Catch The Zenith

#202: Lea Bochtler is a high-performance coach and Columbia University grad who’s helped 400+ clients level up their performance. What’s it like to grow a coaching business on China’s biggest social platform, WeChat — and serve hundreds of clients in a completely different cultural context?  Get ready to learn how Lea grew to 120,000 followers on WeChat, how business culture in China differs from...

#201: Modern life has trained our brains to crave constant stimulation, leaving focus, creativity, and peace harder to find than ever.  In this episode, I break down how I unfried my brain after years of internet overload. Get ready to learn why impulse control is the foundation for mental clarity, how boredom can become your brain’s secret weapon, why overconsumption of “good” content still backf...

#200: To celebrate 200 episodes of Catch The Zenith, I’ve broken down 10 of my favorite lessons, insights, and quotes from the last few years of building, learning, and interviewing world-class performers. Get ready to learn why obsession beats balance, how gratitude creates lasting happiness, why there’s no single path to success, what it means to die healthy, how minimalism frees your mind, why...

#199: Welcome back to Catch The Zenith, the podcast where I document my journey to get better in life and business. Today, we’ve got another episode of Zenith Reflections—the format where I comment on some of my most interesting posts from the week on X.  If you’re new here, I’m Nicola—an entrepreneur and master’s student. Please share and enjoy! Bonus Resources Sleep Improvement Checklist: https:...

#198: Welcome back to Catch The Zenith, the podcast where I document my journey to get better in life and business. Today, we’ve got another episode of Zenith Reflections—the format where I comment on some of my most interesting posts from the week on X.  If you’re new here, I’m Nicola—an entrepreneur and master’s student. Please share and enjoy! Bonus Resources Sleep Improvement Checklist: https:...

#197: Welcome back to Catch The Zenith, the podcast where I document my journey to get better in life and business. Today, we’ve got another episode of Zenith Reflections—the format where I comment on some of my most interesting posts from the week on X.  If you’re new here, I’m Nicola—an entrepreneur and master’s student. Please share and enjoy! Bonus Resources Sleep Improvement Checklist: https:...

#196: Welcome back to Catch The Zenith, the podcast where I document my journey to get better in life and business. Today, we’ve got another episode of Zenith Reflections—the format where I comment on some of my most interesting posts from the week on X.  If you’re new here, I’m Nicola—an entrepreneur and master’s student. Please share and enjoy! Bonus Resources Sleep Improvement Checklist: https:...

#195: Welcome back to Catch The Zenith, the podcast where I document my journey to get better in life and business. Today, we’ve got another episode of Zenith Reflections—the format where I comment on some of my most interesting posts from the week on X.  If you’re new here, I’m Nicola—an entrepreneur and master’s student. Please share and enjoy! Bonus Resources Sleep Improvement Checklist: https:...

#194: Welcome back to Catch The Zenith, the podcast where I document my journey to get better in life and business. Today, we’ve got another episode of Zenith Reflections—the format where I comment on some of my most interesting posts from the week on X.  If you’re new here, I’m Nicola—an entrepreneur and master’s student. Please share and enjoy! Bonus Resources Sleep Improvement Checklist: https:...

#193: Welcome back to Catch The Zenith, the podcast where I document my journey to get better in life and business. Today, we’ve got another episode of Zenith Reflections—the format where I comment on some of my most interesting posts from the week on X.  If you’re new here, I’m Nicola—an entrepreneur and master’s student. Please share and enjoy! Bonus Resources Sleep Improvement Checklist: https:...

#192: Welcome back to Catch The Zenith, the podcast where I document my journey to get better in life and business. Today, we’ve got another episode of Zenith Reflections—the format where I comment on some of my most interesting posts from the week on X.  If you’re new here, I’m Nicola—an entrepreneur and master’s student. Please share and enjoy! Bonus Resources Sleep Improvement Checklist: https:...

#191: Welcome back to Catch The Zenith, the podcast where I document my journey to get better in life and business. Today, we’ve got another episode of Zenith Reflections—the format where I comment on some of my most interesting posts from the week on X.  If you’re new here, I’m Nicola—I’m currently building an AI startup while also writing my master’s thesis in startup entrepreneurship. Please sh...

