In this LinkedIn Live, I’m unpacking a non-obvious insight inspired by Elon Musk’s recent Davos quip: “For quality of life, it is actually better to err on the side of being an optimist and wrong, rather than a pessimist and right.”

Many CEOs, founders, and strategic & analytical leaders are trained to look for problems, but when problem-solving becomes negative framing, it can block inventive thinking, drain energy, and narrow decision-making right when expansion is needed most.

Watch the podcast on YouTube (16 min): https://www.youtube.com/live/F7q-UZAZil4?si=n-ERP7r4zKgKbR1L

Christina Pan Podcast: Elon Musk on Optimism, Negative Framing & Your Zone of Genius (AI Leaders’ Blind Spot)

We’ll explore:

• Why negative framing can be a shadow of Strategic (Clifton Strengths) and problem-solving strengths

• What Jensen Huang’s perspective on fear of failure reveals about innovators building on the AI frontier

• How using your zone of genius as first principles creates expansion, clarity, and higher-leverage decisions
  

I’ll also share a client insight on a surprising blind spot, a Super Mario “secret warp zone” analogy for high-leverage non-linear mind shifts, and a simple mental energy reframe:

🎯 For CEOs, founders, and senior executives pioneering AI innovation and growth 🧠 Expect non-obvious mindset shifts, practical reframes, and thought-provoking questions 🕟 Wednesdays · 4:30pm PT · 15–20 min + live Q&A

📺 This is the final episode of this LinkedIn Live podcast series. Catch prior episodes on my YouTube!

Podcast on YouTube, LinkedIn, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music.

Instagram Reel I shared in the podcast:

“If you’re going to overthink, then overthink the positives” from yangmunus, direct link here:

https://www.instagram.com/p/DS43zbTgP1z/

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So how about you? It’s not easy to break out of a blind spot or negative framing pattern on our own but I wanted to spark your mind on what’s possible for you too!

To break through your blind spots and close the gaps to the most extraordinary version of you:

Next step is to reach out or book a call on my LinkedIn.

I specialize in helping CEOs, founders, and senior executives get strategic clarity and conviction in your journey leading AI innovation and transformation, by using your zone of genius for higher leverage and to shift to your 10x (or 100x) identity faster.

I’m an executive coach and former product leader 20+ years in Silicon Valley startups & high-growth companies. I started my career on Wall Street, MIT Sloan MBA, avid pickleball player, Zone of Genius Maximizer.

My zone of genius is maximizing your zone of genius!

Wishing you your best energy and highest leverage in your zone of genius!!

Impossible goals aren’t unrealistic: They’re one of the most powerful tools for breaking through limiting beliefs and stepping into your next level of potential.

Full podcast here on YouTube! (16 min) https://www.youtube.com/live/4NbnUBuHap4?si=xQzbH4coC7XAR0bG

In this LinkedIn Live, I’m unpacking a non-obvious insight inspired by Jensen Huang’s recent conversation on The Joe Rogan podcast where he shared that NVIDIA was founded on a mission that was “impossible.”

Christina Pan Podcast: Impossible Goals, Limiting Beliefs, & Your 100x Zone of Genius (inspired by Jensen Huang)

We’ll explore how impossible goals:

• Stretch you beyond a 2x mindset into 10x or even 100x thinking
• Accelerate identity shifts and stretch you to think even bigger when you’re leading where there’s no precedent (especially in AI)
• Help you make higher-leverage decisions from your zone of genius

I’ll also share a client example, a powerful reframe for energy and self-belief, and why having someone who consistently pushes you to think bigger can be life-changing.

🎯 For CEOs, founders, and senior executives leading where there are no precedents

🧠 Expect mindset sparks, practical reframes, and questions you’ll keep thinking about after we wrap 🕟 Wednesdays · 4:30pm PT · 15-20 min + live Q&A (this week and next week)

Podcast on YouTube, LinkedIn, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music.

#impossible #goals #zoneofgenius #mindset #ai #ceo #executivecoaching #podcast #possibilities

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So how about you? Are you using your zone of genius for your highest leverage and greatest potential?

If the answer is no and you want to shed your 2x identity or past self and get clarity and conviction in your next 10x or 100x so we can unblock you to be the most extraordinary version of you:

Next step is to reach out or book a call on my LinkedIn.

I specialize in helping CEOs, founders, and senior executives get strategic clarity and conviction in your journey leading AI transformation and innovation, by using your zone of genius for higher leverage and to shift to your 10x (or 100x) identity faster.

I’m an executive coach and former product leader 20+ years in Silicon Valley startups & high-growth companies. I started my career on Wall Street, MIT Sloan MBA, avid pickleball player, Zone of Genius Maximizer.

My zone of genius is maximizing your zone of genius!

Wishing you your best energy and highest leverage in your zone of genius!!

Jensen Huang says naysayers and disbelief are part of inventing something new, but what happens when their doubt becomes your limiting belief?

Christina Pan Podcast: Jensen on Naysayers, Self Doubt, and Your Zone of Genius

Full podcast on YouTube (15 min): https://www.youtube.com/live/Obefnis6aSk?si=njTRHNc2T017f3SV

In this LinkedIn Live, I’ll build on Jensen’s insight and share a higher-leverage reframe I use with CEOs, founders, and executives to transform doubt into conviction, using their zone of genius.

We’ll explore:

-Why naysayers are inevitable when you’re pioneering AI innovation

-The hidden danger of internalizing other people’s limiting beliefs

-How identity reframing (not hype or “positive thinking”) restores confidence

-Why repetition is what actually rewires belief, energy, and momentum

🎯 For CEOs, founders, and senior executives leading where there are no precedents

🧠 Expect mindset sparks, practical reframes, and questions you’ll keep thinking about after we wrap 🕟 Wednesdays · 4:30pm PT · 10–15 min + live Q&A

Podcast on YouTube, LinkedIn, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music.

I hope this sparks expansive new ideas for you in unlocking your full potential!

#selfdoubt #limitingbeliefs #mind #executivecoaching #mindset #reps #believe #ai #ceo #identity #confidence

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If today’s podcast resonated with you and you want to explore potentially partnering in your journey pioneering where there are no precedents:

I invite you to reach out or book a call on my LinkedIn.

I specialize in helping CEOs, founders, and senior executives get strategic clarity and conviction in your journey leading AI transformation and innovation, by using your zone of genius for higher leverage and to shift to your 10x (or 100x) identity faster.

I’m an executive coach and former product leader 20+ years in Silicon Valley startups & high-growth companies. I started my career on Wall Street, MIT Sloan MBA, avid pickleball player, and my top natural gift is Zone of Genius Maximizer.

My zone of genius is maximizing your zone of genius!

Wishing you your best energy and highest leverage in your zone of genius!!