014 The 5 steps to courage - Dr Margie Warrell

In this episode of the Female Executive Survival Guide podcast, Lauren Eyles speaks with Dr. Margie Warrell, an expert in courage and leadership. They explore the importance of courage in leadership, the role of fear in decision-making, and how to navigate difficult conversations. Margie shares insights from her book, The Courage Gap, discussing the brain's response to fear, the cost of avoiding courage, and practical steps to cultivate bravery in both personal and professional contexts. The conversation emphasizes the need for self-awareness, the significance of embracing discomfort, and the power of focusing on desired outcomes rather than fears.

 

Sound Bites

"Courage is a vehicle to what we want."

"Courage expands the actions we take."

"What we focus on expands."

 

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Courage in Leadership

02:06 The Role of Fear in Leadership

04:56 Understanding the Cost of Avoiding Courage

08:00 Navigating Conversations and Contexts

10:54 The Five Steps to Courage

13:35 Embodying Courage in Leadership

16:31 Learning from Past Experiences

19:42 The Importance of Vulnerability

22:32 Conclusion and Key Takeaways

 

Bio: Dr Margie Warrell

Margie Warrell is an international best-selling author and leadership expert.

Courage is her specialty, from climbing mountains, to raising four children while moving around the world, to helping Fortune 500 leaders manage fear and navigate risk.

She is committed to “braver leadership for a better world” and recently published her sixth book, The Courage Gap.

You can connect with Margie via her website, LinkedIn, or Instagram. The Courage Gap is available in bookstores and on Amazon.

 

Bio: Lauren Eyles

Lauren Eyles, Producer and Host of the Female Executive’s Survival Guide, inspires and supports women to thrive in leadership.

As an Executive Coach and Mentor she is a trusted guide to new and experienced Executives, helping them navigate times of growth and change.

She loves helping leaders find calm amid chaos, using her extensive experience as a Board Chair, Non Executive Director and Executive Leader.

Lauren started this podcast to support and inspire women in their first few years of executive leadership, as she found that being the only woman on the senior leadership team was a bit lonely.

Lauren is a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors and has an MBA (Distinction), a Master of Sustainability and qualifications in coaching, change management, communication and project management.

Lauren would love to hear what you think of the podcast and what topics you'd like her to cover next. Please reach out via LinkedIn or Instagram.

 

Keywords

courage, leadership, fear, personal growth, self-awareness, women in leadership, overcoming anxiety, communication skills, executive coaching, personal development