We’re as Sick as Our Secrets

Fear is the hidden driver of most leadership decisions. In this inaugural episode of Fearful Giants, I share why this podcast exists - and why silence, fear, and unspoken truth quietly erode leaders, teams, and cultures. This isn’t a show about tactics or performance hacks to become a better leader. It’s about the internal pressure leaders carry, the fear that drives bad behavior, and the courage required to tell the truth.What you’ll hear in this episode:Why fear- not incompetence - is behind most leadership breakdownsThe three fears that quietly control leadersHow silence creates “Groundhog Day” cultures and burned-out teamsWhy “pushing through fear” doesn’t work, and what to do insteadThe role leaders must play in modeling vulnerability and honestyI spent years achieving what looked like success while struggling internally. Anxiety, panic, and exhaustion were signals I ignored - until I couldn’t ignore them any longer. In my own coaching journey I learned something simple and confronting: I wasn’t telling the truth. This show exists to tell those truths, and create the conversations most leadership spaces miss.If this resonates, subscribe to Fearful Giants, and share it with a leader who needs to hear this!Connect with Clay:Clay Stelzer is the founder and CEO of 15sixty, an executive coaching firm working with senior leaders and teams worldwide.Website: ⁠https://15sixty.com/⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠linkedin.com/in/claystelzer⁠ Email: ⁠[email protected]