How to Outwit Your Brain’s Fear and Speak Boldly at Work
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Does fear hold you back from speaking up or advocating for yourself at work? It’s not your fault. Your brain is hardwired to avoid risks, but staying silent could be costing you opportunities, respect, and career growth. In this episode, we unpack the surprising science behind fear of advocating for yourself at work and reveal how loss aversion might be sabotaging your confidence. You'll discover: ✔️The Surprising Science Behind Fear at Work – Understand why your brain reacts the way it does and how fear of loss might be secretly influencing your decisions. ✔️8 Game-Changing Ways to Beat Fear and Speak Boldly – Proven strategies to help you find your voice, overcome hesitation, and advocate with confidence. ✔️How to Tell If Your Fear Is Justified or Holding You Back – Distinguish between rational caution and self-imposed limits, so you can act with clarity.

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