{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"On Courage","title":"Ep 14 | Finding Your Voice with Ruth Song","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":4742,"description":"In this insightful episode, we’re joined by Ruth Song, a career coach and communications educator who shares her journey of self-discovery and courage beginning from a childhood of keeping her voice hidden.\nRecounting her personal adversities, Ruth explains how she approached these challenges with self-compassion and resilience, reminding us that even the toughest times can be transformative. To overcome her own fears, Ruth has relied on 'exposure therapy,' a strategy that involves intentionally stepping out of her comfort zone to build confidence. Courage, she reminds us, is like a muscle that strengthens with practice and persistence.\nTogether we explore the significant influence that others’ opinions can have on our lives and the importance of filtering helpful advice from beliefs that limit us. Ruth emphasises the need to listen closely to our inner voice rather than allowing others to determine our life’s trajectory.For Ruth, redefining failure has been a key part of her journey and she explains the power of choosing to \"fail on your own terms.\" Ruth suggests setting growth metrics to track progress rather than perfection, helping to reframe disappointments as valuable parts of the learning process. Ruth also teaches us the powerful idea of tuning into your 'personal radio,' aligning with our unique voice and values rather than being distracted by external expectations.\nTo foster continuous growth, Ruth suggests using 'After Action Reviews' as a reflection tool; examining experiences and identifying areas for improvement, and turning every situation into a learning opportunity. She also recommends conducting small 'projects' as a way to try out new ideas, allowing for manageable risks and insights that help clarify one’s path.\nWe hope this inspiring and practical conversation with Ruth motivates you to redefine failure, face your fears and approach life with a renewed sense of purpose.\nGuest Bio:\nRuth Song wasn't always the confident coach she is today. As a...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/kCEQ63gu7Dwu7DR6O7AkFktw3i0iyFKUkmt-dw1gBN8/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS82ZDll/MDE5OTQxMGI0Mzhh/MjQ1MGRlMmYxMmE0/YWQ5Mi5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}