Brave enough
In episode 322, I speak with Bernice McDonald is a Business Strategy Coach, the author of the 'Little Books of Courage" series and the founder of 'Creative Spaces', a guided working session where women leaders build momentum and confidence by making real progress. After dealing with fear for a large period of her life, and allowing it to stop her living authentically, she decided to face the fear and choose to be brave enough. It changed her life. Her Tiny Brave Steps Framework helps people befriend fear, live with emotion, and lead with clarity—one strategic step at a time. This is an awesome conversation, not to be missed.
The Wellness Puzzle Podcast · Bernice McDonald, Andrew Jobling
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Show Notes
In this powerful and deeply honest episode, I sit down with Bernice McDonald—author of Brave Enough To Be Myself and creator of the Courage Framework—to explore what it really means to live courageously. Bernice knows the voice of “not enough” all too well, and she shares how taking a non-negotiable stand for her own value changed everything. From walking on fire to leaving a marriage when staying felt safer, Bernice’s story is one of transformation, truth, and Tiny Brave Steps.
Now, she helps women leaders navigate big transitions—career shifts, visibility challenges, and personal reinvention—by turning fear into strategy and courage into a practice.
In This Episode, You’ll Learn:
- How to Befriend Fear (“Meet Fred”): Shift fear from dictator to advisor so it stops driving your decisions.
- The Power of Tiny Brave Steps: Why small, consistent actions beat waiting for “perfect bravery.”
- How to Recognize Your Strange Jewels: Turn your quirks and uniqueness into unshakable leadership strengths.
- The 90-Second Reset: A quick, powerful technique to regulate emotions and respond like a leader.
- Creating a ‘Courage Container’: Build a system to collect evidence of your capability—and confidence on command.
Why You’ll Love It:
Bernice doesn’t just talk about courage—she breaks it down into simple, executable steps that anyone can start today. This conversation will inspire you to take your own Tiny Brave Step and remember: courage isn’t the absence of fear; it’s moving forward despite it.
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My website is www.andrewjobling.com.au