EP175: Using GRIT to Break Through Internal Barriers and Reach Your Potential w/ Danielle Cobo

The Define Success Podcast with Matt Lupi

Danielle Cobo is an international female speaker for organizations, associations, and the public sector. She works with audiences to ignite transformation to lead with grit and resilience. Order Danielle's book: Unstoppable Grit: Break Through the 7 Roadblocks Standing Between You and Achieving Your Goals: Cobo, Danielle: 9798988928126: Amazon.com: Books Follow Danielle: Danielle Cobo | Speaker, Author, Podcast Host (@thedaniellecobo) • Instagram photos and videos

With over 15 years of corporate experience in the medical tech and bio-pharmaceutical industry, she knows how to build high-performing teams that increase sales, productivity, and employee retention. Her expertise includes corporate resilience and heart-centered leadership.

Danielle is the best-selling author of Unstoppable Grit: Break Through the 7 Roadblocks Standing Between You and Achieving Your Goals and hosts the globally top-rated podcast, Unstoppable Grit Podcast with Danielle Cobo.

As a former Fortune 500 Senior Sales Manager, she propelled her team to the number one national ranking, even amid the upheaval of downsizing, restructuring, and acquisitions. Her commendable leadership earned her the prestigious title of Region Manager of the Year. Her resiliency motivated her to earn four consecutive national Sales Excellence Awards in a male-dominated industry. In this episode, we cover a wide range of topics that revolve around the concept of success and the personal journey of transitioning from working in medical device sales to owning a business. We delve into how the definition of success can evolve over time, particularly through the lens of taking a leap of faith to pursue entrepreneurship. Our conversation highlights the critical importance of self-belief and grit, qualities that are fundamental in navigating the uncertainties of starting and running a business. We also explore what separates successful people from others, suggesting that a combination of resilience, vision, and the ability to persist even on days filled with reluctance to take action, plays a crucial role. Throughout this discussion, the underlying theme is the transformative power of believing in oneself and the perseverance to push through challenges. To conclude, we share a piece of advice for the audience, emphasizing that the journey of achieving one's definition of success is as significant as the outcome itself, and encouraging listeners to embrace their paths with courage and determination.