316: Being Bold with Uncle Fred

What does it mean to be bold, and why is it such an important characteristic to have—not just for you, but for your kids? I don’t know about you, but I want my kids to grab life big. I want them to follow their dreams and seize all the opportunities that life has to offer. I want them to try new things, explore the world, start a new business, fall in love, and become the best possible versions of themselves.  But in order for that to happen, I need to set a good example AND create an environment where they can thrive! The problem is, being bold isn’t always easy—especially in today’s climate, where everyone has a different POV. It seems that speaking your truth or attempting to have an open dialogue around conflicting subjects is likely to get you into trouble. So, should we just stay silent? How do we speak up and act boldly with so much fear around being silenced or shunned? To explore this topic, I’m speaking with Fred Joyal, author of Superbold: From Under-Confident to Charismatic in 90 Days, who is proof that boldness can be learned. Fred went from an extremely shy person (too timid to make a phone call) and transformed himself into someone who has done stand-up comedy, spoken to audiences of 5,000+, met dozens of celebrities, and, just by being bold, found love, joy, passion, and success. If that’s the type of life you imagine for your kids, don’t miss my conversation with Fred Joyal! Fred Joyal Podcast Highlights The TV appearance decision that cost Fred $250K—and why it ended up being a bold move for his business! How Fred transformed from a shy person, to founding the most successful dentist referral service in the country. Why is boldness a superpower? The difference between boldness and confidence. How fear gets in the way of acting bold and stifles opportunities. Create new realities by casting a vision of possibilities. To be interesting, be interested! Showing your kids how to be bold. Dealing with the fear of being silenced if you boldly speak your truth. Discovering your blind spots by embracing the opposite. Why you shouldn’t invalidate someone’s feelings about something. Cancel culture is completely out of control. What do we do about it? Why anyone can learn to be bold. Get the Full Show Notes Want access to the full show notes, including links to all resources mentioned during today's conversation? Visit FrontRowDads.com/316 Want to learn more about Front Row Dads? We are in the business of building better families. While most dads would say that family matters most, the challenge is they feel guilty knowing their careers get the best of them, and their family seems to get the rest of them. We help Dads become family men with businesses, not businessmen who have families, so they can thrive personally AND professionally. Subscribe to the Front Row Dad podcast to learn about fatherhood, marriage and how to level up your game at home, or if you’re ready for the best coaching and true brothers to grow with, Join The Brotherhood! Are you getting all the shows? Subscribe today! Want to leave a review? THANK YOU! http://FrontRowDads.com/review