What Does It Really Mean to Be Resilient? Lessons from Tina Powell

When Life Tests You Beyond Business: A Conversation with Tina Powell

What does it really mean to be resilient — not just in business, but in life? In this powerful episode of The Resilient Advisor Podcast, host Jay Coulter sits down with Tina Powell, Partner at Intentionl.y and industry thought leader to uncover the real meaning of resilience when life forces you to redefine success.

Tina’s journey is one of courage, leadership, and unwavering purpose. As she battled cancer, she continued to lead, mentor, and inspire others — proving that resilience isn’t about being unbreakable, but about finding strength through vulnerability and authenticity.

Building Resilience When Life Knocks You Down

Tina opens up about her battle with cancer — a journey that tested her emotionally, physically, and spiritually. Through this experience, she found that resilience is not about resistance, but about adaptation.

She explains how vulnerability can actually be a superpower in leadership — allowing others to connect with your humanity while still being inspired by your perseverance.

“You can’t control the storm, but you can control how you show up in it.”

This episode challenges listeners to reframe adversity as a crucible for growth — an opportunity to evolve rather than retreat.

How Facing Mortality Reshapes Your Mission and Priorities

Facing mortality has a way of clarifying what truly matters. For Tina, that clarity reshaped her mission: to amplify voices within the financial industry and help leaders live and lead with intention.

Tina shares how her personal experience with cancer redefined her understanding of success — shifting from achievement to impact, and from doing to being.

Listeners are invited to reflect on their own values and consider whether their goals align with what they would want their legacy to be.

Leadership, Vulnerability, and Legacy

In their conversation, Jay and Tina explore how vulnerability and leadership intersect — especially in times of crisis. True leadership, Tina explains, isn’t about having all the answers. It’s about creating space for others to rise, even when you’re struggling yourself.

Her story is a testament to the fact that strength and softness can coexist — and that leaders who lead with empathy leave a more enduring legacy.

Finding Purpose in Pain

The episode closes with a discussion about finding purpose through pain. Tina’s resilience didn’t just help her survive — it helped her thrive, inspiring others to do the same. Her message to advisors, entrepreneurs, and leaders is simple but profound:

“Resilience is a daily practice — it’s choosing to show up, even when it’s hard.”

Key Takeaways

• Resilience is about adaptation, not invincibility.

• Vulnerability is a strength that deepens leadership.

• Facing mortality can redefine your mission and clarify your purpose.

• True success is about impact, legacy, and authenticity.

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