Growth Feels Uncomfortable for a Reason (Here's Why That Matters)

About This Video

Growth almost always requires stepping outside your comfort zone. Yet even experienced leaders feel nervous when they know they need to stretch, evolve, or try something new.

In this clip, Mason Duchatschek reflects on a powerful reminder he learned early in his career:
“Do the thing you fear, and the death of fear is certain.”

That insight resurfaced during his conversation with Kate Volman, author of Do What You Love. Together, they explored creativity, courage, and why meaningful personal and professional growth rarely feels comfortable at first.

This discussion highlights why fear is not a stop sign. It is often a signal that growth is close.

If you are a business owner, executive, or leader who knows you are capable of more but feels hesitant to take the next step, this conversation will resonate.

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Key Topics Discussed

• Why fear often shows up right before growth
• The difference between comfort and confidence
• Creativity as a leadership skill, not a personality trait
• How leaders can expand without losing themselves
• Why action usually creates clarity, not the other way around

About Kate Volman

Kate Volman is the author of Do What You Love and the founder of Floyd Coaching. She helps leaders and organizations create cultures where people feel energized, engaged, and empowered to do meaningful work. Her work focuses on creativity, purpose, and helping professionals reconnect with what drives them.

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The Mason Duchatschek Show features conversations with authors, executives, founders, and thought leaders who challenge conventional thinking about leadership, culture, performance, and business growth.

The show is designed for business owners, CEOs, HR leaders, and executives who want practical insights they can actually apply, not theory for theory’s sake.

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