<p>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.</p><p>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.</p><p><strong>Chapters</strong></p><p>02:30 Andrea&#39;s Journey to Entrepreneurship and Health Coaching </p><p>05:35 The Impact of Burnout on Leadership </p><p>08:20 Wellbeing as a Foundation for Success </p><p>12:01 Integrating Wellbeing into Leadership </p><p>16:32 Managing Guilt and Prioritizing Self-Care </p><p>23:42 The Role of Pattern Interrupts in Daily Life </p><p>33:22 How Leaders Can Support Teams in Building Routines </p><p>37:41 Breathing Techniques for Better Focus </p><p>40:13 The Breathing Exercise </p><p>44:13 Stress as a Friend, Not the Enemy </p><p>49:45 The Role of Men in Supporting Women in Leadership</p><p><strong>Connect with Andrea</strong></p><p>Website: <a href="https://www.andreacristancho.com?utm_source=chatgpt.com" target="_new" rel="noopener">https://www.andreacristancho.com/</a></p><p>LinkedIn: <a href="" target="_new" rel="noopener">https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreaborncristancho-impactstrategyconsultant/</a></p><p><strong>Connect with host Dirkjan Hupkes</strong></p><p>LinkedIn: <a href="" target="_new" rel="noopener">https://www.linkedin.com/in/dirkjan-hupkes</a></p><p><strong>Subscribe to the Women Disrupting Tech Newsletter</strong></p><p>Substack:<strong> </strong><a href="https://womendisruptingtech.substack.com" target="_new" rel="noopener">https://womendisruptingtech.substack.com</a></p><p><strong>Read the full blog for this episode</strong></p><p><br><a href="https://womendisruptingtech.blog" target="_new" rel="noopener">https://womendisruptingtech.blog</a></p>

Women Disrupting Tech

Dirkjan Hupkes

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

DEC 4, 202555 MIN
Women Disrupting Tech

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

DEC 4, 202555 MIN

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<p>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.</p><p>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.</p><p><strong>Chapters</strong></p><p>02:30 Andrea&#39;s Journey to Entrepreneurship and Health Coaching </p><p>05:35 The Impact of Burnout on Leadership </p><p>08:20 Wellbeing as a Foundation for Success </p><p>12:01 Integrating Wellbeing into Leadership </p><p>16:32 Managing Guilt and Prioritizing Self-Care </p><p>23:42 The Role of Pattern Interrupts in Daily Life </p><p>33:22 How Leaders Can Support Teams in Building Routines </p><p>37:41 Breathing Techniques for Better Focus </p><p>40:13 The Breathing Exercise </p><p>44:13 Stress as a Friend, Not the Enemy </p><p>49:45 The Role of Men in Supporting Women in Leadership</p><p><strong>Connect with Andrea</strong></p><p>Website: <a href="https://www.andreacristancho.com?utm_source=chatgpt.com" target="_new" rel="noopener">https://www.andreacristancho.com/</a></p><p>LinkedIn: <a href="" target="_new" rel="noopener">https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreaborncristancho-impactstrategyconsultant/</a></p><p><strong>Connect with host Dirkjan Hupkes</strong></p><p>LinkedIn: <a href="" target="_new" rel="noopener">https://www.linkedin.com/in/dirkjan-hupkes</a></p><p><strong>Subscribe to the Women Disrupting Tech Newsletter</strong></p><p>Substack:<strong> </strong><a href="https://womendisruptingtech.substack.com" target="_new" rel="noopener">https://womendisruptingtech.substack.com</a></p><p><strong>Read the full blog for this episode</strong></p><p><br><a href="https://womendisruptingtech.blog" target="_new" rel="noopener">https://womendisruptingtech.blog</a></p>