The Seasons That Change Us - Episode 2 in a 3-part Series About the Seasons That Shape Us

Life isn't meant to stay the same. We move throughseasons of growth, challenge, joy, loss, reinvention, waiting, and renewal. Yet many of us spend our lives fighting the season we're in instead of learning from it.In this special series, leadership consultant, author,and speaker, Ed Doherty, joins Carrie to explore 'the seasons that shape us'. In today's episode, we talk about 'the season that change us' and explore some of the lessons hidden within those seasons, and how embracing change can lead to a richer, more meaningful life.The fact is that there are seasons we would never volunteer for - and growth happens underground, just like it does in winter. Do you think life teaches lessons vs. punishments? It's all about perspective and mindset. How do we stop asking 'why is this happening to me?' and start asking 'what is this trying to teach me?' Maybe today's episode can help YOU get there! In this episode, Core Theme:Growth often comes through difficulty."When we look back at our lives, why do the hardest seasons often become the most transformational?"HeartbreakFailureLossCareer setbacksHealth strugglesUse the metaphor of winter.Topics:Why growth isn't always visibleTrusting the processPatience during difficult timesAsk:"How do we stop asking 'Why is this happening to me?' and start asking 'What is this trying to teach me?'"Connect this to Ed's leadership work.Questions:What do difficult seasons reveal about character?What separates people who grow from adversity from those who remain stuck?Invite Ed to share a personal story.Think about a difficult season from your past.Ask:What did it teach you?How did it prepare you?What strength emerged because of it?Opening QuestionDiscussion TopicsThe Seasons We Would Never Volunteer ForGrowth Happens UndergroundLessons vs. PunishmentsLeadership Through AdversityYour Hardest SeasonListener Exercise