Having a business beyond fear means being exceptional.
I don’t know that I chose to be exceptional. The term was not one that I chose for myself. I sort of came kicking and screaming into the concept of being exceptional. It wasn’t a smooth transition, but it was necessary in order to create a business beyond fear.
For many years, had a lot of fears in my adult life and particularly in my business. Many of those fears surfaced and it impacted my business for the first couple of years. Fear of failure, as well as, fear of success kept creeping in and I would find an unconscious way to sabotage myself.
In the Spring of 2004, I knew it was time to face my fears once and for all so I could have a business beyond fear. I knew it would help my life and my coaching business. At the time, there was a television show called Starting Over that I loved watching. It was a coaching show that dealt with women who were experiencing special challenges and issues. One of the coaches was Rhonda Britten, the author of “Fearless Living: Live Without Fear Love Without Regret.”
I visited Rhonda’s website and knew I had struck gold.
I was set on path of why I had all the fear. Through Rhonda’s Fearless Living Institute, I confirmed that fear was holding me back and keeping me in a space of mediocrity. I grew to recognize the triggers that sent me into the downward spiral of fear. Once I understood, I learned to manage fear better. Realizing so much was well within my control was liberating. I traveled to one of Rhonda’s programs in Philadelphia. I even started leading others to a greater understanding of how fear gripped their lives. That support continues in everything I do today.
It does not mean that I don’t face fear today. Today, I see Fear as my friend and I’m able to handle it differently. It’s about how I decide to show up and whether or not I allow it to stop me or knock me off my path. I choose to move forward right through fear with all of my tools in tow. That’s called intention.
Fear can really make you or break you. When you master your fears, you’ll be well on your way to becoming truly exceptional.
What are your fears?
Have you identified your triggers?
How do you handle fear?
Wendy Y Bailey
WendyY Bailey is often called a Force of Nature and a trendsetter in the coaching industry and for good reason. With more than 20 years of experience, she brings fearless innovation and bold strategy to entrepreneurial leaders, coaches, speakers, trainers, and consultants across the globe serving clients across the U.S., Canada, the UK, Spain, and Italy. Affectionately known as “WendyY” by clients, business associates, and colleagues, she’s also lovingly called “Auntie” or “Mama Coach” for her signature blend of Southern charm, fierce wisdom, and deep coaching insight. That special mix helps her clients double, triple, even quintuple their bottomline profits. WendyY is an internationally recognized thought leader, award-winning coach, two-time bestselling author, and sought-after business mentor.
