Life After Cancer: A Compelling Conversation with Rob Sullivan

About this episode

Rob Ryan Sullivan shares his transformative experience with cancer and its impact on his spirituality and personal growth.

The worst news ever turned out to be an “absolute blessing” for Rob Ryan Sullivan. On his 48th birthday – on Feb. 18, 2015 – Sullivan received news from his doctor that he had lymphoma in the form of massive tumors on his heart and in his neck. Six months and several rounds of chemotherapy later, Sullivan was cured and he had the experience that led to the last chapter of his second book, “A Trek Within: Following Your Inner Compass.” He had been working on the book for almost a decade, and his journey with cancer tied the entire book together. The book, which is a collection of experiences that changed the way Sullivan views spirituality, the world and his place in it, was officially released in early December 2023. “When you’re going through things, you have to roll with it,” said Sullivan, a professional speaker and coach who has worked more than 70 nationally- and internationally-known organizations including Motorola, Northwestern University, McDonald’s and the University of Michigan. “And I’ve learned there this nothing that says you can’t incorporate your passions into a scenario where you’re living to work rather than working to live.” Sullivan also recently launched…

People in this episode

Host: Pat Wellsh

Guest: Rob Ryan Sullivan

Topics covered

• cancer journey
• spirituality
• personal growth
• coaching
• life lessons

Keywords

• cancer
• spirituality
• coaching
• personal development
• life lessons

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: SulliVanZyl, Motorola, Northwestern University, McDonald’s, University of Michigan

Books & works: A Trek Within: Following Your Inner Compass

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