From Start-Up to Grown-Up: Building Resilience and Radical Self-Awareness with Alisa Cohn

In this episode of What Are You Made Of?, host Mike “C-Roc” welcomes Alisa Cohn, a world-renowned executive coach, author, and leadership expert who has worked with C-suite executives at top startups like Venmo, Etsy, and DraftKings, as well as global giants such as Dell, Microsoft, Google, Pfizer, and The New York Times. Alisa is the award-winning author of From Start-Up to Grown-Up, host of the podcast by the same name, and has been recognized as one of the Top 50 Coaches in the World by Thinkers50 and the #1 Startup Coach for four consecutive years by Global Gurus. Her insights have been featured in Harvard Business Review, Forbes, Inc., BBC World News, The New York Times, and The Wall Street Journal.In this powerful and thought-provoking conversation, Alisa and C-Roc explore what it truly means to persevere, lead, and grow—both personally and professionally. Alisa shares how defining a clear mission fuels grit and resilience, why aligning intention with impact is crucial for leaders, and how uncovering unconscious beliefs can unlock greater potential. She also dives into the challenges of imposter syndrome, the importance of radical accountability, and why stepping into discomfort is essential for real transformation.Blending psychology, spirituality, and actionable leadership tools, this episode is packed with wisdom for anyone looking to elevate their mindset, strengthen their leadership, and live as a bold example of growth in action.Website-https://www.alisacohn.com/ Social Media Links/Handles:https://www.instagram.com/alisacohn/?hl=en https://www.linkedin.com/in/alisacohn/https://x.com/AlisaCohn