Fearless Forward
Fearless Forward
Podcast Description
At some point in our lives we all get scared – of making the wrong decision, of not being a good parent, or that everyone will figure out we’re just making it up as we go.
I’ve spent years helping leaders work through fear, stress, and uncertainty. Now I’m making a podcast about how they face their fears and come out stronger.
It’s for founders, leaders, and business owners who feel like they’re constantly fighting uphill and not finding the balance they need to be effective at work and present at home.
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
The podcast delves into themes of leadership, resilience, and personal growth, discussing specific topics like managing fear in decision-making alongside real-life stories. Episode examples include discussions on transforming personal tragedy into action with Georgina's story and navigating challenging environments through Arno's hiking experience, all centered around the pursuit of love and connection even in adversity.
At some point in our lives we all get scared – of making the wrong decision, of not being a good parent, or that everyone will figure out we’re just making it up as we go.
I’ve spent years helping leaders work through fear, stress, and uncertainty. Now I’m making a podcast about how they face their fears and come out stronger.
It’s for founders, leaders, and business owners who feel like they’re constantly fighting uphill and not finding the balance they need to be effective at work and present at home.
As change makers, we an become overwhelmed and anxious about our place in the world, the impact we have, and the resources we have to create it. These feelings often stem from deeper fears, like that of losing what we cherish or even the fear of dying. This can leave us feeling stuck, disconnected, and unable to act.
For therapist Agnes Otzelberger, facing these fears head-on helped her feel more alive and capable. She believes we can find strength by connecting with others, embracing creativity, and building a better relationship with ourselves and the natural world.
When we ignore our fears, they can paralyse us. We can feel numb or powerless, unable to make decisions or take meaningful action. This
disconnection from ourselves and others only deepens the sense of hopelessness.
This conversation will help you
- Explore how fear can be acknowledged and integrated for personal growth and resilience
- Understand practical ways to reconnect with nature, creativity, and community to navigate overwhelming emotions
- Address feelings of scarcity, stress, and paralysis in the face of global challenges
Highlights
- [00:02:16] A breathless tightening
- [00:08:26] How we respond to hopelessness
- [00:14:42] The need for community
- [00:22:13] Survival mode
- [00:28:16] Managing yourself to care for others
- [00:33:21] Agnes’ deepest fears
- [00:41:31] What Fearless Forward means to Agnes
- [00:43:32] Takeaways from Sally-Anne
Resources
- Connect with Agnes via LinkedIn
- Work directly with Agnes
- Connect with Sally-Anne via LinkedIn
- Waking the Tiger: Healing the Trauma: The Innate Capacity to Overcome Overwhelming Experiences, by Peter Levine
- 30 Lies about Money: liberating your life, liberating your money, by Peter Koenig
- Active Hope: How to Face the Mess We’re in without Going Crazy, by Joanna Macy & Chris Johnstone
- The Wild Edge of Sorrow: Rituals of Renewal and the Sacred work of Grief, by Francis Weller
- Big Magic: How to Live a Creative Life, and Let Go of Your Fear, by Elizabeth Gilbert
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