In this episode of the Self-Employed Life, I had the great pleasure of speaking with Scott Simon, author of Scare Your Soul: 7 Powerful Principles to Harness Fear and Lead Your Most Courageous Lifeabout how to live a more courageous life. We discussed why getting out of your comfort zone is important and how to get yourself to it. Scott explained the seven principles to harness fear and why they are important.
Scott Simon is a renowned courage keynote speaker, facilitator and experience designer inspiring CEOs and their teams to cultivate courageous leadership and foster cultures of true belonging. As the founder of Scare Your Soul, Scott has guided thousands worldwide to harness fear through his transformative programs combining storytelling, positive psychology, and immersive activities. His new book, published by Hachette, is “Scare Your Soul: 7 Powerful Principles to Harness Fear and Lead Your Most Courageous Life.” Scott has presented to groups around the world, on TV and podcasts, given a TEDx Talk. Scott partners with forward-thinking CEOs to nurture the “courage muscle” their companies need to adapt, innovate and outperform competitors. He is a contributor to Psychology Today, has been profiled in Fast Company Magazine, and was recently invited to address staff at the United Nations Global Compact. Scott earned his BA from Skidmore College, his MA from Case Western Reserve University, and Certificates in Positive Psychology and Coaching from The Wholebeing Institute, and behavior design from the Stanford Behavior Design Lab. Scott is the proud father of two children, and when not speaking around the world, he lives in Cleveland, Ohio.
In this episode of Celebrations Chatter, Jim sits down with Scott Simon, author of “Scare Your Soul: 7 Powerful Principles to Harness Fear and Lead Your Most Courageous Life.” Scott shares his journey from being bullied as a child to becoming an expert on overcoming fear and living courageously. They discuss how small acts of bravery can lead to transformative life changes, the importance of vulnerability in connecting with others, and practical ways to build a “courage practice” in daily life. Scott also offers insights on how parents can model courage for their children and the power of gratitude in fostering a more courageous approach to life’s challenges. Tune in for an inspiring conversation about facing fears and embracing a life of courage and connection.
