In this deeply inspiring episode, Jen welcomes the extraordinary Tenzin Chodon, North America's top business speaker, founder of Le Prestige Academy, two-time TEDx speaker, and a United Nations ambassador. Tenzin shares her incredible journey as a trailblazing Tibetan entrepreneur and communicator, touching on themes of resilience, cultural intelligence, and the profound impact of meaningful connection. She opens up about the challenges of generational trauma, the power of curiosity, and her ...

The Iconic Podcast

The Iconic Podcast | Jennifer Szpigiel

Tenzin Chodon: Social Intelligence and Cross-Cultural Communication

DEC 2, 202442 MIN
The Iconic Podcast

Tenzin Chodon: Social Intelligence and Cross-Cultural Communication

DEC 2, 202442 MIN

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In this deeply inspiring episode, Jen welcomes the extraordinary Tenzin Chodon, North America's top business speaker, founder of Le Prestige Academy, two-time TEDx speaker, and a United Nations ambassador. Tenzin shares her incredible journey as a trailblazing Tibetan entrepreneur and communicator, touching on themes of resilience, cultural intelligence, and the profound impact of meaningful connection. She opens up about the challenges of generational trauma, the power of curiosity, and her passion for bridging cultures through communication. This conversation is a masterclass in leadership, empathy, and the art of noticing the world around us.

Today on the Show:

  • Tenzin's journey from a Tibetan refugee community to becoming a global leader.
  • The transformative power of curiosity and asking big questions.
  • Why cross-cultural communication is key for global entrepreneurs.
  • How empathy and connection create lasting impact.
  • The role of solitude and self-awareness in leadership.
  • Lessons from His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama on compassion and purpose.
  • Tenzin's upcoming book, Start Over, releasing in January.


How to Connect with Tenzin:

  • Instagram: @tenzin.chodon.24 
  • Upcoming Book: Start Over – coauthored with a Netflix producer and UK TV host, releasing January (stay tuned!).


Connect with Jen: