178: Rabbi Alfredo Borodowski - How to Win Life by Rediscovering Your Strengths

Ever feel like you’re stuck on a path that isn’t yours, or wonder if you’ve got what it takes to truly reinvent yourself? You’re not alone. In this episode of Edge of Excellence, host Matt Stewart curates raw, victorious, downright electrifying moments from the journey of Rabbi and Dr. Alfredo Borodowski, multi-hyphenate lawyer, professor, rabbi, social worker, and Fortune 500 coach.You’ll discover how to rewrite your inner story, master positive psychology, and ignite the strengths you didn’t know you had. Walk with Rabbi Alfredo Borodowski through dazzling highs and crushing lows, and learn the tested frameworks that turn adversity into purpose and fulfillment.Don’t wait for a second chance at clarity. Tune in now for exclusive tools, battle-won truths, and the blueprint to break out of autopilot. This episode reveals insights and actionable breakthroughs you literally won’t hear anywhere else. Turn the volume up. Your next chapter demands it.Timestamped Highlights[00:00] – The “awareness hack” that stops autopilot thinking in its tracks[00:49] – Why reinvention isn’t luck, it’s a muscle you build before you need it[02:23] – Redefining excellence: why your best is different (and enough)[06:19] – A true story: Disappearing friends, military regimes, and a call to justice[13:09] – What no one tells you about crashing and daring to start over[15:31] – The messy middle: mania, diagnosis, and coming back stronger[17:34] – Steal this formula: text trick for discovering your strengths in one day[22:04] – Turn purpose into impact: how to align what you do with who you are[35:15] – The secret happiness habit every future leader needs (and forgets)About The Guest Alfredo Borodowski, PhD, MSW is an executive coach, published author, and renowned positive psychology expert who has helped leaders, Fortune 500 firms, and nonprofits rewrite stories of adversity into scripts for high performance and fulfillment. With decades of experience as a lawyer, professor, rabbi, and social worker, Alfredo Borodowski brings an unrivaled blend of ancient wisdom and modern science to the art of personal reinvention.🔗 LinkedIn | WebsiteMentioned ResourcesHebrew Union CollegeJohn Maxwell LeadershipPositive Psychology (24 strengths framework)Purpose Factor AssessmentSuicide and Crisis Lifeline (988)CollegeWorks PaintingNational Services Group (NSG)Northeastern HillelImportant LinksGrow, do great work, and lead the way: National Services Group (NSG)Join our Student Professional Program: Internship ApplicationConnect with Matt on LinkedInWatch full interviews on YouTubeThe Edge of Excellence is an original podcast hosted by Matthew Stewart. Brought to you by College Works. Production and editing by Podcast Your Brand.