Why Trying Something Terrifying Might Be the Best Thing You Do
From Fear to the Stage: How Stand-Up Comedy Taught Me About Courage
If you had told me a year ago that I would stand under the bright lights of a comedy club, microphone in hand, telling jokes to a room full of strangers—I would have laughed (pun intended). And yet, here I am, sharing the video of my first-ever stand-up comedy performance.
It was one of the scariest and most thrilling things I’ve done in a long time. For weeks leading up to it, I considered backing out. My body even tried to create excuses—aches, fatigue, anything to get me off the hook. But somewhere inside, I knew that if I let fear win, I would miss out on something extraordinary.
How I Got Here
This moment didn’t come out of nowhere. It was seeded through the personal growth work I’ve been doing with The Artist’s Way, my journey as a life coach, and the encouragement of the incredible community at Movers & Shakers.
In fact, it was during our Decoded Workshop that I felt the spark to sign up for a stand-up comedy boot camp. Something about being surrounded by women stepping into their power gave me the courage to try something that terrified me.
Comedy, much like life, is about taking risks, connecting with others, and being fully present. It asks you to trust your voice, own your story, and step into the unknown. And when I finally walked on stage, I felt more alive than I had in years.
✨ Watch the video of my stand-up debut here.
What’s Your “Comedy Stage”?
For me, it was comedy. For you, it might be:
Starting that business you’ve been dreaming of
Writing the first page of your book
Signing up for a class that scares you a little
Finally asking for what you really want in life
The stage looks different for everyone—but the courage it takes to step onto it is the same.
How Life Coaching Can Help
As a certified life coach, I support people who are ready to move through fear, self-doubt, and limiting beliefs so they can:
Discover clarity and confidence
Explore creativity and purpose
Build momentum toward meaningful goals
Feel more connected to themselves and others
Just like I had support leading me to the comedy stage, you don’t have to take your leap alone.
Book a Complimentary Coaching Session
What’s the “scary, thrilling thing” calling you right now? And how would it feel to have someone walking beside you as you step into it?
I’d love to explore that with you.
Book a free 30-minute coaching session via Zoom and let’s see how I can help you create your own breakthrough moment.
