Come join us at the Center for Creative Leadership for an engaging in-person presentation and discussion on the topic of what it looks like to be a Fearless Leader.
The “fearless leader” is not only unrealistic—it’s counterproductive. Fear is an inherent part of leadership and decision-making, but it doesn’t have to derail progress. In this transformative keynote, Dr. Jackman Hampton unpacks the myth of the fearless leader and exposes a new path forward—one how to coach leaders and their teams to move beyond the instinctual responses of fight, flight, or freeze.
Drawing from her research, emotional intelligence and behavioral psychology, this session explores how fear affects leadership decisions, team dynamics, and organizational culture. Coaches will discover how to recognize fear-based behaviors in themselves and their clients, their teams and, more importantly, how to develop strategies to help them move through fear with clarity, courage, and composure.
Through practical tools and real-world examples, participants will learn how to:
By understanding the root causes of fear and learning to manage it, leaders can cultivate a more adaptive, high-performing culture, enabling both personal and organizational transformation. This session will empower coaches to help their clients and more move beyond fear-driven reactions, create lasting change, and lead with authenticity and resilience. The session will include direct application for the participating coaches to self-apply the learning.
Through practical tools and real-world examples, participants will learn how to:
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Navigate uncertainty with confidence and lead their teams through times of change without falling into reactive patterns.
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Foster psychological safety within teams, encouraging vulnerability and open communication while building trust and collaboration.
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Drive organizational change by addressing fear at all levels and creating an environment that embraces growth, innovation, and resilience.
Facilitaed by Dr. Tonya Jackman Hampton

This event will be a great opportunity to meet fellow coaches and make new connections. Light refreshments will be served.
CCE's:
TBD and will be awarded once approved
Member ICF San Diego: Free
General Pricing (Non Member): $25.00
Community Supporter ICF San Diego: $22.50
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