Episode 101

Turning Life's WTF Moments into Wins with Danielle Sprouls

Published on: 30th July, 2025

On today’s episode of the Performance Mindset podcast, Amy sits down with Danielle Sprouls, the unapologetic voice behind the WTF: Women That Flourish™ movement, known for turning life’s chaos into clarity. Danielle is a former attorney and commercial real estate executive with 25+ years of high-stakes experience. She is the founder of Unscripted Pivots, where she serves as an executive coach, keynote speaker, and author, helping ambitious professionals write their next chapters on their own terms. Danielle is also the host of the podcast Unscripted Pivots and author of the book “Women That Flourish: Transform Life's ‘What the F#$k’ Moments Into Your Greatest Wins.”

In this episode, you’ll hear:

  1. Danielle Sprouls’s book, “Women That Flourish: Transform Life's ‘What the F#$k’ Moments Into Your Greatest Wins,” and its premise.
  2. Her background as an attorney and the career path changes she’s made over the years which led to working as an executive coach for ambitious professionals.
  3. Leveraging books as business tools and Danielle’s upcoming book.
  4. Danielle’s was-band, why she prefers to refer to him as that instead of an ex-husband, and the healthy relationship they have today.
  5. The importance of financial independence and having a career.
  6. Maintaining your levity in stressful situations, along with the “power of pause.”
  7. Why our self-esteem diminishes when we break our own rules.
  8. The gift of pain and the lesson of not working harder but resisting less.
  9. Networking where your energy goes for the best results, and the power of a handwritten note.
  10. The concept of pruning with purpose and maintaining authenticity.

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The Performance Mindset Show - Helping you level up in entrepreneurship, commercial real estate, leadership and life
The Performance Mindset Show - Helping you level up in entrepreneurship, commercial real estate, leadership and life
Success isn’t just about the deals you close or the investments you make - it’s about how you think, grow, and lead.

Hosted by Amy Calandrino, founder of Beyond Commercial, The Performance Mindset Show explores the habits, strategies, and mindset shifts that drive peak performance in business, real estate, health, and life.

Based in sunny Orlando, Amy and her guests dive into leadership strategies, decision-making frameworks, mental resilience, and personal growth. From cutting-edge commercial real estate insights to biohacking, neuroscience, entrepreneurship, and spiritual well-being—this podcast is for the endlessly curious who want to level up in all aspects of life.

Each episode features inspiring conversations with top-performing business leaders, investors, mindset experts, and high achievers across various industries. Whether you’re looking to sharpen your leadership skills, optimize your brain and body, or simply gain insights from some of the most driven individuals out there, you’re in the right place.

Ready to expand your mindset and unlock your full potential?

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Amy Calandrino

I thrive on meeting clients face-to-face, shaking hands, and helping them achieve their short and long-term goals. For me, it's all about the personal touch combined with a strategic lens. I get great satisfaction from finding the best space and maximizing returns for my clients. But BEYOND the transaction, what truly drives me is developing personalized strategies to help them build wealth.

My clients and colleagues describe me as having both head and heart. I’ve earned CCIM and SIOR designations, and Beyond Commercial is a certified Woman-Owned Business Enterprise (WBE) and Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB). I’m recognized as a key influencer in the industry.

Developing ongoing relationships and seeing my clients thrive is what truly drives me. Business owners and investors benefit from my extensive knowledge of inventories, trends, and space. While I have a hyper-local focus in Winter Park and Greater Orlando, I have global reach through alliances with other boutique brokerages and the Commercial Real Estate Supplier Diversity Alliance (CRESDA).

While Central Florida is home, I developed an affinity for Winter Park while earning my degree at Rollins College. Its charm reminds me of my New England roots. Today, I feel blessed to serve many of the area’s businesses and property owners. I also contribute to the community as a Park Avenue District Board member, part of the Main Street America program.

Beyond my work at Beyond Commercial, I'm involved in initiatives that align with my professional and personal aspirations. Alongside my husband Phil, I co-founded the Calandrino Foundation to inspire entrepreneurship, starting with our youth. I’m also passionate about sharing insights through my Performance Mindset podcast, where I engage in thought-provoking conversations with fellow business leaders.

My upcoming book, From Perfect to Real: Embracing Authenticity for Peak Performance, will chronicle my personal struggles, professional journey, and the SPORT Success System® I developed for achieving peak performance.

While providing above-and-beyond service is a priority, my greatest loves are my faith and family. Phil and I cherish raising our two lively children. In my downtime, I also enjoy a round of golf or running a 5k.

The team at Beyond Commerical and I are ready to serve you above and BEYOND. Connect with us today!