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The FEAR (of being visible)
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In this episode I explore something that sits quietly underneath so many of the things we want to do in life — the fear of being seen.
It’s not always the fear of failure that stops us. Often it’s the fear of judgement. The moment we put an idea, a project or our voice out into the world and wonder what people might think.
I share some reflections on what this has looked like for me while starting this podcast — the internal conversations, the courage it takes to press publish, and why visibility can feel so uncomfortable.
My whole career has been centred around people — understanding the human side of leadership, work and life — and this podcast is really an extension of that curiosity.
This episode is an honest conversation about visibility, authenticity, and what it takes to move forward even when the fear is still there.
Keywords
fear of being seen, visibility, podcasting, authenticity, personal growth, courage, overcoming fear, self-expression, leadership, motherhood, becoming
Key Topics
• The fear of being seen and judged
• Why visibility can feel uncomfortable
• What actually goes into starting a podcast
• Pressing publish and embracing vulnerability
• Authenticity and the human side of growth
• Practical ways to move through visibility fears
Takeaways
• The fear of being seen is often about vulnerability rather than failure.
• Starting something visible requires courage.
• Remembering your deeper purpose can help you move through self-doubt.
• Not everyone will understand what you're building — and that’s OK.
• Taking small steps builds confidence over time.
• Pressing “publish” is often the hardest step, but it’s also where growth begins.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction — The quiet fear of visibility
00:40 Why being seen can feel uncomfortable
01:55 A moment where I felt that fear
03:20 Why I started this podcast
06:20 What it really takes to start a podcast
08:40 The courage it takes to press publish
10:10 What I’ve loved about creating the podcast
12:10 How I move through the fear of being seen
15:20 Becoming comfortable with visibility
16:45 Final reflection
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