Most leaders don’t realize fear is running the show. It hides behind hesitation, perfectionism, procrastination, and control — the quiet killers of innovation and trust.
When leaders avoid fear, they avoid the very thing that drives growth.
And when teams can’t speak truth because fear is in the room, results plateau.
You delay hard decisions — not because you lack data, but because you fear being wrong.
Your team holds back ideas — afraid of judgment or rejection.
You want to be bold — but the inner critic whispers, “Play it safe.”
Fear runs the show in more decisions than you think.
These assessments reveal your default fear patterns and what they're costing you. Choose the one that fits where you lead.
For leaders navigating board dynamics, strategic risk, and organizational pressure. See how fear shows up in your C-suite decisions.
For professionals shaping their trajectory. Reveals how fear influences your career choices, your voice, and your growth.
In Fear Intelligence, leadership advisor Jacqueline Wales reveals a practical roadmap for transforming fear into clarity, courage, and growth.
Her signature F.E.A.R. framework teaches leaders to work with fear instead of against it:
Face what’s real instead of reacting.
Explore the stories and assumptions driving behavior.
Act on values, not emotions.
Rise into authenticity and trust.
Fear isn’t the problem. Avoiding it is. This book shows you how to decode it — and lead from a higher place.
This isn’t theory. It’s a practical playbook for leaders who want to act boldly when stakes are high and uncertainty is constant.
Fear Intelligence turns invisible limits into visible leadership breakthroughs.
Every copy of Fear Intelligence comes with instant access to the Fear Intelligence Toolkit — a practical companion guide designed to help you apply the framework immediately.
Inside you’ll find:
Because awareness without action changes nothing.
Jacqueline Wales has spent over 18 years helping leaders and teams around the world transform fear into clarity, courage, and trust.
Her work is grounded in a simple truth — fear isn’t the enemy. It’s data.
When you learn to read it, you lead differently.
A bestselling author, Vistage speaker, and thought leader in emotional intelligence and performance culture, Jacqueline brings science, psychology, and storytelling together to ignite real transformation.
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