From Pain to Purpose I Charmaine Connors

Rivers to Resilience

From Pain to Purpose I Charmaine Connors

Resilience is not just a catchy phrase but a crucial skill that requires nurturing and self-awareness. To build resilience, we must adopt a mindset that aligns with our true selves, purpose, and values. This involves facing challenges with positivity, committing to personal growth, and safeguarding our mental well-being. By taking these actions, we construct a strong spirit capable of withstanding the trials of life, like building a shield to protect and empower us. We explore the journey of personal resilience ,navigating through losses and setbacks whilst transitioning from pain to purpose. In this episode, Charmaine joins us to talk more about her story of building resilience and the golden tips to develop yours.

Charmaine Connors is an Education and Skills Manager, NPW Future List 2022 recipient, and Board of Trustees member at SICK! Festival. As an Enterprise Advisor at UTC and an advocate for GM4Women2028, she passionately supports careers in the Creative Digital & Tech industries. Charmaine brings a proactive and solution-oriented mindset to her work while also being a captivating speaker. Her dedication to fostering innovation, promoting diversity, and driving positive change makes her a formidable force in the industry.

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Key Highlights from the Episode;

[00:01] Episode intro and a quick bio of the guest; Charmaine Connors

[02:35] What resilience is all about, according to Charmaine

[05:30] Why resilience is a soft skill or muscle that is developed over time

[10:11] Why self-awareness is a key component to resilience and emotional intelligence

[16:42] The mindset you need to build resilience

[21:22] People you need to help you build resilience during hard times

[26:56] Learning through the pain, not the good times

[28:30] Golden nuggets on how resilience has played for Charmaine’s success in life

[38:47] Key takeaways from the guest that you can implement today

[39:44] Best ways to reach out and connect with Charmaine

[40:09] Wrap up and ending the show

Notable Quotes

• Resilience is a soft skill and a formidable muscle that strengthens and matures with each experience and deliberate practice. [05:30]
• Self-awareness is a powerful tool for emotional intelligence, success, and navigating life's challenges. [08:31]
• Resilience development requires a new mindset. [16:42]
• One of the easiest ways to build resilience is knowing yourself and understanding your values. If you do not know what is important to you, it will have an impact on your decision-making. [19:40]
• Stay focused, stay grounded and stay true to your goals and to yourself. Those around you can influence and hijack you. [20:47]
• You don’t learn through the good times. You learn through the pain. [27:11]

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They discuss Charmaines journey of personal resilience and navigating through losses, setbacks whilst transitioning from pain to purpose.