From Toxic Boss to Conscious Leader: A Recruiter's Journey of Self-Realization with Dom Farnan
In this episode of The Elite Recruiter Podcast, our host Benjamin Mena sits down with Dom Farnan, the founder of Dot Connect and author of "Now Here: A Journey from Toxic Boss to Conscious Connector." Dom shares her remarkable journey of self-discovery and transformation from being a toxic leader to becoming a conscious and visionary leader. She started her career as a recruiter after an unexpected job offer and later ventured into her own consultancy. However, as her team grew, she realized her lack of leadership skills, which led to dysfunction and a toxic work environment.
Dom's journey towards conscious leadership began when she took ownership of her shortcomings and committed to personal growth. She invested in her own development, addressing her ego and healing the dynamics with her team. Dom emphasizes that leadership is not just a title but an action, and encourages everyone, regardless of their role or experience, to step up as leaders in their own right. She advises high performers building their own firms to delegate and elevate, invest in themselves as leaders, and support the development of others.
Beyond the transformation within her team, Dom's personal life also experienced profound changes. Initially met with skepticism from her husband, he eventually joined her in seeking personal growth and improvement. Their relationship was renewed, with a sense of connection and excitement reminiscent of dating. Dom considers this change in her marriage to be the most significant in her life. In her business, her team achieved notable awards for their culture and leadership, showcasing how personal growth and conscious leadership can positively impact an organization.
In this episode, Dom Farnan highlights the importance of living the same values and having a shared vision with the team one works with. She believes that many teams and organizations are currently lacking collaboration and a team-oriented mindset. Dom urges individuals to be creative and clear about their desires and skills during challenging times, rather than continually searching for similar roles. She has expanded her book of business into areas such as grad school, consciousness in action, and leadership coaching. Dom aims to support CEOs and heads of people in becoming conscious and visionary leaders, ultimately shaping the future of work.
Tune in to this inspiring episode as Dom Farnan shares her incredible journey and provides invaluable insights on becoming a conscious leader in the recruiting space.
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