Everyone experiences adversity at some point in their life, but this week’s guest has been dealt her fair share of difficulties over the years. I am joined by a longtime friend of mine, Debbie Green, who is the founder of Wishfish Coaching & Development, and is the co-host of the podcast, “Secrets From a Coach.” In this episode, Debbie shares her incredible journey of facing and overcoming various adversities, including multiple job redundancies, a life-altering car accident, and the decline of her parents' health. Despite these challenges, Debbie's unwavering optimism has been a constant source of strength and inspiration. Join me as she shares her remarkable story and the valuable life lessons she has learned along the way.
Quotes
“I always say 'you’re being made redundant and that’s really unfortunate but first things first - have you got enough money to buy you time so you don’t have to run from one job to the next?'” –
11:30
“I was in the hospital with a massive head injury in 2010…and I can’t recall details now, so I started to think I couldn’t do the job I really wanted to.” –
13:10
“Trust the process; something will come. If you open your mind enough and ask “show me the way” something will come your way, but you have to put it out there, and notice when it’s staring you in the face.” –
20:37
“You have to look up and look around and go ‘this is beautiful’ because we are so head-down at times that we forget that there is joy around us.” –
38:45
Time stamps
01:50 – Introduction to Debbie
03:53 – Processing 11 redundancies
10:28 – Prioritising wellness in times of stress
13:06 – Having a massive car accident
14:20 – Side effects of her car accident
17:00 – The importance of acceptance
20:10 – The need for stability
24:04 – Identifying values and purpose
27:18 – How to evaluate your values
34:50 – Starting with yourself first
41:05 – Managing her parents’ illnesses
45:10 – Cultivating awareness
47:30 – Debbie’s biggest lesson
53:40 – Contacting Debbie
55:07 – Gillian’s reflections on the episode
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