Lead Through Fear: Brave Moves for Uncertain Times

Fear does not disappear as we grow - it evolves with us…and so does our capacity to lead through it.

We lead in every part of our lives - in our organizations, in our families, and in our communities. And in all of those places, we face fear. Fear of loss. Fear of rejection. Fear of uncertainty. Fear of scarcity. You could likely finish the list without much effort.

This session is an invitation to find steadiness again—to reconnect with the ground beneath your feet, the clarity within your body, and the agency that allows you to lead courageously and consistently in your life and work. It is also an opportunity to experience how modeling grounded leadership in community creates lasting safety and meaningful change.

Through vivid stories, guided practices, and interactive reflection, we will explore how to recognize fear’s signals, break patterns of indecision, and take the next brave step even in the most uncertain conditions.

This session will help you access grounded confidence, cultivate environments of psychological safety, and transform fear into purposeful forward motion.

You will leave this session with:

• A clear understanding of how fear shapes your decisions and behaviors

• Practical and somatic experiments for grounding, clarity, and courageous action

• A commitment to at least one bold action in an uncertain area of your life or work

ABOUT MATTHEW GRANDE

Coaching Focus: Executive Coaching, Leadership Development, Executive Transition, Strategic Clarity, Emotional Fluidity, Somatic Intelligence

Matthew A. Grande is a coach, advisor, and operator with 25+ years of experience supporting multinational corporations, mission-driven organizations, and high-growth startups. He helps founders and executives embrace uncertainty, reclaim agency, and take courageous action—blending strategic clarity with somatic intelligence and a deeply human approach.

He supports leaders through executive coaching, team development, and strategic advisory engagements that unlock clarity, sharpen focus, and create momentum.

Matthew is known for his empathic presence, grounded honesty, and ability to create high-trust spaces where leaders can face the truth, unlock creative and strategic possibilities, and move forward with confident, courageous action.

His work spans high-stakes environments such as the New York Stock Exchange, HSBC, and Barclays Capital, as well as impact-driven organizations like Shift Capital, The Merchants Fund, Pale Blue., and Opportunity Alabama.