We were lucky to catch up with Scott H. Silverman recently and have shared our conversation below.
Scott, thanks for joining us, excited to have you contributing your stories and insights. Can you open up about a risk you’ve taken – what it was like taking that risk, why you took the risk and how it turned out?
Perseverance. Never letting the word NO stand in my way. Following my heart. Asking for help. Listening to others. Staying open. Setting Boundaries. Staying teachable.
Awesome – so before we get into the rest of our questions, can you briefly introduce yourself to our readers.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR Scott Silverman is a highly sought-after speaker, and the author of The Opioid Epidemic and Tell Me No, I Dare You! He is known nationally as “The Crisis Coach/Family Navigator”, having lead many successful drug addiction recovery programs for over 38 years. He’s a recipient of CNN’s Hero of the Week Award. Every February 19th, San Diego celebrates “Scott Silverman Day” in honor of his helping more than 25,000 people in San Diego with job readiness training, employment placement assistance, mental health counseling, case management, and affordable housing referrals for people
who desire to change their lives for the better.
Scott is the Founder & CEO of Confidential Recovery, Founder & Owner of Your Crisis Coach, Executive Director & CEO of Safe Homes Coalition, and President of the Society of Addiction Professional Board. He is also the President and Founder of Second Chance, a human services agency that is committed to breaking the cycle of unemployment, poverty, and homelessness. Over the past 15 years Second Chance has assisted more than 24,000 economically disadvantaged and homeless persons in San Diego gain employment and leave poverty, gang affiliations, and crime. Additionally, Scott has helped over 50,000 former addicts and former prisoners get focused, move forward, and become productive members of society.
As a frequent speaker, he informs, inspires, and motivates audiences globally. Follow Scott’s continuing success through his website: www.ScottHSilverman.com or www.YourCrisisCoach.com
How about pivoting – can you share the story of a time you’ve had to pivot?
Spent my early years in the Retail Clothing business. Crashed and burn with my Substance abuse. And had to start all over. Ran a non profit for 18 years. Then started a new Career.
We often hear about learning lessons – but just as important is unlearning lessons. Have you ever had to unlearn a lesson?
Never give up. Don’t let others hold you down. Ask for help. Take care of you too.
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