I was recently talking with another coach about rock-climbing, which has been one of my passions for over 20 years. At first glance, for anyone who has never done it before, it probably seems like an activity that is pretty much on the fringe and full of danger and risk. For me, it is a metaphor for many of life’s challenges and a way to reframe the guidance that I may offer to my coachees.

My friend Steve recently decided to leave a job he had been working at for over 20 years. I know Steve to be an out-of-the-box thinker and was even more intrigued when I learned that he didn't have a new job lined up right away and wanted to start his own business. I wanted to learn more about what gave him the courage to take this leap of faith, and he agreed to write this guest blog.

I’ve always loved music, whether it was singing along to the radio or jamming with friends around a campfire. I started taking voice lessons a few years ago, mainly to explore my potential as I didn’t have the opportunity to do this as a child. What I didn’t realize was how challenging it would be to perform in front of other people. I offer here a few “keys” to overcoming stage fright.