October 09, 2025

Transformative Leadership: Insights from Winnie Winnie da Silva

34 minutes

In this episode, Lorraine Connell interviews Winnie da Silva, an executive coach and leadership strategist, about her journey and insights into leadership and resilience. Winnie shares personal stories from her teenage years, her career path from social work to executive coaching, and the importance of resilience and trying new things. The conversation also touches on parenting, the power of reframing challenges, and the role of confidence in personal growth.

Keywords

Winnie da Silva, leadership, resilience, executive coaching, personal growth, parenting, confidence, reframing challenges

Takeaways

Resilience is built through facing and overcoming challenges.

Trying new things is essential for personal growth.

Confidence is a skill that can be developed over time.

Reframing challenges can lead to new opportunities.

Parenting involves supporting children through failures.

Leadership is about understanding and addressing blind spots.

Personal growth often comes from unexpected experiences.

Titles and roles can be self-defined and empowering.

Listening and empathy are crucial in coaching and parenting.