#190: Welcome back to Catch The Zenith, the podcast where I document my journey to get better in life and business. Today, we’ve got another episode of Zenith Reflections—the format where I comment on some of my most interesting posts from the week on X.  If you’re new here, I’m Nicola—I’m currently building an AI startup while also writing my master’s thesis in startup entrepreneurship. Please sh...

#189: Welcome back to Catch The Zenith, the podcast where I document my journey to get better in life and business. Today, we’ve got another episode of Zenith Reflections—the format where I comment on some of my most interesting posts from the week on X.  If you’re new here, I’m Nicola—I’m currently building an AI startup while also writing my master’s thesis in startup entrepreneurship. Please sh...

#188: Welcome back to Catch The Zenith, the podcast where I document my journey to get better in life and business. Today, we’ve got another episode of Zenith Reflections—the format where I comment on some of my most interesting posts from the week on X.  If you’re new here, I’m Nicola—I’m currently building an AI startup while also writing my master’s thesis in startup entrepreneurship. Please sh...

#187: Welcome back to Catch The Zenith, the podcast where I document my journey to get better in life and business. Today, we’ve got another episode of Zenith Reflections—the format where I comment on some of my most interesting posts from the week on X.  Get ready to learn why telling the truth can lead to the greatest adventure in life, why letting go of things outside your control can improve y...

#186: Welcome back to Catch The Zenith, the podcast where I document my journey to get better in life and business. Today, we’ve got another episode of Zenith Reflections—the format where I comment on some of my most interesting posts from the week on X. If you’re new here, I’m Nicola—I’m currently building an AI startup while also writing my master’s thesis in startup entrepreneurship. Please sha...

#185: In my comeback episode 183, I told you all about my new goal for this podcast: to document my self-improvement and business journey, learn from mistakes, and get better in life and entrepreneurship. In other words, this podcast is part of my diary, where I share both my personal and professional experiences with you. That’s why I’m introducing a new format today: Zenith Reflections—where I g...

#184: I’ve always struggled to remember the lessons I’ve learned over time, so I found a simple way to reflect and capture them. That’s why, for the fourth year in a row, I’m recording this yearly reflection episode. In this one, I’m sharing 27 lessons that made a big impact on my personal and professional life in 2024. Enjoy! Timestamps 00:40 Knowing what career to pursue doesn't happen coin...

#183: I’m back! In this episode, I’ll fill you in on what I’ve been up to over the past two years—from why I stopped uploading episodes on Catch The Zenith, to making my first dollar online, starting a second podcast, getting into a master’s program, juggling two businesses, working in the US for six months, starting a software company, and finally, figuring out where I want to take this podcast n...

#182: Over the past two years, I have run a high-performance coaching business, helping over 40 clients become more productive. In this episode, I want to share the top 3 business lessons I've learned from this venture. Enjoy! Timestamps 00:00:38 Lesson 1: Buy yourself time by learning from successful entrepreneurs who have already done it before. 00:03:00 Lesson 2: Test your critical busines...

#181: In this episode, I want to show you how to get the most out of your books. Specifically, I’ll share eight strategies that can help you retain more of what you read and internalize the knowledge better. Maybe you can relate to my experience. You read a book and can remember the content for maybe a week or two, but then the knowledge starts to fade because you don’t revisit it. When you finish...

#180: Think you're chasing your goals the right way? Think again. Quick fixes and silver bullets don't exist. Success is built with "Golden BBs" – small, consistent actions.⁣ Enjoy! Nicola Flückiger Spotify Apple LinkedIn Instagram Website Contact Me Email me with any feedback, ideas, or insights you've gained from the episodes: nicolafluckiger.me@gmail.com

#179: In this episode, I share with you 3 simple methods that should help you regardless of what calendar you are using. ⁣Enjoy! Nicola Flückiger Spotify Apple LinkedIn Instagram Website Contact Me Email me with any feedback, ideas, or insights you've gained from the episodes: nicolafluckiger.me@gmail.com

#178: In high school, I was a chronic procrastinator. Today, I’m pursuing a master’s degree at an elite university in St. Gallen, have completed two internships, and have founded or co-founded three businesses. In this episode, I share a simple tactic I use to trick my brain into consistently getting hard work done. Enjoy! Things Mentioned David Goggins Alex Hormozi  Charlie Munger  Albert Einstei...