EPISODE · Jul 14, 2020
Episode 225: Invite Death to Dinner with Alison Hadden
from The Catherine Plano Podcast · host Catherine Plano
Catherine is here today with Alison Hadden. Alison Hadden is a marketing executive in the tech industry, a veteran speaker, lifelong athlete and adventurer, and now, a cancer warrior after being diagnosed with advanced breast cancer at a fit and seemingly healthy 38 years young. In February 2020, her inspiring TEDx Talk “Confronting Death to Live a Fuller Life” garnered a standing ovation. Soon after, a brain scan revealed a metastatic tumour the size of a lemon which was successfully removed during emergency brain surgery. Now, Alison’s excited to share what she believes is the most important information of all – how to live every day like there’s No Time to Waste ®. Through a combination of wit, intensity, and insight, she shares the story of how her advanced cancer diagnosis drove a sense of urgency to double down on her intentional way of living and provides actionable ways to start living a life of purpose and passion – starting right this second. When not speaking, advising companies, and adventuring all over the globe, Alison spends her free time, trail running, snowboarding, hiking, and playing with her dogs in beautiful Boulder, Colorado. Find Out More About Alison Hadden Visit Alison’s Website Follow Alison Hadden on Facebook Connect with Alison on Instagram @notimetowasteproject It’s now time to tune into this one very inspirational human being. ENJOY!!
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Catherine is here today with Alison Hadden. Alison Hadden is a marketing executive in the tech industry, a veteran speaker, lifelong athlete and adventurer, and now, a cancer warrior after being diagnosed with advanced breast cancer at a fit and seemingly healthy 38 years young. In February 2020, her inspiring TEDx Talk “Confronting Death to Live a Fuller Life” garnered a standing ovation. Soon after, a brain scan revealed a metastatic tumour the size of a lemon which was successfully removed during emergency brain surgery. Now, Alison’s excited to share what she believes is the most important information of all – how to live every day like there’s No Time to Waste ®. Through a combination of wit, intensity, and insight, she shares the story of how her advanced cancer diagnosis drove a sense of urgency to double down on her intentional way of living and provides actionable ways to start living a life of purpose and passion – starting right this second. When not speaking, advising companies, and adventuring all over the globe, Alison spends her free time, trail running, snowboarding, hiking, and playing with her dogs in beautiful Boulder, Colorado. Find Out More About Alison Hadden Visit Alison’s Website Follow Alison Hadden on Facebook Connect with Alison on Instagram @notimetowasteproject It’s now time to tune into this one very inspirational human being. ENJOY!!
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