Why Every Leader Needs to #ShowUpAnyway (And How Our 7-Day Challenge Can Help)

Have you ever had that moment? You know the one—when you have something important to say, a perspective that matters, a vision that could make a difference…but instead of speaking up, you hesitate.

You think: “Maybe I’m not ready yet.” “What if I don’t say it perfectly?” “Who am I to put myself out there like this?”

And just like that, your voice—your leadership voice—stays silent. Another opportunity to connect, influence, and lead slips away.

I see this pattern with leaders at every level, from emerging talents to seasoned executives. And it breaks my heart every time, because your voice matters. Your team, your organization, and the people you serve need to hear what you have to say.

The Hidden Cost of Staying Silent

When leaders don’t show up fully, everyone loses:

• Your team misses crucial guidance they need to align and perform
• Your ideas never get the chance to create positive change
• Your authentic leadership presence remains underdeveloped
• Your impact stays small when it could be transformative

But perhaps the biggest cost is to you—the steady erosion of confidence that happens when we repeatedly choose comfort over courage.

Why We Hide (Even When We Know Better)

After coaching thousands of leaders, I’ve identified the four biggest barriers that keep talented people from showing up:

1. Perfectionism – Waiting for the perfect moment, perfect words, perfect conditions (none of which ever arrive)
2. Fear – Mistaking normal nervousness for a stop sign rather than seeing it as evidence you’re doing something that matters
3. Judgment – Worrying so much about critics that we forget about the people who need our voice
4. Imposter Syndrome – That nagging feeling that you’re not “enough” to lead in this space

Sound familiar? You’re not alone. Even the most outwardly confident leaders I work with wrestle with these barriers.

But here’s the truth: Leadership isn’t about fearlessness. It’s about showing up anyway.

The #ShowUpAnyway Challenge: Building Your Courage Muscle

That’s why I created the 7-Day #ShowUpAnyway Challenge. It’s not about becoming a perfect speaker or social media expert overnight. It’s about building your courage muscle through consistent, imperfect action.

This challenge is designed specifically for leaders who:

• Have important things to say but struggle to put themselves out there
• Know they could have more impact if they were more visible
• Want to build genuine connection with their teams and audiences
• Are tired of playing small when they’re capable of so much more

For just 15 minutes a day, you’ll follow a simple daily “Nudge” to help you step out of your comfort zone in manageable, meaningful ways.

It’s Not About Being Perfect—It’s About Being Present

The #ShowUpAnyway Challenge isn’t about turning you into someone you’re not. It’s about helping you become more of who you already are—a leader whose voice deserves to be heard.

In just 7 days, you’ll:

• Feel more confident using your voice in public spaces
• Develop practical strategies for pushing past hesitation
• Create deeper connections with your audience through authenticity
• Build momentum that carries forward into all areas of your leadership

The World Needs Leaders Who Show Up

In times of uncertainty and change, we need leaders at every level who are willing to show up, speak up, and stand for something that matters.

Your team needs you to show up. Your organization needs you to show up. The causes you care about need you to show up.

And perhaps most importantly—you need you to show up.

Because every time you choose courage over comfort, every time you use your voice despite your fear, you’re not just changing how others see you. You’re changing how you see yourself.

Take the Leap

The #ShowUpAnyway Challenge begins on [DATE]. All you need is:

• 15 minutes a day
• A smartphone
• The willingness to be a little brave, a little uncomfortable, and a whole lot more visible

[SIGN UP BUTTON: Join the #ShowUpAnyway Challenge]

Your audience is waiting for you. What are you waiting for?