87. How fear can guide you towards your true path with Utkarsh Narang

In this episode, we dive deep with Utkarsh Narang, a Learning Consultant, Executive Coach, Facilitator, Content Creator, and a human-building life one day at a time. Utkarsh shares his adventurous journey from being a physiotherapist in India to becoming a successful coach in Australia. He reveals the courageous decisions that have shaped his evolving path and his unwavering commitment to living as the best version of himself. Utkarsh delves into fear as a motivator, the importance of understanding your core identity, and the transformative power of sharing personal stories, as evidenced in his TEDx talk: Can Fear Push Us to Be Courageous? Together, we explore self-awareness, the balance between spirituality and science, how mindset shapes meaningful choices, the source of life’s big questions, and the power of focus in a world of distractions. This riveting, inspiring, and profoundly moving conversation will encourage you to embrace fear as a powerful catalyst, empowering you to be your best and keep moving forward, one day at a time. What we cover: o When your current path no longer serves you, how courage can guide you toward a more fulfilling one. o Why doing your best without attaching to the outcome helps you avoid disappointment. o A simple yet effective technique to calm your mind when struggling to sleep. o How your mindset can enable you to make meaningful choices. o A fresh perspective on identity that challenges the notion of it being fixed for life. o Where to look for answers when you’re feeling lost. o The inspiration behind delivering a TEDx talk. o An epic Indian tale that offers a practical insight to stay focused. About Utkarsh: Utkarsh is a Learning Consultant, Executive Coach, Facilitator and Content Creator based in Melbourne, Australia. Over his 16-year career, from being a 𝗽𝗵𝘆𝘀𝗶𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗽𝗶𝘀𝘁, and that too a good one, to 𝗳𝗶𝗹𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗲𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 400 hours of content for a Columbia Business School professor, to 𝐬𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐩 and leading sales to now helping individuals and teams 𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗺𝘀𝗲𝗹𝘃𝗲𝘀, he has learned to make fear his ally in living a courageous life. He has a passion for understanding human behaviour and using his diverse experience in building programs for organisations across the globe. He lives by his 𝟱 𝗖𝗢𝗥𝗘 𝗩𝗔𝗟𝗨𝗘𝗦 - Discipline, Excellence, Growth, Freedom, Love. When not helping others get better, he enjoys working on himself through reading, meditation, exercise, and raising two boys with his wife in Melbourne, Australia! One quote that he lives by - “Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever.” ~ Mahatma Gandhi Learn more or get in touch with Utkarsh: Listen to his TEDx talk: Can Fear Push Us to be Courageous? Grab a copy of his book the Ignite Life Journal. LinkedIn: Utkarsh Narang Instagram: @ignitedneurons. Tune into the IgnitedNeurons Podcast on YouTube: Where to find me: Website: Kim Payne LinkedIn: kimpayne9rok Instagram: kimpayne_9rok Facebook: KimPayne9Rok The Courageous Business Series of Masterclasses.