Kicked Out of the Nest: Deb Coviello on Reinvention, Leadership, and Owning Your Path

Resilience, Reinvention, and the Power of Taking Control with Deb Coviello

In this episode I chat with Deb Coviello (see her bio below), also known as The Drop In CEO™, to discuss leadership, resilience, and her journey from corporate executive to entrepreneur, speaker, and author. Deb and I share remarkably similar career paths—both coming from corporate backgrounds, navigating unexpected exits, and ultimately finding fulfillment by forging our own way.

We dive into:
- The challenges of corporate life and what it feels like to get "kicked out of the nest"
- How Deb turned repeated corporate rejections into an opportunity to build The Drop In CEO brand
- The importance of emotional intelligence and influence in leadership
- Why every professional should invest in personal branding and relationships—before they need them
- Insights from The CEO’s Compass and her upcoming book, "The New CEO Playbook".

Deb’s story is one of resilience, reinvention, and embracing the unknown to create a career and life on her own terms. Whether you’re a seasoned executive or an emerging leader, this episode is packed with wisdom on navigating career transitions, leading with authenticity, and finding peace of mind in the process.

Check out Deb’s books and podcasts at dropinceo.com.

 Tune in for a candid, inspiring, and insightful conversation that will leave you rethinking your own career path!

 

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Deb's bio: Known as The Drop In CEO™, Deb’s superpower is lowering the temperature and elevating conversations with empathy and patience.

As a speaker, author, podcaster, and consultant, she teaches C-Suite leaders how to establish a “Lift, Light, Lead” environment and create calm amidst chaos or crisis. She is the author of “The CEO’s​ Compass: Your Guide to Get Back on Track,” and, “The New CEO Playbook: Stop Chasing Results and Start Pursuing Peace of Mind.”​ Her long-running podcast, The Drop-In CEO, is in the top 1.5% globally among Apple podcasts.