Ep 3: Turn Fear Into Your Secret Superpower
Welcome!
If you’re feeling a pull toward something bigger but find yourself frozen at the starting line, then this episode is for you.
Whether you're just beginning your career journey, navigating midlife, or wondering what your next chapter might look like, this episode is for you.
Host Wendy Rimmelspacher breaks down how to take that first bold step—even when your inner critic is screaming at you to stay in your comfort zone.
Today, I’m breaking down how to take that first bold step—despite the inner critic screaming to stay in your comfort zone.
In This Episode:
How to identify the fears holding you back
Why fear and excitement often show up together
The story of Wendy’s daring TEDx Talk application—and the lessons from rejection
Practical steps to take action despite fear
Timestamps:
(00:18) – Introduction: The thrill and terror of bold action
(02:00) – Common fears that keep you stuck
(03:26) – Wendy’s TEDx Talk story—why the rejection was a win
(06:36) – The psychology behind hesitation and how to move past it
(08:00) – Finding your next bold step using energy, values, and intuition
(11:30) - How small actions can start making massive momentum for you
(14:53) - Empowerment through working with (not against) your fear
(18:18) - Key Takeaways
Key Points:
Fear of failure, rejection, and change is normal—but it doesn’t have to control you.
Your gut wisdom is often more accurate than your brain’s protective fear-based warnings.
Taking small, aligned steps creates momentum and builds confidence.
Align your next step with your core values—it reduces fear’s power.
Fear and excitement often show up together; that’s your growth zone!
Episode Summary:
In this episode, Wendy shares how fear can become a secret superpower when you learn to feel it and take action anyway.
She reflects on her bold decision to apply for a TEDx Talk—how the application process was both exhilarating and terrifying—and why rejection ultimately became a win.
Wendy explores the psychology behind fear, why your brain tries to protect you from change, and how to reframe fear-based thoughts.
Most importantly, she offers a clear process for identifying your next daring step by following your energy, starting small, and connecting your actions to your core values.
Links & Resources:
Instagram: @Wendy_Rimmelspacher
Facebook: Wendy Sexton Rimmelspacher
LinkedIn: Wendy Rimmelspacher
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