HELLO, I'M

Eric Hodgdon

HELLO, I'M

Eric Hodgdon

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WHAT MY DAUGHTER'S DEATH TAUGHT ME ABOUT LIFE

GRIEF'S TURNING POINT

WHY I DO WHAT I DO,
AND WHERE THAT COMES FROM

Before I started my own business, I was working 9-5 in corporate IT. I thought this was going to be my career path until retirement, and yet I envisioned a different lifestyle that gave me freedom of time and money. 

My first attempt to start my own lifestyle business didn't go as planned. Why? I didn't have a roadmap. I worked this opportunity for 5 years, only making a little bit of progress. 

But, it was the loss my daughter Zoi in 2014 that really became a pivotal moment for me. I felt compelled to do purpose-based work and live life on MY terms moving forward. 

In 2016, I launched Resilience Leaders so that I could help men and women transition from struggle to strength after the loss of a loved one.  

Launching this new business came with a lot of uncertainty and fear... Mostly because I felt like I was starting without a roadmap again.  But I found a way to navigate ALL of those fears and uncertainty and build this business.

It's still thriving!

And while I continue to help men and women navigate grief, I now focus on helping leadership-level employees to start a lifestyle business so they can leave the 9-5 grind and live life on their terms. 

And I want to help you do the same.   

WHY I DO WHAT I DO,
​AND WHERE THAT COMES FROM

Before I started my own business, I was working 9-5 in corporate IT. I thought this was going to be my career path until retirement, and yet I envisioned a different lifestyle that gave me freedom of time and money.

My first attempt to start my own lifestyle business didn't go as planned. Why? I didn't have a roadmap. I worked this opportunity for 5 years, only making a little bit of progress.

But, it was the loss my daughter Zoi in 2014 that really became a pivotal moment for me. I felt compelled to do purpose-based work and live life on MY terms moving forward.

In 2016, I launched Resilience Leaders so that I could help men and women transition from struggle to strength after the loss of a loved one.

Launching this new business came with a lot of uncertainty and fear... Mostly because I felt like I was starting without a roadmap again. But I found a way to navigate ALL of those fears and uncertainty and build this business.

​It's still thriving!

And while I continue to help men and women navigate grief, I now focus on helping leadership-level employees to start a lifestyle business so they can leave the 9-5 grind and live life on their terms.


​And I want to help you do the same.

Some of the setbacks I've had to overcome on my journey...

  • ​Five job layoffs
  • ​9-5 job challenges 
  • ​The death of my daughter Zoi
  • ​$75 in my bank account
  • Credit and financial challenges
  • Entrepreneurial setbacks​
  • ​Pet loss
  • ​Daily "Life" struggles...

Which of these would you check off too?

Some of the setbacks I've had to overcome on my journey...

  • ​Four job layoffs
  • ​9-5 job challenges 
  • ​The death of my daughter Zoi
  • ​$75 in my bank account
  • ​Credit and financial challenges
  • Entrepreneurial setbacks​
  • ​Pet loss
  • ​Daily "Life" struggles...

Which of these would you check off too?

Why I shared my story with you...

When I launched Resilience Leaders, I knew this was going to be a journey that I'd have to navigate. I had to put approach my own fears and uncertainty head-on because no one was coming to do this for me.

I struggled through the first few years of my business. I was mired in chasing shiny objects that were "promising quick results".  I was comparing myself to other's success... 

Something had to change.  

In early 2019, one of my mentors made me an offer to work with him part time as a coach and I saw it as an opportunity to supplement my own coaching and training business. 

A few months later, he offered me a full time role at his company as long as I continued to work on my own "stuff" . I appreciated the encouragement to keep going with my own movement because this purpose based work was important to me.

As the months went by, though, my focus turned to the success of my mentor's business and less on my own. I struggled with that because I wanted BOTH to be successful. And, in late 2022, the business was changing directions... I was let go. 

