Brian Verdi | Leveled up his Leadership

Brian is Vice President at a commercial environmental laboratory. A high achiever with an impressive track record, he was ready to level up his leadership.

Here is his story:

The Catalyst 

After being in my Vice President position for under a year, I realized I wanted to invest in myself as a leader. I knew I needed to make some changes in myself as I grew into my new role. The increase in stress was impacting me physically and mentally, I didn’t know what the next step was, but I knew something had to change.

I met Angelina during a mindset session she facilitated for my company. During the session, we did mindfulness exercises, and it was the first time in a while that I felt relaxed and centered. The calm clarity I experiences was something I knew my life needed more of.

The Experience

I liked having time to constructively self-reflect in a safe space with a trusted advisor.  I was ready and willing to put in the work. To be open and honest with myself. That is why this experience worked so well for me. 

I was looking for more prescriptive and a traditional approach - more education and coursework. I was pleasantly surprised that instead, I focused on cultivating and deepening my ability to reflect and gain insights from my own life experience. Which has allowed me to take my leadership to the next level.

The Breakthrough

Leadership is an Inside Job

Initially, I was focused outward, looking for advice on how to fix everything. Through my coaching with Angelina, I gained new perspective. What I really needed was to create space in my life to reflect. I was able to learn from my own experiences in a way that opened me up to new possibilities as a leader. I hadn’t been doing that before starting this journey. As a result, I have learned a new and valuable tool for not only my career but my life.