{"id":3279,"date":"2016-04-15T07:34:09","date_gmt":"2016-04-15T06:34:09","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.inspirationalcreatives.com\/podcast\/?p=3279"},"modified":"2016-04-13T23:03:06","modified_gmt":"2016-04-13T22:03:06","slug":"131-claire-higgins","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.inspirationalcreatives.com\/podcast\/131-claire-higgins\/","title":{"rendered":"ICP 131 From Fear To Freedom : Claire Higgins On Gaining The Confidence and Courage To Create (Part Two)"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><strong>Listen<\/strong><\/h2>\n<div class=\"player_container player-3279\" ><div class=\"spp_player_textabove\"><b>  <\/b><\/div><div id=\"sm2-3279\" class=\"playercontent sm2-bar-ui compact flat full-width full-width-player\"><div class=\"bd sm2-main-controls\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sm2-inline-element sm2-button-element\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sm2-button-bd\" style=\"background: transparent 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href=\"http:\/\/traffic.libsyn.com\/inspirationalcreatives\/ICP131-claire-higgins.mp3\">Right Click Here To Download This Episode Now<\/a><\/p>\n<p><em>Scroll down for detailed episode notes and quick access timings<\/em><\/p>\n<h2><strong>In this episode you&#8217;ll learn:<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>How Claire found the courage and confidence to confront fear<\/li>\n<li>Why trusting your intuition is important<\/li>\n<li>What changed for Claire when faced with her own mortality<\/li>\n<li>Who Claire\u2019s book <em>Wild Zen<\/em> is for<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.inspirationalcreatives.com\/podcast\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/ClaireHiggins-casual-720.jpg\" alt=\"Claire Higgins smiling profile picture\" width=\"480\" height=\"720\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3110\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.inspirationalcreatives.com\/podcast\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/ClaireHiggins-casual-720.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.inspirationalcreatives.com\/podcast\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/ClaireHiggins-casual-720-200x300.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\" \/>\n<blockquote><p><a href=\"http:\/\/ctt.ec\/1d3V4\" target=\"_blank\">\u201cIf it wakes you up every day &#8211; trust it\u201d &#8211; Claire Higgins<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.clairehiggins.me\" target=\"_blank\">Claire Higgins<\/a> 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.<\/p>\n<p>In <strong>part two<\/strong>, 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.<\/p>\n<p>You\u2019ll 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.<\/p>\n<p><!--more-->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, <em>Wild Zen<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p>Claire was introduced to Inspirational Creatives by coach, listener and mutual friend, Laura Fragiacomo, from Italy. Thank you, Laura!<\/p>\n<p>Listen to the first part of our conversation in <a href=\"http:\/\/www.inspirationalcreatives.com\/podcast\/129-claire-higgins\/\">part one<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Items mentioned in this episode (quick access):<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Confidence and alignment<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span>[00:42]<\/span> Introducing part two with Claire Higgins.<\/p>\n<p><span>[02:16]<\/span> Being made up of sub-personalities. Jung\u2019s archetypes.<\/p>\n<p><span>[04:50]<\/span> Struggling with a judgemental mindset. Fear, shame and worry.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Freedom and <em>Wild Zen<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span>[06:32]<\/span> Who Claire\u2019s new book, <em>Wild Zen<\/em>, is for.<\/p>\n<p><span>[08:15]<\/span> The biggest challenge, for Claire, writing <em>Wild Zen<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p><span>[08:48]<\/span> Creating an opt-in for her newsletter.<\/p>\n<p><span>[09:28]<\/span> Losing her grandmother.<\/p>\n<p><span>[10:47]<\/span> Flashbacks and narrative therapy.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><a href=\"http:\/\/ctt.ec\/Z0v6D\" target=\"_blank\">\u201cI didn\u2019t have a choice\u201d &#8211; Claire Higgins<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><strong>Perseverance, courage and creative channels<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span>[12:12]<\/span> The lessons that Claire learned.<\/p>\n<p><span>[12:50]<\/span> Dropping a bomb other people couldn\u2019t carry.<\/p>\n<p><span>[13:30]<\/span> A powerful question.<\/p>\n<p><span>[14:00]<\/span> Having the courage to trust your intuition and inner self.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Facing fear, facing death<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span>[15:39]<\/span> Claire describes the moment she was faced with her own mortality.<\/p>\n<p><span>[17:20]<\/span> Finding the confidence to slow down.<\/p>\n<p><span>[18:38]<\/span> Not having anyone to talk to.<\/p>\n<p><span>[19:42]<\/span> How Claire\u2019s family relationships have changed since.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The courage to show up and make a difference<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span>[20:08]<\/span> Remembering and losing touch.<\/p>\n<p><span>[20:35]<\/span> Reevaluating friendships.<\/p>\n<p><span>[21:48]<\/span> How Claire helps people with their fear, courage and confidence.<\/p>\n<p><span>[22:30]<\/span> Facing what is not working.<\/p>\n<p><span>[23:41]<\/span> Listening without judgement.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Finding the courage and confidence to confront fear<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span>[23:59]<\/span> The first steps to overcoming fear.<\/p>\n<p><span>[25:00]<\/span> Finding the right timing. Claire gives a martial arts example.<\/p>\n<p><span>[25:50]<\/span> Giving space, seeing potential and stepping back to build confidence.<\/p>\n<p><span>[26:50]<\/span> Feeling fear.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><a href=\"http:\/\/ctt.ec\/2xcc5\" target=\"_blank\">\u201cFear is something to tend to &#8211; with grace\u201d  &#8211; Claire Higgins<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><strong>Cherry Blossom Dojo<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span>[27:39]<\/span> Claire shares how creating a writing group for women inspired her.<\/p>\n<p><span>[29:13]<\/span> What&#8217;s next for Claire.<\/p>\n<p><span>[30:27]<\/span> Where to find out more about Claire and her work.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Links and Resources:<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.inspirationalcreatives.com\/podcast\/129-claire-higgins\/\" target=\"_blank\">Claire Higgins (full interview &#8211; part one)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.clairehiggins.me\" target=\"_blank\">Claire Higgins website<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><strong>If you enjoyed this podcast, you&#8217;ll also like:<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.inspirationalcreatives.com\/podcast\/107-anne-laure-carruth\/\" target=\"_blank\">Taking The Leap with Anne-Laure Carruth<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.inspirationalcreatives.com\/podcast\/125-dave-ursillo\/\" target=\"_blank\">Find Your Truth with Dave Ursillo<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.inspirationalcreatives.com\/podcast\/098-follow-your-heart\/\" target=\"_blank\">Follow Your Heart with Janet Murray<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.inspirationalcreatives.com\/podcast\/047-janey-moffatt\/\" target=\"_blank\">Facing Death, Embracing Motherhood and Finding Creative Freedom with Janey Moffatt<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><strong>Thanks for listening<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>If you enjoyed the show, please share your honest review with others on iTunes by clicking <a href=\"http:\/\/www.inspirationalcreatives.com\/itunes\" target=\"_blank\">here<\/a> and rating the show. 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