Making friends with fear

Fear doesn't have to be eliminated or conquered. Instead, we can befriend it, stay curious about its messages, and move forward with purpose alongside it, rather than waiting for it to disappear before taking action.

Liz Hall is a journalist, coach, mindfulness teacher, and editor of Coaching at Work magazine for the past 20 years. She is a recognised thought leader in psychological safety, race equity in coaching, and the climate emergency, and has pioneered the integration of mindfulness into coaching practice. She initiated Climate Coaching Action Day in 2020 and established the Round Table for Race Equity and Coaching, bringing together professional bodies to advance equity in the field.

This episode will help you

• Understand how connecting with your deeper purpose can help you move forward alongside fear rather than waiting for it to disappear.
• Discover practical ways to befriend your inner critic and develop self-compassion as a renewable resource rather than a depleting one.
• Learn specific mindfulness practices you can use to stay present and grounded when navigating difficult conversations or systemic change.

Resources

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• Connect with Sally-Anne via LinkedIn

Highlights

• [00:05:06] Finding purpose
• [00:09:42] The future of coaching
• [00:12:37] Compassion in coaching
• [00:22:59] Leading a conscious life
• [00:28:21] Relational mindfulness
• [00:34:41] Befriending fear
• [00:39:41] What Fearless Forward means to Liz
• [00:40:12] Takeaways from Sally-Anne