The Risk You’re Avoiding Is Holding You Back—Here’s Why
“Taking high risks is the only way you can see meaningful results – it's thrilling!”
When my client shared this in a session, their excitement was palpable. That moment before something big happens.
Risk was in their DNA. They were ready to take those big leaps in their career—regardless of the outcome. Because they knew they were meant for something more.
But not everyone is wired for risk.
And yet, time and time again, I’ve seen people transform into trailblazers—not because they were born that way, but because they learned to be.
Why Most People Struggle to Take Risks in Their Careers
For years, I played it safe. I was successful, respected, and strategic—but I wasn’t truly betting on me
I was so focused on delivering multimillion-dollar projects for big companies that I never stopped to ask: What do I really want for myself?
And that’s the real problem with risk—we don’t avoid it because we’re afraid of failing. We avoid it because it forces us to be brutally honest about what we actually want.
But what if what we actually want is within reach?
Common Excuses That Keep You Stuck
We tell ourselves:
"I should be grateful for what I have."
"I tell myself I’m going to do it, but somehow, I never get around to it."
"I wouldn’t even know where to start."
I told myself all of that too—until my coach asked me one simple question that really stumped me.
“What’s your big dream?”
Why Taking Career Risks Leads to Greater Success
At first, I didn’t know how to answer. Wasn’t I already living my dream?
I was a VP at the biggest U.S. production company. I loved my job. I loved the opportunities. Wasn’t that enough?
That question planted a seed. But I wasn’t ready to answer it—yet.
I kept moving forward, but deep down, I kept wondering what that big career dream was. I knew deep down I wasn’t creating as many career growth opportunities as I wanted.
And then the business landscape shifted. Suddenly, I had no choice but to step off the hamster wheel and into the quiet.
That’s when I had a moment that changed everything.
People kept telling me, “You’d be a great coach.” Yet, I filed that information away.
I was happy. Comfortable. Big career changes? Those were for other people. I used to joke that I would be a producer until I was 90.
Until I realized something that hit me hard: I always had big dreams.
What held me back wasn’t the dream—it was taking action. I had been shuffling the cards I was dealt instead of reshuffling the entire deck.
How I Made the Boldest, Best Career Move of My Life
I invested in myself.
I went back to school to study human potential.
I stepped into a new career that had me at hello.
And I learned something that changed everything. I was never afraid of failing. I was stuck waiting for certainty.
And certainty never comes.
What About You?
Where are you waiting for certainty before making your next move?
What’s the career risk you’ve been avoiding—because deep down, you already know it’s time?
Without risk, you will never have the opportunity to tap into your greatest potential. And every day you wait is a day you never get back.
My client knew they were meant for something more. They didn’t wait for certainty—they took the leap, several leaps actually. And that’s what I see time and time again: the people who take bold risks? They weren’t necessarily always wired for it. They became wired for it.
Are You Ready to Take the Next Big Leap in Your Career?
If you know you’re playing small, and you’re done waiting…let’s talk. I have five powerful questions that will flip the way you look at career growth and risk-taking forever.
📅 Book a 20-minute call—sometimes, one conversation is all it takes to change everything.
