Edna Diez, Transformation Leader on Taking Risks [Color Forward]
Born in Colombia, to a Chilean expatriate father and a Colombian mother, educated in Belgium, Edna Diaz is now a recognized change leader at the World Bank Group. Her “why not” approach to risk-taking brings back memories to the Color Forward team of their own risky adventures and inspires them to live a life of no regret and learn from past mistakes.
“Life has thrown at me wonderful opportunities and wonderful things, and also terrible situations. When I look back, I always see a lesson in each and every one of them.” - Edna
Topics discussed in this episode:
How Edna leads transformation projects as a change agent at the World Bank
Saying “why not” to major life decisions
Being flexible in the midst of change by looking to change yourself
Creating your own possibilities or seizing the ones that come your way
How taking risks can pay off in the end personally and professionally
Creating your own support system
Understanding and discovering your purpose
How to live a life without regret, by creating checkpoints along the way
Learning to be adaptable, learning from our mistakes
Focusing on what you can control to keep a positive mindset