In this heartfelt episode, Jerek & Halie continue their conversation from episode 3 & more deeply explore the relationship between fear & saying "yes." They reflect on some of their personal practices for meeting fear & intentionally orienting toward a more centered, trust-based way of moving through the world. Listen to this episode to explore how somatic awareness, community support, & connecting with your "True North" can help you navigate fear while making aligned leadership decisions.

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TIMESTAMPS:

[3:12] The Missing Piece in Decision-Making - Why fear is a normal & often essential part of an embodied "yes" & how acknowledging it transforms your leadership presence.

[9:45] Breaking the Perfection Loop - "Could it just not feel like that big of a deal?" How releasing the pressure of perfectionism creates space for innovation & sustainable leadership.

[14:25] The Middle Way of Leadership - Finding balance between purposeful execution & detachment - a powerful framework for leading with both intention & flexibility.

[18:40] The Fear of Feeling - The profound realization that most leadership fears break down to a fear of feeling discomfort, & how facing this truth builds resilience.

[24:15] Somatic Leadership Practice - A step-by-step approach to working with fear somatically, creating pathways to process emotions before they drive reactive decision-making.

[31:10] Growing Your Capacity - How regular practice expands your ability to hold discomfort & reduces recovery time after challenging leadership moments.

[34:30] Finding Your True North Star - A powerful visualization practice for reorienting away from fear & toward your authentic leadership vision.

[40:08] The Multi-Layered Support System - Expanding your concept of "community" to include support from multiple realms & dimensions of guidance.

[43:15] Creating Cultures of Safety - Why psychological safety isn't just nice to have—it's the foundation for innovation, productivity & creativity in organizations.