Have you ever felt stuck, overwhelmed, or uncertain about the next steps in your life or career? Are you searching for inspiration to create possibilities, embrace resilience, and live a life you love?
With honesty and vulnerability, Tom Lenoble shares the origins of his memoir: My Life in Business Suits, Hospital Gowns, and High Heels. Written in what he describes as a “cathartic” burst and left untouched for years, the memoir blends personal storytelling with self-help wisdom—showing how our life’s sum parts make us who we are today, even when some feel outrageous or shameful. Releasing the book became a liberating experience, opening doors to awards, accolades, and meaningful impact.
The conversation touches on themes of resilience through adversity, including Tom Lenoble’s experience living with two life-threatening illnesses and metastatic cancer for almost fourteen years. He reveals the power of humor, service to others, and risk-taking—even when the risks seem unthinkable, like experimental cancer treatments or signing medical papers in another language. For Tom Lenoble, resilience is a muscle and our greatest currency: “No one can take your resilience away.”
Throughout the episode, Christy Pennison and Tom Lenoble discuss the barriers that prevent us from sharing our stories, the liberation that comes from letting go, and the profound gifts that can emerge from life’s hardest moments—what Tom calls “terrible gifts.” They challenge listeners to reflect on living in the present, trusting their own counsel, and taking risks that can lead to reinvention and service to others.
As the episode closes, Christy Pennison acknowledges Tom Lenoble for his bravery in sharing his story and inspiring others to embrace possibility, resilience, and reinvention, no matter the circumstances.
In this episode, we dive into:
- The liberating power of sharing your story
- Risk, resilience, and reinvention
- Finding the gifts in life’s toughest challenges
- Service to others as a pathway to healing
- Evidence-based resilience and living fully
There’s always a time in life where you can take another risk. Remember that you’re more resilient than you are. And just like Tom said, it’s never too late to reinvent.
Don’t miss out on this compelling episode that breaks down the barriers to embracing resilience, taking risks, and living fully—no matter where you are in your journey. Tune in to Inspiring Possible and discover how sharing your story, trusting yourself, and stepping into your fullness can open doors to possibility, purpose, and impact.
About Tom LeNoble
Tom Lenoble is an executive leader, international speaker, resilience coach, philanthropist, and bestselling author of My Life in Business Suits, Hospital Gowns, and High Heels. As CEO of the Academy for Coaching Excellence, he trains coaches worldwide and is passionately engaged in philanthropic work supporting underserved communities, youth in the arts, and women’s issues. Tom’s story is one of perseverance, reinvention, and living fully through adversity.
To learn more about Tom and his book, visit www.tomlenoble.com or connect with him on all social platforms.
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