Join us as we welcome Bernadette McClelland, ranked one of the Top 35 Women in Sales Globally by Sales Hacker, Tony Robbins collaborator and author of six books on sales and leadership including most recently 'SHIFT and DISRUPT: Stop Selling Widgets. Start Selling Wisdom'.

Episode Overview:

Bernadette McClelland’s journey is one of resilience, courage, and reinvention. From a successful corporate career with Xerox to a life-altering personal and financial setback, Bernadette’s story is both inspiring and instructive. In this episode, she shares how she turned adversity into an opportunity for growth, becoming an accomplished speaker, author, and coach. We dive into her experiences, including the turning point that led her to embrace “deliberate disruption” as a philosophy, and her mission to guide others through challenges.

Key Discussion Points:

1. The courage it took to leave a secure corporate career at Xerox and step into the world of entrepreneurship.

2. How a devastating injury led to financial loss and a complete restart, and what it took to bounce back.

3. Embracing the concept of "deliberate disruption" as a guiding principle for overcoming life's biggest challenges.

4. The lessons learned from trusting the wrong people and finding clarity through difficult times.

5. Insights from working with Tony Robbins and other prominent figures on building resilience.

6. The transformative experience of mentoring incarcerated individuals as they prepare for re-entry.

7. The power of reinvention and staying aligned with your core values through tough times.

8. Bernadette’s latest focus on leadership through her upcoming book, The Rise of The Disruptive Leader.

9. Advice on how to find purpose, even when it feels like everything is falling apart.

10. A lighter look into Bernadette’s love for adventure and the unique travel experiences that have shaped her outlook.

Quotable Moments:

- “Bouncing back is not enough; sometimes you need to deliberately disrupt to find a new path forward.”

- “Courage isn’t the absence of fear; it’s the willingness to move forward despite it.”

- “The most powerful transformations happen when we embrace the discomfort of change.”

Connect with Bernadette:

- Website: [bernadettemcclelland.com](https://bernadettemcclelland.com)

- LinkedIn: [Bernadette McClelland](https://www.linkedin.com/in/bernadettemcclelland)

Listener Engagement:

We’re eager to hear your thoughts on Bernadette’s philosophy of “deliberate disruption” and how it resonates with your own journey. Share your takeaways and stories of courage in the comments!

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