Behind the Scenes Life After Cirque du Soleil With Deborah Hurwitz

The Art Of Imperfect Adulting

In this episode of The Art of Imperfect Adulting host Amy Stone welcomes guest Deborah Hurwitz, a seasoned music director with a remarkable career in the entertainment industry who courageously pivoted to become a productivity coach for perfectionists. Deborah shares her captivating journey, discussing the highs and lows of her illustrious career, the decision to leave the entertainment industry, and the profound personal growth that followed. Listeners are offered insight into authenticity, fulfillment, and the process of rebuilding one's life and career.

Deborah Hurwitz is a productivity coach specializing in guiding perfectionists toward achieving their goals. She is also an an award-winning composer, conductor and recording artist, Deborah’s internationally acclaimed projects include Cirque du Soleil, Cyndi Lauper, and Broadway hits Jersey Boys and Miss Saigon. Deborah has written and produced music for television shows ranging from Sesame Street to Million Dollar Listing and has performed on The Tonight Show, The Tony Awards and twice at the White House. Deborah is also an award-winning speaker and co- author of the Amazon #1 Bestseller, “She Made It Happen: 22 Inspiring Stories From Female Entrepreneurs Around the World.”

Main Topics Covered:

• Deborah Hurwitz’s path from thriving in the music industry to coaching productivity.
• The personal and professional motivations behind her significant career shift.
• Insights on fulfillment, authenticity, perfectionism, and success in today’s world.
• Deborah’s journey of self-discovery and how it shaped her new business.

Notable Quote:

"What I walked away from was the exhaustion and depletion of pretending 24/7 that everything was great." - Deborah Hurwitz

Timestamps:

• [00:00:03] - Introduction of Deborah Hurwitz and her transition to a new career.
• [00:04:54] - Deborah’s journey into the music world from childhood.
• [00:11:58] - Her experiences and challenges in the entertainment industry.
• [00:22:07] - The powerful lessons from her career changes.
• [00:42:12] - Transitioning to a productivity coach for perfectionists.
• [00:45:33] - Deborah shares her key insights on entrepreneurship and authenticity.

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