Podcast Episode 299 - Unleash Your Hidden Superpowers: Part 2 Discover Your Courageous Zone
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Summary
In this episode of Live Fearlessly Free, courageous coach Heather Bunch discusses the concept of the “Courageous Zone," a state of fulfilling work and personal growth–it’s your unique ability that gives you superpowers to fulfill your Courageous Calling (more on that in episode 300). Heather draws on her personal experiences to speak to listeners who may feel dissatisfied or unfulfilled in their jobs, despite being skilled or even celebrated in their roles. Through a series of reflective questions, she guides her listeners towards identifying their own courageous zones and provides advice on how to start serving more in these areas.
Key Points
Heather describes four zones of work: the clueless zone where you have little knowledge or interest, the competence zone where you're capable but not exceptional, the celebration zone where you receive praise and recognition, and the courageous zone where you feel satisfied, fulfilled and pushed to be the best version of yourself.
While individuals may be celebrated for their work, this should not be confused with feeling fulfilled. Heather shared how despite her accolades for working with complex databases in her job at a church, she didn't feel fulfilled from these tasks.
The "Courageous Zone" goes beyond occupations. Heather describes her unique ability as seeing patterns and through lines among random information. She applies this ability in her roles as a coach, author, and speaker.
Heather outlines six reflective questions to help listeners identify their courageous zones. These include reflections on favorite activities as a child and adult, tasks that don't feel like work, and activities that drive fulfillment, courage, and abundance.
Once identified, individuals should plan and intentionally integrate their courageous zones into their everyday life to feel more fulfilled.
However, Heather acknowledges that it's not always possible to constantly operate in your courageous zone. Recognizing and tracking the time spent in each zone can be beneficial so you can work to live in your courageous zone more and more.
Links Mentioned
Discover your courageous zone with this cheatsheet: heatherbunch.com/courageouszone
Email me your Courageous Zone when you’re done at hello@heatherbunch.com! I want to celebrate with you!
If you’re curious about how the Enneagram can help you grow into all you’re called to be and let go of the past that stopped serving you, click the link for more info: https://heatherbunch.com/enneagram
If you’re interested in the DISC profile, click here for a free assessment from Tony Robbins: https://www.tonyrobbins.com/disc/
Gary Chapman's Love Languages: https://5lovelanguages.com/quizzes/love-language
Episode 298: Unleash Your Hidden Superpowers Part 1: Discover Your Strengths: https://heatherbunch.com/blog/298