Embrace Change to Foster Growth with Leanne Culloden Change is scary. When we were young, trying out new things was exciting. But as we grow older, we develop a fear of placing ourselves in unfamiliar situations. Getting out of our comfort zone is daunting. But do you know what is much scarier? It's when your fear stops your growth and progress. Fear kills our potential and hinders us from striving in our career, life, and relationships — but this should not be the case. Instead, we should embrace change. In this episode, Leanne Culloden shares the three proudest moments that led her onto her current path today. She talks about deciding to embrace change, be independent at a young age and how it shaped her view of the world. She also lays down the most significant milestones in her career and how they honed her leadership skills. Finally, Leanne discusses how she balances handling a massive job and being a mum and wife. If you want to know how you can embrace change and enable progress in your work and personal life, then this episode is for you!  Here are three reasons why you should listen to the full episode: Discover why you should embrace change and overcome fear to grow. Find out the most efficient way to choose team members. Learn how you can build trust between your team and your clients. Resources  Coaching with Angela Cox Listen to The Mindset Mentor Meets Contact Leanne: LinkedIn Episode Highlights  [03:10] First Taste of Independence Leanne considers her first real taste of independence at 19 as her first proudest moment. She and her friend booked a two-week holiday to Majorca and decided to live and work there shortly after. Everyone should embrace change and experience taking themselves out of the environments they grew up in. Leanne already knew that she didn't want to go to university and would instead get a job and work. Her pride comes from making the massive decision to put herself into a different situation at a young age. [05:52] What She Learned from Being Independent at a Young Age She met a lot of amazing people from different parts of the world. She was able to learn a lot about human behaviour. Learning how to manage money without her parents was a big thing. Independence is learning how to live as an adult. Taking that courageous step to embrace change led her onto the path she’s presently walking. [07:20] How It Shaped Her Relationships She met many people from all over the world with different personalities and characters. While growing up, society conditioned us to show up in a certain way. Leanne learned about people’s differences and diversity during that time. The experience helped her understand and collaborate with other people on a work and personal level. [08:56] Why Adults Don’t Embrace Change We were bolder in trying out new things when we were younger. But fear develops as we grow older. Allowing fear to take over stops you from progressing in many areas of life, especially at work. Leanne is a big believer in always trying to push yourself out of your comfort zone. Recognise what your fears are, and try to show yourself out there. That's what growth is. [10:27] The Progression of Her Career at Mitie Her second proudest moment is her career at Mitie. She has been working at Mitie for 12 years, starting as a temp and working her way up to a management role. She took the opportunity to lead a project around mobilising a contract in the nuclear industry.  Leanne took the role for two reasons: (1) she’s a people pleaser, and (2) it was a real opportunity. They were awarded the contract and set up a team of 30 people. She takes pride in it because it was the first time she had been in complete control of an end-to-end project. The contract is still ongoing nine years after. Leanne takes pride in having the ability to support people in their passion and careers. [14:05] What to Look for When Handpicking Team Members