On the way home, I made the declaration in the car  "I will only every build my dream from here on out."  That day, The "GRIT GUY" was launched. 

Here's the thing:  In making that declaration, I chose to say yes to ME for once, and it has changed everything in my life. 

Your strength lies in the decision to commit to YOU. 

Why I shared my story with you...

When I launched Resilience Leaders, I knew this was going to be a journey that I'd have to navigate. I had to put approach my own fears and uncertainty head-on because no one was coming to do this for me.

I struggled through the first few years of my business. I was mired in chasing shiny objects that were "promising quick results".  I was comparing myself to other's success... 

Something had to change.  

In early 2019, one of my mentors made me an offer to work with him part time as a coach and I saw it as an opportunity to supplement my own coaching and training business. 

A few months later, he offered me a full time role at his company as long as I continued to work on my own "stuff" . I appreciated the encouragement to keep going with my own movement because this purpose based work was important to me.

As the months went by, though, my focus turned to the success of my mentor's business and less on my own. I struggled with that because I wanted BOTH to be successful. And, in late 2022, the business was changing directions... I was let go. 

On the way home, I made the declaration in the car  "I will only every build my dream from here on out."  That day, The "GRIT GUY" was launched. 

Here's the thing:  In making that declaration, I chose to say yes to ME for once, and it has changed everything in my life. 

Your strength lies in the decision to commit to YOU. 

MORE ABOUT ME 

I'm a dedicated Coach, Speaker and Trainer, committed to client success. Through my personal journey overcoming adversity, triggered by the loss of my daughter Zoi in 2014, I found the transformative power of  building a lifestyle on my terms. This ignited a passion to guide others through their own transitions in their lives. 

Having emerged stronger from my own struggles, I'm on a mission to ensure no one faces their journey alone.

With unwavering determination, I've coached countless individuals, teaching them to navigate life's complexities including a transition from employee to entrepreneur. Focused on fostering grit and resilience, I provide actionable guidance to help clients emerge stronger from the setbacks that we all encounter. 

In a world of inevitable setbacks, no matter if that's in a 9-5 job or building your own lifestyle business, I'm dedicated to empowering individuals, fostering a resilient community that thrives and grows together. 

“In the end, what matters most in life are the depth of your relationships with friends and family; and the sheer number of people you’ve helped along the way.

These represent true measures of wealth.

Financial wealth, then, is seen as a resource for fostering your relationships.”

- VERNE HARNISH

SOME MORE PERSONAL STUFF...

What is something we may not know about you? 

I was the very first success story for the popular workout program, P90X in 2004. 

What do you do to reset? 

I like a lot of alone time to "sharpen the saw" as they say and so I like to travel. 

What is one of your favorite books? 

The War Of Art - Steven Pressfield. 

What do you do when you're not working? 

I enjoy the ocean,  Maine's many hiking trails and watching Formula 1 racing.

What do you binge watch?  

I'm not really a binge-watcher of any series... although I do like LOTR, Marvel and Star Wars movies and shows. 

Have you written any books?  

Yes, in 2017 I self-published A Sherpa Named Zoi - How to walk through grief and live with intention. 

What is your favorite food? 

Seafood!  

what is your daily mantra?  

Just Keep Going...

SOME MORE PERSONAL STUFF...

What is something we may not know about you? 

I was the very first success story for the popular workout program, P90X in 2004. 

What do you do to reset? 

I like a lot of alone time to "sharpen the saw" as they say and so I like to travel. 

What is one of your favorite books? 

The War Of Art - Steven Pressfield. 

What do you do when you're not working? 

I enjoy the beach and watching Formula 1 racing.

What do you binge watch?  

I'm not really a binge-watcher of any series... although I do like LOTR, Marvel and Star Wars movies and shows. 

Have you written any books?  

Yes, in 2017 I self-published A Sherpa Named Zoi - How to walk through grief and live with intention. 

What is your favorite food? 

Sushi, Shakeology and Seafood!  

what is your daily mantra?  

Just Keep Going...

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