Unscripted Pivots: Inspiring Stories from WTF [Women That Flourish] - From Toxic to Transformative: Unraveling the Conscious Leadership Journey with Dom Farnan

From Toxic to Transformative: Unraveling the Conscious Leadership Journey with Dom Farnan

08/02/23 • 46 min

Unscripted Pivots: Inspiring Stories from WTF [Women That Flourish]

This week on Unscripted Pivots, I sit down with the awe-inspiring business leader and exemplary human, Dom Farnan. This powerful conversation is an invitation to the power of personal and professional evolution. Dom shares the journey that she went on to revolutionize her leadership and its impact on every area of her life as she went from a toxic boss to a conscious connector. She is on a mission to create conscious workplaces and a more conscious world, and I know the interview will leave you inspired and empowered!

Read Dom's new book: Now Here: A Journey from Toxic Boss to Conscious Connector.

In this episode, Dom and I discuss:

[5:09] The power of the pause

[7:03] The interconnectedness of our personal and professional lives

[11:41] Her global talent advisory company, DotConnect

[14:19] The emotional process of writing her new book Now Here: A Journey from Toxic Boss to Conscious Connector

[19:01] How a slow season in her business has created the space for her to be present this summer

[23:25] The instrumental impact of sound baths, breathwork, and meditation in her healing journey

[28:20] Her recent Ayahuasca experience

[30:12] Confronting and overcoming fear and doubt

[34:09] What she wants people to get out of her book

[36:31] The relational and leadership tension she faced when she committed to doing personal work

[38:24] Her advice for toxic leaders who want to change

Connect with Dom

LinkedIn: Dom F

Instagram: @iamdomfarnan

Website: https://www.domfarnan.com/

Connect with Danielle

Linkedin: Danielle Sprouls, Esq.

Instagram: @daniellesprouls

Website: https://www.nextlevelwomen.org/

Please rate and review the podcast! For Apple Podcasts, click here and scroll down. For Spotify, click here, and it's the top of the page. Thanks for your support!

If you have a question or would like to suggest a guest or topic, I'd love to hear from you. Email me at [email protected].

Read Dom's new book: Now Here: A Journey from Toxic Boss to Conscious Connector.

In this episode, Dom and I discuss:

[5:09] The power of the pause

[7:03] The interconnectedness of our personal and professional lives

[11:41] Her global talent advisory company, DotConnect

[14:19] The emotional process of writing her new book Now Here: A Journey from Toxic Boss to Conscious Connector

[19:01] How a slow season in her business has created the space for her to be present this summer

[23:25] The instrumental impact of sound baths, breathwork, and meditation in her healing journey

[28:20] Her recent Ayahuasca experience

[30:12] Confronting and overcoming fear and doubt

[34:09] What she wants people to get out of her book

[36:31] The relational and leadership tension she faced when she committed to doing personal work

[38:24] Her advice for toxic leaders who want to change

Connect with Dom

LinkedIn: Dom F

Instagram: @iamdomfarnan

Website: https://www.domfarnan.com/

Connect with Danielle

Linkedin: Danielle Sprouls, Esq.

Instagram: @daniellesprouls

Website: https://www.nextlevelwomen.org/

Please rate and review the podcast! For Apple Podcasts, click here and scroll down. For Spotify, click here, and it's the top of the page. Thanks for your support!

If you have a question or would like to suggest a guest or topic, I'd love to hear from you. Email me at [email protected].

Previous Episode

Surviving the Chop: A Senior Executive's Guide to Navigating the Job Market

Hey WTF Women, for this week's episode, let's imagine we're sitting across from one another with our favorite beverages in hand. In this solo episode, I'm sharing my most recent unscripted pivot — job transition following an unexpected layoff. Together we'll explore the six things senior-ranking women must consider when navigating the job market.

In this episode, I discuss:

[1:32] Being thrust into my most recent unscripted pivot

[4:09] The challenges for senior-ranking women seeking new roles

[5:05] How to leverage your professional network in your job search

[6:36] The questions to ask when evaluating compensation needs in a new job

[8:17] How to approach work/life balance during the interview process

[9:20] What to look for in company culture to match your values

[10:32] How to assess growth opportunities in the interview process

[11:36] How to research the reputation and stability of a company

[12:56] The importance of adapting to change and resilience during a job transition

I hope this episode empowers and encourages you today. If you are out there navigating a job transition, reach out, I'd love to continue the conversation and support you in any way I can! We're here for you, sister!

Connect with Danielle

Linkedin: Danielle Sprouls, Esq.

Instagram: @daniellesprouls
Website: www.nextlevelwomen.org

Please rate and review the podcast! For Apple Podcasts, click here and scroll down. For Spotify, click here, and it's the top of the page. Thanks for your support!

If you have a question or would like to suggest a guest or topic, I'd love to hear from you. Email me at [email protected].

Next Episode

Redefining Beauty: Embracing Imperfections, Shattering Biases, and the Power of Self-Worth

Self-image is like a mirror reflecting our perceptions about ourselves. From physical appearance, emotional stability, intelligence, and even professional performance and value, what we believe about ourselves matters. As WTF women, it is within our power to do something about it. Today I'm exploring four things that impact our understanding of ourselves. Together we'll explore how to develop and maintain a positive self-image and begin to embrace our true selves, imperfections and all!

In this episode, I discuss:

[2:20] How beauty standards unfairly keep us from celebrating and owning what makes us unique

[4:45] How motherhood can impact our self-image

[6:23] The harmful impact of social media platforms and how we can use them for good

[7:52] What Serena Williams can teach us about self-image and work performance

[9:18] Three things to help change the narratives that hold us back around our self-image

[11:02] Why we need to own our power to overcome gender bias

[12:15] How organizations can fight bias

[12:52] Brené Brown's book The Gifts of Imperfections and the impact it has had helping women confront perfectionism

Connect with Danielle

Linkedin: Danielle Sprouls, Esq.

Instagram: @daniellesproulsWebsite: https://www.nextlevelwomen.org/

Please rate and review the podcast! For Apple Podcasts, click here and scroll down. For Spotify, click here, and it's at the top of the page. Thanks for your support!

If you have a question or would like to suggest a guest or topic, I'd love to hear from you. Email me at [email protected].