Fear of rejection could be the one thing silently holding you back from launching, selling, or speaking up in your business.

In this episode of Words of Wisdom, Sharon McCaffrey shares her own struggles with rejection, including the workshop she delayed for two years, and explains how to reframe “no” so it no longer paralyzes you.

Rejection hurts, but it does not have to define you. With the right mindset and tools, it can become a stepping stone to confidence, clients, and opportunities.

What you will learn in this episode:

• Why rejection feels so terrifying and why your nervous system reacts as if it is life or death
• The hidden costs of letting fear of rejection run your business
• How to reframe “no” into feedback, redirection, and the next opportunity
• Real life stories of people who turned rejection into success including JK Rowling, Oprah, and Walt Disney
• Six practical tools to normalise rejection, regulate your nervous system, and build courage in real time
• Why courage, not perfection, is the true measure of success

By the end, you will see rejection not as a dead end but as fuel for growth in business and life.

Free resources to help you move past rejection:

📘 Download Sharon’s free Fear of Rejection Workbook - practical prompts to help you loosen fear’s grip and take bold action.

📥 Download Sharon’s free Nervous System Guide - regulate your body and unlock your income potential.

💌 Join Sharon’s Mindset Matters newsletter - weekly mindset shifts, exclusive insights, and free resources.

More from Sharon:

- Instagram: @sharonmccaffrey.coaching

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