What’s the Buzz?! Leveraging Adversity to Your Advantage

August 22, 2024

BioBuzz has been connecting the life science workforce since 2009. We’ve built an expansive community in the Mid-Atlantic with a national readership that spans from Massachusettes to Florida, and New York to California. For our next chapter, we’re building a proprietary talent logistics model to help employers source and hire life science talentLearn more.

In the latest episode of What’s the Buzz, Chris Frew from BioBuzz engages in an inspiring conversation with Josh Perry, a former X Games athlete turned performance coach. Josh shares his remarkable journey from BMX stardom to overcoming multiple brain tumors, offering profound insights on using adversity as a catalyst for personal and professional growth. His philosophy emphasizes focusing on effort and mindset rather than just outcomes, a crucial perspective for navigating today’s challenging biotech landscape. Josh is also one of our Expert Contributors in the Talent Lab, where his expertise further supports talent development and growth.

Josh delves into how his coaching work, including with innovative companies like Kymanox that are dedicated to fostering growth and development for their employees, enhances both individual and corporate development. Josh discusses the importance of fundamental wellness—sleep, nutrition, and exercise—and its impact on overall success. The conversation also highlights the necessity of translating inspiration into actionable steps, underscoring that real change comes from applying knowledge and making tangible improvements.

Watch the full video below on the thought-provoking discussion on leveraging adversity to unlock your full potential.