Episode Title:

The Courage to Become the Leader I Was Afraid to Become

In this episode, I share a very real and personal story about courage — not the loud kind, but the quiet, everyday courage that helps us grow into the people we are meant to be.

I discuss how stepping into my new identity as a leader initially scared me, and how I had to learn to walk with fear instead of running from it. This episode is all about saying “yes” to your own growth, even when your voice shakes.

If you’re in a season of change, if you're rising into a bigger version of yourself, or if you feel the pull to lead in a new way… this episode will give you hope and support for your journey.

• Why courage feels scary at first
• The inner voice that nudges us toward growth
• My own moment of “I’m becoming a new version of myself.”
• The difference between fear and expansion
• Why slowing down can be an act of courage
• How to walk with fear instead of waiting for it to disappear
• What it means to lead your own life with truth and alignment

You don’t need to be perfect to grow.
You don’t need to be fearless to lead.
You just need to take the next brave step.

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KEY WORDS: courage, personal growth, leadership transformation, alignment, healing, Diane Gudmundson, Survival to Success podcast, inner leadership, nervous system safety, identity shifts