In this episode of the Teaching Journeys podcast, host Dave Roberts interviews Gayle Petrillo, a coach, author, and speaker with over 35 years of experience in healthcare leadership roles. Born in Albany, New York, and a Tucson, Arizona resident for 27 years, Gayle shares her journey of overcoming major trauma after being severely burned as a young girl. She discusses her advocacy work for burn survivors and the establishment of her image consulting and career coaching firm, First Impressions. The conversation touches on various related subjects, including her memoirs, the importance of first impressions, and how she assists clients in presenting their best selves. The episode also highlights Burn Awareness Week and the critical role of community support and education in burn prevention and recovery. Gayle emphasizes the importance of vulnerabili ...