514: The Turning Points in Your Leadership Journey - Ask Denis

How do you navigate tough times, setbacks, or even failure? What if I told you that a single decision could transform a challenging situation into a stepping stone for growth?In this episode of Ask Denis, we talk about the significance of those crucial moments that redefine our trajectory as leaders. Regardless of where you are in your leadership journey, we all have had those landmark moments that alter our perspectives. But here's the catch: it's not just about the highs and the lows, but the insights, lessons, and decisions that arise from them. Let's dive into understanding how both triumphs and challenges mold our character and leadership journey.Are you in search of a coach who genuinely wants to help you? Let's have a heart-to-heart. I'm inviting you to a 30-minute strategy session with me, completely free. Send me a message on Instagram or LinkedIn.In this episode:Denis discusses a major turning point in his leadership journey; How he made the switch from corporate to following his passion for leadership and coaching.Denis retells his health struggles when discovering a tumor in his vocal cords and how this affected his leadership career.Decision-making is a balance between proactive choices and external circumstances that might be beyond one's control.We cover the importance of acknowledging and preparing yourself for an unexpected turning point. Main takeaways:Every leader inevitably comes face-to-face with an unexpected turning point that may change everything. Challenging can lead to significant growth and change in our leadership trajectory; Just because something is difficult or unprecedented doesn’t mean it can’t be used for your growth.Being proactive and preparing for potential turning points is vital for making the best of things that are not within your control. Acknowledge and anticipate turning points to better navigate your journey.Ask yourself: How are you prepared for a turning point? Quotes:“I had to get real. I had to understand, dig deep, and think about where I actually wanted to go and what I actually wanted to do.” – Denis Gianoutsos“The turning points in our lives and our careers can be massive for a lot of us. The important thing here is that sometimes we will make those decisions, or those decisions are made for us.” – Denis Gianoutsos“The whole purpose of setting goals is not only to achieve them but also for the journey. It's about the things that you learn on the way." – Denis GianoutsosConnect with Denis: Email: denis@leadingchangepartners.comWebsite: http://www.leadingchangepartners.com/Leadership Is Changing Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/LeadershipIsChanging/Leadership is Changing LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/leadership-is-changing-podcast/