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The Balanced CEO Podcast Guest - Susana Serrano-Davey

Redefining Success: How Resilience and Reinvention Lead to Balance

February 19, 20252 min read

In this episode, we dive deep into a journey of resilience, self-discovery, and bold reinvention with Susana Serrano-Davey, a seasoned CFO, entrepreneur, and mentor. From being a high school dropout to climbing the corporate ladder and later founding a successful business, Susana shares how she transformed burnout and challenges into opportunities for growth.

We talk about the lessons she’s learned along the way, from managing her inner critic to redefining success and wealth on her own terms. If you’re looking for inspiration and actionable insights to create balance and fulfillment in your life and career, this episode is for you.

About Susana Serrano-Davey

Susana Serrano-Davey is a highly experienced CFO, entrepreneur, and mentor with over 20 years of international experience. Known for her collaborative and approachable leadership style, Susana has reached the C-suite, founded and sold a successful business, and now guides professionals and entrepreneurs toward greater confidence, satisfaction, and well-being in their careers.

Tune in to hear Susana’s inspiring story and practical advice on building a life and career you truly love.

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Key Points Covered:

1. Resilience and Reinvention

Susana shares her inspiring journey from dropping out of high school to becoming a CFO and entrepreneur. Her story shows that it’s never too late to reinvent yourself and turn life’s challenges into opportunities.

2. Career Evolution and Entrepreneurship

She talks about building and selling her own accounting business, and how stepping out of her comfort zone helped her discover her true calling in mentoring and leadership development.

3. The Importance of Work-Life Balance

Through personal experiences, including a near-death health scare, Susana learned to prioritize her well-being. She now encourages others to set boundaries and align their work with their values to avoid burnout.

4. Overcoming the Inner Critic

Susana explains how she identified and managed her inner critic using tools like NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming). By fostering self-awareness and practicing self-compassion, she learned to silence self-doubt and gain clarity.

5. Redefining Success and Wealth

For Susana, success is about feeling proud and engaged in what you do, while wealth is the freedom to live authentically and pursue what matters most.

6. Self-Discovery and Second Acts

She highlights the importance of seeing your skills as tools for new opportunities, whether it’s transitioning to a new career, starting a business, or simply creating more balance in your life.

Connect with Susana Serrano-Davey

Website: www.serranodavey.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/susana-serrano-davey-51117811/

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