Moving through fear instead of simply moving on

Facing our fears means understanding how they shape our actions, while creating space for self-awareness, connection, and growth in both personal and professional contexts.

Carlos Saba is the co-founder of the Happy Startup School, an alternative business school and learning platform that focuses on helping entrepreneurs and professionals align their work with their values and passions.

With a PhD in atomic physics, Carlos transitioned from a career in science and digital advertising to co-founding a digital studio and eventually dedicating himself to creating programs, events, and courses that foster connection, learning, and personal growth.

This episode will help you

• Understand how to embrace and work through fear rather than suppressing it, allowing for personal and professional growth
• Explore the importance of aligning your work with your values and creating meaningful connections with others
• Discover how self-awareness and emotional openness can enhance creativity, resilience, and authenticity

Highlights

• [00:07:28] Identifying core needs
• [00:11:56] Purpose with a big P or a small P
• [00:16:43] How Carlos is meeting his needs
• [00:21:17] How do we create resilience?
• [00:28:14] Carlos’ relationship with shame
• [00:33:07] Meeting “Kung Fu Carlos”
• [00:38:05] What Fearless Forward means to Carlos
• [00:42:37] Takeaways from Sally-Anne

Resources

• Connect with Carlos via LinkedIn
• The Happy Startup School
• Connect with Sally-Anne via LinkedIn