From Fear to Greatness: How Facing Fear Can Transform Your Business

Fear can be sneaky, can’t it? It shows up in subtle ways—procrastination, over-busyness, or even addictive behaviors—and quietly holds us back.

As Susan Jeffers said in Feel the Fear and Do It Anyway:

“We fear beginnings, endings, change, staying stuck, success, failure, living, and dying.”

But what is fear costing you?

A Story of Transformation

About 18 years ago, a woman attended one of my Women’s Success Circles. She sat quietly at the back, observing a lively discussion on business growth strategies. Though she didn’t speak up, she was engaged, listening intently.

Eighteen months later, after regularly attending the monthly circles, she shared something that had been weighing on her:

She had a major fear of public speaking.

Her fear was costing her thousands of dollars in missed opportunities and draining her energy. She was constantly asked to present her company’s value but avoided it out of fear.

We both knew something had to change.

A Plan to Overcome Fear

We sat down and created a simple but powerful plan to face her fear head-on.

I asked her to commit to three things:

Be vulnerable: Share her fears with me so we could tackle them together.
Invest time: Brainstorm, write, and rehearse her presentations.
Set a deadline: Commit to her first speaking engagement.

Over time, this plan helped her deliver a 45-minute presentation more than 60 times in a single year, transitioning from webinars to in-person events. She went from feeling paralyzed by fear to confidently speaking at industry events—even at the state capitol.

From Fear to Unstoppable Momentum

Since conquering her fear of public speaking, her life and business have transformed:

She grew from a single office to multiple million-dollar enterprises with dozens of locations.
She became a sought-after speaker at prestigious venues, including the United Nations.
She embraced every opportunity, one 90-Day Plan at a time, progressing to new levels of greatness.

Recently, she texted me from Necker Island, where she had been invited by Richard Branson to speak. She accepted with confidence and joy—proof that fear no longer held her back.

What is Fear Costing You?

Is fear keeping you from achieving your potential?

Take a moment to reflect:

What opportunities are you missing because of fear? Identify moments when fear has held you back.
How does fear show up in your life? Does it manifest as procrastination, over-busyness, or avoidance?
What steps can you take to face your fears? Small, actionable steps like setting a deadline or rehearsing can make a huge difference.

Ready to Overcome Fear and Unlock Your Greatness?

The Women’s Success Circles I began 18 years ago have evolved into something bigger: The Momentum Squad.

Now, instead of meeting monthly, our Weekly Momentum sessions provide:

Actionable strategies to face fears and achieve your goals.
Inspiration and accountability from an incredible community of women entrepreneurs.
The tools to create and implement 90-Day Plans for growth and success.

We’re expanding our community to include 50 women entrepreneurs ready to increase their productivity and profitability while embracing their light and potential.

Join The Momentum Squad

If you’re ready to:

Conquer fear and tackle your goals,
Increase your productivity and profitability, and
Shine brightly in your business and life,

👉🏼 Click here to join The Momentum Squad today!

You could be on our next Weekly Momentum Call this Monday, ready to create unstoppable momentum.

Here’s to your unstoppable momentum,
The Get It Done Diva
Marianne Emma Jeff

And remember: “Greatness is a Habit, NOT a Hustle!”