Dreams to Unstoppable Grit: A New Chapter is Born
Episode 131
Welcome to the debut episode of the Unstoppable Grit Podcast with Danielle Cobo. As you've probably noticed, we've embarked on an invigorating transformation from the Dream Job with Danielle Cobo Podcast to our dynamic new venture, the Unstoppable Grit Podcast.
In this premiere, we delve into the motivations and catalysts behind our rebrand. I open up about a profound sequence of events that challenged my own grit and forged a new path for my life. We will explore the essence of grit, its profound impact, and how cultivating it can help you break through the roadblocks standing between you and achieving your goals.
After this Episode, You Will Be Able to:
Embrace change as a catalyst for growth
Find inspiration in your own journey
Develop the mindset to handle setbacks
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About the host:
Danielle Cobo is an international female speaker for organizations, associations, and the public sector. She works with audiences to harness the grit and resilience to lead through change.
With over 15 years of corporate experience in the medical sales industry, she knows how to build high-performing teams that increase sales, productivity, and employee retention. Her expertise includes corporate resilience and burnout prevention.
Danielle is the author of “Unstoppable Grit: Breakthrough the 7 Roadblocks Standing Between You and Achieving Your Goals” and hosts the globally top-rated podcast "Unstoppable Grit Podcast with Danielle Cobo.”
As a former Fortune 500 Senior Sales Manager, she led her team through downsizing, restructuring, and acquisitions to become the #1 sales team in the nation. As a result, she was awarded Region Manager of the Year. Her resiliency motivated her to earn four consecutive national Sales Excellence Awards in a male-dominated industry.
While her husband, a Blackhawk pilot in the Army, deployed to Iraq for a year, Danielle learned to balance a demanding job while caring for their energetic 1.5-year-old twin boys, who possess more energy than a squirrel after a triple espresso.
Danielle’s resilience led her to start her own business, helping others develop the grit, resilience, and courage to thrive in life and business.
Her tenacious attitude stems from being raised by an ambitious mother and recovering from being taken from her father and cast out at 17 years of age.
She is a two-time 60-mile walker and a monster truck driver in Louboutin’s.
Danielle has a bachelor’s in communication with a minor in psychology from the California State University of Fullerton, Certification in Inclusive and Ethical Leadership from the University of South Florida Muma College of Business, and accreditation in Human Behavior from Personality Insights. Inc., and Leadership from Boston Breakthrough Academy.
She is a member of the National Speakers Association, the Central Florida National Speakers Association Chapter, Innovation Women, and a former member of Working Women of Tampa Bay. Danielle serves on the Military Advisory, Workforce Development, and Women of Influence Committees of the Tampa Chamber of Commerce. She is also a contributing writer for Women's Quarterly Magazine.
Her experience includes serving as a Training Pillar on the Military Spouse Economic Empowerment Zone Committee and Career Transition Advisor for Dallas Professional Women.
Through Danielle's captivating storytelling, content-rich and motivational style, she empowers individuals and organizations to cultivate unwavering resilience, igniting a transformative path towards increased sales, productivity, employee retention, and collaboration.
About the show:
The Unstoppable Grit Podcast with Danielle Cobo explores the journeys of people who have overcome adversity and harnessed the grit and resilience to thrive in all areas of their lives, Guests share how they overcame difficult times - the strategies, mindset shifts, lessons they learned along the way, and actions that propelled them forward. From navigating career setbacks to overcoming personal obstacles, each episode is a testament to grit and resilience.
You'll learn how to develop the grit and resilience to lead yourself and others through change.
Join host Danielle Cobo, keynote speaker and author of "Unstoppable Grit: Break Through the 7 Roadblocks Standing Between You and Your Goals." A new episode is released every Wednesday at 4:00 AM EST.
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The Unstoppable Grit Podcast
Today we're diving into the why, the how, and the incredible power of embracing change and unleashing your inner grit.
First, to my loyal listeners, you might be wondering why the rebrand? Well, just as life constantly evolves, so do our dreams, aspirations, and the messages we want to share.
The Dream Job Podcast had an incredible run, and I am deeply grateful for all the moments we shared. We had over 130 episodes, but I felt a calling while writing my upcoming book, Unstoppable Grit. It's set to release in January, 2024, and as this week, I start my next chapter in life, entering my forties. I dive to explore the essence of what it truly takes to overcome life's trials and tribulations to achieve our goals, and that's how the Unstoppable Grit Podcast was born.
