Jan 29 2024 30 mins 1
Adversity in a child's life can play a significant role in fostering resilience and long-term success. When children face adversity, such as family problems, academic difficulties, or personal setbacks, it can have several positive effects on their development.
In this powerful episode of Overpowering Emotions, we can see this adversity in action as we delve into the extraordinary life journey of our guest, Suraj Ethirajan. From growing up in Kuwait during the Gulf War to pursuing aerospace engineering dreams in the United States, Suraj’s life has been a rollercoaster of challenges and opportunities. Challenges and opportunities that we know are so critical for building resilience.
This interview highlights the incredible resilience that has fueled Suraj’s success and how it can inspire all of us to overcome life's obstacles. There are several lessons for helping our children and teens strengthen their resilience you don’t want to miss out on, including:
Finding Support: The importance of our children learning how to seek and accept help from others during challenging times. Asking for help is a sign of strength, not weakness. As you will see from Suraj’s story, life is a team sport, and the people who support us play a crucial role in his journey.
Adaptability: The importance of strengthening their willingness to change and grow. We see Suraj’s ability to adapt and pivot when faced with unexpected obstacles, such as changing career paths, which highlights his resilience.
Creating a Safe Environment: Creating a safe space for oneself and others, allowing for open communication and trust-building is essential to foster resilience and collaboration.
About Suraj
Suraj Ethirajan is a career coach and founder of Grounow, helping tech professionals enhance their skills, become more employable, and achieve the rewards they deserve. He coaches both corporates and individuals, customizing the coaching they need and providing role-playing exercises to prepare them for the real world. He helped secure significant compensation increases for his clients and assisted them in overcoming their self-doubts, cognitive biases, and toxic work challenges. Being a refugee during the Kuwait invasion in 1990 shaped his life perspective.
How to connect with Suraj
Email: [email protected].
Website: www.grounow.com
YouTube: www.youtube.com/@grounow
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/grounow?mibextid=D4KYlr
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