What if the worst day of your life turned out to be the best thing to ever happen to you? Today, I’m diving into my own story of getting fired from a job I adored, and how that seemingly devastating moment became the catalyst for my wild adventure into coaching and transformation. Trust me, I didn’t see it coming either! We’re chatting about the three Rs of radical trust: resisting the urge to find immediate meaning, releasing our attachment to how life “should” be, and receiving those unexpected gifts that come from chaos. So grab your favourite snack and get comfy, because we’re about to turn those plot twists into pure magic!Episode SummaryIn this deeply vulnerable and transformative Fail Forward Friday episode, Heather shares the devastating moment 23 years ago when she was made redundant from a job she loved and excelled at. What seemed like the worst day of her life became the catalyst that launched her into coaching, NLP, hypnosis, and transformational work - creating a life beyond her wildest dreams.The StoryTwenty-three years ago, Heather sat in a sterile meeting room hearing the words "we're making you redundant" from a job she absolutely loved. The devastating blow shattered her fundamental belief that doing your best would keep you safe. Through tears and sleepless nights, she wrestled with questions about her worth and future. What she couldn't see then was that this wasn't the end of her story - it was life's greatest plot twist, pushing her from corporate safety into the wild, uncertain path of transformation work.Key Topics CoveredHow devastating setbacks can be life's way of redirecting usThe difference between falling and learning to flyWhy some gifts only reveal themselves in hindsightReleasing attachment to how life "should" beFinding the unexpected gifts hidden in chaos and uncertaintyTransforming endings into extraordinary beginningsChapters:00:08 - Transforming Devastation into Magic02:01 - From Redundancy to Reinvention02:49 - Embracing the Unexpected: Plot Twists in Life04:47 - Embracing Transformation: The Power of Plot Twists06:31 - Embracing Uncertainty and Choosing HappinessThe 3 R's of Radical TrustResist the urge to force immediate meaning - Some gifts only reveal themselves in hindsight; trust that clarity comes when you're readyRelease attachment to how your life 'should' be - Let go of your script and make space for something better than you could imagineReceive the unexpected gifts trying to emerge - Stay open to what wants to come through, even if it looks nothing like what you expectedThis Week's Transformational ExerciseWrite down your devastating plot twist - Capture every raw emotion and fear from a major setbackLetter from your future self - Write from the wiser version of you who has embraced the 3 R'sAsk the powerful question - "What new story am I willing to step into?"Community ChallengeShare your biggest plot twist moment using #PlotTwist and tag @ChoosingHappyPodcast - let's redefine failure as the beautiful beginning of magic.ResourcesWebsite: www.choosinghappypodcast.comConnect with Heather for transformation workHeather Masters Next Fail Forward Friday EpisodeJoin us next Friday as we continue failing forward and turning setbacks into comebacks.How You Can Support This Independent Podcast:Please like, share with someone who may need to hear this today, and/or leave a review

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