The Courageous Leaders Podcast

118: Patrick Jeffrey: How To Embrace The Unknown With Confidence

Joanna Howes Season 16 Episode 118

Feeling lost or low on confidence? 

Patrick Jeffery, MD of Contagious, shares his journey of overcoming self-doubt and embracing the power of being a generalist. 

Patrick reveals how he turned his fear of failure into a driving force for success, drawing inspiration from sports legend Roger Federer on the importance of resetting and letting go.

Whether you're at a career crossroads or looking to boost your confidence, Patrick's story will inspire you to embrace your unique path and find strength in your versatility.


02:07 The risk of driving change too quickly 

07:32 Becoming a ‘specialist generalist’ leader.

10:20 Soft skills being a leaders superpower 

15:15 How to make lots of decisions 

17:40 The ability to build confidence 

23:44 Being terrified of failure and how to navigate this 

26:26 Imposter syndrome as a positive 

31:01 Letting go of ‘what if’s’ and focusing on controllables 

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