In the hero's journey, the hero or heroine is called to adventure. 

Often in the form of a quest, a challenge, or an adversity.

And often that adventure arrives unexpectedly.

One of the things that’s interesting about the hero's journey is that shortly after the call a helper enters the picture.

A mentor, a sage, a guide, or a coach of some sort.

They help the hero to navigate the adventure, as they strengthen themselves and ultimately transform in ways that allow them to meet their life from a wiser, more skillful, and often more responsive place. 

As we looked at starting a new series featuring everyday heroes, the role of the helper was striking. 

And we couldn’t help but think this new series would be incomplete if we didn’t include episodes featuring helpers. 

So here we are. Launching our third episode in this new adventure on the larger Courageous Life podcast. 

Conversations featuring inspiring stories from everyday heroes and the helpers who walk beside them. 

Last week we released our first helper interview with Stanford compassion teacher, and family systems coach Shandra Lamotte as we curiosity, trust, and uncovering our inner wisdom. 

Today, I am thrilled to share another beautiful helpers conversation, with Alfreda McCray. 

Alfreda is a board-certified Executive Coach, a writer, social justice advocate, and doctoral student examining the intersections of identity, leadership, and authenticity. She is a life-long learner with a passion for optimizing wellbeing, reducing harm, and increasing compassion in the workplace and beyond. Her background includes over 20 years of experience in professional services and consulting. To learn more about Alfreda you can follow her on LinkedIn. 

In this episode we’ll explore: 

• Alfreda’s inspiring journey and the story of a helper, who in her words, saved her life.
• How she approaches her work, and the ways in which she walks beside her clients.
• Some of her favorite tools and practices for slowing down, and meeting life from a more responsive place.

This conversation was both moving and practical, and I hope you enjoy the time with Alfreda as much as I  did. 

Did you find this conversation inspiring? Here are other episodes we think you'll love:

• Faith, Hope, and Love with Eddie Garcia
• Curiosity, trust, and inner wisdom with Shandra Lamotte

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