Let's Talk About It with Dionne Murphy #AuthorLife

Let’s Talk About It with Dionne Murphy #AuthorLife

Life has many twists and turns, so it’s crucial to build resilience and trust in your ability to make it through any changes. Just ask Dionne Murphy, who turned her life around through her determination and willpower after losing her job. 

Dionne worked tirelessly for 16 years helping others fulfill their dreams. In 2020, she got laid off--right after securing a two million dollar contract for her employer. Although she was filled with anger, confusion, and pain, she didn’t let it get the best of her. In fact, she now sees this as a blessing in disguise. She realized that, if she can seal the best deals for somebody else, she can, and should, do it for herself. In this episode, Dionne shares her inspiring journey to success.

About the Guest

For many years, Dionne Murphy worked in corporate. Through it all, one thing was clear: a day will come when she will have the power and freedom to choose what she wants to do. 

And in this episode, Dionne is her own boss. She currently works as a business coach for health and fitness enthusiasts, helping them grow their own businesses. She also co-authored Color Outside the Lines – Stories of Extraordinary Leadership, a book about what it takes to be a true leader that will be available this October 27th, 2021.

In This Episode

• Who is Dionne Murphy? [0:9] 
• How did she get to where she is today? [1:37]
• Learn about all about being your authentic self [11:53]
• …and many more

Quotes

“But let me tell you, it’s nothing, nothing like being able to wake up and own your own day, own your own time, and do it effectively.” [8:50]

“Don’t ever think a book is just a book… I know what a book can do—how it can set your future up, how it can set up your tomorrow.” [10:21]

“You do need your authentic self when you are in leadership roles.” [13:21]

“It is okay to have boundaries, okay, cause that protects your authenticity, alright? If you know something is going to just stress you out…it’s okay to say no, but there’s a way that you can say that.” [21:23]

Resources Mentioned
Dionne Murphy's Instagram
Color Outside the Lines, Stories of Extraordinary Leaders
Joyce Johnson's Website
Joyce Johnson's Facebook
Joyce Johnson's Instagram
Joyce Johnson's Twitter
Joyce Johnson's LinkedIn
Joyce Johnson's YouTube
Joyce Johnson's Amazon Page
Why Sales Network's Website

Key Words
Personal Development, Change, Growth, Self-Awareness, Doubt, Self-Confidence, Authenticity, Identity, Author