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What are you being called to do now, that you may have been afraid of before?

Growth often means stepping into what once scared us. The things we resist can become the very paths we’re meant to take. We asked some of the best and brightest in the community: what are you being called to do now that you once feared? Their answers reveal the courage it takes to move past fear and into purpose.

ANNETTE LA FONTAINE

For years, I knew that to truly grow my business, I needed to shift my focus from hands-on practice to the business side. However, I hesitated until early this year, when a medical issue forced me to step back from hands-on work. Though it was a deeply emotional and challenging transition, it also opened the door to new possibilities. Read more>>

Amy Forsythe

I’m being called to share my tips on public speaking and how to get more speaking engagements. Read more>>

Stephanie Lavender

I have lost several friends and family members to cancer in the last few years. This loss and grief made me feel scared about death and suffering. At the time and paradoxically, I understand that all who are born will die and we all will have suffering in our lives, be it illness, injury, or loss. Read more>>

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