TED Business How to turn setbacks into success | Amy Shoenthal
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Mar 17, 2025 
In this engaging session, leadership coach Amy Shoenthal shares her insights on navigating setbacks, drawing from her personal journeys. She introduces the 'setback cycle', illustrating how challenges can lead to reinvention and success. Amy discusses the importance of trust, both in personal growth and healthcare, and emphasizes transforming hardships into learning opportunities. With actionable strategies, she encourages listeners to embrace obstacles as catalysts for resilience and community support.
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Setbacks as Opportunities
- Setbacks are reversals or checks in progress, distinct from obstacles or mistakes.
- They are opportunities for growth, leading to successful ventures.
Layoff After Setback Book
- Amy Shoenthal worked full-time while writing a book about setbacks.
- Ironically, she was laid off 48 hours after submitting her manuscript.
Setbacks as Green Lights
- Setbacks can be a green light for new opportunities.
- Amy Shoenthal's layoff became an opportunity to pursue her passion.