The RISE Experience
It’s not always about becoming someone different.
Sometimes it’s about realizing you’ve been disconnected from yourself for longer than you thought.
The RISE Experience is a podcast for the woman who can handle everything — except herself. The one who shows up, gets things done, keeps things together… but quietly feels like something isn’t landing the way it should.
Shannon Denniston is a behavior change coach and the founder of RISE. What she talks about here isn’t behavior on the surface. It’s what sits underneath it — patterns, beliefs, and identity-level disconnects that make consistency feel harder than it should.
A lot of what gets called “starting over” isn’t starting over at all. It’s noticing what’s been running in the background for a long time, and learning how to move differently from there.
Not forced. Not rushed. No reinvention, no reset, just more aware, more honest with where things actually are, and returning to yourself in a way that holds.
The RISE Experience
Boldness in Faith and Leadership: Taking Action with Obedience and Purpose.
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Fear whispers, “Wait until you’re ready.” But what if the bold step God is calling you to take can’t wait for perfect timing?
Welcome to the Rise Experience Podcast, where faith, leadership, personal growth, and purpose align for lasting impact. I’m Shannon Denniston, and this show is for growth-minded leaders who want to rise into their God-given calling while leading with authenticity and heart.
Episode Highlights
In this episode, I share why boldness in faith and leadership isn’t about recklessness, it’s about obedience and grounded purpose. I talk about second-guessing, fear, and comfort zones, and how taking bold action, even before we feel ready, keeps us aligned with God’s calling.
Episode Chapters
00:00 Intro
00:07 Bold Moves and Risk-Taking
02:19 Defining Boldness and Comfort Zones
05:29 Second-Guessing and Fear
09:03 Boldness in Leadership and Business
12:44 Taking Bold Actions Without Regret
15:31 Challenge to Take Bold Actions
Main Takeaways
- Boldness isn’t about recklessness, it’s about obedience and trust in God’s guidance.
- Fear often shows up as second-guessing, keeping us from the bold steps we’re called to take.
- Comfort zones feel safe but can easily turn into paralysis if we stay there too long.
- Small, obedient actions of faith can be just as bold as big leaps.
- Three steps to take bold action without regret: pray first, decide to act before feeling ready, and anchor in truth rather than emotion.
Call To Action
What’s one bold move God’s been nudging you to make? Pray over it, trust His guidance, and take the step even if it feels uncomfortable.
Supporting Links
- Instagram: @risewithshannon
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/19VCfbQZvv/?mibextid=wwXIfr
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shanden-ccxp
Thank you for tuning in today. Remember, boldness isn’t about being fearless; it’s about being obedient. I can’t wait to rise with you again on the next episode.