Suzanne Coonan, Senior Executive Coach for a Fortune 10 company shares insights on how to make career decisions and lead during difficult times. In this episode, Suzanne shares with Natalie Benamou, how to develop resilience in order to be able to thrive in evolving times. Episode Key Points: -How to recognize opportunities and decide to go for it - Get clear on what your values and priorities are - During difficult time it is important to focus on taking care of yourself to be able to take care of others - Figure out what you need to move into future - Be creative and open to new ways of doing things Positive Inspiration "If you can put yourself in a place where you're experiencing positive emotions, you're going to perform better and our emotions are contagious."  Doris Kearns Goodwin on what we can learn from presidents on leadership past president in history.  One of the quotes that got Suzanne through difficult times is from Howard Thurman, especially when times are really difficult is he says, “Don't ask what the world needs ask what makes you come alive. Because what the world needs is more people who have come alive.” Reach out to Suzanne Coonan on LinkedIn. Natalie Benamou is the CEO of HerPower2 Lead and HerCsuite™ an online platform for Executive Women.LinkedIn Connections HerCsuite™ is an online advisory and networking platform for executive women leaders. If you have any questions about this episode, reach out to Natalie at HerCsuite™.  LinkedIn: Natalie Benamou  HerPower2 Lead  HerCsuite™ This podcast is sponsored by Aaptiv, our favorite health and wellness app with over 4,000 videos.  Listeners can get your free 30 day trial here Credits: Thanks to Julie Deem and the Business Podcast Editor for editing our podcast!! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/hercsuite/message