As a writer, growth is rarely a straightforward or simple process. Navigating the challenges that arise in pursuit of any goal—personal or professional—requires courage and resilience, and very few succeed to the utmost extent without a willingness to both seek out and accept support.

Ally has spent many years working tirelessly towards her own goals, all the while helping others to reach their literary dreams, and she knows a thing or two about growth and the writing industry. She very recently had the opportunity to sit down with Dr. Irene O’Brian on her podcast, The Neuroscience of Coaching, for an insightful discussion of the intersection between neuroscience and the world of writing and coaching. Together, Ally and Dr. O’Brian explore the concept of self-defined success and discuss the mental approach to overcoming setbacks—whether they be external or self-imposed.

Ally reminds us that forward momentum is an imperfect process: Rejection is inescapable in the pursuit of any undertaking and fear of rejection is only natural, but neither is insurmountable when faced with a growth mindset. After all, “mindset sets your expectations, and the way that you see a situation, the way that you interpret your experience, really creates your reality.” 

Give the podcast a listen on Mirasee FM or on your favorite podcast platform: Episode 20: Embracing Fear in Writing to Build Resilience (Ally Machate).  

And if you feel ready to face down your own fears and start on your literary journey, visit The Writer’s Ally to schedule your free consultation call with Ally.