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What is fear? By Stella Olivia Kikoyo

By Stella Olivia Kikoyo Have you ever missed an opportunity – personal or business due to fear? Have you missed out of any opportunity for growth during these uncertain times due to fear? You’re not alone. Clearly many businesses and entrepreneurs start and get out of business. 80% of businesses survive the first year. However only 50% survive the five-year mark and only one in three small businesses get to the 10-year mark and live on (www.forbes.com). There’re many reasons for this including lack of strategy, lack of alignment with the current environment, lack of financial support etc. However, it is stated that the inability to push through fears, persevere and push through stresses is the actual cause of failure. Businesses are more of the spiritual aspect and...

My Story: Taking Action Inspite of Fear – Stella Olivia Kikoyo

Remember that being brave is not the lack of fear but the ability to move forward in spite of fear. 15 years ago, I remember when I moved to the UK with my family, I wanted to continue with my career as a lecturer but didn’t know where to start. I went for a Marketing conference organised by a University in London with a view that I would get some information. Throughout the conference I was focused on how to approach whoever was in charge about getting a lecturing position but at the same time I was experiencing fear – fear of rejection or of not being good enough or what would be called fear of failure. I thought it was better to go back home to my family than be disappointed. At the end of the conference, I decided to wait until everyone had left the lecture theatr...

How to Overcome Fear of Failure By Stella Olivia Kikoyo

By Stella Olivia Kikoyo Creating Clarity, Focus, Courage and Confidence Key Tool Using Five fingers Thumb =Emotional state Index Finger = Focus Middle Finger = Meaning Ring Finger = Relationship Small finger or pinky = Strategy Emotional State What is your emotional state? Emotions affect our feelings which feelings affect our actions or behaviours and results. Think about this before taking decisions. What emotional state are you in right now? This is of course as a result of your thoughts. This can be changed by: · Your physiology and posture. · Naming that feeling that you’re experiencing. What it is? Understanding ...