In her early career Merinda lived in almost mortal fear of speaking in public. Whenever she presented to a group, she would go bright red in the face with embarrassment and wish that the floor would open up and swallow her.
We have all felt that moment of self-doubt when you bite off more than you can chew. You may have taken on a big new role, moved countries or promised an ambitious delivery date for a big project. If the game is big enough, you will likely wonder if you have what it takes.
If you are a game-changing leader, you will show up with a point of view about the future. But how do you develop a point of view about the future that solves a problem in the market place and makes you the ‘go to’ person on the topic?
Back in the day, Australian rules football legend Ron Barassi addressed the junior team I was playing with. “When you run out on the ground on Saturday you should look like a footballer,” he said.
Marie was making big things happen in her new role. Clients loved her fresh approach and were delighted with the results that she produced. But, she was beset by a raft of problems when the pieces of the organisation jigsaw puzzle were thrown into the air.