I don’t know what brought it to mind, but this morning I was recalling seeing a TV programme some years ago about a young French rock climber. She used to climb with no equipment, and no rope; this is called free soloing. I have never seen anything so scary or so inspiring! She was totally fearless, and moved with a natural grace and power that was incredible. She hung by her finger tips, a thousand feet in the air. I don’t think I have ever seen, nor can I imagine, anyone more free.

Now I realise that fear has an evolutionary value and there are times when it is right and appropriate to be afraid. However I suspect that most of us have it ‘riding pillion’ on our lives most of the time, holding us back and keeping us hidden. If no one can see us, then they can’t get us, can they? This is a bit like belonging to a football team who never plays any matches to avoid losing.

Fear is the single biggest barrier to change in business; it is probably the mankind’s greatest challenge too. What will I do today to take me out of my comfort zone? Who will I dare show the real me? Will I tell them what I really think and feel? Dare I ask for what I really want?

Watch this and perhaps walk a little freer today

“Fear is that little darkroom where negatives are developed.” Michael Pritchard