EPISODE · Oct 23, 2023 · 41 MIN
Victory Beyond the Soccer Field: Phebe Trotman on Mistakes and Resilience
from My Favorite Mistake: Learning Without Blame in Business and Leadership · host Mark Graban
Episode page with video and more My guest for Episode #233 of the My Favorite Mistake podcast is Phebe Trotman, a successful and heart-centered entrepreneur based in Vancouver, Canada, who is passionate about helping others discover their joy. Her book, released in July, is Never Quit on a Bad Day: Inspiring Stories of Resilience – Thriving Entrepreneurs. In both her athletic and professional careers, Phebe’s personal success has been a testament that anything is possible with hard work, dedication, and a team-centered approach. As an athlete, she has achieved many accolades as a soccer player, including being inducted into several sports halls of fame, winning championship titles, and being recognized as an exceptional athlete. Phebe has also excelled in her career as a network marketer, earning top awards and recognition within her company In today's episode, Phebe shares her favorite mistake getting a red card, which meant being ejected from a semifinal soccer championship match and sitting out the final. What were the life lessons and business lessons from this incident, where she retaliated against an opponent for their rough play? The retaliation gets punished?? Business lesson? We have a choice to how we respond?? Learning to not react — controlling our reactions Reacting to negative feedback, even before the book was released? Facing challenges? “ we should be more open about our struggles.” — why is that? When is it a mistake to quit too soon? Was it a tough decision to retire from professional soccer? Did you watch Ted Lasso?? What resonated with you? Helping others be resilient in the aftermath of mistakes? Lessons from the writing and publishing of the book?? Questions and Topics: --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/favorite-mistake/support
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Phebe Trotman is a heart-centered entrepreneur, former elite soccer player, and author of Never Quit on a Bad Day. In this episode, she shares her favorite mistake—earning a red card in a crucial championship match—and how that moment reshaped her approach to resilience, leadership, and emotional control. Mark and Phebe explore lessons that carry from sports into business, including responding instead of reacting, knowing when to quit, and using setbacks as fuel for growth. This conversation is packed with insights for leaders, athletes, and entrepreneurs navigating pressure, provocation, and personal challenges.
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