What if you stopped waiting for the right time and started living fully right now? In this episode of Legendary Leaders, Cathleen O'Sullivan welcomes the inspiring Keisha Hickson, a transformative thought leader and resilience advocate. Diagnosed with a rare incurable cancer multiple myeloma at a young age. Keisha's story isn't just about survival; it's about thriving and leaving a legacy on her own terms. She explores her experiences of overcoming fears and embracing authenticity daily, all while battling a rare incurable disease. Keisha also shares her insights on 'daring to change' and how to make bold changes and decisions. Tune in for a conversation that will challenge you to start living now and inspire you to create your own legendary legacy, one step at a time.
Episode Timeline:
00:00 Introduction
08:22 Keisha's life-changing cancer diagnosis
18:00 Normalising diverse paths to impact by addressing struggles
26:19 How to support employees with invisible disabilities
38:08 Discovering your "Why" is crucial in defining your legacy
50:57 Celebrate milestones, embrace resilience, and pursue true passions
57:57 Being a proactive advocate for healthcare
Key Takeaways:
Keisha emphasises the importance of determination, action, resiliency, and execution through her concept of "Dare to Change." She explains how she moved from a place of complacency to making bold changes and decisions.
Keisha shares the challenges of living with an invisible disability, such as her ongoing battle with multiple myeloma. She explains how she manages her condition while maintaining her daily activities and endeavours.
Cathleen and Keish talk about leaving a legacy that is not defined solely by financial success but rather by the impact on our community, loved ones, and personal fulfilment.
ABOUT Keisha Hickson
Keisha Hickson is a professional speaker, transformative thought leader, and passionate advocate for resilience, transformation, and women's empowerment. Her personal journey, marked by a diagnosis of multiple myeloma and a challenging prognosis, has fueled her pursuit of a limitless legacy. This concept, which she passionately advocates, is about living life on your own terms, creating a narrative that leaves a lasting and meaningful impact beyond conventional boundaries.
Keisha brings 25 years of experience in the financial industry to the table, including roles up to Vice President & Senior Branch Manager in Wealth Management. She has successfully owned and operated multiple businesses, demonstrating her diverse interests and business savvy. Her ventures include a children's salon, a wellness brand, and a luxury gifting business, each flourishing under her leadership with collective revenues in the seven-figure range.
Connect with Keisha Hickson:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thereal_keishahickson/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/keisha-hickson/
Email: hello@keishahickson.com
Connect:
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Email: cmc@cathleenmerkelcoaching.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cathleen-merkel/
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