Reflection- Rejection, Redirection & Resilience

Series 2
Written By Rocelyn Fandino

Have you ever experienced a moment that felt like a setback… only to realise later it was actually steering you toward something better?

In this reflective solo episode of Conversations and Connections, host Kerryn Powell revisits the key themes from her recent conversation with Kate Dunn-Flynn—exploring how rejection can be a redirection, and how resilience is often built in life’s most unexpected moments.


You’ll also hear the story of how a redundancy created a new life for one of the families featured in Kerryn’s book, Two Ears, One Mouth and a BIG Heart—a powerful example of how problems, when reframed, can become opportunities for growth, clarity, and contribution.

Whether you’re navigating change, supporting someone who is, or simply curious about the lessons life offers when things don’t go to plan, this episode will encourage you to pause, reflect and reconnect with your own potential.

🌱 If you missed the original episode with Kate Dunn-Flynn, we encourage you to go back and listen. Her story and insights are a gift to anyone seeking strength, self-awareness, and a fresh perspective.

📖 For more stories of transformation, courage, and connection, explore Kerryn’s book, Two Ears, One Mouth and a BIG Heart—a heartfelt guide to building genuine relationships and networks that matter.

🎧 Listen now and be reminded: setbacks are often just the beginning.


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At a time when technology overrides how we interact with others, Two Ears, One Mouth, and a Big Heart  takes us back to basics. Kerryn Powell reminds us of the power of real-time relationships and face-to-face conversations for creating success and fulfilment.

She pulls back the covers on her own journey and desire to be a catalyst for change by connecting people and amplifying their impact on others. Demonstrating her message of ‘giving to gain’, Kerryn shares powerful stories of many local heroes who have been inspired to make a change.

Divided into three sections – Learn, Grow, Achieve – and covering themes such as Clarity, Focus and Courage, you are invited to learn from the experience of others and then reflect on your values and viewpoints.

With over 30 years of working as an agent and catalyst for change, Kerryn  reminds us that we have two ears for listening, one mouth for sharing and a big heart for engaging with others. When we remember this, we are open to endless possibilities: following our own purpose and dreams as well as the opportunity to help others with theirs.

Starting a ripple effect begins now.

Don’t wait for a better time … because your time matters.

 

 

 

‘To be successful you have to have your heart in your business and your business in your heart

- Thomas J. Watson, Snr

Want to connect or start having better conversations?

💬 Stay in touch or Contact our host Kerryn Powell to learn how Kerryn works with individuals, teams and groups who want to connect and create impact through better conversations

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Rocelyn Fandino
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