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In this episode you’ll learn:
- How Claire found the courage and confidence to confront fear
- Why trusting your intuition is important
- What changed for Claire when faced with her own mortality
- Who Claire’s book Wild Zen is for
Claire Higgins is a freelancer and a performance, mindset and motivational coach who has worked with many organisations including the United Nations and the International Red Cross.
In part two, and the final part of our two part conversation, Claire shares a powerful question to ask when confidently creating a life and living that you desire: one that faces and embraces fear towards inner and outer freedom.
You’ll also hear how, when faced with the possibility her own death, Claire adjusted her mindset and approach towards life whilst finding deeper levels of inner courage and confidence.
With a black belt in karate, and a passion for both yoga and Arabic calligraphy, she has recently completed writing a new book offering her own deep insights, Wild Zen.
Learn how Claire persisted writing the book despite personal challenges and where she found the confidence to proceed working with her own fears and courage.
Claire was introduced to Inspirational Creatives by coach, listener and mutual friend, Laura Fragiacomo, from Italy. Thank you, Laura!
Listen to the first part of our conversation in part one.
Items mentioned in this episode (quick access):
Confidence and alignment
[00:42] Introducing part two with Claire Higgins.
[02:16] Being made up of sub-personalities. Jung’s archetypes.
[04:50] Struggling with a judgemental mindset. Fear, shame and worry.
Freedom and Wild Zen
[06:32] Who Claire’s new book, Wild Zen, is for.
[08:15] The biggest challenge, for Claire, writing Wild Zen.
[08:48] Creating an opt-in for her newsletter.
[09:28] Losing her grandmother.
[10:47] Flashbacks and narrative therapy.
Perseverance, courage and creative channels
[12:12] The lessons that Claire learned.
[12:50] Dropping a bomb other people couldn’t carry.
[13:30] A powerful question.
[14:00] Having the courage to trust your intuition and inner self.
Facing fear, facing death
[15:39] Claire describes the moment she was faced with her own mortality.
[17:20] Finding the confidence to slow down.
[18:38] Not having anyone to talk to.
[19:42] How Claire’s family relationships have changed since.
The courage to show up and make a difference
[20:08] Remembering and losing touch.
[20:35] Reevaluating friendships.
[21:48] How Claire helps people with their fear, courage and confidence.
[22:30] Facing what is not working.
[23:41] Listening without judgement.
Finding the courage and confidence to confront fear
[23:59] The first steps to overcoming fear.
[25:00] Finding the right timing. Claire gives a martial arts example.
[25:50] Giving space, seeing potential and stepping back to build confidence.
[26:50] Feeling fear.
“Fear is something to tend to – with grace” – Claire Higgins
Cherry Blossom Dojo
[27:39] Claire shares how creating a writing group for women inspired her.
[29:13] What’s next for Claire.
[30:27] Where to find out more about Claire and her work.
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