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The Seasons That Change Us - Episode 2 in a 3-part Series About the Seasons That Shape Us

The Seasons That Change Us - Episode 2 in a 3-part Series About the Seasons That Shape Us16 jul28 min

<p>Life isn&#39;t meant to stay the same. We move throughseasons of growth, challenge, joy, loss, reinvention, waiting, and renewal. Yet many of us spend our lives fighting the season we&#39;re in instead of learning from it.</p><p>In this special series, leadership consultant, author,and speaker, Ed Doherty, joins Carrie to explore &#39;the seasons that shape us&#39;. </p><p>In today&#39;s episode, we talk about &#39;the season that change us&#39; and explore some of the lessons hidden within those seasons, and how embracing change can lead to a richer, more meaningful life.</p><p>The fact is that there are seasons we would never volunteer for - and growth happens underground, just like it does in winter. Do you think life teaches lessons vs. punishments? It&#39;s all about perspective and mindset. How do we stop asking &#39;why is this happening to me?&#39; and start asking &#39;what is this trying to teach me?&#39; Maybe today&#39;s episode can help YOU get there! </p><p></p><p><strong>In this episode, </strong>Core Theme:</p><p>Growth often comes through difficulty.</p><p>&quot;When we look back at our lives, why do the hardest seasons often become the most transformational?&quot;</p><ul><li>Heartbreak</li><li>Failure</li><li>Loss</li><li>Career setbacks</li><li>Health struggles</li></ul><p>Use the metaphor of winter.</p><p>Topics:</p><ul><li>Why growth isn&#39;t always visible</li><li>Trusting the process</li><li>Patience during difficult times</li></ul><p>Ask:</p><p>&quot;How do we stop asking &#39;Why is this happening to me?&#39; and start asking &#39;What is this trying to teach me?&#39;&quot;</p><p>Connect this to Ed&#39;s leadership work.</p><p>Questions:</p><ul><li>What do difficult seasons reveal about character?</li><li>What separates people who grow from adversity from those who remain stuck?</li></ul><p>Invite Ed to share a personal story.</p><p>Think about a difficult season from your past.</p><p>Ask:</p><ul><li>What did it teach you?</li><li>How did it prepare you?</li><li>What strength emerged because of it?</li></ul><p>Opening QuestionDiscussion TopicsThe Seasons We Would Never Volunteer ForGrowth Happens UndergroundLessons vs. PunishmentsLeadership Through AdversityYour Hardest SeasonListener Exercise</p>