In the latest episode of Uncomfortable Growth Uncut, we have the privilege of hearing from Sherilyn Shackell, the founder of The Marketing Academy. Sherilyn’s journey is a testament to the power of resilience and self-discovery, showcasing how a life-altering event can lead to profound change.
Sherilyn’s story begins with a serious illness that struck when she was in her early 40s. As a successful headhunter running her own firm, she was caught in the relentless cycle of work, striving for more while sacrificing her well-being.
It wasn’t until a near-fatal health crisis that she was forced to confront her choices and the path she was on.
My three favourite quotes from Sherilyn’s story are:
“If you haven’t got some sort of real deep joy somewhere in your life, then that’s going to manifest physically.”
“What you are not changing, you are choosing.”
“The choices that I was making at that time manifested my illness.”
Sherilyn’s story is a reminder that we don’t have to wait for a crisis to reassess our path. Tune in for an inspiring conversation about self-awareness, purpose, and the courage to change.
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The world doesn’t need more stories of success; it needs real conversations about resilience, vulnerability, and the human spirit’s incredible capacity to turn trials into triumphs.
That’s why the Uncomfortable Growth Uncut podcast was born. It’s a reminder that struggle and success are intrinsically linked, that growth is rarely easy, and that the moments we feel most uncomfortable are often where our greatest breakthroughs lie.