The Power of Perspective: Sam Goodwin on Leadership and Resilience

15/08/2025 25 min Episodio 3
The Power of Perspective: Sam Goodwin on Leadership and Resilience

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In this episode of COMPELling Conversations, host Steve Ramerini sits down with Sam Goodwin, American entrepreneur, motivational speaker, and one of only about 100 people in the world to have traveled to all 193 UN-recognized countries. Sam shares his extraordinary journey, including his experiences as a Division I college hockey player, co-founding a tech company and NGO in Singapore, and surviving a 63-day wrongful detention in Syria.
Through his story, Sam explores the power of embracing uncertainty, cultivating gratitude, and finding resilience in the face of life’s toughest challenges. He shares actionable lessons for business leaders, athletes, faith-based communities, and anyone navigating unpredictable circumstances. From using athletic discipline to channeling gratitude during moments of intense stress, Sam demonstrates how challenges can become opportunities for growth.
This episode is a masterclass in perspective, leadership, and resilience, offering listeners inspiration and practical strategies for thriving in uncertain times.