Why Intimacy Is the Missing Ingredient in Sustainable Innovation with Dr. Naketa Ren Thigpen
Wed Dec 03 2025
The Cost of Ambition in the Age of Innovation with Dr. Naketa Ren Thigpen
Most systems focus on output, not connection. On this episode of Balance Boldly, we explore why innovation that ignores intimacy comes at a high cost. “We’ve made it normal to disconnect from ourselves just to stay relevant,” but that disconnection costs far more than it returns.
If innovation erodes your relationships, it’s not true innovation. “Growth that breaks trust isn’t strategy, it’s avoidance.” Intimacy is more than a romantic notion, it’s a practical and foundational tool for ALL of the relationships you create, from the bedroom to the boardroom. Being present helps you lead better, make smarter decisions, and scale with integrity.
This episode is for leaders ready to embrace connection as a core driver of sustainable success.
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The Cost of Ambition in the Age of Innovation with Dr. Naketa Ren Thigpen Most systems focus on output, not connection. On this episode of Balance Boldly, we explore why innovation that ignores intimacy comes at a high cost. “We’ve made it normal to disconnect from ourselves just to stay relevant,” but that disconnection costs far more than it returns. If innovation erodes your relationships, it’s not true innovation. “Growth that breaks trust isn’t strategy, it’s avoidance.” Intimacy is more than a romantic notion, it’s a practical and foundational tool for ALL of the relationships you create, from the bedroom to the boardroom. Being present helps you lead better, make smarter decisions, and scale with integrity. This episode is for leaders ready to embrace connection as a core driver of sustainable success. Follow the BBP here on this app for bold, authentic conversations that empower you to build impact and balance on your own terms. Want to dive a bit deeper into the ThigPro Community? Enter ThigPro Quo Where Balance Meets Brilliance and Intimacy Fuels Innovation. Subscribe: https://rebrand.ly/ThigPro-Quo