Episode 103: Quiet Courage: The Decisions That Shape Your Next Chapter
Mon Feb 02 2026
We tend to think of courage as something dramatic—big leaps, bold declarations, or burning it all down and starting over. But most of the courage that actually changes your life is much quieter than that.
In this episode of Tales from The Lane, Kate explores the non-obvious ways we flex our courage muscle—the small, often invisible decisions that compound over time and quietly reshape our careers, identities, and lives.
You'll hear about:
Why saying no to the easy win can be one of the bravest choices you make The courage it takes to resist performative busyness and do deep, invisible work What it means to stay open when you don't yet have a clean title or identity Why being a beginner is essential for growth (and why high-achievers resist it) When quitting is wisdom—not failure How to listen to your intuition without needing to justify it to everyone else This episode is for anyone who senses they're standing at the edge of their next chapter—and wants to build the courage to step forward, one intentional rep at a time.
If this conversation resonates, you'll find these ideas explored more deeply in Kate's book, Beyond Potential. And if you want support applying this work to your own life or career, Kate is opening a limited number of 1:1 coaching spots for 2026. Book a free 30-minute consultation call to see if you're a good fit, or head to Instagram and DM "Coach" @KKayaian.
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We tend to think of courage as something dramatic—big leaps, bold declarations, or burning it all down and starting over. But most of the courage that actually changes your life is much quieter than that. In this episode of Tales from The Lane, Kate explores the non-obvious ways we flex our courage muscle—the small, often invisible decisions that compound over time and quietly reshape our careers, identities, and lives. You'll hear about: Why saying no to the easy win can be one of the bravest choices you make The courage it takes to resist performative busyness and do deep, invisible work What it means to stay open when you don't yet have a clean title or identity Why being a beginner is essential for growth (and why high-achievers resist it) When quitting is wisdom—not failure How to listen to your intuition without needing to justify it to everyone else This episode is for anyone who senses they're standing at the edge of their next chapter—and wants to build the courage to step forward, one intentional rep at a time. If this conversation resonates, you'll find these ideas explored more deeply in Kate's book, Beyond Potential. And if you want support applying this work to your own life or career, Kate is opening a limited number of 1:1 coaching spots for 2026. Book a free 30-minute consultation call to see if you're a good fit, or head to Instagram and DM "Coach" @KKayaian.