http://couragehotline.comenSelf-ImprovementCopyright Candace Dobyhttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/213125b5d4cf0f5bb0c58b2dee6912d1.jpghttp://couragehotline.comFri, 10 Oct 2025 10:47:31 +0000Candace DobyCandace Dobyinfo@candacedoby.comIn each episode of The Courage Hotline podcast, speaker/author/coach Candace Doby gives candid-coated advice to stumped callers on how to check their fear, conjure their courage and confront their peskiest personal and professional problems....cleanepisodichttps://candacedoby.com/e37-the-courage-to-make-it-personal/https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68088987Fri, 10 Oct 2025 10:47:05 +0000Candace DobyOn this episode of The Courage Hotline — The Courage To Make It Personal — I help a concerned team member recognize opportunities to courageously lead from where they are after expressing concern that their leaders aren’t leading.829coaching,community,confidence-building,courage,courageous-leadership,growth-mindset,keynote-presentations,organizational-change,personal-responsibility,professional-development,risk-a-day-challenge,the-courage-hotline,training,workplace-collaborationclean437fullhttps://candacedoby.com/e36-the-courage-to-create-accountability/https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67974456Wed, 01 Oct 2025 18:17:20 +0000Candace DobyOn this episode of The Courage Hotline — The Courage to Create Accountability — I guide a leader on how to respectfully hold a team member accountable.977accountability,boundaries,candace-doby,courage,critical-feedback,development,personal-development,professional,risk-a-day-challenge,risk-fitness-club,sbi-modelclean436fullhttps://candacedoby.com/e35-the-courage-to-detach-from-outcome/https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67877084Wed, 24 Sep 2025 16:05:26 +0000Candace DobyOn this episode of The Courage Hotline — The Courage To Detach From Outcome — I'm coaching a professional to view a career transition with confidence, turning uncertainty into a journey of curiosity.957career-transition,courage,courage-hotline-podcast,curiosity,job-market,outcomes,personal-development,professional-developmentclean435fullhttps://candacedoby.com/e34-the-courage-to-consider-leaving/https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67792619Wed, 17 Sep 2025 11:52:40 +0000Candace DobyOn this episode of The Courage Hotline — The Courage To Consider Leaving — I help a business owner navigate the tension between current success and future aspirations to find clarity on whether to stay the course or embrace change.1259core-values,courage,courage-hotline,crossroads,decision-making,opportunities,personal,personal-development,professional-development,risk-a-day-challenge,risks,self-mastery,self-reflectionclean434fullhttps://candacedoby.com/the-courage-to-say-no/https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67701704Wed, 10 Sep 2025 13:07:29 +0000Candace DobyOn this episode of The Courage Hotline — The Courage To Say No — I guide a professional to utilize boundary-setting tools that foster professional wellbeing and stronger workplace relationships. 1475assertive,boundaries,communication,courage,courageous-communication,fear,loss-aversion,mental-health,professional,professional-development,relationships,risk,say-no,workclean433fullhttps://candacedoby.com/the-courage-to-be-unapologetic/https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67616338Wed, 03 Sep 2025 13:40:22 +0000Candace DobyOn this episode of The Courage Hotline — The Courage To Be Unapologetic — I help a new manager blend passion with precision so their ideas are communicated strategically and unapologetically.1218assertive,assertive-communicaton,communication,courage,courage-hotline,fogging-technique,organizations team,passion,persuasive,persuasive-communication,reframing,strategic,unapologetic,values-reflectionclean432fullhttps://candacedoby.com/e31-the-courage-to-be-visible/https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67529762Wed, 27 Aug 2025 12:20:58 +0000Candace DobyOn this episode of The Courage Hotline — The Courage To Be Visible — I take a caller through the Courage-Ready Model to help her manage her fear of being more visible on- and offline.1254authenticity,coaching,confidence,courage,failure,high-integrity,judgement,personal-development,professional-development,self-doubt,service,visibilityclean431fullhttps://candacedoby.com/e30-the-courage-to-reclaim-your-mojo/https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67449658Wed, 20 Aug 2025 16:00:13 +0000Candace DobyOn this episode of The Courage Hotline —The Courage To Reclaim Your Mojo — I share key mindsets to help a professional who’s overwhelmed by a major life and career transition he’s making.1115ai,commitment,confidence,courage,curiosity,mindset,mojo,personal-development,professional-development,self-hype,self-validation,transitionsclean430fullhttps://candacedoby.com/courage-to-take-up-space/https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56569475Wed, 23 Aug 2023 17:46:22 +0000Candace DobyA professional is having a hard time demonstrating personal agency, particularly when engaging with authority