“For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” — Jeremiah 29:11 (NIV)
You’ve worked hard. You’ve climbed ladders, met expectations, and worn the title of “success” like a well-tailored suit. But lately, that suit feels, well… tight.
There’s a whisper in your heart: This isn’t the whole story. There’s more. Maybe it’s a nudge to leave the corporate world. To step into leadership on your terms. To finally honor that passion project, you’ve shelved for “someday”.
But then fear yells:
● What if I fall flat on my face?
● What if I’m trading security for regret?
● What if I’m not as capable as I think?
I know these fears intimately—because I’ve lived them.
My Story: From People-Pleasing to Purpose
In 2020, I stood exactly where you might be now. On paper, I had it all: the title, the salary, the respect. Every morning as I stared at my reflection, and asked myself this question: Who am I without this job?
The truth? I wasn’t just afraid of failing—I was terrified of being seen failing. Of disappointing everyone who admired “Corporate Me”. When I finally realized I was ready to transition into something else, the fear and negative self-talk was paralyzing:
● “Who am I to walk away from a ‘perfect’ career?”
● “What if I let people down?”
● “Can I really build something from scratch?”
● “I’m not as strong as I think I am.”
But here’s what I learned: Fear is just a signpost. It marks the edge of your comfort zone—the exact place where purpose begins.
What Helped Me Cross That Line:
● Self-reflection to untangle my worth from my resume
● Professional counseling to heal perfectionism
● Spiritual forgiveness work to release shame
● Life coaching to rebuild my identity on purpose
It wasn’t overnight. But gradually, I learned something powerful:
“You cannot shrink yourself into purpose. Your calling demands the full version of you—title or no title.”
Today, that painful transition fuels my work helping women like you move from “What will people think?” to “What does God say?”
The 3 Fears Every Transition Brings (And How to Disarm Them)
1. “I’ll Lose My Safety Net”
You’ve earned your stability. Walking away feels like free-falling.
● “What if the money doesn’t come?”
● “What if I miss my old role?”
Truth: Comfort and calling rarely coexist. The peace you crave isn’t in the role— it’s in the purpose behind it.
2. “People Will See Me as a Failure”
That networking event where you’ll have to say, “I’m transitioning…” The LinkedIn updates you won’t get to post. The judgment you imagine.
Truth:
● Most “critics” are projecting their own fears
● You are not alone—surround yourself with women who’ve walked this path
● Ask yourself: “Whose approval am I really seeking?”
3. “I’m Not Ready”
Imposter syndrome doesn’t care about your résumé. When I launched my coaching practice, I constantly wondered: “Do I really have what it takes?”
I remember my mentor saying, “You’re not ready. You’re prepared.” Every skill and setback in your career have been training for this moment.
Truth:
• You don’t need to feel ready to be equipped.
• The uncertainty you feel is not a lack of preparation—it’s the stretch of stepping into something greater.
• God doesn’t call the flawless—He calls the faithful.
How to Write Your Next Chapter (Without Waiting for “Perfect”)
1. Rewrite Your Fear Story
I’ll never forget the night I almost talked myself out of launching my coaching practice.
I filled my journal with a laundry list of fears:
“What if I fail and everyone sees me as a
fraud?”
“What if I lose everything I’ve worked for?”
Then I flipped the script.
1. Named the real fear:
“I’m afraid I’ll believe I’m a failure.”
2. Asked the clarifying question:
“Is this fear protecting my calling or protecting my comfort?”
3. Rewrote the narrative:
“What if this becomes my most powerful
testimony?”
“What if walking away from ‘safe’ leads me to sacred?”
“What if this transition frees me instead of
breaking me?”
2. Heal What’s Holding You Back and Let Your Fears Become Guideposts
When I finally identified my hidden limiting beliefs (people-pleasing was a big one) and did the hard work of forgiveness (toward myself and others), I realized:
● My deepest fears had already happened—and I’d survived.
● I’d left other jobs before (and found better opportunities)
● I’d embarrassed myself (and lived to tell the story)
● I’d disappointed others (and discovered who truly supported me)
Look within: How has God already been preparing you through these experiences?
“God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and a sound mind.” — 2
Timothy 1:7
Let’s Write Your Next Chapter Together
If you’re standing at the edge of “what’s next” and need a guide, I’d love to help. Let’s begin with a Free Exploratory Conversation—a space for you to be heard. No pressure, just clarity and support.
What to expect:
● I’ll ask a few questions about where you are and where you want to go
● We’ll explore how I might support your journey
To help you on this path, I’ve created the “Writing Your Next Chapter” worksheet, designed to help you:
• Identify and rewrite your fear story
• Face past failures
• Understand how you’ve already been preparing for more
Click here to book your Free Exploratory Conversation. Your complimentary worksheet will be delivered to your inbox upon booking your exploratory conversation.
Your next chapter isn’t about losing who you were—it’s about becoming who you truly are.
Final Thought:
What if the very fear that’s stopping you is the proof you’re on holy ground?
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