Courage To Emerge
Mon Dec 01 2025
In this powerful special episode of Leader U, Angie Lion welcomes back bestselling author and courageous leadership expert Ryan Berman for an honest, soul-level conversation on self-talk, inner critics, and the courage it takes to emerge as your truest self.
Both Angie and Ryan return to the mic after launching new books: Emerge (Angie Lion) and Headamentals (Ryan Berman) to pull back the curtain on what really happens behind the scenes when you choose to step into visibility, stretch your identity, and rewrite the stories that once kept you small.
Together they explore:
The mental monsters and cognitive distortions that shape your inner worldWhy courageous leadership starts with self-leadershipHow to spot, confront, and crack the negative self-talk patterns holding you backThe role of asking for help—and the humility it requires—in a culture obsessed with rugged individualismThe link between courage, vulnerability, and personal transformationPractical tools for reframing fear, taming your inner critic, and taking brave action anywayThis episode is both a mirror and a map, equal parts relatable storytelling and grounded guidance for anyone navigating transition, reinvention, or big leaps in leadership and life.If you’re ready to develop the competence that builds true confidence, stop dress-rehearsing disaster, and learn how to spread courage like confetti… this conversation is your next step.
Link to shownotes: Shownotes & Transcript🔗 Listen to Angie & Ryan’s first conversation: Leader U Podcast – Episode 38: Change Mastery: From Resilient Action to Courageous Action https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...
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In this powerful special episode of Leader U, Angie Lion welcomes back bestselling author and courageous leadership expert Ryan Berman for an honest, soul-level conversation on self-talk, inner critics, and the courage it takes to emerge as your truest self. Both Angie and Ryan return to the mic after launching new books: Emerge (Angie Lion) and Headamentals (Ryan Berman) to pull back the curtain on what really happens behind the scenes when you choose to step into visibility, stretch your identity, and rewrite the stories that once kept you small. Together they explore: The mental monsters and cognitive distortions that shape your inner worldWhy courageous leadership starts with self-leadershipHow to spot, confront, and crack the negative self-talk patterns holding you backThe role of asking for help—and the humility it requires—in a culture obsessed with rugged individualismThe link between courage, vulnerability, and personal transformationPractical tools for reframing fear, taming your inner critic, and taking brave action anywayThis episode is both a mirror and a map, equal parts relatable storytelling and grounded guidance for anyone navigating transition, reinvention, or big leaps in leadership and life.If you’re ready to develop the competence that builds true confidence, stop dress-rehearsing disaster, and learn how to spread courage like confetti… this conversation is your next step. Link to shownotes: Shownotes & Transcript🔗 Listen to Angie & Ryan’s first conversation: Leader U Podcast – Episode 38: Change Mastery: From Resilient Action to Courageous Action https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...