#48 Find Your Limits to Find True Growth with Eric Sardina
11/26/24 • 52 min
Eric Sardina has over 30 years of distinguished experience in strategic selling, business development, and relationship building, he has forged a career marked by success with leading professional services firms such as EY and Deloitte, as well as pivotal roles in high-growth, venture-backed healthcare companies where he ascended to the C-Suite in sales and business development.
Today, as an international business coach and speaker, Eric is passionate about empowering high-performing professionals to achieve new heights in business development, communication, presentation skills, team dynamics, leadership, and emotional intelligence. His commitment extends to coaching experienced executives, helping them uncover purpose and meaning in both their professional and personal pursuits, emphasizing the profound gift of life and love.
In addition to his coaching practice, he host the inspirational podcast "Return to Authenticity," where he engages with guests who share transformative journeys of rediscovering their true selves after navigating personal challenges.
Above all, Eric’s life is anchored in faith as a devoted believer in God and Jesus Christ, and I strive to live out these values daily.
On this podcast Phil and Eric discussed the following:
1. Eric's personal journey and transition from the corporate C-suite to becoming a business and life coach, his feelings of emptiness and lack of fulfillment in his previous role, & the process of self-reflection, prayer, and working with a coach to discover his true purpose
2. The importance of not playing it safe and overcoming the tendency to "play small" Eric's history of playing it safe and avoiding discomfort or the risk of failure & the mindset shift required to push past his comfort zone
3. The mental aspect of endurance sports and how it relates to personal growth, Eric's experience of qualifying for the Boston Marathon & the courage to publicly commit to a challenging goal despite the risk of failure
4. The role of faith and spirituality in Eric's journey of self-discovery, his Catholic upbringing and the impact of a men's retreat in 2001, & Seeking to align his work and purpose with his faith
5. Practical coaching and consulting work with professionals, helping attorneys, accountants and other professionals develop business development skills & guiding clients to define their mission, values and how to best utilize their talents
Follow:
LinkedIn: Eric Sardina
Eric Sardina has over 30 years of distinguished experience in strategic selling, business development, and relationship building, he has forged a career marked by success with leading professional services firms such as EY and Deloitte, as well as pivotal roles in high-growth, venture-backed healthcare companies where he ascended to the C-Suite in sales and business development.
Today, as an international business coach and speaker, Eric is passionate about empowering high-performing professionals to achieve new heights in business development, communication, presentation skills, team dynamics, leadership, and emotional intelligence. His commitment extends to coaching experienced executives, helping them uncover purpose and meaning in both their professional and personal pursuits, emphasizing the profound gift of life and love.
In addition to his coaching practice, he host the inspirational podcast "Return to Authenticity," where he engages with guests who share transformative journeys of rediscovering their true selves after navigating personal challenges.
Above all, Eric’s life is anchored in faith as a devoted believer in God and Jesus Christ, and I strive to live out these values daily.
On this podcast Phil and Eric discussed the following:
1. Eric's personal journey and transition from the corporate C-suite to becoming a business and life coach, his feelings of emptiness and lack of fulfillment in his previous role, & the process of self-reflection, prayer, and working with a coach to discover his true purpose
2. The importance of not playing it safe and overcoming the tendency to "play small" Eric's history of playing it safe and avoiding discomfort or the risk of failure & the mindset shift required to push past his comfort zone
3. The mental aspect of endurance sports and how it relates to personal growth, Eric's experience of qualifying for the Boston Marathon & the courage to publicly commit to a challenging goal despite the risk of failure
4. The role of faith and spirituality in Eric's journey of self-discovery, his Catholic upbringing and the impact of a men's retreat in 2001, & Seeking to align his work and purpose with his faith
5. Practical coaching and consulting work with professionals, helping attorneys, accountants and other professionals develop business development skills & guiding clients to define their mission, values and how to best utilize their talents
Follow:
LinkedIn: Eric Sardina
Previous Episode
#47 Transforming Businesses and People with Jay Bourgana
Introducing Jay Bourgana, a renowned business visionary with a proven track record of transforming good businesses into thriving success stories. With over 25 years of experience in the United States, China, and Europe, Jay excels in finance, marketing, and building efficient operating teams.
Jay is the founder of Foresight Partners, a private equity company committed to turning good businesses into exceptional ones. At Foresight Partners, they provide the resources that businesses need to grow and succeed, including capital, technology, and expertise. What sets them apart is their focus on long-term value creation, seeking sustainable growth and success over time rather than short-term gains.
Jay works closely with businesses to develop and implement strategies that are tailored to their unique strengths and opportunities. His team understands the importance of independence and autonomy and strive to maintain the culture and identity of each business while providing the support they need to achieve their full potential.
On this podcast Phil and Eric discussed the following:
1. Jay's diverse business background and experience - from banking to manufacturing to real estate and consulting.
2. His approach to turning around struggling, dysfunctional organizations by focusing on people, culture, and processes.
3. The importance of engaging with employees at all levels to assess engagement, pride, and fit within the organization.
4. The strategy of "following the box" to deeply understand the customer experience and use that to drive product and process improvements.
5. The bottom-up approach to defining and shaping company culture, rather than imposing it top-down.
Follow :
LinkedIn: Jay Bourgana
Instagram: jbourgana
Facebook: Jay Bourgana
Next Episode
#49 Unlocking True Entrepreneurial Freedom with ‘Shine’ Author, Rob Dube
Rob’s entrepreneurial journey began in high school selling Blow Pops from his locker. In 1991, he co-founded imageOne, where he led the company's purpose: to consistently deliver genuine care, creating extraordinary energy, actions, and experiences for everyone, every day, every time.
Under Rob's guidance, imageOne has received numerous accolades, including being named one of the 25 Top Small Businesses in America on the list of Forbes Small Giants, an Inc. Magazine Best Place to Work, and the number one Top Workplace in Michigan.
Rob’s most recent book, Shine, co-authored with Gino Wickman, explains how looking inward is the key to unlocking true entrepreneurial freedom. He is also co-host of the Shed and Shine podcast, helping driven entrepreneurs release negative patterns that hinder their personal and professional growth and allow space for growth, clarity, and renewed energy to shine through. As the Visionary/CEO of The 10 Disciplines, Rob oversees a transformative coaching program that teaches driven entrepreneurs and leaders to create the structure needed to achieve more fulfillment and impact in their personal and professional lives.
Rob is the best-selling author of Do Nothing, the most rewarding leadership challenge you will ever take, and the host of the Do Nothing Leadership retreat. His work as a mindful leadership advocate encourages business leaders and entrepreneurs to delve inward, sharing insights from his personal journey. Rob’s career demonstrates the journey of how driven entrepreneurs can achieve remarkable results while cultivating inner peace and fulfillment.
In this episode Phil and Rob discussed:
1. The decision-making framework of making choices out of love vs. fear
2. Balancing ambition/drive with maintaining inner peace and work-life harmony
3. Rob’s "10 Disciplines" for building a strong foundation and achieving greater clarity
4. The importance of saying "no" to opportunities that don't align with your priorities
Make sure to check it out!
Follow :
Linkedin: Rob Dube
Facebook: Rob Dube
Twitter: @robddude
Instagram: the10disciplines and robddube
Website: robdube.com
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