Tag: Fear

Why you should share your fear list with others

A client of mine began the year intending to quit the job she hates so she could start her own business. Then, COVID happened, so she let go of that dream and stayed put. It all just seemed too risky. But during a recent group coaching call, I encouraged her to share the fears that […]

Is it a confidence problem or a fear problem?

I was recently talking with a woman who had been daydreaming for years about quitting her corporate job. When I told her my story about leaving my own high paying gig after just one week (during a recession), she called me a hero. I certainly didn’t view it that way. To me, leaving the corporate […]

On being scared to mess up—but trying anyway

As our country, our cities, our businesses, and our friend circles have these incredibly important conversations about racism, I will be fully transparent: I’m scared. I’m scared to say the wrong thing, post the wrong photo, share the wrong resource, or write the wrong words. I want to get it right—how I learn, talk about, […]

Conquer Your Fears: 3 Simple Steps

During a recent group coaching session, I asked my clients the following questions: What is one fear you are wrestling with today? How does this fear feel physically in your body? Is there a time of day that triggers this fear into high gear? If this fear didn’t exist, what would you be doing differently? […]