Change Addict turned Adaptability Expert | Innovation Keynote Speaker | Author of Upcoming Book "Future Proof" | Advisor | Workshop Facilitator | Executive Trainer
From climbing birthday parties in Berkeley when I was a kid, to my first outdoor climbs in Mexico a few years ago, rock climbing has always been a casual hobby for me. It’s a sport I absolutely love but that I only do every once in a while so I remain an eternal amateur. During my month in Brazil 🇧🇷 , I decided I would love to experience climbing here. But I also decided it was probably time to give myself a push and take my climbing to the next level. I have never done a multi-pitch climb (routes that are more than a single rope length in height), so that was clearly the next frontier. As I started making the plan for this climb, many reasons NOT to do it came up. Friends proposed much easier hike plans for that day, it was going to be during a heat wave, and I knew there would be a language barrier with the guide. I was a bit worried and scared but as I thought about it I realized that was mostly my comfort zone talking, not REAL reasons to not do it. There were many times during the all day experience that I thought "What in the world am I doing, this is too much for me." The rock and the landscape were completely different from anything I had climbed before, I had never climbed for so many hours straight, and I had never climbed receiving indications and instructions in Portuguese, a language I’m just starting to learn! Each outdoor adventure I do presents its own set of challenges, much like the shifts we encounter in our personal and professional lives. As I ascended this new peak, with every grip and foothold, I was reminded yet again of the importance of pushing past your comfort zone and adapting to change. This experience was a powerful reminder that you have to listen to your inner voice, but you also have to recognize when it’s driven by fear of the unknown, because sometimes what’s on the other side of that unknown is exactly what you need to grow.🌟 So, as I share this experience with you, I invite you to reflect on your own journey. How do you tackle the new peaks in your life? Are you ready to scale your next challenge and see the world from new heights? Let's inspire each other to embrace change, one step at a time. 💪 #ChangeMasters #growthmindset #innovation
