Fear doesn’t always scream. Sometimes, it whispers.It whispers, “Stay where you are. Don’t rock the boat. It’s safer here.”But here’s the truth: comfort zones aren’t safety nets — they’re cages. And if you’ve been feeling stuck, restless, or unfulfilled in your career, this episode of The Conscious Professional Podcast will change how you see fear forever.In this episode, Renee Frey breaks down:✨ The psychology of why fear disguises itself as safety✨ How your brain filters opportunities out when you lack clarity✨ The hidden cost of staying comfortable in your career✨ 3 simple steps to reframe fear, build vision, and step into growth💡 Your takeaway: Fear is not proof you should stop. It’s proof you’re stretching into something bigger.🔔 Subscribe to The Conscious Professional Podcast for weekly truth bombs, coaching, and strategies to help you build a career — and life — you actually love.Chapters00:00 – Fear Doesn’t Always Scream (The Whisper That Keeps You Stuck)00:36 – Work Should Make You Happy01:09 – Welcome to The Conscious Professional Podcast02:07 – Why Fear Feels Like Safety02:48 – The Whisper That Keeps Professionals Trapped03:39 – Beliefs Shape Your Career Reality04:11 – Your Subconscious Is Wired for Safety, Not Growth05:13 – Growth Lives Beyond Fear06:18 – Comfort Zones Are Not Safe, They’re Small06:45 – My Story: Success on Paper but Restless Inside08:19 – Fear Dressed Up as Logic08:44 – How the Brain Filters Reality (11 Million Bits → 40)09:48 – Why Fear Feels Like Safety in Your Job10:16 – Three Steps to Flip Fear Into Growth13:20 – The Payoff of Pushing Through Discomfort14:00 – Mantras to Reframe Fear Forever15:10 – Weekly Career Homework (Your 5-Year Vision)16:14 – Comfort Zones Are Cages, Vision Is the Key16:43 – Closing: Choose Courage, Build the Career You Love🎙️⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Click Here To Check Out The Conscious Professional Podcast: https://coaching.talentq.net/podcast🌟⁠⁠Click Here To View Renee's Mindset & Career Coaching Programs: https://coaching.talentq.net/programs🚀⁠⁠Click Here To Get Coached By Renee 1 on 1: https://coaching.talentq.net/services📝Click Here For Your Talent Acquisition Needs: https://www.talentq.net/📌Click Here To Access All Free Downloads Mentioned On The Podcast: https://coaching.talentq.net/podcast👋Thanks for being here, tune into this episode for content that could change the trajectory of your future! Check out Renee's book, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠I Hate Mondays - A Guide To Landing A Job That Makes You Want To Jump Out Of Bed In The Morning⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: https://amzn.to/3AkDZH4 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Make sure you're connected below 👇 🔴⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: https://www.instagram.com/reneefreyofficial/ 🔴⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: https://www.tiktok.com/@renee_frey?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc 🔴⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: https://www.facebook.com/renee.frey/ 🔴⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: https://www.linkedin.com/in/reneefrey/ Cheers, Renee Frey TALENTQ