Reinvention Academy

Doctor: I’m sorry, but you only have 10 years left to live. What?! But I feel fine! I’ve been strong for decades! Doctor: That’s exactly the problem. You’ve been ignoring the early warning signs. The world is changing faster than you are. Sounds like a nightmare scenario? For corporations, this isn’t fiction—it’s reality. → In 1958, the average Fortune 500 company lasted 61 years. → By 1980? 35 years. → By 2016? 24 years. → And in 2025, that number is projected to be just 15 years. By 2030, businesses will be lucky to last 10 years before disappearing. The pace of reinvention isn’t just accelerating—it’s becoming the difference between survival and extinction. So, the question is: How long does YOUR business have left? It’s time to stop waiting for disruption and start leading reinvention.

Less Than 1 Month to Go—Time to Pack Your Bags! In less than 30 days, The Reinvention Summit kicks off in Dublin (April 29-30)—and if you haven’t locked in your plans yet, now’s the time. Still need a reason to come? Here are 5 reasons why you CAN’T miss this: →  1. It’s the First-Ever Reinvention Summit. This isn’t just another conference—it’s a global movement. No fluff, no passive listening—just hands-on, high-impact sessions designed to make reinvention a real skill. →  2. You’ll Learn From the Best. @sethgodin, @ritamcgrath, @dantoma, @kaihankrippendorff, and more—top minds in strategy, innovation, and leadership, all in one place. →  3. You’ll Be in the Room With 50+ of the World’s Biggest Brands. From Mastercard to Siemens, Diageo to Deloitte, Airbus to The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company, leaders from all over the world are coming to rethink, reinvent, and stay ahead of disruption. →  4. Dublin + Ireland = The Ultimate Travel Experience. After two days of mind-expanding learning, explore Ireland’s breathtaking landscapes, history, and legendary pubs. Cliffs of Moher, Galway, Giant’s Causeway—why not turn this into a trip of a lifetime? →  5. You’ll Connect With People Who Think Like You. This isn’t just networking—it’s finding your tribe. Surround yourself with leaders, entrepreneurs, and changemakers who are obsessed with reinvention, just like you. The countdown is ON. Who’s already packing? →  Drop a line in the comments if you’re coming!

Why do companies fail? 🤔 It’s a question Dr. Nadya Zhexembayeva has been studying for over a decade, and it’s more relevant now than ever. In 2024 alone, we’ve seen a surge in bankruptcies across companies of all sizes. Rapid corporate collapse is becoming the norm. Think of these names: - Blockbuster - Lehman Brothers - Kodak - Nokia - Sears - Toys R Us - FTX - Silicon Valley Bank Once industry leaders, now just cautionary tales. 📉 Research from BCG reveals only 44% of today’s industry leaders have held their position for 5+ years (down from 77%). 📉 Innosight predicts 50% of the S&P 500 will disappear by 2027. What happened? Let’s dive into the story of Kodak. In 1975, Kodak was at the pinnacle of photography: ✅ 90% of global film sales ✅ 85% of camera sales ✅ $10 billion in annual revenue Then, a young engineer named Steve Sasson invented a camera that didn’t need film. The prototype worked perfectly, giving Kodak the future of photography. But Kodak’s executives made a fatal mistake: ❌ “Bury it.” ❌ “Patent it.” ❌ “Tell no one.” Why? They feared that a digital camera would cannibalize their billion-dollar film sales. By the 1990s, digital cameras flooded the market. Kodak’s response? Double down on film. It worked… for a while. But by 2005, digital camera sales soared while film sales plummeted. Kodak’s stock dropped 75%. In January 2012, Kodak declared bankruptcy, and 28,000 employees lost their jobs. The irony? Kodak invented the digital camera, but killed it to protect their film business. The Lesson Sometimes your biggest threat isn’t competition. It’s your own success, blinding you to innovation. Reinvention isn’t optional—it’s the key to survival. If Kodak had embraced change, they could have led the digital photography revolution they started. At Reinvention Academy, we specialize in helping businesses and individuals stay ahead in an unpredictable world. Let us know what disruption are you facing right now?

