205: 4 Ways to Practice Courage - Shameless Leadership

What this episode covers

Wanting to be courageous and actually being courageous can be two really different things. Courage takes intention. Courage takes guts – and sometimes grit. Courage takes practice. Today I’m going to share 4 ways you can start practicing courageous acts on a more regular basis, so you can: Stand up. Stand out. Stand when your knees shake. Stand when your voice quivers. Meet fear in the face. Practice scary things. Dream big. Act big. I’m going to talk about how to: Meet fear in the face Admit failure Stand up for something Listen more if you’re an extrovert OR Share more if you’re an introvert Warning: practicing these 4 things might make you a badass. Links Mentioned: SMA Episode 149: Stop Saying Sorry Thank you to our sponsors: Lola: Get 100% organic tampons delivered right to your door for 60% off. Go to My Lola and use the code SHAMELESS at checkout. KIND: For healthy, delicious snack bars go to Kind Snacks to get 10 KIND Bars for free – just pay shipping! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Share this episode

Similar Episodes

The moment Sashi Perera found out her boyfriend was living a double life

Jun 15, 2026 ·24m

Explicit

Episode 2: Dreamers That Do with Jay Foreman

Jun 13, 2026 ·62m

Ep 43: The Untitled Episode

Jun 10, 2026 ·27m

Being a Man in Today's World with Kenny Mammarella-D'Cruz

Jun 9, 2026 ·65m

'I survived a car crash that stole the lives of three of my mates'

Jun 8, 2026 ·35m

Explicit

Episode 1: Season Premiere - Building a Life That Reflects What Matters Most with Mary Sue Dahill

Jun 5, 2026 ·60m

Similar Podcasts

The Uncaged Pod Jess MacMillan The Uncaged Pod is the podcast for bold, soul-led women who are ready to break free from the cages of perfectionism, people-pleasing, and limiting beliefs. Hosted by Jess MacMillan, mama, keynote speaker, and women's empowerment advocate, this show delivers raw conversations, powerful insights, and unapologetic truths that will inspire you to reclaim your voice, rewrite your story, and rise with unstoppable confidence.Each week, Jess and her guests dive into topics around leadership, personal growth, entrepreneurship, and motherhood, offering real-life strategies, soulful reflections, and empowering stories to help you lead, live, and love uncaged.Whether you're an entrepreneur, a creative, or a woman who’s remembering who she really is, The Uncaged Pod is your invitation to step into your power and live life on your own terms. Explicit Real Construction Talk Compass Leadership Real Construction Talk is a podcast for leaders in the construction industry. The truth is that "as the leader goes, so goes the company." RCT's goal is to open dialog about what really happens on the job site and in the office to help owners and leaders grow, deal with hard situations and fix leadership problems. More info on RCT can be found at http://www.realconstructiontalk.com and is powered by Compass Leadership LLC: http://www.compassleadership.coach. Explicit Studio SheEO Rachael Novak Entrepreneur, successful real estate team leader, mom of 3 and overall life enthusiast Rachael Novak discusses & guides conversations through topics like leadership, lifestyle, business and personal badassery. Her mission is to help growth-minded women evolve into the next iteration of their own personal & professional mastery, whether an intra- or entrepreneur. Listen in to her frameworks around taking ownership and become the CEO, or SheEO, of your life. Explicit All Innovation Dante McClain & Keenan Hart All Innovation is the podcast where groundbreaking ideas meet transformative technology. Hosted by Dante McClain and Keenan Hart, we explore the intersection of thought leadership and tech innovation, featuring stories from visionaries shaping the future.From bold concepts in leadership and creativity to breakthroughs in AI, wellness, and beyond, each episode uncovers the ideas and tools redefining how we think, work, and live. Perfect for curious minds, tech enthusiasts, and forward-thinking leaders, All Innovation delivers conversations that inspire and challenge the way you see the world.Join Dante and Keenan to push the boundaries of thought and technology—one episode at a time. Explicit

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is this episode of Shameless Leadership?

This episode is 32 minutes long.

When was this Shameless Leadership episode published?

This episode was published on February 12, 2018.

What is this episode about?

Wanting to be courageous and actually being courageous can be two really different things. Courage takes intention. Courage takes guts – and sometimes grit. Courage takes practice. Today I’m going to share 4 ways you can start practicing courageous...

Can I download this Shameless Leadership episode?

Yes, you can download this episode by clicking the download button on the episode player, or subscribe to the podcast in your preferred podcast app for automatic downloads.