Sandra Walston: The Courage Expert

What a delight to interview a courage expert - I need one of these in my life! Sandra is a ray of light, shining everyday courage on people's mindsets and habits. She's not in the business of bravado or feats of bravery. Her passion is grounded in research and writing. Sandra breaks down the word courage to its heart and spirit level meaning. From that position she applies her skill and expertise in seeing people grow and flourish.<br/><br/>We had a great conversation, talking about Sandra's principles, ways of working and books: COURAGE The Heart and Spirit of Every Woman and Face it! Sandra is someone you'll admire and want in your corner if you're looking to overcome doubt and uncertainty and unlock a treasure trove of unstuck thinking.<br/><br/>Learn more about Sandra's work: sandrawalston.com <br/><br/>Keep being courageous,<br/>Rachael x<br/><br/>WHO'S BEHIND THIS PODCAST?<br/><br/>I'd ridden pretty high on the creative career rollercoaster. At times it was exhilarating (and occasionally it was terrifying.) It takes stamina, guts and more than a smattering of resilience. Don’t panic, this isn’t another podcast telling you to hustle harder. I’ve been there and got the burnout badge to prove it.<br/><br/>I'm looking to find people who are doing the work they love, but it's been a bumpy ride.<br/><br/>Starting over can be wonderful, agony and pants shakingly scary all at the same time. There are others who did it. Who are right in the centre of figuring that out. I'm trying to find the people, I needed to hear, at the time I felt I was free-falling from the loop-di-loop.<br/><br/>BUILD A CREATIVE LIFE YOU LOVE<br/><br/>I've found creativity + courage = the best storytellers building a life they love.<br/>The stories we tell ourselves are powerful.<br/><br/>I'm looking to find people who are building a creative life but it's not always been easy. Call On Courage posts the conversations I was looking to find when my career dreams were sliding out of view. Your creative life is worth making happen even when doors close or you're dealing with difficult people. I'm in your corner encouraging you to keep going.<br/><br/>I'm not all over the 'Gram or Tik Tok famous. But I am making quality content on Substack. That's where you'll find the best of Call On Courage: podcasts and writing that go in depth on how to push past fear and make the creative life you have in mind.<br/><br/>Go to: calloncourage.substack.com<br/>https://www.calloncourage.com/podcast<br/>Subscribe to get all the latest updates and exclusives.<br/>PS. If you've enjoyed this episode, I really appreciate you telling a couple of friends about it.