We’re as Sick as Our Secrets

Fear is the hidden driver of most leadership decisions. In this inaugural episode of Fearful Giants, I share why this podcast exists - and why silence, fear, and unspoken truth quietly erode leaders, teams, and cultures. This isn’t a show about tactics or performance hacks to become a better leader. It’s about the internal pressure leaders carry, the fear that drives bad behavior, and the courage required to tell the truth.

What you’ll hear in this episode:
Why fear- not incompetence - is behind most leadership breakdowns
The three fears that quietly control leaders
How silence creates “Groundhog Day” cultures and burned-out teams
Why “pushing through fear” doesn’t work, and what to do instead
The role leaders must play in modeling vulnerability and honesty

I spent years achieving what looked like success while struggling internally. Anxiety, panic, and exhaustion were signals I ignored - until I couldn’t ignore them any longer. In my own coaching journey I learned something simple and confronting: I wasn’t telling the truth. This show exists to tell those truths, and create the conversations most leadership spaces miss.

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Connect with Clay:
Clay Stelzer is the founder and CEO of 15sixty, an executive coaching firm working with senior leaders and teams worldwide.
Website: https://15sixty.com/
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/claystelzer
Email: clay@15sixty.com

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