Breathing New Life Into Business: A CEO's Journey Through Cancer & Transplant to Business Success

In this deeply inspiring episode, we sit down with a CEO who turned unimaginable adversity into purpose-driven leadership. After facing a life-threatening battle with cancer and undergoing a transplant, this leader not only reclaimed his health but redefined what success truly means both in life and business.

Discover how his experience reshaped his approach to leadership, culture, and growth, transforming his organization into one built on resilience, empathy, and sustainability. From facing mortality to rebuilding a thriving company, this is a story of courage, mindset mastery, and redefining business through the lens of gratitude and purpose.

Tune in to learn how embracing vulnerability, authenticity, and emotional intelligence can become your most powerful tools for driving lasting success both personally and professionally.

About Guest: 

Cynthia Gormezano is the founder and CEO of Cynergy Physical and
Occupational Therapy NYC, a premier orthopedic physical therapy
practice she established in 2001. Starting from a tiny 150 sq ft office as a
solo practitioner, she has grown the company to 7 locations throughout
New York City and Brooklyn with 30 providers and approximately 50
employees. Cynthia is a licensed Physical Therapist with a Master's degree
from Nova Southeastern University, who initially studied international
policy at Hebrew University in Jerusalem before pivoting to healthcare.
What makes Cynthia's story truly remarkable is her personal journey of
resilience. As a three-time lymphoma survivor, she grew her business
while undergoing cancer treatments, getting married, and having children
she was told she might never have. Two years ago, she faced another
health crisis when diagnosed with pulmonary fibrosis (a result of her
chemotherapy) and underwent a double lung transplant. Since returning
to work post-transplant, she has led her company to a 30% revenue
increase while productivity improved by 10%, demonstrating her
exceptional leadership abilities and indomitable spirit.