Challenge

Fear of challenge can exist even in those who are not conflict-averse – rooted in doubts about the courage of your convictions and, at its heart, perhaps a fear of being pinned to one view. With a natural growth mindset, you never assume that you know everything, and you can be adept at asking the right questions to get answers. What interests you is exploring ideas and you can feel stifled when others expect you to take a binary position or don’t seem open to opposing points of view. What matters to you is that ideas are fully explored and the right solutions found, and you’re happy to accept when you’re wrong.

It may be hard to find your voice when surrounded by louder voices, as your default is to hang back rather than compete. You shine one to one or in small groups and get your point across while making others feel heard and understood. Remember that it’s OK to raise questions even if you don’t know the answers, and share ideas even if you haven’t worked out how to put them into practice – expressing them can bring them to life. Let go, allow your voice to be heard and you may find you have much to say.