# The Power of Pause: Building Failure Immunity with Charles Achampong

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Published: 2025-06-01T05:20:16+00:00
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## Resource

Meet Charles Achampong, best-selling author, award-winning keynote speaker, and seasoned leader with over 20 years of experience across sectors including the Vancouver 2010 Olympics and Scotiabank. Charles unpacks how intentional pauses; through rest, reflection, and purpose, which can transform the way we work, lead, and live. His concept of “failure immunity” is a timely message for students and professionals navigating burnout, and aligns closely with our Avoiding Burnout workshops here at ACE & Co. Interested in watching this podcast in a video format? Click ⁠here ⁠ to check out the full YouTube video!

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