Was fear driving your decisions in 2023?

Fear. ???

It’s one of the few emotions that can stop us, frozen in our tracks. ???

Fear in the right situations makes sense. ???

It helps keep us safe when things don’t seem quite right. ???

It’s the gut feel that stops us from trusting someone, or that nags us to ask better questions. ?But it can also show up in unwanted ways. ???

Such as imposter syndrome when we feel like we aren’t succeeding fast enough. You know those questions of ?

“Am I good enough?”?

“Do I even know what I’m doing?”?

“What if someone has already done this?”?

“Isn’t there someone more qualified who should be doing this?”?

“What if I try and I fail miserably?”?

You know the ones that make your stomach churn and leave your thoughts racing. It makes us want to quit, to stay in our comfort zone, and leave our dreams as dreams. ???

Fear can also show up as something even worse. Fear can show up as inaction. Where we are completely frozen. Unable to make decisions. Unable to take the next step. Stuck in an unending pattern where every day starts feeling like Groundhog Day. ???

And I can tell you, I’ve been there in years past before stepping?into the coaching room.?I remember distinctly at this time of year I would be thinking ‘right this year is going to be different, I’m going to create the career and life I want’ But then the fear would creep in. I’d think I can’t be that what will people think. Or I can’t do that or say that…and before you know it, I’m getting all of the same results that I got last year. Feel stuck in the same role, non-relationships, feeling exhausted and burnt out! Not a pretty picture but as I always say to my luminous leaders, sometimes we need to have these low moments to really create the change we seek. To kick-start something new.??

So today, as you may still be brimming with New Year possibilities, I want to share two things you need to focus on to acknowledge your fear and succeed despite it. ??

Building self-confidence in 2024?

The first thing you need is self-confidence. Self-confidence is the ultimate weapon against impostor syndrome. It’s not a “fake it until you make it” attitude. It goes a lot further than that. It’s about taking the time to understand and appreciate you. It’s about knowing your strengths, knowing your purpose, what drives you, and knowing that with every decision that you make no matter the outcome you’ll be okay.??

It’s one of the key reasons that I work with leaders and business owners on their self-confidence, because I know that unlocking this as a strength helps them keep forward momentum. Even when things get scary, or stressful. ?

Clarity (excuse the pun!)?

The second thing you need is clarity. One of the common fears that pops up is the fear of making the wrong decision, or choosing the wrong opportunity. The only way to overcome this fear is to have a vision and plan that outlines each step you need to take that you can refer to anytime something pops up. You can then ask yourself, does this activity push me further towards my goals or is it simply a shiny distraction???

That way you can rest assured that every decision you make is pushing you closer towards your end goals. Even if that means saying no and honouring your own boundaries. Clarity helps you find the fastest and simplest route to your goals, and also makes it easier to say no to the things that don’t serve you. A plan, like the plans I build with my Luminous Leader clients, helps you avoid inaction, and work through the fear that comes with making big life decisions.

With self-confidence mastered, and a newfound clarity you become absolutely unstoppable.???

And the best way to gain these skills is to have someone to turn to when you have these difficult decisions to make, someone who can guide you through the process, keep you focused on your end goal, and help pull you out of inaction when the fear starts creeping up. ???

So, if 2024 is the year that you want to start leading in your life and work from a place of unleashing your potential and becoming the leader you want to be vs fear then don’t go it alone. I am firmly here to help!?

Here’s 2 ways I can help you right now:?

1. The Luminous Leader? Program?

Join me and a wonderful small group of senior managers and leaders as we embark of a leadership journey like no other in The Luminous Leader? Program. The next round kicks off later in January and there are just 2 spots left – if you know that know is the time to uplevel at work and you need the support and tools to get there then just drop me an email back with the title ‘LUMINOUS’ and we’ll get you some more information about whether this program is right for you and how to enroll.?

2. Make 2024 your year – complimentary masterclass?

This 60-min session will be action packed and designed to get your year kick-started! We will be creating absolute clarity on what you want in 2024 and you will be starting to build the plan to help you get there. If you have been curious to know what it’s like to be in the small group coaching room then please do come and join me to get an experience of what it’s like to step into the coaching room, to get clarity on what you want, to build your confidence in what’s possible for you in 2024 and kick that fear to the curb! ??

This session will be held on Tuesday, 16th January at 12.00 pm AEST, live Zoom. RSVP HERE?

As always thanks for taking the time to read this note. I hope it’s left you inspired and do come and join me at the masterclass and / or in The Luminous Leader?? Program, especially if you want to create big changes in the first half of 2024 (this program will not run again until the back half of the year).?

Here's to your health and happiness in 2024!?