#48 Find Your Limits to Find True Growth with Eric Sardina

Send us a textEric Sardina has over 30 years of distinguished experience in strategic selling, business development, and relationship building, he has forged a career marked by success with leading professional services firms such as EY and Deloitte, as well as pivotal roles in high-growth, venture-backed healthcare companies where he ascended to the C-Suite in sales and business development.  Today, as an international business coach and speaker, Eric is passionate about empowering high-performing professionals to achieve new heights in business development, communication, presentation skills, team dynamics, leadership, and emotional intelligence. His commitment extends to coaching experienced executives, helping them uncover purpose and meaning in both their professional and personal pursuits, emphasizing the profound gift of life and love.  In addition to his coaching practice, he host the inspirational podcast "Return to Authenticity," where he engages with guests who share transformative journeys of rediscovering their true selves after navigating personal challenges. Above all, Eric’s life is anchored in faith as a devoted believer in God and Jesus Christ, and I strive to live out these values daily. On this podcast Phil and Eric discussed the following:1. Eric's personal journey and transition from the corporate C-suite to becoming a business and life coach, his feelings of emptiness and lack of fulfillment in his previous role, & the process of self-reflection, prayer, and working with a coach to discover his true purpose2. The importance of not playing it safe and overcoming the tendency to "play small" Eric's history of playing it safe and avoiding discomfort or the risk of failure & the mindset shift required to push past his comfort zone3.  The mental aspect of endurance sports and how it relates to personal growth, Eric's experience of qualifying for the Boston Marathon & the courage to publicly commit to a challenging goal despite the risk of failure4.  The role of faith and spirituality in Eric's journey of self-discovery, his Catholic upbringing and the impact of a men's retreat in 2001, & Seeking to align his work and purpose with his faith5.  Practical coaching and consulting work with professionals, helping attorneys, accountants and other professionals develop business development skills & guiding clients to define their mission, values and how to best utilize their talentsFollow:LinkedIn: Eric SardinaPodcast: Return To Authenticity Podcast - Apple Podcasts