The Three-Question Habit: Turn Fear into a First Conversation

In this five-minute monologue Maya guides listeners through a practical, bite-sized habit to stop hiding and start engaging: the Three-Question Habit. She opens with a brief, honest story about freezing before a talk and how one short conversation shifted everything. Then she teaches each question—'What matters to you?', 'How can I help?', and 'What’s one small next step?'—explaining the intent behind them, how to deliver them with presence, and two micro-practices to rehearse in daily life. The episode closes with a clear 24-hour challenge to use the habit in one real interaction and reflect on the outcome. Designed for busy leaders, nervous communicators, and anyone ready to be seen, this episode gives tangible, immediate tools to turn avoidance into action and build confidence one conversation at a time.