In Business or in Life, How YOU handle Crisis will make the Difference
In this powerful episode of A New Direction with Coach Jay Izso, we sit down with global legal and compliance expert
Fabiana Lacerca-Allen to explore the mindset and tools needed to lead through the most challenging moments. As the author of the thought-provoking book
Crisis Capable – Building Your Capacity to Survive and Succeed in Every Environment, Fabiana draws from decades of experience navigating legal and corporate crises for Fortune 100 companies, as well as her remarkable personal journey—from growing up during political unrest in Argentina to becoming a trailblazing executive in the U.S.
“
Crisis Capable” isn’t just a book about corporate strategy—it’s a guide to personal resilience, ethical leadership, and staying calm under fire. Fabiana emphasizes the importance of preparation, agility, and emotional intelligence, offering practical frameworks that apply whether you're leading a business, a team, or yourself through uncertain times. We talk about what it means to build “muscle memory” for crisis situations, how to create a culture of accountability, and why integrity must remain non-negotiable—even when the stakes are high.
Throughout our conversation,
Fabiana shares compelling stories that illustrate how to transform pressure into purpose. From boardrooms to global stages, she has advised some of the most influential leaders in the world, and her insights are not only timely—they’re timeless. You'll hear how adversity shaped her leadership philosophy, and how we can all develop the internal grit and external tools to lead when everything is on the line.
Whether you’re an executive, entrepreneur, or simply someone seeking to strengthen your ability to thrive under pressure, this episode is a must-listen. Join Coach Jay and
Fabiana as we chart a new direction—one that equips you to face crisis not with fear, but with confidence, clarity, and capability.
Fabiana Lecerca-Allen's book, "
Crisis Capable: Building Your Capacity to Survive and Succeed in Every Environment" is such a great read. Filled with true stories of Fabiana's life as she grew up in Argentina during a time of crisis and uncertainty as the country was transitioning from military dictatorship to a democracy. And how her family lived, survived and thrived.
From her experiences, Fabiana walks us through timeless and needed strategies to handle both the crisis in life and in the business environment. These practical lessons are so good that no matter what age you are, or what your station in life you may be in, they absolutely apply.
It all starts with becoming more situationally aware. Sadly in today's society as we mostly look down at our phones, or cannot leave our phones alone, we have lost the capability and art of being able to look at our surroundings, understanding the situation, and remain calm and level-headed to have a plan of how we will proceed and move so that we can maintain an advantage in whatever situation we find ourselves in.
As an attorney who has dealt with complicated conflict, she applies what she has learned from her lifetime of trials and tribulations and is able to take the crisis out of the crisis. Encouraging us to choose our reactions, staying calm,
