Becoming Fearless in Your Career: A Guide to Leadership Coaching

Becoming Fearless in Your Career: A Guide to Leadership Coaching

If there’s one lesson I’ve learned in the past decade, it’s this: fear is a fierce rival in both career and personal growth. It’s always there, ready to speak up the loudest when you’re on the verge of a bold move, whether it’s going after a new role, speaking up in a meeting, or investing in leadership coaching to finally unlock your potential.

Fear often whispers doubts: You’re not enough. Coaching isn’t for you. You can’t find a better job. But here’s the truth—these are just noise. Fear isn’t fact; it’s just information. Often, it twists a past mistake, a single comment, or one negative experience until it feels like truth. But overcoming fear is about recognizing that it’s just a feeling, not a reality.

How to Start Becoming Fearless in Your Career

Building fearlessness is like building muscle: the more you work at it, the stronger you become. Here are two steps to help you practice fearless leadership every day:

Step 1: Assess Your Fear Level
Every morning, ask yourself, What’s my fear level today? Take a few moments to reflect and write it down. This simple exercise helps you become aware of fear when it starts to creep in, giving you a better chance to confront it before it takes over.

Step 2: Call Fear Out for What It Is
Identify one small action each day that challenges your fear. It doesn’t have to be big—maybe it’s speaking up, sending an email you’ve been avoiding, or simply telling yourself, I am enough. Starting small can make a big difference, helping you gradually build resilience and confidence.

Your fear is there now, but it doesn’t have to be. Start today. You’ve got this, and your fearless career is waiting. - Ben