Stepping Up from Cancer to Leadership Coaching with Carl Sharperson

Cancer and Comedy: Coping with Cancer with Hope and Humor

Adversity has a way of disrupting life’s plans, but it also reveals what truly matters. In this inspiring episode, Dr. Brad Miller speaks with Carl Sharperson, Jr., Naval Academy graduate, military veteran, and author of Overcoming Adversity to Lead with Authenticity. Carl shares his deeply personal journey of battling stage four non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, financial hardship, and helping his wife through her own cancer diagnosis—all while discovering the power of faith, relationships, and resilience.

Carl emphasizes the importance of focusing on what you can control: seeking community, practicing gratitude, and maintaining a positive mindset even in the face of overwhelming challenges. Through stories of support from lifelong friends, moments of faith-driven strength, and his commitment to serving others, Carl demonstrates how adversity can serve as a stepping stone to growth. He discusses how prayer, strategic planning, and surrounding himself with uplifting people helped him navigate life’s toughest trials.

Adversity doesn’t define you—it refines you. Carl’s message encourages listeners to turn obstacles into opportunities, lean on their communities, and take actionable steps toward leadership and authenticity. Tune in for an uplifting and practical conversation about overcoming life’s greatest challenges and emerging stronger, wiser, and more connected.

Website: https://cancerandcomedy.com/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfP2JvmMDeBzbj3mziVGJUw

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1eWJCkSrGcmh2QX4flQiWW

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robertbradleymiller/

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Carl Sharperson, Jr. Links:

Website: https://www.carlsharpersonjr.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carlsharperson

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/carl.sharperson/

Sharp Leadership: Overcome Adversity to Lead with Authenticity on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Sharp-Leadership-Overcome-Adversity-Authenticity-ebook/dp/B086TYYBKX

Sharp Leadership: Parenting Principles for Rearing Young People on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Sharp-Leadership-Parenting-Principles-Rearing-ebook/dp/B0C26KP9PX