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FOPO (Fear of Other People's Opinions)

Do I just need to be braver?

In this episode, Caroline Spencer is joined by Amy, a senior leader with 25 years experience in law, finance, consulting, and government.

FOPO (Fear of Other People's Opinions) is being fixated on what other people think of us. It can lead to us not speaking up in meetings, agreeing with people to avoid conflict, downplaying our strengths, seeking constant validation, managing how others perceive us rather than acting from our values or not having the hard conversation or giving useful feedback.

Drawing on real workplace examples, Biblical wisdom, and personal reflection, this conversation reframes how we can be braver when it comes to other people's opinions.

Bible references: Proverbs 29:25, Luke 22:54-62, Galatians 2:11-12, 1 Peter 1:17-19, 3:14-15.

This episode is sponsored by the Australian Christian Legal Society.

DISCUSS with a trusted Christian friend

  1. What typical FOPO behaviours might be typical for you?
  2. Thinking about some particular circumstances where FOPO behaviours play out...what is it that you fear?
  3. What will help you to be braver in the face of those fears?

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How to be braver
Caroline Spencer

Further reading

Ed Welch - The Gospel Coalition
Michael Gervais - Harvard Business Review

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