Episode 19 - Building Resilience and Finding Purpose After Life’s Toughest Challenges

In this heartfelt and inspiring episode of Poolside Perspectives, we sit down with Debbie Roberts, a passionate advocate for people and communities, whose incredible journey spans over 40 years in business, health, education, government, and nonprofits across Western Sydney.From her beginnings as a nurse to her leadership roles at Youth Solutions and Ronald McDonald House Westmead, Debbie shares how her career evolved into owning a successful business consultancy and becoming a pillar of support in her community. She opens up about the personal loss of her daughter in 2002, which shaped her advocacy for organ and tissue donation and fueled her mission to inspire resilience in others.Key highlights include:2:00 – A look into Debbie’s remarkable achievements and her multifaceted career.4:00 – Challenges she faced in leadership roles and how she overcame them.8:30 – The importance of setting boundaries and maintaining balance.11:15 – Her journey as a mother, coping with loss, and cultivating resilience.21:00 – Why organ donation advocacy holds a special place in her heart.22:45 – How these experiences impacted her mental health.26:30 – Transforming challenges into opportunities to serve others.28:00 – Debbie’s advice for those feeling stuck or struggling to move forward.Join us for this powerful conversation about resilience, purpose, and making a meaningful difference. You won’t want to miss Debbie’s wisdom and her empowering message of hope.Debbie’s Links:Website - https://www.debbieroberts.com.auInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/debbieroberts__Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/DebbieRobertsConsultingLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/debbie-roberts-ceo-founder-leader-business-coach-advisor-26b84282Let's Connect:Website: https://www.thebathhouse.com.auInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ashhartneyhttps://www.instagram.com/the_bathhouse_LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ash-hartney-609a1911aTIktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@the_bathhouse_