Now, let's talk about grit.
I believe that grit is when passion meets purpose, dedication meets action, and when setbacks test us, grit is a refusal to give up and be in alignment with our vision.
Grit is that unwavering determination, that unbreakable spirit, which propels us forward even when the going gets tough.
It's not just about achieving success, it's about enduring the challenges, learning from failures, and growing stronger with each obstacle. It's a mindset, a force that resides within each of us waiting to be harnessed.
In 2020, I faced a series of events that tested and changed the direction of my life forever.
At an early age, I knew I wanted to pursue a career in medical sales. My mom was a single mother, and when I was five years old, she went back to school so she could provide a better life for us. I witnessed my mom's grit and resilience to go from barely making ends meet, living paycheck to paycheck, to climbing the corporate ladder, and become a respected regional sales manager for a Fortune 100 pharmaceutical company.
She modeled determination and perseverance. In my early years, I dreamed of pursuing a career in medical sales. At 23 years old, I started my first medical sales job in the dental industry, and within five years earned four consecutive awards for President's Club, then moved on to another company and let a sales team to number one in the nation.
In 2020, I faced a series of life-changing events that left me feeling confused, discouraged, and uncertain about my future. 2020 started off with my husband. When he came back after a year of deployment in Iraq, we felt immense gratitude for his safe return. Especially considering that just a few weeks before coming home, his hit was targeted by the enemy with a barrage of over 13 missiles in one day.
However, transitioning back into the family life proved to be more challenging than we had anticipated. Having just returned from a war zone, he was met with the site of our three-year-old twins throwing tantrums. Over something as trivial as not having enough jelly on their sandwiches. The contrast between the intensity of his experience abroad and the everyday struggles at home was stark and it required patience and adjustment from all of us as we navigated this next chapter.
Next, on March 8th, I tragically lost my mother to suicide. Adding to the sorrow, the day just before I was set to fly out for her celebration of life the global pandemic forced widespread lockdowns, abruptly shutting down the world and preventing anyone from traveling or gathering. And many of you know what that was like.
Admits these challenging times. The company I had dedicated seven years of my life to was acquired and that once familiar culture began to shift, unfortunately as the case with many organizations, certain individuals with negative attitudes were not addressed promptly sending a message that such behavior was acceptable.
This toxicity quickly spread like wildfire, tarnishing the work environment. Regrettably, the atmosphere deteriorated to a point where several of us who had been loyal to the company for a decade or even two decades, made the difficult decision to leave this week. Sequence of events propelled me onto a journey of self-discovery, prompting me to redefine my understanding of success.
I realized that success wasn't solely defined by job titles and awards, but by the positive impact I can make on the world, helping others bounce back from setbacks and develop the grit and resilience to thrive in all areas of their life, fueled by this realization and in response, I embarked on a quest to amplify the stories of individuals who had triumphed over adversity.
This journey led me to create my original podcast Dream Job with Danielle Cobo, and the podcast became a platform to share these inspiring stories and my own, which eventually led me to write the book, unstoppable Grit, break Through the Seven Roadblocks, standing Between You and Achieving Your Goals, building on these experiences.
I am now launching a new podcast titled Unstoppable Grit with Danielle Cobo podcast, aiming to continue to showcase incredible stories of individuals who had overcome obstacles. Just like the captivating stories you'll encounter on The Unstoppable Grit podcast, life is brimming with challenges.
My personal journey has taught me that triumph isn't about evading difficulties.
I believe that grit encompasses more than just toughness. It's a blend of adaptability, a hunger for learning, and a willingness to invest effort even when the path ahead seems overwhelming. The trials and tribulations that we encounter play a vital role in shaping the individuals we become.
We stand at a crossroads. Either pointing fingers, casting blame, dwelling in complaints, or embracing change with an open heart and an open mind. Since 2020, I have successfully established a thriving business, risen as a saw after keynote speaker, launched a podcast ranked within the top 5% globally and authored a book driven by a singular goal to make a positive impact on the world.
This journey revolves around empowering others to cultivate the grit and resilience to thrive in their life. I've come to understand that the measure of success transcends beyond our job title or title as partner, parent, friend, or colleague, but by the lasting impression and imprint we make on the world.
Through our choices, actions, and the spirit of unstoppable grit, we paint our stories and enrich the lives of those around us and those who follow in our footsteps.
Remember, our collective actions hold the power to shape the world around us. One meaningful connection and contribution at a time.
