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Fireside Chat with Sandy Tembo - From Loss to Leadership: Reconnection and Renewal

Episode Summary

In this heartfelt Fireside Chat, Kim Groshek sits down with Sandy Tembo, Founder of Lustre Coaching and Consulting, to explore how deep personal loss can become a powerful catalyst for transformation and leadership. Sandy shares her journey of rediscovering connection, purpose, and meaning — showing that leadership isn’t about control, but courage, compassion, and reconnection with self and others.

Episode Notes

🎙 Fireside Chat Series – From Corporate to Calling
Guest: Sandy Tembo – Founder of Lustre Coaching & Consulting
Host: Kim Groshek

Join Kim and Sandy as they explore the power of turning pain into perspective. Sandy opens up about navigating severe loss and finding a renewed sense of purpose and leadership through that experience. Together, they discuss what it means to lead from the heart, reconnect after breaking points, and use vulnerability as a foundation for authentic leadership.

Key Takeaways:

How loss can become a teacher for leadership and life

The importance of reconnection and emotional awareness

How to lead with authenticity and courage after challenge

Why rebuilding trust begins with rebuilding yourself

💬 Favorite Quote:
“Loss cracked me open — and through that opening, light came in.” – Sandy Tembo