John R. Miles

Last Thursday, Ann Libera showed us how letting go of the script unlocks new identity.

And on Tuesday, Brent Gleason reminded us

that comfort can become the slow fade away from who we're meant to be.

Today, we focus on what that discomfort actually looks like in everyday life, not in a combat zone or a life crisis, but in the moments where growth feels clumsy, where you question yourself, where you want to shrink back because something feels awkward.

And that right there is why I wanted this conversation for you.

Because most people don't quit on their dreams at the point of failure.

They quit at the point of awkwardness.

They don't want to look inexperienced or imperfect or human.

My guest is Henna Pryor, workplace performance expert and author of Good Awkward.

Her mission is simple, to help you get comfortable being uncomfortable so your potential isn't limited

by self-consciousness.

In today's discussion, we talk about why awkwardness isn't a flaw, it's the front edge of growth.

How your nervous system mislabels stretching as danger.

The hidden cost of trying to get it right before you begin.

Why confidence is the reward for going through awkward, not the prerequisite, and a simple practical way to build courage through small, uncomfortable reps.

If we're truly becoming, becoming deeper, stronger,

more intentional versions of ourselves.

Awkwardness is not the enemy.

It's the sign we're right on schedule.

Before we start, a quick favor.