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We love this story from Dr. Nadya Zhexembayeva so much ♥️ --- I never planned to start a consulting business—it happened by accident. At the time, I was a Coca-Cola Chaired Professor at IEDC-Bled School of Management in Slovenia. I was happy with my role, but one day, an Executive MBA student—a CEO—challenged me. He said, “You almost have me convinced, but you need real-world business experience.” That CEO became my first client. And while I was terrified of leaving my secure corporate job, I didn’t—at least not at first. From 2007 to 2016, my husband and I built our consulting business on the side. My corporate paycheck gave us financial stability, while we figured things out. Here’s what I learned along the way: 🌱 Evolution, not revolution, is key. It starts with the first step, giving it time, and finding your unique way to blend your corporate career with consulting, coaching, or training. But it wasn’t easy. It took years to: Nail the right pricing model (hourly, daily, or success-based?) Settle on a clear brand (yes, our first company name was… memorable for all the wrong reasons!) Plant seeds that took time to bear fruit. But the payoff came: 🌟 2020: Revenue grew by 477% 🌟 2021: We doubled that 🌟 2022: Another 70% growth 🌟 2023: 19% growth and preparing for the next big shift 🌟 2024: Reinventing ourselves, forging new partnerships, and building new ventures This is what I wish for you: ✨ Steady, meaningful progress ✨ Deep, intentional work ✨ Evolution, not revolution You don’t need to leap blindly into the unknown. Start small, build slowly, and allow yourself the time to grow into the life and career you envision.

Even Harvard MBA grads can’t find jobs. What’s going on? 23% of Harvard’s MBA graduates couldn’t secure a job within three months of finishing their degree—the worst result in a decade. Just a year ago, that figure was 10%. Let that sink in: The most prestigious business school in the world. $115K per year in tuition. And nearly a quarter of graduates are still jobless. Why? Because the old formula for career safety—degrees, credentials, and status—no longer works. Today, safety doesn’t come from a diploma hanging on the wall. It comes from your ability to reinvent yourself, adapt to change, and master uncertainty. The rules of success are being rewritten. In our The New Safety webinar, we explored: ⚡ Why market volatility is the new normal ⚡ How AI will reshape work without replacing humans ⚡ Why consulting is shifting from giving advice to delivering real transformation If you missed it, comment below, and my team will send you the full recording and exclusive resources absolutely free. Because in 2025, your real safety will come from your ability to adapt—not from a title or degree.

Reinvention isn’t optional. It’s survival. Our founder Dr. Nadya Zhexembayeva was born in the Soviet Union before its collapse. That day, everything changed… Industries fell, lives shifted. Some adapted and thrived, and others struggled to keep up. That was also the exact same day, Dr. Nadya became obsessed with why systems fail or survive. This curiosity led her to study transformation deeply. Now, Dr. Nadya helps businesses navigate change and reinvent themselves. She has worked with Coca-Cola, IBM, Cisco, and more. Dr. Nadya Zhexembayeva Keys to reinvention: ➡ Adapt fast or risk falling behind. ➡ Reinvention isn’t a phase, it’s a mindset. ➡ Rethink strategies before the market forces you to. ➡ Embrace uncertainty as an opportunity, not a threat. ➡ Stay flexible, rigid businesses don’t survive disruption. And no matter what, remember: Change is not something to be feared. It’s something to be embraced in order to thrive. P.S. How are you preparing for the next big shift?

USA 🇺🇸 vs. China 🇨🇳 A 300-Year-Old Kid vs. a 5000-Year-Old Master A scrappy young fighter steps into the ring with a seasoned pro - and gets schooled. That’s the vibe I got after a week in China, running strategy sessions, touring their brands, and seeing the bigger picture. Think about it: - OpenAI vs. DeepSeek - Meta vs. TikTok - Amazon vs. Temu - Tesla vs. BYD/Xiaomi - ??? vs. DJI I could list dozens more. Spoiler: it's not even close. While US and European politicians play the "China card," their companies innovate, compete, and dominate new markets with daily commitment I have never seen before. Take Unitree. Ever heard of them? Their kung-fu humanoid is outpacing Boston Dynamics’ R&D—and BD’s been at it for decades. This isn’t about jealousy or anger. It’s about humility, respect, and looking at facts with open eyes... ...rather than becoming another victim of the Titanic Syndrome 🚢, full of arrogance that we are too big to fall and only seeing the iceberg when we hit it. A 300-year-old kid has a lot to learn from a 5000-year-old sage who’s seen it all. What’s your take?