TED Talks Daily How to turn setbacks into success | Amy Shoenthal
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Jan 17, 2025 
Amy Shoenthal, a leadership coach renowned for her 'setback cycle' framework, delves into how to convert setbacks into springboards for success. She outlines the four crucial phases of this cycle, emphasizing that challenges can foster resilience and creativity. Amy shares insights on the unique hurdles women face during workforce reintegration and the power of community support. Listeners are inspired to view discomfort as a catalyst for growth, urging them to build connections and embrace transformative opportunities.
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Layoff After Setback Book
- Amy Shoenthal finished her book manuscript and was laid off 48 hours later.
- This personal setback, after researching setbacks, highlighted their unpredictable nature.
Setbacks as Green Lights
- Setbacks can be opportunities for reinvention and growth.
- Shoenthal's layoff and prior maternity leave sidelining prompted her career shift.
Cognitive Benefits of Setbacks
- Setbacks enhance problem-solving, reasoning, and logic.
- They create dopamine dips which increase mental flexibility and resilience.