Dancing in the Discomfort Zone with Anne Bonney
Let's face it, life is uncomfortable. Whether it's interacting with other humans (or trying to), going after our goals and improving our lives, or understanding other people's perspectives, preferences and proclivities, being able to face the discomforts in life with courage, compassion, confidence and resilience will make life a lot more enjoyable! So join me as we DANCE IN THE DISCOMFORT ZONE! We'll explore new ideas, learn how to build our confidence, courage and resilience, and laugh a little too, because life is serious enough. We need a little cha cha, and a little ha ha every once in a while! Welcome to the Discomfort Zone with Anne Bonney!
Dancing in the Discomfort Zone with Anne Bonney
Quitters Might Actually Win with Courtney Clark
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What if "Never Give Up" is terrible advice?
(watch this full interview on YouTube. https://youtu.be/6ROfazVZBco)
We've all heard it: Quitters never win. Winners never quit.
But what if hanging on too long is actually what's holding you back?
In this fascinating conversation, resilience researcher, change strategist and keynote speaker Courtney Clark (https://courtneyclark.com/) shares why adaptability, (NOT POSITIVITY!) is the real secret to thriving in this uncertain world.
After surviving cancer four times and discovering a life-threatening brain aneurysm, Courtney learned that resilience isn't about pretending everything is fine. It's about knowing when to persevere, when to change direction, and how to create a new path forward.
In this episode:
- Why adaptability beats positivity
- The surprising downside of grit
- When "never give up" becomes bad advice
- How to know when it's time to change course
- Why successful people quit more often than you might think
- The difference between goals and plans
- How to stop chasing someone else's definition of success
- Why every "yes" is a "no" to something else (this was my favorite part!)
If you've ever felt stuck, burned out, overcommitted, or afraid to change direction, this episode might be exactly what you need.
Because sometimes the fastest path forward starts with letting go.
Want more from Courtney? It's all on her website! https://courtneyclark.com/
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Courtney Clark is the luckiest unlucky person in the world. After witnessing the terrorist attacks of September 11th from her office just 18 blocks north, she thought she had escaped unscathed. She had no idea the events of 9/11 would cause her to develop cancer for the first time a few years later.
Her experiences caused her to become a recognized resilience strategist and speaker whose national research studies reveal insights into how modern teams face change.
She lives in Austin, Texas with her husband and three dogs, all of whom she found at the Humane Society… including the husband.
Anne Bonney is a keynote speaker and emcee who helps organizations lead through change by building resilience, emotional intelligence, and courageous communication.