How to Confront Your Fears, The Elements of Strong Leadership, and Embracing the Journey of Self Discovery with Phoebe Tan EP8
Jun 13, 2023
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Phoebe Tan, a former Country President of AIESEC in Singapore and author of 'When Fear Fades Away,' discusses strong leadership, youth empowerment, and confronting fears. They also explore personal healing, self-discovery, and the power of poetry in healing and inspiring others.
Empowering others is essential for true leadership and personal growth.
Trusting your heart and following your own path leads to self-discovery and fulfillment.
Travel and self-healing can bring transformative experiences and profound clarity.
Deep dives
Importance of Empowering Others
Phoebe Tun emphasizes the importance of empowering others as a leader. She believes that true leadership comes from empowering others to realize their potential and grow. Phoebe shares her own experience of feeling insecure and doubtful as a leader, but through the support and belief of her own leader, she was able to overcome these insecurities and develop her own authentic leadership style.
Trusting Your Heart and Following Your Own Path
Phoebe Tun discusses the importance of trusting your heart and following your own path in life. She shares her own journey of self-discovery and exploration, where she let go of fear and embraced the unknown. Phoebe emphasizes the power of trusting your intuition and listening to your heart's desires, even if it means going against societal expectations or the opinions of others.
The Transformative Power of Travel and Self-Healing
Phoebe Tun highlights the transformative power of travel and self-healing. She shares her own experiences of embarking on solo travels to Cambodia, Vietnam, and India, where she allowed herself to heal, grow, and evolve. Phoebe emphasizes the importance of stepping out of comfort zones, being open to new experiences, and trusting the journey of self-discovery and personal growth. She encourages others to let go of expectations and embrace the unknown, as it can lead to profound transformation and clarity.
Journey of Self-healing and Empowerment
The podcast episode explores the personal journey of self-healing and empowerment. The speaker describes feeling stuck in life and valuing freedom, both physically and emotionally. They discuss the pivotal moment of meeting a friend who offered a lifeline to Cambodia, which sparked a shift in perspective and the courage to confront fears and have difficult conversations. The speaker shares their experience of attending a yoga and meditation retreat in Cambodia, which brought a sense of liberation and helped them reconnect with their essence. The journey of self-discovery and stepping into personal power is highlighted as a major takeaway.
Healing Through Poetry and Self-Expression
Another important aspect discussed in the podcast is the role of poetry as a form of self-expression and healing. The speaker shares how poetry naturally became an outlet to express their emotions and experiences during their healing journey. Poetry allowed them to capture raw emotions and explore thoughts in a concise and impactful way. The speaker also emphasizes the importance of sharing their poetry with others, as it connects with readers who can relate and find healing in their words. The transformative power of writing and poetry in self-discovery and breaking free from self-limiting beliefs is highlighted as a significant takeaway.
In this episode of the podcast, I speak with Phoebe Tan, a former Country President of AIESEC in Singapore and the author of "When Fear Fades Away," a poetry and prose book about her journey of healing, exploring, and evolving.
Phoebe shares her experiences as a student leader and discusses the impact of strong leadership on youth development and offers insights for those looking to make a positive impact in their communities.
We also explore the challenges facing young leaders today, the most important elements of youth empowerment, and the importance of providing leadership opportunities for personal and professional growth.
What we talk about:
How strong leadership can positively impact youth development
The key skills and qualities that young leaders should cultivate
Phoebe's book "When Fear Fades Away" and her journey of healing and evolving
How individuals can confront their fears, cultivate a deeper connection with their hearts and tap into their inner wisdom in order to navigate life's uncertainties and challenges
Connect with Phoebe: Instagram: https://instagram.com/phoesible?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== Pre-order her book "When Fear Fades Away": bit.ly/whenfearfadesaway
