The Quiet Strength of Vulnerability I often talk to my clients about vulnerability — that feeling we instinctively move away from. Many of us don’t even recognise it for what it is; we just know it doesn’t feel good. I first became aware of vulnerability after stumbling across a TED Talk by Brené Brown. I was struck by her openness and honesty in how she approached the subject. One of her quotes has always stayed with me: “Sometimes the bravest and most important thing you can do is just show up.” It got me thinking — what does it really mean to show up, and why does that require courage? So what exactly is vulnerability? “Vulnerability is the quality or state of being exposed to the possibility of being attacked or harmed, either physically or emotionally.” It’s the feeling that comes with emotional exposure — those moments when we are open, uncertain, and aware that something meaningful is at stake. Because without meaning, there is nothing to feel vulnerable about. If you pause for ...
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