Uncomfortable Growth® Uncut. Season 2: Episode 7 – Unpacking Uncomfortable Growth: A Journey with Sherilyn Shackell
'What you are not changing, you are choosing.'
In the latest episode of Uncomfortable Growth Uncut, we have the privilege of hearing from Sherilyn Shackell, the founder of The Marketing Academy. Sherilyn’s journey is a testament to the power of resilience and self-discovery, showcasing how a life-altering event can lead to profound change.
Sherilyn’s story begins with a serious illness that struck when she was in her early 40s. As a successful headhunter running her own firm, she was caught in the relentless cycle of work, striving for more while sacrificing her well-being.
It wasn’t until a near-fatal health crisis that she was forced to confront her choices and the path she was on.
My three favourite quotes from Sherilyn’s story are:
"If you haven't got some sort of real deep joy somewhere in your life, then that's going to manifest physically."
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"What you are not changing, you are choosing."
"The choices that I was making at that time manifested my illness."
Sherilyn’s story is a reminder that we don’t have to wait for a crisis to reassess our path. Tune in for an inspiring conversation about self-awareness, purpose, and the courage to change.
The world doesn’t need more stories of success; it needs real conversations about resilience, vulnerability, and the human spirit’s incredible capacity to turn trials into triumphs.
That’s why the Uncomfortable Growth Uncut podcast was born. It’s a reminder that struggle and success are intrinsically linked, that growth is rarely easy, and that the moments we feel most uncomfortable are often where our greatest breakthroughs lie.
