This episode: From Struggle to Success: Suzanne’s Journey of Resilience, Reinvention, and Business Mastery.
Here’s what you’ll learn about:
Personal Growth and resilience. (0:00)
- Suzanne Taylor-King shares her personal story of overcoming adversity and finding a better way to live, highlighting two defining moments that helped her shift her perspective.
- Suzanne emphasizes the importance of recognizing and embracing the energy and connection that can form with others in a short amount of time, even more so than with people we’ve known our whole lives
Business success, assault, and personal transformation. (2:40)
- Suzanne was physically assaulted at a party due to her business success, leading her to realize that no amount of Money is worth her safety.
- Suzanne made a split-second decision to leave her $5 million a year business and start over with nothing, rather than continue in a dangerous Lifestyle.
Overcoming a difficult past and finding support. (7:55)
- Suzanne’s decision to leave a toxic relationship and start over was met with support from her parents and a key friend, who helped her get back on her feet.
- Her honesty about her past and her reasons for leaving her past life led to a hiring decision and a lasting professional relationship.
Entrepreneurship, personal growth, and business partnerships. (11:42)
- Suzanne reflects on her journey from a $5,000 car to a successful business venture, highlighting the importance of taking small steps and seeking help along the way.
- She shares her experience of starting a wholesale company with a business partner, importing sunglasses from China to Japan, and turning it into a Retail business.
Career goals and personal growth. (16:03)
- Suzanne was unsure of what she wanted to do next in her life, feeling unfulfilled and lacking a clear direction.
- She found excitement and purpose through Coaching and mentoring, particularly in the area of high performance and athletic ability.
Embracing the unknown and adoption journey. (19:27)
- Suzanne shares her personal journey of adopting a baby, including miscarriages and IVF, and how the decision to adopt led to a smooth process.
- Suzanne received a call on a Friday that the birth mother had picked them, with a birth happening that weekend.
Entrepreneurship, coaching, and monetizing experience. (22:58)
- Suzanne found success in coaching and franchising after monetizing her experience and knowledge.
- She now helps others do the same, having learned the importance of resilience and grit in entrepreneurship.
Embracing unique genius and standing out in business. (27:36)
- Suzanne shares her journey of overcoming self-doubt and embracing her unique genius as a business coach, encouraging others to do the same.
To learn more about Suzanne’s mission, go to her LinkedIn profile at https://www.linkedin.com/in/suzanne-taylor-king/ Or her website at http://www.suzannetaylorking.com/
Suzanne’s Bio: Suzanne Taylor-King
Meet STK: The Catalyst for Unique Business Transformation
In a world that often pushes for conformity, Suzanne Taylor-King stands out as a beacon for those who dare to be different. Suzanne is not just any business coach; she is a fervent advocate for challenging the status quo and embracing the power of individuality. With a firm belief that the magic happens when you step boldly into the confidence of being unique, Suzanne is here to guide you in amplifying your distinct qualities, strengths, and gifts.
Drawing from a rich history of life experiences and a profound mastery over personal habits and emotional intelligence, Suzanne offers more than just coaching, she offers a transformative experience. With STK by your side, you’re not only poised to change your business trajectory but to reshape your entire business journey.
Understanding that each individual’s journey is as unique as they are, Suzanne’s coaching approach is custom, co-created, and packed with actionable steps. With a treasure trove of resources at her disposal, she provides the straightforward motivation and momentum you need to propel forward. Dive in and discover the transformative power of truly bespoke business coaching with Suzanne Taylor-King.
About your host: I’m Drew Deraney, the proud father of three children. For most of my life I’ve been concerned with what people thought of me and how I was supposed to act. I learned not to be my authentic self and instead became a people pleaser, a man wearing a mask.
In a 9-month span a few years ago, I endured four faith-shaking life events that caused me to question my existence.
I became determined to find a better way to live. Through intense self-reflection and awareness, I realized that in order to be happy, I must adhere to my standards of honesty, integrity and truth and needed to break free from the belief system that was anchored in me for close to 50 years.
I found my purpose and my mission in life. I’ve now become the man I know I am meant to be. My mission is empowering men ready to make a change to do the same.
My men’s group and one-on-one coaching provide a safe space for men to share, without judgement, and transform. My male clients learn to release their inner greatness and stop self-sabotage, the #1 roadblock keeping them from reaching their goals.
HOW TO CONNECT WITH COACH DREW:
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Drew Deraney now travels the world both to Live and Virtual Events showing mostly men the steps needed to strengthen self-identity and self-worth, to overcome self-limiting beliefs, and to build confidence while being authentic, maintaining boundaries and to transcend people pleasing skills to become the person they are destined to be. Drew challenges them to reach deep inside and make a lasting impact.
In a 9-month span, Drew experienced a grueling divorce, job loss, his son’s suicidal ideations, and his father’s death which devastated Drew emotionally, mentally, physically, and spiritually. It is a commonality for men to consider any challenge as a weakness as well as to show emotion and ask for help. While writing his book, Drew realized he was not the only man suffering in silence. With more clarity of purpose than ever, he began asking for help. Drew Deraney’s mission is to help especially men, release their inner greatness by showing vulnerability, keeping in integrity of their power, and making a great impact on the people in their lives both personally and professionally.
Drew Deraney was born in Brooklyn, NY and raised in Ho-Ho-Kus, NJ where he still lives to this day caring for his elderly mom and his 3 adult children Matthew, Nicholas, and Emma. Drew earned his B.A. in Psychology, M.A. in Applied Psychology, and two psychology research publications while at Fairfield University; a scholarship from the Healthcare Financial Management Association; and his M.B.A. in Health Care Administration from Baruch College / Mount Sinai School of Medicine in NY. His hospital career spanned 24 years where he was co-chair of the Leadership Institute, spoke at JD Power, was one of three leaders interviewed by The Commonwealth Fund, received his Communicating with Empathy Trainer certification and is a Certified Patient Experience Professional. Four years ago, Drew founded Profit Compassion LLC, an entity to coach and empower mostly men to create resiliency and authenticity as Chief Resilience Officer. Drew is the podcast host of ‘From Caving in to Crushing It’ and recently became a best-selling author with his book ‘I’ll Have What She’s Having’ - Memoir of a reformed People Pleaser.
