127. Intentional and Confident Leadership with Desiree Petrich

INHABIT with Alessia Citro

In today's episode, Alessia chats with Desiree Petrich, an accomplished author, speaker, and corporate coach. Desiree shares her journey of personal transformation, her success as a best-selling author, and her recent certification as a "5 Dysfunctions of a Team" facilitator.

Together, they delve into the challenges of finding one's authentic voice in writing, the impact of stress, and the importance of building a strong foundation of self. You'll also hear about balancing work and family, the evolving acceptance of children in professional settings, and the power of intentionality in social media and personal goals.

Get ready for an inspiring and insightful conversation that will leave you motivated to take action in your own life.

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TIMESTAMPS:

01:20 - Guest introduction: Desiree Petrich: Alessia introduces Desiree Petrich, an author, speaker, and corporate coach.

04:35 - Desiree's new projects: Desiree discusses her new audiobook project and plans for a potential TEDx talk.

09:45 - Personal development journey: Desiree shares her journey of personal development and significant weight loss.

11:59 - Foundation of self framework: Desiree explains her framework for building a strong foundation of self.

14:12 - Book writing challenges: Desiree talks about the challenges she faced while writing her book.

16:43 - Fear of success: Discussion on the fear of success and the sacrifices it entails.

24:35 - Benefits of physical activity: Desiree highlights the mental and physical benefits of regular exercise.

34:04 - Personal responsibility: Emphasis on taking personal responsibility for one's circumstances and making changes.

47:02 - Book recommendations: Desiree shares her favorite books and authors.

CONNECT WITH DESIREE:

Buy Desiree's book: Taking Intentional Action [https://amzn.to/4cohqyI]*

desireepetrich.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/desireepetrich/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/desiree-petrich/

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RESOURCES MENTIONED:

Alessia Citro's book: Higher Self Habits [https://amzn.to/3A8eoks]*

Episode featuring Alessia on Desiree's podcast, Lead With Confidence [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/36-higher-self-habits-making-habits-fun-with-alessia-citro/id1715587637?i=1000657271801]

Video of the man interrupted by his children during a live TV interview [https://youtu.be/Mh4f9AYRCZY?si=8Fw4BnIj2UR9_-SD]

TRANSCRIPT

KEYWORDS:

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