MB Ford, a master coach and mentor, whose work has deeply impacted me, once shared a tool she used during her most fearful times.
Every time she invited someone into a conversation (despite her fear), she wrote their name and the date on a slip of paper and dropped it into a jar.
Her reminder was simple: “Am I still alive? Still breathing? Then I’m winning.”
Over time, it rewired her nervous system to stop associating bold invitations and outreach with danger—and start associating it with courage.
Yesterday, I had my own “Scary Jar” moment. I chose to be of service and stepped in for a client who was forgetting to show up as the leader he had already declared himself to be.
It was scary. It was uncomfortable. But it was aligned.
At the end of the day, the question is always – How will I show up and serve others?
Coaching isn’t about comfort – it’s about alignment with your boldest self.
I am a courage catalyst, executive coach, facilitator, speaker and founder of Interact Consulting.