Estás guiando a un cliente a través de un cambio importante en su carrera. ¿Cómo puedes ayudarlos a superar su miedo al fracaso?

Fear of failure is not real... Hi, I am Eugene Berezin, I am a clinical psychologist and a coach, here's why the fear of failure is not real. We only have 2 biological fears: fear of loud noises and fear of bodily harm (typically fire because it burns). All other fears are something we have imagined. A fear of failure is when we imagine an undesirable outcome. It has not happened yet. We don't know if it's going to ever happen, it's something in our head. Now, when we imagine what we don't want, we attract it. We show up small, we lack positive energy, and we become negative, shy, not confident. People feel it! And then... we "fail". And then our fear of failure becomes a confirmation bias because we failed before.

The fact that we fail a lot more than we succeed in life is part of the reason winning feels so good; it's a novel experience. Acknowledging this allows us to anticipate and prepare ourselves for the possibility that we may not succeed immediately by recognizing and challenging mental traps like catastrophizing, labeling, and fortune telling. "If I fail, I'm a loser" can become, "Even my heroes fail sometimes, and I don't think of them as losers." The expert in anything was once a beginner! Additionally, breaking large goals into incremental steps can provide smaller, more frequent successes, which compound over time, helping drive and maintain motivation in the midst of a big life change.

O medo pode te colocar em perigo. Quando 2 vagabundos tentaram me assaltar, rapidamente os derrotei, no dia seguinte, quando contava o feito heroico, surgiu uma aranha papa-moscas (inofensiva) e eu entrei em PANICO, fiquei paralisado e envergonhado. É bem possível que você esteja me achando ridículo. Mas todos os dias milhões de pessoas são assaltadas por papa-moscas e não se dão conta e isto é ridículo, mas é verdade. A aranha, não representava um perigo real, diferente dos 2 vagabundos, que não eram capazes de me assustar. O perigo é real mas o medo é criado pela minha mente, para me manter afastado do que pode me fazer mal, do tenebroso e desconhecido. mas também de bons negócios e oportunidades, pelo pavor do desconhecido.

Here are several strategies to help a client overcome their fear of failure during a major career change: 1. **Set Realistic Goals**: 2. **Emphasize Strengths and Accomplishments** 3. **Develop a Support Network** 4. **Create a Contingency Plan** 5. **Practice Positive Self-Talk** 6. **Offer Continuous Learning Opportunities** 7. **Visualize Success** 8. **Implement Stress-Reduction Techniques** 9. **Focus on the Process, Not Just the Outcome**: 10. **Seek Professional Help if Necessary**:

In my experience, one of the most effective ways to help clients overcome their fear of failure during a major career change is to shift their focus from the potential for failure to the opportunities for growth. Encouraging them to view challenges as learning experiences rather than obstacles can be transformative. By setting small, achievable milestones, they can build confidence gradually. Also, creating a safe space for them to express their fears openly, without judgment, allows them to process these emotions and move forward with a stronger, more resilient mindset.

Fear of failure is legitimate. As long as they are aware, there is a chance to work on overcoming this. I recommend in Starting at the end - What is most important in your career? Which picture comes to your mind, envisioning your last working day? What should people say about you as a leader? From there, you can write ✍️ the script for the leadership story of your client.

One thing I've found helpful is incorporating a practice I call "micro-reflections." Instead of waiting for larger milestones to reflect, encourage clients to pause briefly after small wins and setbacks throughout their journey. This frequent, bite-sized reflection helps them stay attuned to their progress, recognize patterns, and make adjustments in real-time. Over time, these micro-reflections build a habit of mindfulness and self-awareness, which can significantly reduce the fear of failure by keeping them grounded in their ongoing growth and adaptability.