figures.1649authority,courage,emotions,leadership-development,motivation,personal-agency,personal-development,power,professional-development,purpose,risk-takingclean329fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-courage-to-confront-yourself--56002974https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56002974Wed, 05 Jul 2023 14:28:17 +0000Candace DobyA caller got promoted into a prestigious position ... that she doesn't enjoy. Could it be that she needs to confront herself and her beliefs before deciding to move on?1594career-coaching,consequences,courage,entreprenuership,growth,joy,personal-development,professional-development,promotion,risk-taking,vulnerability,young-professionalsclean328fullhttps://candacedoby.com/courage-to-be-enough/https://api.spreaker.com/episode/55233622Tue, 27 Jun 2023 10:27:04 +0000Candace DobyOne caller needs help checking his beliefs about “not being good enough” so he can freely share his gifts at work and in the world.1103beliefs,comparison,courage,courage-candy,fear,leadership-development,mindset,perfectionims,performance,personal-development,professional-development,shame,unworthiness,worthinessclean327fullhttps://candacedoby.com/courage-to-stop-censoring-yourself/https://api.spreaker.com/episode/54545729Tue, 20 Jun 2023 10:51:51 +0000Candace DobyA caller who's gay wants help with conjuring courage to stop censoring himself at work. Another caller wants advice for overcoming shyness. We're talking about people pleasing, psychological safety, labels and an effective approach to taking risks.1178censoring,courage,courage-to-be,happiness,labels,people-pleasing,personal-development,professional-development,psychological-safety,shyness,taking-risks,vulnerabilityclean326fullhttps://candacedoby.com/courage-to-set-boundaries/https://api.spreaker.com/episode/54337495Tue, 13 Jun 2023 10:27:14 +0000Candace DobyA caller needs help conjuring courage to set boundaries when dealing with family, friends, and colleagues.1215boundaries,competence,confidence,courage,courage-at-work,discomfort,leadership,leading,motivation,pesonal-development,professional-development,risk-takingclean325fullhttps://candacedoby.com/courage-to-give-your-boss-feedback/https://api.spreaker.com/episode/54107507Tue, 06 Jun 2023 10:00:54 +0000Candace DobyI’m helping a professional, whose director called her “cringe-worthy aggressive,” conjure the courage to speak up.1703authenticity,confidence,courage,courage-at-work,disc,feedback,flattery,leadership,microaggression,risk-taking,trust,workstyleclean324fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/8-lessons-professionals-and-entrepreneurs--50286253https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50286253Wed, 22 Jun 2022 01:28:35 +0000Candace DobyWe're winding down the season with a recap. This episode is a compilation of 8 professional development gems, lessons and strategies to help professionals and entrepreneurs conjure their courage to pursue their most meaningful goals.1306comfort-zone,confidence,courage,courage-hotline,fear,personal-development,professional-development,risk-takingclean223fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-courage-to-question-your-fear--50103966https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50103966Tue, 07 Jun 2022 14:02:17 +0000Candace DobyOn this episode of The Courage Hotline, I'm helping a caller interrupt self-doubt related to starting her own catering business. I'm dropping some gems on conjuring the courage to question your fear.1260coaching,confidence,courage,courage-hotline,entrepreneurship,entreprenuer,fear,personal-development,professional-development,risk-taking,self-doubtclean222fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-courage-to-just-say-no--49960054https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49960054Thu, 26 May 2022 19:41:05 +0000Candace DobyOn this episode of The Courage Hotline, I'm helping one caller work through the difficulty of being judged. And, I'm serving up advice to another caller who's struggling with worthiness. This episode drops some gems on conjuring the courage to just...950confidence,courage,courage-hotline,entreprenuer,individuality,judgment,motivation,risk-taking,vulnerability,worthinessclean221fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-courage-to-play-games--49880459https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49880459Fri, 20 May 2022 19:29:37 +0000Candace DobyOn this episode of The Courage Hotline, I’ve got insight to help one caller clarify how to know when he's ready to take a risk. I'm helping another caller, who's a recent college grad, have more fun with her job search. This episode drops gems on...1667college,competence,confidence,courage,courage-hotline,games,graduate,job-search,motivation,risk,risk-takingclean220fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-courage-to-do-what-you-want--49758204https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49758204Wed, 11 May 2022 14:27:52 +0000Candace DobyOn this episode of The Courage Hotline, I’m serving up advice to an entrepreneur who wants to expand her puzzle business but is afraid of what may happen if she does.1959comfort-zone,courage,courage-candy,courage-hotline,entrepreneur,entrepreneurship,judgment,motivation,rejection,risk-taking,vulnerabilityclean219fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-courage-to-detach-from-outcomes--49581311https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49581311Thu, 