Digital Boundaries, Human Results: Colin Corby’s Practical Framework for Modern Leaders
May 14, 2025
What does it mean to have a healthy relationship with technology, and why does it matter for your well-being, leadership, and team culture? In this episode of Mindful Management, host Shenandoah Chefalo sits down with digital well-being coach and technologist Colin Corby, creator of the Digital Detox Coach. Together, they explore how physical fitness, psychological insight, and mindful tech use intersect to support wellness and productivity. With practical tools for individuals and organizations alike, this conversation invites us to rethink how we engage with our devices and with ourselves.
Digital wellness isn’t about abandoning technology; it’s about learning how to live well with it. Today on Mindful Management, host Shenandoah Chefalo speaks with Colin Corby to explore how balance, intentional habits, and human-centered practices can reshape our relationship with tech, improving not just mental clarity, but workplace performance and interpersonal connection. As tech continues to blur the lines between work and life, finding this balance isn’t optional; it’s a leadership imperative.
What You’ll Learn:
- How to reframe digital detox from complete abstinence to sustainable technology use
- Why physical movement and exercise are crucial components of digital wellbeing
- The "Just One Thing Challenge" method for breaking smartphone addiction
- How our attachment to technology often masks deeper personal or professional discomforts
- Why balance, not restriction, is the key to sustainable tech use
- How organizations can reduce digital burnout
- How leaders can model tech mindfulness as a workplace culture strategy
- Why human identity, relationships, and emotional intelligence matter more than ever
Colin Corby is a seasoned technologist and digital well-being coach, serving as the CEO of Technology Well-being Ltd and creator of the Digital Detox Coach program. With over thirty years of experience in technology leadership, Colin combines his unique background in endurance athletics and tech expertise to help individuals and organizations foster healthier relationships with technology. As a TEDx speaker and accomplished triathlete, he specializes in developing sustainable strategies for digital wellness, focusing on the intersection of technology, psychology, and human performance. Through his work, Colin has transformed the conversation around technology use in the workplace, offering practical solutions for organizations seeking to support employee wellness while maintaining technological efficiency.
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