From Near-Death to Leadership: Dominic Forth's Journey

From Near-Death to Leadership: Dominic Forth's Journey

From Real Things Living by Brigitte Cutshall

April 12, 2026 · 41 min · Season 7 · Episode 26

About this episode

Dominic Forth shares his transformative journey from a near-death experience to becoming a leader who empowers others to share their stories.

What happens when everything is stripped away? In a split second, Dominic Forth went from a honeymoon rafting trip to fighting for his life beneath the surface of the Zambezi River. That "flipped moment" didn't just change his perspective—it redefined how he leads and how he helps others share their truth. Dominic Forth, CEO of Thought Leaders America, joins Brigitte Cutshall on Real Things Living to discuss: (1) The Calm, Clarity, Courage framework for facing any challenge. (2) Why "starting with heart" is the key to resolving conflict. (3) How to stop the "invisible tax on silence" in your business and life. Dominic’s journey from the depths of the Zambezi to leading a platform for global thinkers serves as a powerful reminder that our stories are our greatest assets. "I realized what would have happened if I'd have died that day. All of my life, my stories and everything inside of me... would have gone. There's more life in me yet." Don't let your story go untold. Visit https://www.thoughtleadersamerica.com/ to learn how Dominic and his team are amplifying voices that make a positive impact.

People in this episode

Host: Brigitte Cutshall

Guest: Dominic Forth

Topics covered

  • leadership
  • personal development
  • overcoming adversity
  • storytelling
  • conflict resolution

Keywords

  • Calm, Clarity, Courage framework
  • starting with heart
  • invisible tax on silence
  • Zambezi River
  • amplifying voices

Mentioned in this episode

Products: Thought Leaders America

Places: the Zambezi River, Zambezi

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