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Normalizing Fear with Ron Macklin

In this episode, I talk with Ron Macklin, founder of Macklin Connection, bestselling author, and entrepreneur. Through a unique mid-life transition, Ron left his career as an engineer to pursue a role as a coach, primarily focusing on team building in organizations. 

We talk about the importance of acknowledging and embracing fear in the professional environment, underlining that everyone is afraid and it is normal. In his book, ‘Everyone is Afraid, a Fable of Fear, Friendship and Flourishing’, Ron uses a story to help people to notice that they’re not alone because they’re afraid.

Ron is a best-selling author, podcast host/guest, speaker, executive coach, successful entrepreneur, creator of The MacklinConnection Method, executive at two Fortune 500 companies, and winner of numerous awards including Best Place to work in Houston, Texas.

[00:00] Welcome Ron Macklin

[01:57] Ron’s Journey from Engineer to Entrepreneur

[07:39] How did Ron figure out how to start a business?

[11:27] The premise behind Ron’s book “Everyone is Afraid, a Fable of Fear, Friendship and Flourishing”

[17:14] The stories we tell ourselves when we are afraid 

[18:01] Just imagine what could happen if your company culture around fear changed.

[21:28] What has been Ron’s greatest lesson from starting later in life?

[24:16] What is Macklin Connection

[27:06] Ron’s Favorite Quote

[28:42] Connect with Ron

Connect with Ron Macklin

• Community: Imaginal Community
• Website: https://www.macklinconnection.com/
• Podcast: The Story In Your Head
• Book: Everyone is Afraid: A Fable of Fear, Friendship, and Flourishing

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