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Episode 7: The Power of Vulnerability – Your Strength in Control
“I am afraid of being vulnerable?” Each of us have a story that is messy; we have flaws, experienced failures, have stories of brokenness and we are afraid of sharing this with anyone.
[Show Notes]
We see these experiences as weaknesses. If we dare open up, we will suffer rejection and humiliation. We will be judged, talked about and ridiculed. On the contrary, we see great leaders taking bold steps, sharing their failures and mistakes on global stages. We watch from a distance, admiring the brave vulnerable ones, while building up a wall to shield ourselves. You don't dare be vulnerable because you will be called "weak".
How could it be possible that in the weakest moments of great professionals and leaders they are the strongest?
Gain insight into the 3 Aspects of Emotional Vulnerability:
Vulnerability and Courage - they go hand in hand
Vulnerability and Authenticity - they are best-friends
Vulnerability and Connection - is a powerful force
Listen to my personal story of being vulnerable during an interview for a leadership position with a multinational corporation. Really? How could anyone share their leadership failure in an interview for a leadership position and was hired the next day?
Listen to my story of admitting I did not have the answer to a question at an event where I was the keynote speaker. An act of vulnerability that resulted in others at the conference modeling the behavior, opening up and sharing as well. Powerful connection!
Learn about 4 Ways to Practice Vulnerability
Permit yourself to be vulnerable
Practice self-awareness and be confident in who you are
Be intentional, adaptable and resilient
Know your value and know your self-worth
[Recommended Books] (Available on Amazon)
Brené Brown - Daring Greatly: How the Courage to Be Vulnerable Transforms the Way We Live, Love, Parent, and Lead
Brené Brown - I Thought It Was Just Me (but it isn't): Making the Journey from "What Will People Think?" to "I Am Enough"
Avril Riley - Big Dreams Don’t Just Happen
Visit www.avrilriley.com to learn more and listen to a series of podcasts.
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By Avril Riley - Leadership Coach“I am afraid of being vulnerable?” Each of us have a story that is messy; we have flaws, experienced failures, have stories of brokenness and we are afraid of sharing this with anyone.
[Show Notes]
We see these experiences as weaknesses. If we dare open up, we will suffer rejection and humiliation. We will be judged, talked about and ridiculed. On the contrary, we see great leaders taking bold steps, sharing their failures and mistakes on global stages. We watch from a distance, admiring the brave vulnerable ones, while building up a wall to shield ourselves. You don't dare be vulnerable because you will be called "weak".
How could it be possible that in the weakest moments of great professionals and leaders they are the strongest?
Gain insight into the 3 Aspects of Emotional Vulnerability:
Vulnerability and Courage - they go hand in hand
Vulnerability and Authenticity - they are best-friends
Vulnerability and Connection - is a powerful force
Listen to my personal story of being vulnerable during an interview for a leadership position with a multinational corporation. Really? How could anyone share their leadership failure in an interview for a leadership position and was hired the next day?
Listen to my story of admitting I did not have the answer to a question at an event where I was the keynote speaker. An act of vulnerability that resulted in others at the conference modeling the behavior, opening up and sharing as well. Powerful connection!
Learn about 4 Ways to Practice Vulnerability
Permit yourself to be vulnerable
Practice self-awareness and be confident in who you are
Be intentional, adaptable and resilient
Know your value and know your self-worth
[Recommended Books] (Available on Amazon)
Brené Brown - Daring Greatly: How the Courage to Be Vulnerable Transforms the Way We Live, Love, Parent, and Lead
Brené Brown - I Thought It Was Just Me (but it isn't): Making the Journey from "What Will People Think?" to "I Am Enough"
Avril Riley - Big Dreams Don’t Just Happen
Visit www.avrilriley.com to learn more and listen to a series of podcasts.