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On my mind

Holy shit... that dive was wild. I saw shark!

A couple of years ago, I was gliding through the Atlantic off the coast of Lanzarote when I spotted it—an angel shark. My heart immediately started pounding against my wetsuit and my breathing quickened.

Classic fear response.

Here's the thing about fear though—it's not always pointing to actual danger. Sometimes it's swimming alongside you with a deeper message.

Here's what I mean. I've had night terrors about sharks since I was a kid.

But angel sharks? They're harmless. But my body didn't know that in the moment.

Right away, I recognized that I needed to regulate—slow my breathing, notice where I was holding tension, reclaim calm. Oxygen is limited and a precious resource when diving.

Remembering that dive got me thinking about leadership and the fears we carry. How often do we react to situations based on old programming rather than present reality?

This week, we're diving into how fear can stoke growth—whether you're face-to-face with a shark or making high-stakes decisions as a leader.

And yes, my ultimate goal is to swim with tiger sharks in Hawaii with Ocean Ramsey. From night terrors to dream dives—we contain multitudes! 🦈

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This week's unbounding

—FEAR AS YOUR FUEL

Some fears you can see coming. Giving a big presentation, managing a difficult conversation, handling a crisis. You know how to prepare for these leadership moments.

But bodily fear response is different—it's that gut-twisting, heart-racing reaction when your amygdala takes control. Especially in high-pressure situations where you can't afford to freeze.

Studies show that leadership fear goes beyond mindset. It's a primal nervous system response to perceived threat. When you can't regulate through fear, both you and you decisions suffer: reactive choices, missed opportunities, damaged relationships, and diminished presence.

You probably know this feeling:

❤️‍🔥 Your heart pounds before speaking up in high-pressure meetings
😰 Your stomach churns when giving difficult feedback
😤 Your chest tightens making big decisions
🌪️ Your mind spirals with worst-case scenarios
😳 Your body stays on high alert, even when everything's fine

So how do you transform fear into fuel?

✨ Start with sensation. Your body's fear response holds wisdom about what matters.
✨ Build regulation gradually. Small victories create safety for bigger challenges.
✨ Create embodied practices. Clear somatic tools make fear feel less overwhelming.
✨ Lead from presence. When you're regulated, your impact expands.

Fear in leadership isn't about elimination - it's about integration. Read more about how your body's wisdom can transform how you navigate fear and lead.


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Because you refuse to choose between success and fulfillment.

Weekly newsletter for ambitious women to unlock evidence-backed body-mind practices to reclaim calm, access intuition, and boost meaningful impact—in leadership and life.