How Can Leaving Your Comfort Zone Lead to the Biggest Growth? | Federico Viciani
Episode 9 with Federico Viciani
How Can Leaving Your Comfort Zone Lead to the Biggest Growth?
What’s the Episode About?
Federico shares his journey of opening Table13, a coffee shop and wine bar in London, during the pandemic. He discusses his motivations for entrepreneurship, the challenges he faced while establishing his business, and his personal growth throughout his career in the hospitality industry. Federico reflects on his move from Florence, Italy to the UK at the age of 30, the initial struggles of adapting to a new culture, and the eventual sense of belonging he found. He also highlights the importance of setting goals and the ongoing challenges of running a business, especially in the hospitality sector. In this engaging conversation, the speaker shares insights on the entrepreneurial journey, emphasising the importance of resilience in the face of rejection and the value of building a strong team. We explore the parallels between coffee and wine, discuss life lessons learned from stepping out of comfort zones, and express aspirations for personal growth and future business endeavours. We talk about the importance of cultural adaptation and the significance of family dynamics in achieving a balanced life.
Chapters
00:00 - The Birth of Table 13
04:29 - The Journey to the UK
10:28 - Finding Belonging in a New Country
15:33 - Career Progression and Personal Growth
25:31 - Challenges of Entrepreneurship
30:23 - Future Aspirations and Goals
32:22 - The Highs and Lows of Entrepreneurship
35:36 - Building a Strong Team
38:38 - The Coffee and Wine Connection
40:49 - Life Lessons and Comfort Zones
42:19 - Influential Figures and Personal Growth
44:40 - Unlearning and Cultural Adaptation
46:32 - Future Aspirations and Goals
48:39 - Personal Growth and Family Dynamics
50:26 - Quick-fire Round: Insights and Reflections
