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You’re Only A 90 Second rule Away from Brave
Ever had a moment where one tiny thing—an email, a comment, a pause—derailed your whole day? You’re doing just fine… and then one thing...
Bernice McDonald
Jun 233 min read


Why I Named My Fear “Fred”: (And How It Made Me 100% More Courageous)
Have you ever noticed how most advice about fear sounds like a battle cry? "Push through it!" "Feel the fear and do it anyway!" ...
Bernice McDonald
Jun 45 min read


The Voice (That's Secretly) Running Your Life: How To Stop Your Inner Critic
Ever catch yourself staring at that email draft, rewriting it seven times because it doesn't sound "smart enough"? Or looked in the...
Bernice McDonald
May 205 min read


The Courage Path: Why You Freeze When It Matters Most (And How to Step Forward Anyway)
Ever been told to picture everyone in the audience naked when you walk out onto a stage? That advice has been given to me to help...
Bernice McDonald
Apr 296 min read


From "Not Enough" to "Brave Enough": Breaking Free from the Perfectionism Trap
That hot flush creeping up your neck… That tightness in your chest… That knot in your stomach along with the feeling of wanting to crawl...
Bernice McDonald
Mar 116 min read


Why Every Hero Needs Their Own Fred: A Guide to Befriending Fear
Every morning, I'd wake up feeling the weight of inadequacy pressing against my chest. The voice in my head would start its familiar...
Bernice McDonald
Feb 254 min read


3 Steps of Courage to Choose Your Own Path: Stay Safe or Be who you are?
My hand trembled as it hovered above the send button. On the screen was my resignation letter. This was one of those hard things in life....
Bernice McDonald
Feb 163 min read


From Leading Others to Leading Yourself
You're standing in front of your team, about to announce a major change. Your heart pounds. Your palms sweat. The words you've rehearsed...
Bernice McDonald
Jan 293 min read


Quiet Power: Leading Through the Holiday Rush
You stare at your growing to-do list. …year-end deadlines …holiday preparations …team expectations - family expectations. The pressure...
Bernice McDonald
Dec 6, 20243 min read


Taming Your FEAR Dragon: The Secret To Living An Extraordinary Life
Have you ever felt the crushing weight of fear holding you back? That paralyzing sensation that whispers, "You're not good enough," or...
Bernice McDonald
Oct 22, 20245 min read


Brave Hearts, Bold Voices: Authenticity As Your Business Superpower
You're sitting there, aren't you? Finger hovering over that "post" or "send" button, heart racing, wondering if you're about to make a...
Bernice McDonald
Oct 1, 20244 min read


From Whisper To Roar: Unleashing Your Brave Voice in Business
In the quiet moments when the world's noise fades away, there's a voice inside you. It's soft, perhaps even timid, but it carries the...
Bernice McDonald
Sep 23, 20244 min read


The Mirror Moment: How Facing Your 'Not Enough' Can Transform Your Business
You're standing in front of the mirror, staring at a reflection that seems “inadequate”. The voice in your head is relentless: "Who do...
Bernice McDonald
Sep 9, 20246 min read


The Heart of Business: Why Courage Matters
As a business owner, you've felt it. That gnawing doubt that creeps in when you're about to take a bold step. The fear that whispers,...
Bernice McDonald
Aug 8, 20245 min read


Beyond Flawlessness: Imperfection Makes Businesses Great (2024)
You work hard. You accomplish. You keep going every day. You’re even proud of yourself sometimes. But there’s this feeling that gnaws...
Bernice McDonald
Mar 24, 20246 min read


7 Proven Strategies To Build An Unshakeable Business (2024)
You wake up every morning, your mind buzzing with the uncertainties of running a small business in today's shaky landscape. The ups and...
Bernice McDonald
Nov 13, 20238 min read
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