Courage: Finding the Warrior Within with Sangeeta Waldron

Every week, I ask my Brave New Girls podcast guest how they define courage. This week, Sangeeta Waldron, founder of Serendipity PR and author of What Will Your Legacy Be?, provided a refreshingly grounded response:

“Since I've written this book, a lot of people that know me have said to me, ‘You're a warrior.’ And I've never thought of myself in that way. I'm a person that runs—if I see anything creepy, crawly, I run the other way. I'm not brave at all, but I thought, you know what? I'm going to own that. I like that title of warrior. And I think we all have the warrior within us. One thing we are good at as humans is surviving, finding solutions—we do it on a day-to-day basis. When we're trying to get across London and that tube isn’t working, we try to solve it. So, I think we are all warriors. It’s just sometimes tapping into that. We’re all brave at some level, and it’s recognizing that and not being, I think, afraid or ashamed to own it. I quite like owning that warrior—the Earth warrior within me.”

Sangeeta’s perspective reminds us that courage is not always about grand gestures or dramatic heroism. It is often found in the small, everyday acts of perseverance and problem-solving. From navigating challenges in our personal lives to addressing global issues like climate change, courage lies in taking one step forward, no matter how daunting the journey may seem.

How to Tap into Your Inner Warrior

Sangeeta's reflection challenges us to redefine what it means to be brave. Here are practical ways to connect with your inner warrior and step into a life of courage:

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Here are practical ways to embrace courage & support a healthier, more sustainable world:

10 Actionable Steps to Build Courage:

1. Own Your Fears
   Acknowledge the things that scare you, but don’t let them define you. Courage begins with acceptance.

2. Start Small
   Take small, manageable risks daily, such as speaking up in a meeting or trying a new activity.

3. Learn from Setbacks
   Use challenges and failures as learning opportunities. Reflect on how you’ve overcome difficulties before.

4. Stay Curious
   Explore your limits by being open to new experiences and perspectives. Curiosity fosters resilience and adaptability.

5. Build a Support Network
   Surround yourself with people who inspire you, encourage your growth, and share your vision for the future.

6. Practice Mindfulness
   Connect with the present moment through mindfulness practices like meditation or yoga. This helps reduce fear and boosts confidence.

7. Set Clear Goals
   Define your purpose and break your aspirations into actionable steps. Clarity cultivates courage.

8. Celebrate Progress
   Acknowledge your achievements, no matter how small. Celebrating wins reinforces your capacity to overcome.

9. Advocate for a Cause
   Find a cause you care about and get involved. Purpose-driven action builds courage and creates impact.

10. Embrace Your Warrior Identity
    Like Sangeeta, own the idea that you are a warrior—someone capable of navigating life’s uncertainties with strength and determination.

    A Courageous Legacy

    Sangeeta Waldron’s story inspires us to redefine courage as everyday resilience. She reminds us that we are all warriors, capable of creating meaningful change.

    In redefining courage, Sangeeta exemplifies how each of us can find strength within ourselves to face life’s challenges. Whether it’s tackling a global crisis like climate change or addressing everyday hurdles, we all have the power to become warriors in our own right. Courage is about showing up, taking action, and leaving a legacy of resilience and hope.

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