How Grandma’s Wisdom Built a Coaching Movement

What if the advice that changed your life came from a garden?

In this inspiring episode of Living Your Legacy, Terrie Nathan, CEO of Strong Girl Enterprises, shares the deeply personal story behind her mission to help people transform challenges through the power of perspective. Growing up in Montana, Terrie struggled with self-doubt and bullying until her grandmother Ruby taught her a lesson that would shape her entire life: water what you want to grow.

Today, Terrie helps leaders, entrepreneurs, and individuals reframe adversity, build resilience, and create meaningful change one person at a time. Through stories, practical wisdom, and powerful insights on emotional intelligence, personal growth, and authentic leadership, she reveals why perspective is more than positive thinking. It's a tool for transformation.

If you've ever felt stuck, overwhelmed, or uncertain about your next step, this conversation offers a fresh lens for moving forward.

Key Takeaways

• Perspective is not positive thinking. It is powerful thinking.

• Emotional intelligence begins with self-awareness and self-management.

• Fear often keeps people trapped inside their comfort zones.

• Authenticity creates deeper connections than trying to fit a mold.

• Lasting impact happens one person at a time through a ripple effect.

Notable Quotes

• “Perspective is a gift we give ourselves.”

• “Water yourself with your words, not the words of others.”

• “Nothing grows without water.”

• “I show up for who I am and you're either going to like it or you're not.”

• “We impact people one person at a time.”