What Terminal Cancer Diagnosis Taught Me About Resilience | David Downs

Grit in the Boardroom

Episode Description

David Downs: CEO of Education New Zealand, former stand-up comedian, cancer survivor, and self-described "genetically modified optimist," talks to Erika Eliasson-Norris about his experience following a terminal diagnosis.

Brief Summary

Resilience involves acknowledging emotions and finding balance after adversity, as discussed through personal cancer experiences.

Key points

  • The True Nature of Resilience. Resilience isn't about being unaffected; it's about allowing emotions to impact you and finding your way back to equilibrium.

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