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439: Is Fear Holding You Back? With Meg Rentschler, MSW, PCC


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Is fear holding you back? We are diving into this topic, which affects all of us in our coaching careers. I believe that fear, not hate, is the opposite of love. When we are caught up in the fear of what other people think about us, whether we are smart enough, bright enough, and strong enough, we are held back from the love of what we do and the love for those around us. With our focus on stepping into fear vs. love, I hope this episode will keep fear from being the barrier preventing us from stepping into the world and bringing our expertise forward. Along with exploring this topic, we will discuss practical strategies to move beyond fear. Join us!

Show Highlights:

  • Recognizing and normalizing the fear
  • The chatter in our brains is fueled by fear and keeps us small!
  • You, your special sauce, and your unique perspective are needed in the world!
  • The cost of staying small for you, your audience, and the world.
  • Specific fears that service professionals encounter:
  • The fear of criticism
  • The fear of “impostor syndrome”
  • The fear of responsibility
  • Perfectionism
  • The comparison trap
  • Strategies to conquer fears:
  • Set clear boundaries.
  • Ground yourself in general knowledge and expertise.
  • Adopt a communication style that is adult-to-adult.
  • Shift your lens to the service you offer and the impact you can have.
  • Examples of those who have pushed past the fear that held them back
  • Key takeaways and a challenge from Meg

Resources:

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