Welcome! Today’s Unclassified Woman is Stacey Copas, who is the author of How to be Resilient. She is Australian’s #1 keynote speaker and facilitator on turning adversity into an asset, and she has been featured in national media. Now taking on a new endeavour, Stacey is training for the 2016 Rio Para-Olympics after many years of inactivity.
In this episode, you’ll hear:
- How Stacey has not had a child due to personal choice and never desired to be a parent;
- Stacey has a spinal cord injury and is in a wheelchair. People ask about her parenting/non-parenting intentions - often assuming incorrectly this is the reason for not having a child;
- How Stacey has experienced separation from some friends over the years as they began having children and led very different lives;
- Stacey discusses the “mythbusting” that goes along with daring to make a conscious decision to NOT have children;
- Stacey has become comfortable when she has to answer questions about her choices;
- Her advice for others is to have clarity about your values and what you find important in life;
- She knew that she was here to make a difference in the world, but had to overcome the “little old me” syndrome.
- The messages Stacey includes in her speaking about resilience as a growth opportunity include the following:
- Take responsibility
- Use empowering language
- Have a support system around you
Resources:
www.howtoberesilient.com
www.staceycopas.com
How to be Resilient by Stacey Copas
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