Dancing in the Discomfort Zone with Anne Bonney
Let's face it, life is uncomfortable. Whether it's interacting with other humans (or trying to), going after our goals and improving our lives, or understanding other people's perspectives, preferences and proclivities, being able to face the discomforts in life with courage, compassion, confidence and resilience will make life a lot more enjoyable! So join me as we DANCE IN THE DISCOMFORT ZONE! We'll explore new ideas, learn how to build our confidence, courage and resilience, and laugh a little too, because life is serious enough. We need a little cha cha, and a little ha ha every once in a while! Welcome to the Discomfort Zone with Anne Bonney!
Dancing in the Discomfort Zone with Anne Bonney
Imposter Syndrome, Street Magic, and the Bold Art of Being a Crappy Writer with Ben Whiting
What do rolling your ankle, pulling coins from thin air, and publishing a book have in common? They all show up in this refreshingly honest and hilarious conversation about the messy middle of personal growth.
In this episode of Dancing in the Discomfort Zone, we’re talking to Ben Whiting (benwhiting.com) about Imposter Syndrome, rejection sensitivity dysphoria (say that five times fast), and how the secret to showing up confidently might just be admitting that you’re winging it.
You’ll hear behind-the-scenes rituals from the keynote stage, lessons from street performing (yes, really, and they're just as fun as you'd expect), and why being willing to suck at something new is the most underrated superpower in leadership...and in life.
Oh, and if you’ve ever said, “I want to write a book, but...,” this episode is especially for you.
3 Takeaways You’ll Love:
+ Confidence grows from authenticity—not perfection
+ Shift the spotlight from yourself to your audience
+ You don’t have to write well. You just have to write.
Want more from Ben? benwhiting.com
linkedin: BenWhitingSpeaker
Podcast episode with Ben's college roomie Matt Zakreski: https://ignitingyourcourage.com/blog/2025/01/13/flip-the-script-how-cognitive-flexibility-drives-success-and-leadership-with-dr-matt-zekreski/