28 Apr 2022 10:59:56 +0000Candace DobyOn this episode of The Courage Hotline, I’m helping one caller get straight on what it really means to act courageously (hint: it has nothing to do with how things end up). And, I'm sharing insight with another caller who's struggling to try to prove...998courage,courage-development,detach,feminine-energy,masculine-energy,motivation,outcomes,pesonal-development,professional-development,purpose,risk,risk-taking,speak-up,valuesclean218fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-courage-to-change-your-label--49518655https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49518655Fri, 22 Apr 2022 17:52:05 +0000Candace DobyOn this episode of The Courage Hotline, I’m helping an early professional (who's new in her job) continue to share her ideas with her team, despite her teammates disregarding them. I'm also answering the call from a 16-year-old girl who needs help...1271candace-doby,courage,courage-hotline,early-professional,freedom,inexperience,influence,labels,listening,personal-development,persuasion,professional-developmentclean217fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-courage-to-be-uncomfortable--49426307https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49426307Wed, 13 Apr 2022 18:37:33 +0000Candace DobyOn this episode of The Courage Hotline, I’m helping a manager work through her discomfort so she can give critical feedback to her staff. I'm also playing big sister to a 16-year-old caller who wants advice on whether she should stay with her...1222accoutability,bravery,career-advice,courage,discomfort,personal-development,professional-development,risk-taking,uncomfortableclean216fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-courage-to-drop-it-like-it-s-hot--49322986https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49322986Tue, 05 Apr 2022 01:39:05 +0000Candace DobyOn this episode of The Courage Hotline, I’m helping a 16-year-old caller, who can't stop comparing herself to her friends, drop self-doubt like it's hot. I'm also dropping some insight to help another caller recognize that they don't need permission...1095comparisons,courage,courage-hotline,doubt,fear,personal-development,professional-development,risk-taking,self-doubt,vulnerabilityclean215fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-courage-to-show-yourself-what-you-re-made-of--49265803https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49265803Thu, 31 Mar 2022 12:57:29 +0000Candace DobyOn this episode of The Courage Hotline, I’m helping one caller, who's a new manager, put a pin in self-doubt in order to lead her team effectively. I'm also sharing perspective to help a 17-year-old senior, whose been "sheltered", decide if she should...1189bravery,college,courage,courageous-conversations,leadership,personal-development,risk-taking,self-confidence,vulnerabilityclean214fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-courage-to-burst-your-own-bubble-boo--49149250https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49149250Tue, 22 Mar 2022 12:35:55 +0000Candace DobyOn the first episode of Season 2 of The Courage Hotline, I’m serving up advice to help one introverted caller get a step closer to translating the business ideas in her head into action. My friend, Jennifer B. Kahnweiler Ph.D, author of Creating...1238candace-doby,comfort-zone,courage,decision-paralysis,entrepreneurship,fitting-in,personal-development,risk-taking,similarity-attraction,standing-outclean213fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-courage-to-live-your-values--46961215https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46961215Wed, 13 Oct 2021 18:18:52 +0000Candace DobyOn this final episode of season 1 of The Courage Hotline, one caller asks for advice on whether to post social justice content on social media. Another caller wants to help on stepping into a leadership role that requires her to go from peer to boss....1804courage,leadership,personal-development,professional-development,risk-taking,social-justiceclean112fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-courage-to-talk-mental-health--46852097https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46852097Wed, 06 Oct 2021 17:47:04 +0000Candace DobyOn this episode of The Courage Hotline, one caller ask for tips on how to approach her boss to have a conversation about mental health. Another caller wants to know how to get better at being uncomfortable.1633courage,discomfort,mental-health,personal-development,professional-development,risk-taking,uncomfortable,vulnerabilityclean111fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-courage-to-check-your-beliefs--46743810https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46743810Wed, 29 Sep 2021 15:58:45 +0000Candace DobyOn this episode of The Courage Hotline, one caller asks how to find the courage to overcome the belief that she is inadequate for a position based on the job's description. Another caller wants to know how to leverage courage everyday to move closer...1713beliefs,courage,personal-development,professional-development,risk-takingclean110fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-courage-to-shift-your-mindset--46652513https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46652513Thu, 