Luis Velasquez: Nurturing resilience

How have life’s struggles shaped you?

We all go through hardships in our personal and professional lives that inform who we are. How we react to these big moments is often put down to our resilience. But what if we looked at resilience differently?

In this episode I am joined by coach and author Luis Velasquez, who discusses how to reframe your perception of resilience. He suggests that rather than being a reaction to those shock moments, resilience is something we should nurture day-in day-out.

He talks about how we can make better choices when reacting to difficult situations. As well as how to reframe what is possible and step into the discomfort. He also shares how he has done this through real hardships and challenges in his own life.

There is huge potential for growth when we commit to better understanding ourselves and what resilience means to us.

You’ll hear about:

• We need to work on resilience day-to-day
• Working with those who resist
• How to create clarity of thought
• Reframe your relationship with fear
• Finding out what truly matters to you
• How to nurture the right relationships
• Setting the right standards
• How to maintain compassion for people
• What is Luis’ superpower?
• What does Luis’ best day look like?

More about Luis

Silicon Valley executive coach and Stanford University Graduate School of Business facilitator Luis Velasquez epitomises resilience. He sharpens the acumen of leaders worldwide, guiding them to turn challenges into opportunities. His strategic thinking is regularly published by Harvard Business Review, Fast Company and is spotlighted in Dorie Clark’s The Long Game.

Luis is not only an advocate for resilience but a living testament to it. He was born and raised in poverty in a country riddled by civil war. He’s an ultra-marathoner and lronman triathlete, having tackled the Western States 100 Mile Endurance Run. He is also a brain tumour survivor, showcasing unparalleled commitment, persistence, and optimism.

• Luis’ LinkedIn profile
• Coaching with Luis
• Luis’ book Ordinary Resilience