Feel the fear and do it anyway!

Do you ever put off something important for your career – like speaking up, chasing a lead, or finally starting that business development plan – because it feels uncomfortable or scary?That feeling? It’s fear. And for professionals in practice, fear often shows up not as panic, but as procrastination, perfectionism, or avoiding the things that really move your career forward.In this episode of the How to Make Partner podcast, you’ll learn how to recognise fear for what it is – and why acting despite it is a skill every future partner needs to build.Listen to this episode to discover:- Why your brain tries to “protect” you from things like difficult conversations, business development activities and talking about your career progression.- The hidden ways fear shows up at work – and how it keeps you stuck.- Why pushing outside your comfort zone is part of the job if you want to make partner.- A simple mindset shift to help you see fear as a sign of growth (not danger).- One small action you can take this week to start acting despite fear – and build momentum.Tune in to learn how to stop letting fear run the show. And start building the habits and confidence that help you stand out and move forward in your firm.About Progress To Partner Academy: On-demand career help and guidanceYou have to drive your career forwards. Your firm wouldn't do that for you.Stop waiting to be noticed for career development courses by your firm.Make the firm notice you! You will get the skills and knowledge about what the partners are really looking for when you join our Progress to Partner Academy.Join our Progress To Partner Academy - https://www.howtomakepartner.com/get-progress-to-partner/ and use the code PODCAST10 to get 10% off 12 months of premium annual membership.Links:Complete our FREE Partnership Readiness Assessment - https://careerprogressionreadiness.scoreapp.com to see where you have gaps in your own development - you'll get a personalised report with actions for what progress your career forwardConnect with me on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/heathertownsend/Join our Progress To Partner Academy - https://www.howtomakepartner.com/get-progress-to-partner/ and use the code PODCAST10 to get 10% off 12 months of premium annual membership.Buy your copy of Poised for Partnership - https://amzn.to/3ETEYk3Buy your copy of How To Make Partner And Still Have A Life - https://amzn.to/4iLxugMBuy your copy of The Go To Expert - https://amzn.to/3HGPYlPBuy your copy of The Financial Times Guide To Business Networking - https://amzn.to/406QPma Get full access to How to Make Partner at howtomakepartner.substack.com/subscribe