Reframe for Resilience: Dr. Frank L. Douglas on Finding Strength and Success with Nicole Tindle

Reframe for Resilience

Episode Summary:

In this episode of Reframe for Resilience, Nicole Tindle, Director of Operations at Mpire Financial, joins Dr. Frank Douglas to discuss her remarkable journey of resilience and reinvention. Nicole reflects on her 20-year career at Disney and how the challenges of 2020 led her to redefine her path. From applying to 201 jobs to joining a startup as its fifth employee, Nicole shares insights on navigating uncertainty, building trust, and leading with a positive outlook.

Key topics include:

• The role of trust and community in career transitions.
• How leadership skills from Disney shaped her ability to excel in a new industry.
• Strategies for self-empowerment, staying positive, and embracing change.

If you're looking for inspiration to tackle life's unexpected challenges, this episode is for you.

Timeline Summary:

[00:00]: Introduction by Dr. Frank Douglas, using the metaphor of shattered glass to illustrate resilience.

[01:30]: Welcoming Nicole Tindle to the podcast and beginning her story.

[02:00]: Nicole shares her career journey at Disney, starting in 2005 and transitioning through various roles.

[03:10]: Reflecting on the challenges of being laid off during COVID-19 after a 20-year career.

[04:00]: Applying for 201 jobs and finding an unexpected opportunity at Mpire Financial.

[05:00]: Nicole discusses transitioning to a new field and starting as one of the first five employees at Mpire Financial.

[06:00]: Learning leadership lessons at Disney and how they prepared her for the challenges at Mpire Financial.

[08:00]: Trust as a foundation: Building new relationships and trusting herself and her new colleagues.

[11:00]: Turning down Disney’s offer to return and committing to the growth of Mpire Financial.

[12:00]: Nicole reflects on her resilience, emphasizing bravery, trust, and a positive outlook.

[14:00]: Closing thoughts on the importance of community, relationships, and reframing challenges into opportunities.

Link & Resources:

● Learn more about Mpire Financial: Mpire Financial Website

● Explore topics on resilience and leadership: Safe Haven Dialogues LLC

● Connect with Nicole Tindle on LinkedIn: Nicole's LinkedIn

Closing Remarks:

Thank you for joining us on this thought-provoking episode of Reframe for Resilience. Nicole’s journey reminds us that resilience stems from trust, community, and self-belief. If you enjoyed this conversation, please share it with your colleagues, rate and review the podcast, and follow us for more inspiring episodes. Let’s continue to reframe challenges into opportunities together!