Nina Sossamon-Pogue: Navigating Tough Times with Resilience

The Jeff Bradbury Show

In this episode, host Jeffrey Bradbury interviews Nina Sossamon-Pogue, a resilience expert and author. Nina shares her personal journey of resilience, including her experiences as a former member of the USA Gymnastics team, a news anchor, and a tech company executive. She emphasizes the importance of resilience in overcoming challenges and offers practical advice for individuals facing tough times. Nina also discusses the significance of being present in the moment and surrounding oneself with supportive people. The episode concludes with a discussion on the power of storytelling and the importance of embracing change and falling forward. If you are a new listener to TeacherCast, we would love to hear from you. Please visit our Contact Page and let us know how we can help you today!

Podcast Chapters

• 00:00Introduction
• 01:55Who is Nina Sossamon-Pogue?
• 04:02Advice for Dealing with Tough Times
• 07:05Living in the Moment and Finding Purpose
• 09:28Finding Resilience and Overcoming Challenges
• 10:17Supporting Others in Tough Times
• 15:28The Importance of Adaptation and Resilience
• 23:15Starting a Podcast and Sharing Stories of Resilience
• 26:26The Concept of Falling Forward
• 30:30Biggest Teachable Moment
• 33:05Conclusion and Contact Information

In This Episode …

• Resilience is the ability to learn, grow, and adapt in a positive way to whatever happens in your life.
• When facing tough times, it's important to remember that the current situation is just a chapter in your life, not your whole story.
• Surround yourself with supportive people who can help you move forward and edit out those who bring negativity or drama.
• Watch the language in your head and replace self-sabotaging thoughts with positive language and a growth mindset.
• Falling forward means using challenging moments as opportunities for reinvention and personal growth.
• As an educator, focus on being the best version of yourself and the mentor and buddy your students need.
• Listen to others' stories and learn from their experiences of resilience and overcoming adversity.
• Embrace change and be open to new opportunities, even if they require stepping outside your comfort zone.
• Your past does not define your future. You have the power to shape your own story and create a positive future.
• Be present in the moment and appreciate the blank pages ahead, where you can write your own story.

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About our Guest: Nina Sossamon-Pogue

Nina Sossamon-Pogue is a sought-after speaker, two-time best-selling author, and podcast host. Hers is an extraordinary journey through Elite Athletics, Television News, and Corporate America, that defies the ordinary. Leaving home at age 13 to train, Nina made the USA Gymnastics team, and graced magazine covers as an Olympic hopeful alongside Mary Lou Retton but failed to make the Olympic team. Later, competing for SEC powerhouse LSU, Nina suffered an injury that ended her Gymnastics Career. The moment became a catalyst for an esteemed 20-year career as an Emmy award-winning journalist and News Anchor. Ever evolving, a transformative life event led Nina into a new path from TV to Tech and into corporate leadership. As a celebrated executive, she navigated the intricacies of a highly successful IPO. Now, a resilient powerhouse, Nina has conquered life’s obstacles with grace and shifted her focus to creating success for others. Drawing on her extensive experience in communications, corporate leadership, and resilience research, she helps individuals and organizations thrive through challenges and change to reach new levels of success.

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• Website: https://www.ninasossamonpogue.com/
• Twitter / X: https://twitter.com/NinaSossP
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nina_sp.eaks/
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCflRppJJ8YJovAQFJiCsosA
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ninasossamonpogue/

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