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Stand in my call, walk out the work, and be me

For me, the heels would be armor.
An armor to impress you and try to minimize shame, judgment, and criticism.

Except it isn’t actually my job to impress you, it’s my job to teach you.

And there isn’t anything in my power, most especially my footwear, to prevent anyone from shaming, judging, or criticizing me, simply not in my scope of influence.

Most of all, it wouldn’t be me, and when I’m not all of who I am, I lose my ability to show up fully and abandon myself, which means I can’t serve well.

So to stand in my call, walk out the work, and be me, I wear my fun flats. Plus, my healing body thanks me for it too.

I am headed to New Jersey for another event after my 2nd NYC event this morning with a fantastic group of CEOs. Grateful, thankful, and walking out courage in my comfortable Rothys.?

Author:

A Licensed Professional Counselor, Justine Froelker has over 25 years of experience in mental health, personal growth, and professional development. For eleven years, she was certified in Dr. Brené Brown’s work on vulnerability, courage, and empathy. Justine now shares her own curriculum, Courage is Built Here™. This transformative program empowers individuals to live and lead with self-awareness, authenticity, and resilience, building a foundation for courage-centered leadership. In addition to writing her blog since 2013, Justine is an accomplished author of twelve books—including five Amazon bestsellers—Justine has written across genres, from children’s books to in-depth explorations of infertility, faith, grief, and leadership. She has delivered two TEDx Talks, The Permission of the And and The Donut Effect, which highlight her unique perspective on navigating life’s complexities with grace. Justine is a sought-after speaker who travels nationally and presents virtually to global audiences, delivering keynotes, workshops, retreats, and trainings on topics such as leadership, resilience, mental health, coping with burnout, courageous and curious conversations, and fostering cultures of inclusion and belonging. Justine lives in St. Louis with her husband Chad and their two dogs, Gertie and Winston. You’ll often find her volunteering at Wild Bird Rehabilitation—supporting the medical team and feeding hundreds of tiny, hungry babies during baby bird season. And during butterfly season, her home comes alive with the flutter of wings as she raises hundreds of monarch and swallowtail butterflies.

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