In this episode of Executive Connect, host Melissa Aarskaug sits down with Dr. Benjamin Ritter, founder of Live for Yourself Consulting, to talk about the psychology of fear and how to navigate it to live a more empowered life. Dr. Ritter breaks down fearlessness—not as the absence of fear, but as the choice to move forward in spite of it. He shares practical strategies to interrupt fear cycles, reframe limiting beliefs, and take small, consistent steps toward growth. From the workplace to personal ambitions, this conversation is packed with actionable insight on how to shift your mindset, take healthy risks, and lead with confidence.
Timestamps:
00:00 – Introduction: Unleashing Fearlessness
04:44 – Differentiating Healthy Risk-Taking from Recklessness
10:48 – Making the Thing You Want More Important than Fear
25:28 – Fearlessness in the Workplace: Being Authentically You
32:32 – Conclusion: Taking Small Steps to Overcome Fear
Guest:
Dr. Benjamin Ritter
Leadership & Career Coach | Founder of Live for Yourself Consulting
Host:
Melissa Aarskaug
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