In this episode of Quietly Visible, host Carol Stewart is joined by award-winning leadership coach, hypnotherapist, and keynote speaker Amy Green Smith. Together, they explore the powerful theme of fear—how it shows up in our lives, how it holds us back, and most importantly, how we can navigate it with courage.
Amy shares her personal journey from corporate burnout to building a career rooted in purpose, as well as her experience of being an “outgoing introvert” and how that has shaped her work. She introduces the idea of becoming fear-optimised—recognising fear as a natural part of life and learning how to use it to our advantage rather than letting it paralyse us.
You’ll hear about the four basic fear responses—fight, flight, freeze, and fawn—and how these show up in modern life as anxiety, procrastination, people-pleasing, and more. Amy offers practical ways to reframe these patterns, build self-worth, and establish boundaries that support both personal and professional growth.
Key Takeaways:
Fear is not the enemy—courage exists because of fear.
Understanding the modern versions of fight, flight, freeze, and fawn helps us identify what’s really holding us back.
Outgoing introverts often get mistaken for extraverts, but learning how you truly recharge is key to thriving.
Boundaries and self-worth go hand in hand in avoiding burnout and leading authentically.
Community and connection remind us that we are not alone in our experiences.
This inspiring conversation is for introverted women leaders—and anyone—who wants to stop letting fear dictate their choices and instead step forward with quiet courage and confidence.
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