Fear is the Compass - James Burnham

Acting out of instinct has been ingrained in us and so now that we live in a world where we are no longer plagued with this, it might seem foolish to admit our fear especially in this shame-based society. In this episode, James Burnham talks about embracing it. As a professional speaker specializing in adaptability, innovation, and team development, my passion is found in motivating individuals and driving positive change for organizations. The first step to finding solutions within professional and organizational settings is a rigorous assessment of you or your company's current situation. This opens the door for improvement and allows you to be precise in the planning process. By using data to drive informed decisions and measure change, I act as an agent for change when it is required. Through my range of experience, I’m able to provide leaders with functional tools that will increase their engagement, satisfaction, and unleash their personal talents as well as the talents of those who reside within their team. When leaders and team members learn to magnify these strengths, they become powerful contributors. I work with individuals and teams to help them foster an environment where each person can feel like they are contributing to their work and life with the best they have to offer. My methods have consistently brought those I work with greater success and enjoyment in their lives. These methods are easily applied to any who are willing to put in the work. In this episode, James Burnham discusses how fear can become our master teacher - helping us navigate our lives and focus. So, how do we transition from utilizing our amygdala to the prefrontal cortex? Join us and listen in!   [00:01 - 09:21] Opening Segment  Get to know James Burnham Realizing the constant fight or flight mechanism [09:22 - 21:43] The Transition to Fear Becoming an Adventure The framework of fear as an actual way of life Overcoming the fear of snakes through excitement [21:44 - 35:51] Recognizing Your Bravery to Overcome the Overwhelm Incremental steps to exposing yourself in this shame-based culture Reframing failure as learning [21:44 - 45:35] Fear is the Master Teacher: Don’t Hide Away Increasing the muscle to metabolizing fear Get to act in the zone from a space of clarity [45:36 - 50:00] Closing Segment Connect with James! Closing words Tweetable Quote: “Fear can be a compass for what I need to run towards, not what I need to run away from, not what I need to fight, but what I need to absorb into my life and overcome. And that's when I began working on techniques to really refine fear, not just a survival instinct, but as a performance attribute that shows me where I need to go next.” - James Burnham Reference: The Body Keeps the Score Connect with James: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-burnham%E2%80%94speaker-performance-mindset-coach-13017526/  LEAVE A REVIEW + help someone who wants to explode their business growth by sharing this episode or click here to listen to our previous episodes. Dreamcatchers is an inclusive organization that targets people’s interest in being more instead of a certain demographic. We have people from all walks of life at many different ages. Find out more at www.dreamsshouldbereal.com. Find out more about Jerome at www.d3v3loping.com or www.myersmethods.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices