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My Favourite Failure: Giving up my dream opera career - Caroline Dowd-Higgins

My Favourite Failure: Giving up my dream opera career - Caroline Dowd-Higgins

FromSecret Leaders with Dan Murray-Serter


My Favourite Failure: Giving up my dream opera career - Caroline Dowd-Higgins

FromSecret Leaders with Dan Murray-Serter

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Length:
10 minutes
Released:
Apr 4, 2024
Format:
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Failing Forward! An Opera Singer's Lessons in Resilience and Reinvention
From the opera stage to executive coaching, Caroline Dowd Higgins exemplifies resilience and courage. She recounts her promising opera career's harsh realities, including a pivotal breakdown and questioning if the sacrifices were worth the suffering. With wisdom, Caroline shares lessons on recognising when to pivot, seeking feedback, and embracing her mantra: "The suffering is optional."

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