From Teacher to Wellness Entrepreneur: Navigating Career Transitions and Embracing New Paths

Ep. 35 Dive into the nuanced conversation about overcoming disappointment, structure vs spontaneity, and the transformative beauty of self-discovery through serving others. Our guest, Dominic Piacentini, shares his compelling journey from being passionate about teaching to encountering setbacks that led him to unleash potential in diverse paths. His story is an emblem of resilience and a testament to the unpredictable trajectory of professional life.

Resources:

Dominic Joseph on Facebook or @dominic_j_piac on Instagram

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• Book Mentioned: "Inner Engineering: A Yogi's Guide to Joy" by Sadhguru
• Holistic Practice: Wim Hof Method (Cold Exposure)

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About the Guest

Dominic Piacentini is a multifaceted individual with a diverse background in education, real estate and wellness practices. With a deep commitment to Restorative Practices, Dominic infuses his ventures with an approach that prioritizes connection, balance, and personal Growth.

Key Takeaways:

• Dominic's journey is a reminder that disappointments can lead to new opportunities and personal growth.
• Proactive relational building is key in effective communication, conflict resolution, and thriving teamwork.
• Incorporating holistic wellness practices can provide tools for navigating personal and professional challenges.
• Small adjustments in routines can significantly reduce stress and increase the enjoyment of productivity.
• Modeling positive practices and pushing past comfort zones are essential for personal development and can inspire others.

Chapters:

0:00:00 Introduction: Balancing structure and spontaneity

0:00:29 Overcoming disappointment and finding new opportunities

0:01:58 Serving others through various ventures

0:02:41 Holistic restorative practices and proactive interactions

0:04:34 Transition from education to entrepreneurship

0:06:17 The concept of restorative practices in various industries

0:08:17 Importance of building relational equity in real estate

0:10:41 Following up and repairing relationships

0:11:50 Dealing with disappointment and finding new paths

0:12:15 Dominic's experience of not getting promoted despite his qualifications

0:13:24 Dominic's frustration of always being a runner-up in job interviews

0:14:46 How Dominic's diverse leadership experiences prepared him for his current role

0:15:35 Applying the lessons learned from his career to other areas of life

0:16:38 How Dominic's education in holistic medicine helped him process challenges

0:18:09 The reciprocal benefits of sharing holistic practices with others

0:19:44 The importance of having a regular practice of meditation and breath work

0:20:46 Adjusting expectations and finding gratitude in completing a portion of his morning routine

0:23:21 Book recommendation: "Inner Engineering: A Yogi's Guide to Joy" by Sadhguru

0:24:49 Dominic shares the importance of stepping away and coming back to improve his sketches

0:26:06 Dominic's best advice: "Let that shit go"

0:26:28 Dominic's bucket list item is to attend a retreat by the Wim Hof Method in Poland

0:27:30 Dominic reflects on being an uncle and curating wellness events

0:29:10 Dominic can be found on social media and is open to connecting and collaborating

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