Luana Marques: Using Fear to Fuel Your Bold Growth

Send us Fan MailAbout This EpisodeWhat if living a bold life meant embracing discomfort and aligning every action with your core values? In this inspiring episode, Dr. Luana Marques, a global speaker, author, executive coach, and associate professor at Harvard Medical School, defines boldness as living a life that’s comfortably uncomfortable and reveals how aligning actions with your values can turn fear into a powerful catalyst for growth. Dr. Luana emphasizes the necessity of facing discomfort head-on and how our avoidance of challenges due to fear can lead us astray from a life that resonates with our deepest aspirations. She also offers actionable insights and science-backed tools to help live a more fulfilling and values-driven life, including the role of cognitive flexibility, particularly our thoughts, emotions, and behaviors, and how our internal dialogue influences our responses to various situations. These insights are echoed in her bestselling book, Bold Move: A 3-Step Plan to Transform Anxiety into Power. Through it all, Dr. Luana provides a powerful reminder: boldness isn’t the absence of fear, but the courage to act in spite of it. Tune in for an episode filled with inspiration and practical advice to propel you on your bold journey. About Luana MarquesRadiating an energetic blend of personal charisma and scholarly depth, Dr. Luana Marques has emerged as a powerful force in the global speaking circuit. She is known for her captivating presence and dynamic storytelling that weaves together the threads of her personal journey and professional expertise to inspire transformation in her audiences. Dr. Luana’s personal story of overcoming adversity, trauma, and poverty while growing up in Brazil provides authenticity and depth to her message. Today, as an Associate Professor at Harvard Medical School, Past President of the Anxiety and Depression Association of America, and best-seller author, Dr. Luana is a paragon of resilience, determination, and boldness. Through decades of work as a researcher, clinician, author, and speaker, Dr. Luana has been relentless in her goal of equipping everyone, everywhere with skills to thrive. True to her mission, Dr. Luana is devoted to igniting action. Everyone who attends her events leave with a personalized plan to overcome challenges and make the next bold move toward what matters most. Her latest critically acclaimed book, Bold Move, A 3-Step Plan to Transform Anxiety into Power, is a testament to her ability to translate complex scientific insights into actionable strategies. Whether she's addressing a roomful of CEOs, community leaders, or corporate teams, she empowers them with science-backed tools that they can implement immediately to catalyze change. Dr. Luana's influential work has found recognition in numerous high-profile platforms, including The Washington Post, The Wall Street Journal, BIG THINK, Forbes, The New York Times, Good Morning America, and Face the Nation. She is also often featured in the top podcasts such as 10% Happier and The Mel Robbins Podcast.  Additional ResourcesWebsite: www.drluana.comCheck Out Her Book, Bold Move: A 3-Step Plan to Transform Anxiety into PowerInstagram: @drluanamarques LinkedIn: @DrLuanaMarques Support the show--------Stay Connected www.leighburgess.comWatch the episodes on YouTube Follow Leigh on Instagram: @theleighaburgessFollow Leigh on LinkedIn: @LeighBurgessSign up for Leigh’s bold newsletter