Why Some Uncertainty Feels Exciting—and Other Uncertainty Feels Terrifying

Have you ever wondered why some uncertainty can feel exciting, while other uncertainty feels terrifying? Starting a new job, moving to a new country, or taking on a new challenge can involve enormous uncertainty—and yet we may feel confident we'll figure it out. Meanwhile, uncertainty around funding, conflict, organizational change, or politics can leave us feeling anxious and powerless. So perhaps uncertainty itself isn't the problem. In this episode, Torrey explores what shapes our experience of uncertainty—and why our beliefs about what might happen, where we focus our attention, and how much we trust ourselves to handle what comes next can make such a difference. You'll also learn why your relationship with uncertainty matters not only for your own resilience, but for how you lead your team—and how looking back at everything you've already navigated can remind you that you're far more capable of handling uncertainty than you may realize. In This Episode You'll Learn: Why some uncertainty feels exciting while other uncertainty feels threatening Three things that influence how we experience uncertainty How focusing on what you can't control can increase feelings of helplessness Why trusting your ability to respond may be more useful than trying to create certainty How your relationship with uncertainty influences the way you lead your team How your past experiences can help you build greater confidence and resilience in the face of the unknown Key Quote “Resilience isn't certainty that everything will turn out the way you want. It's knowing that uncertainty can be present and you can still move forward.” Reflection Questions What uncertainty are you facing right now? Where are you directing most of your attention—toward what you can influence or what you can't? What have you already handled that you once didn't know how you would handle? What did those experiences teach you about yourself? What strengths did you discover because you needed them? What evidence does your own history give you that you can respond to whatever happens next? How do you want to show up as a leader while you don't yet know what comes next? Watch on YouTube Here