a Family Business to a Business Family 6:44

9 weeks ago6:44

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Explores the transition of family-owned companies as they evolve from focusing on a single business to adopting a broader business orientation, affecting family dynamics and emotions.

Coaching The Elephant

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Resolving Value Conflicts between Business and Family Systems 4:02

9 weeks ago4:02

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Details how the Paska Group in Mexico navigated conflicts between maintaining family values and business growth, emphasizing the need for alignment between family and business systems.

Coaching The Elephant

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The Legacy – The Steep Price of Unresolved Family Conflicts 5:35

9 weeks ago5:35

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Highlights how inheritance issues can threaten family unity, stressing that true family wealth lies in relationships and shared experiences.

Coaching The Elephant

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The Board – The Steep Price of Unresolved Family Conflicts 4:42

9 weeks ago4:42

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Describes how unresolved family conflicts led to dysfunctional board meetings in a family-owned company, impacting decision-making processes.

Coaching The Elephant

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Family Conflicts 11:45

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Addresses the emotional and relational challenges faced by those inheriting family wealth and businesses, emphasizing the inevitability of tensions and the need for intentional communication and guidance.

Coaching The Elephant

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The Desk – The Steep Price of Unresolved Family Conflicts 5:26

9 weeks ago5:26

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A true story about the devastating consequences of unresolved family conflicts, where long-held tensions and suppressed emotions tore apart relationships and business stability.

Coaching The Elephant

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Business Succession Planning - Ensuring the Future of the Family Dynasty – The Case of Ford Motor Company 4:00

9 weeks ago4:00

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Uses Ford Motor Company as a case study to explore the critical role of succession planning in preserving family control and continuity in legacy businesses.

Coaching The Elephant

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Overcoming Challenges in Family Enterprises - Insights from Within and Beyond 9:14

9 weeks ago9:14

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Highlights how family enterprises must create value, stay relevant, and manage generational transitions to thrive—drawing lessons from both internal family dynamics and global business strategies.

Coaching The Elephant

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The Art of Family Business Coaching 9:02

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