Resilience And Optimism Following A Life-Changing Accident, With Sarah de Lagarde

Career Sessions, Career Lessons

Life's challenges may knock us down, but with resilience and optimism, we can rise to conquer any mountain that stands in our way. In this episode, we sit down with Sarah de Lagarde, the Global Head of Communications at Janus Henderson Investors, to hear her remarkable journey of resilience and optimism after a life-changing accident. At the peak of her career and juggling motherhood, Sarah's life took an unexpected turn when she was involved in a horrific train accident. The accident left her with severe injuries, including two crushed limbs, a broken nose, and broken teeth. Despite the odds stacked against her, she shares how she managed to find strength within herself and the support of her community, leading to an astonishing recovery. As we delve deeper, Sarah touches upon the importance of storytelling and how sharing her journey has been a source of healing and empowerment for herself and others. She reveals how she found solace in the great outdoors, scaling heights like Kilimanjaro, defying expectations, and proving to herself that she is capable of achieving the extraordinary. Join us and learn how to conquer your own mountains and seize every moment!

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