Leadership in the Face of Adversity: Insights From Cathy Andreozzi

On this episode of the High Impact Leadership Podcast, host Josh Vanada welcomes Cathy Andreozzi, a lifelong Rhode Islander whose journey took a dramatic turn from healthcare administration to full-time caregiving and nonprofit leadership. Cathy shares her inspiring story of resilience after her daughter, a world champion martial artist, was catastrophically injured by a drunk driver, leading Cathy to become an advocate, educator, and the executive director of a nonprofit foundation in her daughter’s honor.

Through candid conversation, Cathy opens up about building teams in fields where she wasn’t the expert, the importance of adaptability and shared values, and how moments of crisis shaped her leadership approach. She also discusses the critical role of self-care for caregivers, the lessons of holding hope alongside hardship, and the powerful choices we can make—even in the most difficult circumstances.