In this episode, we welcome Jenny Wood, a former Google executive, founder of Own Your Career, and author of <a href="https://amzn.to/4iI5jAg">Wild Courage: Go After What You Want and Get It</a>. Jenny shares powerful insights into overcoming fear, taking bold risks, and navigating personal and professional growth with courage.In this conversation, we explore:<ul>
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The Courage to Overcome Fear: Jenny opens up about how fear, in various forms, often holds us back from achieving our goals and how Wild Courage provides a practical roadmap to take action despite that fear.</li>
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Reclaiming "Negative" Traits:��Jenny discusses how traditionally negative traits like being "selfish" or "shameless" can actually be powerful tools for personal empowerment when reframed positively.</li>
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Taking Action Despite Uncertainty: We dive into how fear of failure can paralyze us, and Jenny shares her journey of making bold career decisions, including leaving Google to become a writer and keynote speaker.</li>
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The Power of Bold Decisions and Risk-Taking: Jenny explains the concept of "reckless courage" and how making decisions quickly and confidently, even when outcomes are uncertain, can lead to powerful growth and learning.</li>
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Saying "No" and Setting Boundaries: Jenny offers practical advice on how to protect your time, energy, and priorities by saying "no" to small distractions and focusing on what truly matters.</li>
</ul>Jenny’s insights on courage, fear, and bold action are sure to inspire anyone feeling stuck or uncertain about their next step. If you’ve ever struggled with self-doubt or fear of judgment, this episode provides actionable steps to help you take charge of your life.Learn more about Jenny and her book <a href="https://amzn.to/4iI5jAg">Wild Courage</a> at <a href="https://jennywood.com/">JennyWood.com</a>.﻿Connect with Erik:<ul>
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