Episode 45- From Victim to Victor with Nick Santonastasso
You weren’t born to play small.
Resilience. Transformation. Authentic leadership.
They all start within.
This week on the Extraordinary Leadership Podcast, I had the honor of speaking with someone whose journey will shift your perspective forever: Nick Santonastasso—a remarkable entrepreneur, author, and keynote speaker with a story that redefines what’s possible.
Nick’s journey from a diagnosis with Hanhart syndrome, has been nothing but extraordinary.
Given only a 30% chance to survive, to becoming an influential leader shows how inner shifts can unlock extraordinary potential.
He authored the bestseller Victim to Victor, inspiring thousands to overcome victim mentality and live their best lives.
As co-owner of We Level Up, he’s dedicated to mental health and addiction recovery, serving over 10,000 people annually.
He shared stages with Tony Robbins, Steve Forbes, and Deepak Chopra, his work has been featured in Forbes, BBC, Netflix, and The Today Show.
This episode is more than a story.
It’s a wake-up call to rise, reframe, and lead from your most powerful self.
Nick’s message is clear:
You’re not broken. Nothing is missing.
Everything you need is already within waiting for you to unlock it - which absolutely resonates with Extraordinary Leadership.
So tune in and learn from Nick
🔹 What helped him defy limitations & move from victim to victor
🔹 How he defines Extraordinary Leadership
🔹 What is the most important work for every leader
🔹 What is the power of self-love and leading on your own terms
This episode is more than a story. It’s a wake-up call to rise, reframe, and lead from your most powerful self.
Nick’s message is clear:
You’re not broken. Nothing is missing.
Everything you need is already within waiting for you to unlock it - which absolutely resonates with Extraordinary Leadership.
🎧 Ready to reconnect with your power and lead with authenticity and compassion?
About Nick:
Mr. Nick Santonastasso is a global keynote speaker, entrepreneur, bestselling author, and resilience expert. Born with Hanhart Syndrome and given less than a 30% chance of survival, he has transformed adversity into a mission to help others overcome challenges and achieve their best. He has empowered over 1 million people worldwide through speeches, training, and social media, reaching over 1 billion viewers.
He authored the bestseller Victim to Victor, inspiring thousands to overcome victim mentality and live their best lives. As co-owner of We Level Up, he’s dedicated to mental health and addiction recovery, serving over 10,000 people annually.
Having shared stages with Tony Robbins, Steve Forbes, and Deepak Chopra, his work has been featured in Forbes, BBC, Netflix, and The Today Show. He also collaborates with governments on resilience and leadership initiatives. A sought-after speaker and coach, Nick continues to inspire organizations and individuals to turn challenges into opportunities for growth.
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About the host:
Dagmara Asbreuk is an Transformational Executive Coach, keynote speaker, and founder of Extraordinary Leadership. With over 15 years in corporate leadership roles across global Fortune 500 companies, she deeply understands the pressure, complexity, and emotional toll leaders face behind high achievement.
After years of driving change, leading teams, and juggling performance with personal demands, Dagmara realized that true leadership success requires inner alignment. Her own transformational journey—marked by deep self-discovery and inner work—led her to shift from corporate executive to purpose-driven entrepreneur.
Today, she empowers executives, CEO's and founders, to lead with bold authenticity, energy, and presence. Through her Embodied Extraordinary Leadership™ method—integrating identity work, neuroscience solutions, and energy mastery—Dagmara empower leaders to transform from within, and lead impactfully their teams, changes and business from an aligned and empowered place.
With Extraordinary Leadership, she’s paving the way for a new era of leadership: bold, authentic, visionary—rooted in inner alignment, energy, and deep connection.
In recent years, she’s had the privilege of working with leaders and teams across industries, cultures, and company sizes, including Maersk, Chanel, IKEA, Microsoft, and Denso.
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Let's connect on LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/dagmara-asbreuk/