Fear rarely shows up looking like fear. It shows up sounding reasonable. "I just need more time." "I need more clarity first." "Now's not the right season." If you've been saying the same line for months, this episode is for you.
In Episode 2 of That Sounds Risky, Sara Emmerson breaks down how to tell a real reason from a fear wearing a disguise, and what changes once you can see it. She walks through the RISK test, a simple way to check whether the thing you keep saying is information or fear: Repeated (how long have you been saying it?), Isolate (what's the fear underneath?), Sacrifice (what's it costing you to wait?), Keep moving (one small action in the next 24 hours).
She also makes the case that staying stuck is its own kind of work, that readiness was never a feeling you wait for, and that confidence shows up after you move, not before.
In this episode:
- How to tell a real reason from an excuse (the RISK test)
- Why "I need more clarity" is often a courage problem, not a clarity problem
- The hidden cost of staying exactly where you are
- Why every version of your life requires work, so choose the work that's worth it
- How to take the next brave step before you feel ready
"Readiness isn't a feeling. It's a decision."
Sara Emmerson is a certified life, business, and executive coach (ICF PCC) who helps capable people stop overthinking and make the brave move they've been putting off.
Learn more and work with Sara at saraemmersoncoaching.com. New episodes weekly, so follow along.