In our latest podcast episode, we had the pleasure of speaking with Luis Velasquez, author of the transformative new book Ordinary Resilience. 

Luis' story is a powerful testament to how adversity can become a catalyst for extraordinary personal and professional growth.

Luis’ journey is a profound exploration of finding deep acceptance and meaning in the face of challenges. He delves into how embracing and understanding our hardships can turn them into powerful teachers, guiding us toward significant personal and professional development. In our conversation, Luis shared valuable insights on how this process of accepting our situations and searching for the lessons they hold can lead to remarkable growth.

His book offers a fresh perspective on resilience, showing how it can be leveraged not just for personal success but also for professional impact. By examining how resilience extends into the workplace, Luis demonstrates how individuals can use their capacity for endurance and transformation to enhance their effectiveness and influence within their organizations.

One of the key takeaways from our discussion is the idea that adversity, when faced with acceptance and openness, can drive both personal and organizational success. Luis’s experiences highlight the importance of turning challenges into opportunities for learning and growth, ultimately transforming hardships into sources of strength and wisdom.

This episode is both enlightening and inspiring, offering practical strategies for leveraging resilience in all areas of life. Tune in to gain actionable insights and learn how to turn life’s challenges into stepping stones for success.

What to expect in this episode:
(03:24) - How Luis overcame a brain tumor.
(13:28) - The core principles of ordinary resilience.
(22:16): How you can push towards excellence.
(30:08) - Does life happen FOR you or TO you?
(33:50) - The benefits of hiring people who are living with intention.
(38:26) - Raising children when they have everything they could ever want.

Follow Luis:
Book - velascoaching.com/ordinary-resilience 
LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/velasquezluis 
Website - velascoaching.com
X - x.com/VelasCoaching 

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