{"podcast":{"title":"Business Roundtable","slug":"business-roundtable-6744681","podcast_index_feed_id":6744681,"rss_url":"https://www.spreaker.com/show/6049255/episodes/feed","website_url":"https://stewardyourbusiness.com/brp/","image_url":"https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/3b3e2d5f9e44715282e740e87164c70d.jpg","author":"Steward Your Business","episode_count":143,"summary":"Welcome to the Business Roundtable Podcast , hosted by David Carr of Steward Your Business. This engaging and informative podcast series is dedicated to helping business owners, and entrepreneurs navigate the complexities of running a successful enterprise. Each episode features David Carr and a roster of industry experts, including regular contributors like Curtis Cochran, who bring their wealth of experience in mergers and acquisitions, organizational health, and team building. Dive into discussions that cover a broad range of topics essential to business growth and sustainability. From strategic planning and preparation to understanding the cycles of business ownership, the podcast provides invaluable insights into evaluating, enhancing, and exiting business ownership. Listeners can expect practical advice on scaling businesses, managing finances, and creating a culture that aligns with company goals. What sets this podcast apart is its focus on actionable strategies combined with real-world experiences. The conversations often delve into the importance of providing more value than the dollars earned and the necessity of adaptability in a rapidly changing business landscape. Wh…","last_synced_at":null,"page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/business-roundtable-6744681"},"episode":{"title":"Fear Isn’t the Problem—It’s the Signal | Jacqueline Wales on Fear Intelligence & Leadership","slug":"fear-isn-t-the-problem-it-s-the-signal-jacqueline-wales-on-fear-intelligence-leadership","published_at":"2026-04-16T01:00:04+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/business-roundtable-6744681/fear-isn-t-the-problem-it-s-the-signal-jacqueline-wales-on-fear-intelligence-leadership","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/business-roundtable-6744681","url":"https://www.spreaker.com/episode/fear-isn-t-the-problem-it-s-the-signal-jacqueline-wales-on-fear-intelligence-leadership--71028098","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/71028098/20260331_brp_jacqueline_wales.mp3","summary":"What if fear isn’t holding you back—but quietly shaping every decision you make as a leader? In this episode of the Business Roundtable Podcast, David Carr sits down with Jacqueline Wales, creator of the Fear Intelligence™ framework, to explore how fear operates beneath the surface of leadership, communication, and business growth. Most leaders assume their challenges are rooted in strategy, execution, or people. But as Jacqueline explains, those are often symptoms of something deeper. Fear—unexamined and unspoken—can drive hesitation, control, misalignment, and breakdowns in trust across organizations. Drawing from decades of experience coaching executives and working with leadership teams around the world, Jacqueline introduces a different way to understand fear—not as something to eliminate, but as a signal to interpret. At the center of this conversation is her F.E.A.R. framework: Face, Explore, Act, Rise. A practical model that helps leaders move from reaction to intention, from avoidance to clarity, and from control to trust. This episode is not about removing fear. It’s about learning how to lead with it. If you are a business owner, executive, or leader navigating growth, uncertainty, or pressure, this conversation will challenge how you think about leadership—and what may actually be driving your decisions. In this episode, we explore: Why fear is often misdiagnosed in leadership How self-identity influences decision-making and performance The connection between fear, control, and trust in teams Why many leaders avoid the deeper question of “Who am I?” How to shift from reactive leadership to intentional leadership Practical ways to begin recognizing fear patterns in yourself and others About Jacqueline Wales: Jacqueline Wales is a TEDx speaker, author, and fo…","meta_description":"What if fear isn’t holding you back—but quietly shaping every decision you make as a leader? 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