215: How Do You Stay Positive When Navigating Change? Mom Founders and Entrepreneurs Bookmark THIS

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Tune in to learn how to leverage the three pillars of positivity to build your success by Silicon valley entrepreneur and business strategy John Hagel III. Consider this THE change management guide for mom entrepreneurs. If you are exhausted by the fear, uncertainty, and emotional gunk of change then bookmark this conversation. My take is that John offers a fresh and much needed reframe (it's more than a reframe) to help us get more out of our business ideas.

Becoming an entrepreneur is an exciting venture. But when you're a mom juggling the demands of raising children while also launching a business, it can be a challenging journey fraught with fear and uncertainty. On an episode of Unimaginable Wellness, management consultant, author, and speaker, John Hagel, delves into his latest book, "The Journey Beyond Fear," and shares how mothers can harness their imagination to turn fear into an avenue for opportunity.

Hagel suggests that by unleashing the boundless potential of your imagination, you can navigate the psychology of change more efficiently. He points out that emotions, especially fear and excitement, have a profound impact on our actions. The trick, according to Hagel, is to shift our perspective of fear from being a threat to viewing it as an opening for growth.

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About John Hagel

• John Hagel is a management consultant, author, and speaker with over 40 years of experience in his field. After retiring as a partner from Deloitte, he wrote his latest book "The Journey Beyond Fear," which addresses the psychology of change and how it can help people navigate through life changes. John is currently developing a series of programs to help people navigate change at various levels through his newly founded company, Beyond Our Edge.

• By harnessing your imagination and drive, you can shape your own narrative, focus on the future, and tap into the limitless potential of excitement and opportunity. This conversation provides mom entrepreneurs with practical tools and lessons to embark on a fulfilling entrepreneurial journey.

In this episode, you will hear:

• Exploring the power of imagination in overcoming fear and achieving success in entrepreneurship for mothers

• John Hagel, shares insights from his book "The Journey Beyond Fear". The discussion revolves around the psychology of change and its impacts on mothers in entrepreneurship.

• The relationship between fear and excitement is examined, highlighting how these emotions can either hinder or drive us towards success.

• John shares practical tools on how to shift our perception of fear from being a threat to an opportunity for growth.

• The power of personal narratives in shaping a more positive future and methods to optimize them

• The importance of rebuilding self-trust and granting ourselves permission to play

• Understanding how to stretch your imagination to achieve big goals and impact is explained.

• The crucial role of sustainability in maintaining long-term influence in entrepreneurship.

• Insights on the importance of curiosity, accountability, and shared excitement in achieving our ambitions are given.

• Tips on using your imagination and drive to craft a fulfilling journey as a mom entrepreneur are shared.

• Identifying common threads to guide personal narratives towards a more fulfilling future

• How to turn fear into an opportunity and drive for more significant impact

• The balance between passion and impact in entrepreneurship

• The power of positivity and optimism in overcoming challenges and resistance in entrepreneurship

• John’s personal journey of changing his narrative at the age of 54

• The role of excitement in achieving limitless potential and a desire to connect with others

• The importance of shaping our own narrative and focusing on the future for sustained success

• Understanding the three stages of optimizing one's imagination for maximum impact, including rebuilding self-trust, granting permission to play, and stretching imagination to achieve goals

SHARE this episode with mothers who are entrepreneurs, aspiring to be, or anyone looking for strategies to shift their mindset from fear to opportunity.

Supporting Resources:

John’s Book: https://www.johnhagel.com/book-the-journey-beyond-fear-by-john-hagel-iii/

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