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Kimberly Snider and Amanda LeRougetel discuss how words, fear, and courage can guide personal growth in the new year.

This week on  Overflow with Kimberly Snider , I sit down with  Amanda LeRougetel  to explore how words, fear, and courage can guide us into a powerful new year. We talk about: 💛 Choosing “words of the year” to focus your growth. ... A Word of the Year can act as a compass. It becomes a symbol and something tangible that keeps us on track when life feels noisy or overwhelming. 💛 Facing fear and taking bold action anyway ... It’s okay to feel afraid. The real growth happens when we act anyway. Courage isn’t always dramatic and often, it’s a quiet decision made behind the scenes. 💛 Understanding your power and stepping into it wisely ...Power may look different for each of us and acknowledging it changes everything. When we own our influence, we move differently. 💛 Building habits and identity that fuel momentum ... Risk is uncomfortable... Yes! ...and it is also the birthplace of opportunity. Growth requires movement beyond the familiar. 💛 Harnessing conversations that challenge, inspire, and connect ... When we identify as something (like a writer, a runner, a leader ...) we are more likely to behave in alignment with that identity. If you’re ready to&nbsp…

People in this episode

Host: Kimberly Snider

Guest: Amanda LeRougetel

Topics covered

• words of the year
• fear
• courage
• personal growth
• identity
• habits
• opportunity

Keywords

• words of the year
• fear
• courage
• personal growth
• identity
• habits
• opportunity
• self-improvement
• motivation

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