When I started out on my coaching journey my goals and plan were all over the place. I couldn’t seem to focus on one thing long enough for it to succeed. It was as if my ADHD kicked into hard drive and I was racing through the process. Any time someone gave me advice I loved it and immediately wanted to implement it into my program.
Slowly I began to realize my own weaknesses and came up with a structured course of action. I fixed my website, established dates I want to post to create engagement, I work on my own health program created by me for client’s success, I schedule out time for my book and so much more. Then a friend of mine suggested I go live on social media. I became paralyzed.
The thought of putting myself out there audibly and visually for the world to ridicule scared the living shit out of me. The mix of my Rosedale, Queens and Long Island accent would be the first thing people attack. The more I said it out loud I knew how ridiculous it sounded, but I just couldn’t get past my fear.
This week an opportunity arose for me to go on a podcast with another life coach. In true Danielle fashion I jumped on it without thinking. I was sent the topic, time and date. Then the bomb, this would be a video podcast! Son of a BITCH!!!!! Now what? I can’t back out, that would be completely unprofessional. I had to do it.
For days all I could think about was my accent. Then I realized how much I talk with my hands. OH! MY! GOD! This is going to be a disaster. What the hell was I thinking? Right, I wasn’t thinking! I reacted! Again! Damn it, why don’t I ever practice what I preach?
Wednesday finally came. I was a wreck all day. Signing on to the Zoom link I felt a fear like never before. I really thought I was going to cry. When the link opened and I saw William sitting there smiling and so welcoming I felt some relief. I immediately expressed my fear and he helped me to feel more comfortable.
The conversation flowed with ease and as it went on I began to relax more with every second. Eventually, I didn’t even think about my stupid accent. By the time the podcast was over I felt great. I did it! I actually overcame a huge fear of mine.
I think going on someone else’s podcast was the best way to test the waters. I will post the link when it comes out and see what reaction it gets. I don’t think I will be posting my own live or podcast anytime soon, but I am a hundred percent open to being on someone else’s. I actually enjoyed it.
As I continue with my journey I am finding I am a thrill seeker. I enjoy the exhilaration I get after I overcome my fear. The best part about this is, I am not letting many things hold me back anymore. I just go for it. I have nothing to lose, so why not! Life is short, make it sweet!
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Love it! Way to face and conquer your fear! 😘💪
Be proud of who you are and don’t let anything get in your way!
Xo