In every entrepreneur’s journey, there are defining moments where the unknown pushes us to our limits. Welcome to Business Story of the Week, where we share real-life stories of navigating setbacks, making triumphant comebacks, and transforming dreams into reality. I’m Joshua Lori, and today, we’re diving into how embracing the unknown unlocks our fullest potential with our special guest, Lisa D’Angelis. 🌟
Introduction: Meet Lisa D’Angelis
Lisa is a holistic change practitioner, author, and speaker, whose expertise in guiding both personal and leadership transformation is nothing short of extraordinary. She’s here to help us understand how embracing the unknown can lead to meaningful growth.
When asked if she always knew she would be an author and a holistic practitioner, Lisa admits:
“No way!”
As a classically trained singer who once pursued a career in music, her path took many unexpected turns. But as she navigated different environments, jobs, and circumstances, she found that her true passion for guiding transformational change was always there—she just had to discover it. 🎶✨
From Setbacks to Triumphs: The Power of Change
Lisa shares her story about the “curveballs” life threw her way, and how she learned to dig deep into her inner resources, many of which she didn’t even realize she had. Her journey shows that we often have the tools we need to overcome challenges; we just need to learn how to use them.
One of the key methods Lisa talks about is Kurt Lewin’s three-step model of change: Unfreeze, Change, and Refreeze. She uses the metaphor of ice cubes:
“You have to melt the ice to change its shape, then refreeze it into a new form. Change is similar—it’s about letting go of old patterns and reshaping ourselves in new ways.”
Overcoming Fear: Tools for Navigating the Unknown
Change often feels uncomfortable because it’s an encounter with the unknown. Lisa emphasizes that we all have the ability to adapt, but fear can stop us from stepping into the unknown. She identifies three essential tools we can use in navigating change:
- Adaptability: Just like we adapt to a new car or a different routine, we are naturally adaptable in life.
- Resilience: The ability to bounce back from setbacks is crucial. We may fall, but we can always get back up and try again.
- Courage: It takes courage to step into the unknown, but that’s where the most growth happens. 🌱
Lisa explains that these tools are like muscles. The more we use them, the stronger they become. By applying adaptability, resilience, and courage, we can navigate change more smoothly, whether it’s in our personal lives or businesses. 💪
Daily Practices for Navigating Change
Lisa suggests three daily practices for steering through change:
- Stretch: Push yourself just a little outside your comfort zone. Try new things, even if it’s as simple as walking a different route. 🚶♀️
- Permission: Give yourself permission to take risks, make mistakes, and try again. ✨
- Perspective: Sometimes we need to zoom out to see the bigger picture, and other times, zoom in to focus on one small task at a time.
Final Thoughts: Enjoy the Journey
Lisa reminds us that we are all constantly navigating change, whether we acknowledge it or not. The key is to enjoy the process, and not to fear the unknown.
“There’s joy in the unknown,” Lisa says. And that’s a message worth carrying with us in every step of our journey. 💫
If you want to dive deeper into embracing change, check out Lisa’s book Embracing the Unknown: Exploring the Pathways to Change. You can find it on her website or wherever books are sold!
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