Is fear holding you back? Many of my clients confide that what really limits them isn't the economy, or their age, or where they're located, or the current state of their industry. What really holds them back is fear. Clients voice fears of actively promoting themselves, fears of raising their fees, fears of taking on new, and larger projects and fears of doing something for the first time. Oprah Winfrey said, "Do the one thing you think you cannot do. Fail at it. Try again. Do better the second time. The only people who never tumble are those who never mount the high wire. This is your moment. Own it." Life is too short to be held back by fear! Here are some of my favorite tips for facing fear head-on. 1. Face your fear and identify it. Maybe you're not really afraid of "public speaking." What you're really afraid of is failure. Or embarrassment. Get a coach, practice a lot, warm yourself up on small, friendly audiences. Sometimes we think we're afraid of one thing, …show more content…
Role play your way past what scares you. Often, it's fear of the unknown, not fear of the actual situation that stops us. Role playing with a supportive coach can help you feel at home with any setting, give you practice and confidence in the situation, so the fear goes away. 3. Remember that EVERYONE is afraid. Have you ever read an interview with a famous singer or actor/actress and heard them disclose that they feel like throwing up every time they are about to go on stage from stage fright? But they push past it, and once they're doing what they love, they forget to be afraid. If they can do it, so can you! 4. Step back from your feelings and let your head rule for a while. Fear is in the heart. Your heart is important, but sometimes, emotions can be overwhelming, especially if what you fear has roots in old failures or past dysfunctional relationships. This is where your head can save you. Step back and observe yourself. Ask what advice you would give to someone else with the same