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 – Get Brave – How to Be More Courageous and Beat Fear and Perfectionism

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Hosted by HerBusiness

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15 December 2015

Whether it is the fear of rejection, imperfection or self-doubt, many of us find ways to convince ourselves we are not ready to strive for our goals. We persuade ourselves to spend far too much time in preparation and not enough taking action. Although putting ourselves on the line can make us vulnerable, it is the only way to pursue the goals that excite us.

In this episode of herBusiness, your host Suzi Dafnis is in conversation with author Margie Warrell about her book Brave. Margie talks to our listeners about the ability of fear to paralyse us and stop us from making the decisions we want. She discusses the need to embrace vulnerability and to take the risks we are afraid to.

She also mentions the idea of ‘done is better than perfect’ and how women should not let the fear of imperfection stop them from having a go.

Listen to this episode for more about:

  • Managing and diminishing your fears
  • Being clear about your vision and intentions
  • The importance of admitting your mistakes and seeking feedback
  • Asking support from the people around you
  • Finding the strength to take the plunge and not wait for courage
  • Opening up to vulnerability
  • Overcoming the need for perfection

 

This post was co-authored by Angira Bharadwaj. Angira is currently completing a journalism internship at the Australian Businesswomen’s Network. She studies journalism at the University of Technology, Sydney.

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About the host

Suzi Dafnis

Hi there. I’m Suzi Dafnis, CEO at HerBusiness. My BIG passion is helping women business owners to grow and scale their business, so that they can create their ideal lifestyle and make a difference in the world. Every day I am inspired by the more than 30,000 amazing women (and men!) in our community and I love finding the best education, mentors, and resources from around the globe, to help them get the skills, knowledge, and support they need to succeed. It’s been my privilege to lead HerBusiness (formerly The Australian Businesswomen’s Network) for the past 23 years (two+ decades – WOW!) because, whilst I’ve enjoyed success in business, I’ve also experienced the highs and the lows – sometimes you can feel on top of the world and in control and other times you can feel isolated, exhausted and stuck. What has made the biggest difference for me has always been having great people around me and having a lifelong commitment to learning. That’s why I am so passionate about the work we do here at HerBusiness – providing a Connection Network for women in business to get the mentors, contacts, referrals, knowledge, and skills they need to grow their confidence, make more money, build their businesses, expand their network and create the lives they love. My entrepreneurial journey started in the spare room of my Sydney apartment in 1994 when my business partner and I started a boutique events company that represented speakers and authors from the USA, here in Australia. Over the years I’ve grown multiple multi-million dollar businesses in the events, publishing and education niches – with teams in Australia, New Zealand, and the USA. Not everything has worked and there has been a degree of trial and error, and a lot of bumps in the road. But I have always had a strong commitment to always surrounding myself with great mentors and like-minded peers – a Connection Network that I can depend on and who can depend on me to be there for them too. I truly do what I love, every day.  

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Margie Warrell

Margie Warrell

Drawing from her background in business, psychology, and executive coaching, along with her diverse personal experiences, Margie Warrell is passionate about challenging people globally to expand their vision, rethink risk, engage in bigger conversations and stop playing so safe. Bestselling author of Find Your Courage, Margie is an experienced media commentator who has contributed to leading media outlets including The Today Show, FOX News, CNN, Sunrise, and CNBC. A columnist for Forbes, her advice has also featured in The New York Times, Washington Post, Sunday Telegraph and O Magazine. Margie has co-authored other books with renowned experts Stephen Covey, Ken Blanchard, John Gray and Jack Canfield. Her other book, Stop Playing Safe, was released by Wiley in March 2013. Founder of Global Courage, Margie is passionate about empowering other women to become stronger leaders with their organisations, community and society. An ICF certified executive life coach, sought after speaker and facilitator, Margie has had the honor of being the keynote speaker at many conferences internationally such as the UN Foundation’s Women Leading the Future Conference and Accenture’s International Women’s Day global symposium. Other organisations Margie has provided leadership, communication and “Courage Building” programs to include Hitachi, AOL, NASA, Bechtel, British Telecom, United Healthcare, ExxonMobil, Best Buy, and Ernst & Young. A mum of four, Margie does her best to walk her talk when it comes to living boldly. Since her childhood growing up the big sister of seven on a diary farm in rural Australia, Margie has stepped outside her comfort zone many times. Embracing a spirit of adventure, Margie has worked and travelled the world extensively, often venturing far off the beaten track in countries from Algeria to Papua New Guinea. In 2012 Margie and her family relocated back to Australia after over a decade based in the USA so her children can lay down ‘Aussie roots’ and enjoy more time on “Grandpa’s farm.” For more information about Margie’s most popular programs, videos, and other resources please visit her website www.margiewarrell.com.

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