Building Strength with Vulnerability  Do you keep up with your team members or friends? Be honest—do you know what they’re up to or what they’re interested in lately? The pandemic has changed our workplace and pushed almost everyone into working from their homes. Socialising has been kept to a minimum as well. Are you taking the time to ask after the people important to you? Are you opening up your heart to be vulnerable with the people who matter? Take this as a challenge: how can you change to be a better leader, colleague or friend? In this episode, Steve Bishop joins us to discuss how to lead with humanity, and a large part of this means allowing ourselves to be vulnerable and honest. We can also apply these lessons to all of our relationships. Steve also shares his secret in facing fears and adversities and how constant reinvention can bring you to greater heights. If you want to learn the value and application of vulnerability, this episode is for you. Here are three reasons why you should listen to the full episode: Understand how you can become a strong leader who leads with vulnerability. Discover what to do when you experience self-doubt and fall into the trap of imposter syndrome? Learn how you can stay strong in the face of fears and adversities. Resources The Mindset Mentor Meets Episode 47 with John Ainsworth  The Chimp Paradox: The Mind Management Program to Help You Achieve Success, Confidence, and Happiness by Dr Steve Peters The Alchemist, The Pilgrim and Eleven Minutes by Paulo Coelho Connect with Steve: LinkedIn Coaching with Angela Episode Highlights [03:17] Steve’s Proudest Moment Steve’s first proudest moment is being a father to his two children.  Steve is proud to see his children grow and develop into adults.  Although they grew up separate from Steve, he makes sure that they know that they’re loved. [05:26] Being Vulnerable in Relationships Steve is from a military family. It was normal not to express emotions.  Yet, he wanted to make sure his children could be vulnerable. He wanted them to feel and talk about emotions, even the painful ones.  When you want to create a strong team, people need to know you as a person.  Being a ‘person’ means being vulnerable, letting others know your weaknesses along with your strengths.   Recognise what separates a bad leader from a good one, and learn to emulate the latter.  [10:08] Steve’s Transition from the Military to Civilian Life Steve’s second proudest moment was leaving the military. He admits that he was fearful of doing so.  After 22 years of service, he had to learn how to fend for himself as a civilian.  Although change isn’t easy, we need to adapt and overcome. Steve’s network helped him through the transition. At 49, Steve got a Master’s degree in cybersecurity at Northumbria University.  [15:07] On Self-Doubt and Imposter Syndrome Steve’s drive to do the MSc was personal. He felt like he wasn’t good enough.  He felt judged because of his lack of experience and credentials. The truth is, he was being judged not by others but by himself.  We often mask insecurity with confidence.  We need to stop thinking so much; instead, we need to listen to our hearts.  Everyone can feel insecure; hear Steve’s personal story about this in the full episode. [20:06] Being Honest with Yourself Steve shares that he writes in a journal that asks him key questions about his daily life. Practising mindfulness is his way of slowing down.  As leaders, you need to change to maintain excellence, energy and integrity in your team.  This role is very challenging. And so mindfulness is important, especially in understanding stress.  [22:26] Steve’s Military Career Steve was exposed to different sorts of conflicts during his time in the military.  And so, Steve’s philosophy is that he wants to live the life that he wants t