The Courage Effect is a show about growth and unleashing what’s possible.
Developed by our host Suzanne Weller, The Courage Effect is a place for inspiration and empowerment through conversation. Where we talk about what we’ve learned through wrangling fear, risk, and uncertainty -- no matter how big (or small) the challenge.
Whether it’s a professional reinvention, standing up for what we believe in, fighting inequality, or smaller actions like speaking to a stranger – these courageous stories move us into where change happens.
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The Courage Effect is a show about growth and unleashing what’s possible.
Developed by our host Suzanne Weller, The Courage Effect is a place for inspiration and empowerment through conversation. Where we talk about what we’ve learned through wrangling fear, risk, and uncertainty -- no matter how big (or small) the challenge.
Whether it’s a professional reinvention, standing up for what we believe in, fighting inequality, or smaller actions like speaking to a stranger – these courageous stories move us into where change happens.
Listener Favorite: Leveraging Your Invisible Network with Michael Melcher
The Courage Effect
30 minutes
6 months ago
Listener Favorite: Leveraging Your Invisible Network with Michael Melcher
#24: Suzanne Weller engages with executive coach Michael Melcher to explore the themes of courage, growth, and the importance of networking. They discuss the discomfort that often accompanies personal change, the role of self-compassion, and how to navigate relationships that can either support or hinder our growth. Michael emphasizes the significance of taking courageous actions, the unpredictability of networking outcomes, and the necessity of reframing our approach to relationships in both personal and professional contexts. The conversation highlights the idea of an “invisible network” and the importance of cultivating connections to foster growth and opportunity.
Takeaways:
Expectations can hinder networking opportunities.
Networking requires openness to unexpected outcomes.
Weak ties can be valuable in career development.
Talking about yourself is necessary for career advancement.
Reframing relationships can change how we view networking.
Cultivating a network is an ongoing process.
Sound Bites:
"Growth is a lot about discomfort."
"You can give yourself permission to let it be hard."
"You need to get out of your own zone."
"It's a living thing, your network."
"Keep gardening that network."
Chapters:
01:49 The Courage to Disrupt and Change
06:09 Navigating Discomfort and Self-Compassion
09:53 The Role of Others in Courageous Actions
15:09 Expectations and Networking
19:51 Understanding the Invisible Network
25:05 Reframing Relationships and Business Development
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The Courage Effect
The Courage Effect is a show about growth and unleashing what’s possible.
Developed by our host Suzanne Weller, The Courage Effect is a place for inspiration and empowerment through conversation. Where we talk about what we’ve learned through wrangling fear, risk, and uncertainty -- no matter how big (or small) the challenge.
Whether it’s a professional reinvention, standing up for what we believe in, fighting inequality, or smaller actions like speaking to a stranger – these courageous stories move us into where change happens.
