In this powerful episode of Goal Slayer, I sit down with the incredible Amy Shoenthal, author of The Setback Cycle, to explore the often-overlooked topic of setbacks and how they can actually be used as stepping stones for growth. We dive into the inevitability of setbacks in life and business, discussing why they happen, how we often try to avoid them, and why embracing them is crucial to moving forward. Amy shares her personal journey, including her own career setbacks and how they unknowingly shaped her next big move.

Amy introduces her four-phase framework for navigating setbacks: Establish, Embrace, Explore, and Emerge. This cycle offers a fresh perspective on how to confront and process life's challenges without letting them derail your progress. Whether you're facing a small obstacle or a major life change, this conversation provides actionable insights and mindset shifts that can help you move through the discomfort of setbacks and come out stronger on the other side.

Tune in to learn how to stop fearing setbacks and start seeing them as a part of the growth process. If you're ready to shift your mindset around life's curveballs and discover a practical approach to overcoming obstacles, this episode is for you!

Key Highlights:

• The Setback Cycle: A four-phase framework for working through setbacks
• How to identify when you're in a setback and what to do next
• The importance of embracing discomfort and introspection
• Using exploration as a way to test new paths and ideas
• The role of setbacks in sparking personal and professional transformation
• How setbacks aren’t always failures—they're part of the journey
• Real-life examples of how setbacks can lead to unexpected opportunities

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