In this episode, we’re continuing our series on emotions in leadership, inspired by Start With Yourself by Emma Grede—and today, we’re talking about fear.

Fear is something every leader experiences, but most of us don’t fully understand how it’s showing up or how much it’s actually influencing the way we lead.

In this episode, I share a real story from my time as a food service director where fear impacted not just me—but my team as well. And looking back, I can clearly see how past experiences shaped my decisions and created hesitation moving forward.

We talk about:

• How fear shows up in leadership (even when you don’t realize it)
• Why past experiences can create hesitation in present decisions
• The difference between healthy fear and fear that holds you back
• How fear impacts your confidence, communication, and team dynamics
• A simple way to start working through fear instead of avoiding it

Fear isn’t something you eliminate—it’s something you learn to lead through.

If you’ve ever hesitated to make a decision, avoided a hard conversation, or second-guessed yourself as a leader, this episode will help you better understand why.

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Next in the series: Guilt in Leadership

My boys recently started their own lawn care service, and after their first job, my oldest looked at me and said, “Mom… we only made $40. This wasn’t worth it.”

And that moment stuck with me… because it’s the same place so many of us quit.

In this episode, I’m talking about the reality of starting something new—especially when it comes to making money. Because in the beginning, you’re not getting paid for your skills… you’re getting paid to learn them.

We’ve been conditioned to expect fast results and big income, but the truth is, most growth happens in the phase that feels the least rewarding.

I share:

• Why the early stages can feel frustrating and discouraging
• The mindset shift that helped me go from $100 speaking gigs to $5,000+
• Why most people quit before things actually start working
• How to start looking at your effort as an investment, not a loss

If you’ve been questioning whether what you’re doing is “worth it”… this episode is for you.

Because the beginning isn’t where you earn the most—
it’s where you build the skills that make it possible.

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If you’ve been feeling more reactive than usual… snapping quicker, shutting down, or carrying frustration you can’t quite explain—this episode is for you.

Because the truth is, it’s not actually anger.

In this episode, I’m sharing a real and honest look at what’s been coming up for me lately, including a moment this week that caught me completely off guard. We’re talking about anger in leadership, motherhood, and everyday life—and what’s really underneath it.

You’ll walk away with:

• A new perspective on anger and emotional reactions
• What anger is actually trying to tell you
• How this shows up in leadership and at home
• A simple way to pause before reacting
• How to start leading yourself differently

This isn’t about being perfect. It’s about becoming aware of what’s really going on so you can respond instead of react.

If you’ve ever thought, “That’s not who I want to be,” this episode will meet you right where you are.

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PO Box 457
Green, Ohio 44232

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