The Other Side of Success episode 006
"By definition, every failure story that we can tell is survivable."
Understanding Success as a Nonlinear Journey
Maura Lightfoot, founder and principal of MCL Coaching and Consulting, the discussion revolves around the essential relationship between failure and success. Maura, an executive leadership coach with a rich background in international human resources and management consulting, shares her personal experiences and insights on how failure has shaped her career.
"The biggest takeaway from that completely cringeworthy pattern of experiences was humility and really having humility to accept and understand when you've made a mistake."
Embracing Risk and Growth
Maura reflects on her willingness to step outside her comfort zone, which has been a driving force in her career. Taking risks means making mistakes, but by pushing herself into unfamiliar situations, Maura has been able to cultivate growth mindset, which has led to a career full of rich adventure and new experiences across the world.
Maura Lightfoot
Maura Lightfoot knows about people. With over 15 years of experience developing and working with global teams in 7+ countries, she has learned how to overcome cultural differences to gain influence and drive results.
From human resources in the Middle East to financial services management consulting in London to nonprofit organizational culture in Washington D.C., Maura's experience equips her with a unique perspective that is both grounded and global.
Consistent throughout her career is Maura’s drive to empower others in their work. Maura views coaching as an opportunity to empower leaders by exploring their stories and the meaning within, developing new lenses to raise awareness so you can stand in choice and maximize your potential.
Maura holds an M.B.A. in International Business from Cambridge University and a B.A. in Cultural Anthropology from the University of Pennsylvania. Certifications include Executive Certificate in Leadership Coaching from Georgetown University and Human Resources certificate from Cornell University. She is a member of Chief women’s network and Rotary International.
"The Other Side of Success," is a limited-run series brought to you by LIVE BETTER Media, and hosted by Ella Lucas-Averett.
In each episode, we expose the hidden side of success. You'll hear from successful people that every failure you survive is a lesson - and that the resilience that failures creates is required to be truly successful.
We’re extracting the insights and resilience gained from these experiences - because behind every success story, there's a tale of epic failure waiting to be told!
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