Welcoming Fear, Finding Freedom

What happens when fear stops being an enemy and starts becoming a guide?In this episode of Corporate Unplugged, Vesna Lucca speaks with entrepreneur, executive coach and former extreme sports athlete Brett Kistler about what it means to welcome fear, rather than conquer it.Through years of skydiving, BASE jumping and wingsuit flying, Brett discovered that the people who lasted longest were not the ones pretending to be fearless, but the ones willing to acknowledge fear and listen to its wisdom. The conversation moves from the edge of cliffs into the realities of leadership, where fear, shame and the need to belong often shape decisions far more than logic alone.Brett reflects on how emotional honesty, presence and the courage to say the unsaid can transform teams, relationships and the way leaders navigate uncertainty. He also explores the VIEW mindset — Vulnerability, Impartiality, Empathy and Wonder — as a practical framework for deeper connection and wiser action.On today’s podcast:How welcoming fear creates clarity in leadership.Why shame quietly distorts decision-making.What the VIEW mindset can teach leaders about honest conversations.How business can become a path of self-discovery and growth.Why AI should free us to become more, not less, human. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.