Courage requires fear.
One of the activities I get my one-one coaching clients to do is to nudge them just a little out of their comfort zone.
For example, what could happen “If I bring five percent more awareness to my fears today…”
Just 5%, just a little, what could I notice?
We get a range of answers some confused, some funny, some with bravado, others inspiring – for them and me.
One such response reminds me of why I love working with intelligent people:
“If I bring five percent more awareness to my fears today, I’d realise that my voice still counts even when it shakes.”
Woohoo! [I get excited when I see responses like this – 😊]
A small and powerful piece of insight into the nature of personal leadership and agency.
How many times have we had to work hard to say the thing, our voice uncertain, our confidence low?
Then how many times have you found that taking that risk was worth it?
Courage requires fear.