23 Sep 2021 15:12:08 +0000Candace DobyOn this episode of The Courage Hotline, one caller is struggling with their team not taking them seriously because they're young and inexperienced. Another caller wants to overcome a mental block and get back to doing what they love. I'm serving up...1493courage,mindset,passion,personal-development,professional-development,reframing,risk-takingclean19fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-courage-to-quit--46518437https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46518437Tue, 14 Sep 2021 17:30:34 +0000Candace DobyOn this episode of The Courage Hotline, we're tackling one big question: How do I conjure the courage to quit my job (especially when I don't have my next move lined up)?1968competence,confidence,courage,great-resignation,motivation,personal-development,professional-development,quitting,risk-taking,vulnerabilityclean18fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-courage-to-keep-going--46413608https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46413608Tue, 07 Sep 2021 14:56:47 +0000Candace DobyOn this episode of The Courage Hotline, one caller is stumped about what to do after taking an initial courageous action that doesn't end up the way he had hoped. Another caller needs help activating courage to pursue their passion without having...1357courage,personal-development,professional-development,risk-taking,vulnerabilityclean17fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-courage-to-have-the-conversation--46209678https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46209678Mon, 23 Aug 2021 23:02:02 +0000Candace DobyOn this episode of The Courage Hotline, we're talking about the courage to have the conversation — the hard conversation. One caller wants to tell their boss that they feel undervalued and another caller wants to reach out to an old friend they...1246courage,discomfort,friendship,personal-development,professional-development,risk-taking,vulnerabilityclean16fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-courage-to-be-who-you-are--46120922https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46120922Tue, 17 Aug 2021 00:53:40 +0000Candace DobyOn this episode of The Courage Hotline, one caller is having a difficult time deciding whether she should leave her comfortable job to seek out another one that is more aligned with her purpose. Another caller wants insight into the courage needed to...1343authenticity,competence,courage,motivation,professional-development,risk-taking,self-confidence,transgenderclean15fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-courage-to-tell-people-about-themselves--46031045https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46031045Tue, 10 Aug 2021 00:08:17 +0000Candace DobyOn this episode of The Courage Hotline, one caller needs help determining how to confront colleagues about a department disagreement that's got everyone on edge. Another caller needs help assessing whether she should confront her friends who have...1441competence,courage,friendship,personal-development,professional-development,risk-takingclean14fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-courage-to-own-your-brilliance--45944016https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45944016Tue, 03 Aug 2021 01:46:41 +0000Candace DobyOn this episode of The Courage Hotline, one caller needs help overcoming self-doubt and reclaiming her skills. Another caller needs help going public with her side business without coming off as unfocused by her employer. I'm serving up advice to help...1569brilliance,courage,personal-development,professional-development,risk-taking,self-doubt,side-hustleclean13fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-courage-to-check-your-assumptions--45850582https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45850582Mon, 26 Jul 2021 22:03:32 +0000Candace DobyOn this episode of The Courage Hotline, one caller needs helps figuring how to take more risks. (She won't even try rollerskating with her friend out of fear of failure.) Another caller needs help figuring out how to implement change at work without...1202assumptions,courage,failure,perfectionism,personal-development,persuasion,professional-developmeent,risk-takingclean12fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-courage-to-ask-for-more--45726312
If you're feeling this episode, don't forget to rate, review, subscribe and share. If you've got feedback or suggestions, drop a line at info@candacedoby.com. Need help? Visit couragehotline.com to submit your question to the show.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45726312Fri, 16 Jul 2021 17:21:37 +0000Candace DobyOn this premiere episode of The Courage Hotline, I'm serving up advice to help one caller decide if she should ask her employer for more money. She feels underpaid but also recognizes that the pandemic has changed the economic landscape. What should...
If you're feeling this episode, don't forget to rate, review, subscribe and share. If you've got feedback or suggestions, drop a line at info@candacedoby.com. Need help? Visit couragehotline.com to submit your question to the show.]]>1358courage,lovestruck,overworked,pandemic,risk-taking,self-confidence,underpaid,vulnerabilityclean11full