"Nothing Spectacular Happens
Inside Your Comfort Zone!"
We all have the courage inside of us to rise above any fear, and when we do, the world delivers the greatest gifts imaginable.
When I first started TV presenting I was very nervous. I was afraid of public speaking, self-conscious and scared of being seen by so many people. But I persevered and broke through my fears, and I now love being in front of the camera, even feeling comfortable presenting live to thousands of people. The feelings of freedom and exhilaration when I first faced my fears and broke through them, was a turning point in my life. It has motivated me to want to inspire others to break through their fears that are holding them back.
I didn't stop there. I wanted to prove to myself that I could do it again. My worst nightmare was being anywhere near a snake! I was as absolutely petrified of them. So when I had an opportunity to work at Australia Zoo, I took a deep breath and dived in! Within 2 days I went from cold sweating panic to holding my first snake. Within a week I was presenting live to over 5,000 people whilst holding Boa Constrictors and Pythons. My crowning breakthrough came when I went swimming with Basil, a 60kg, 4m long Burmese python!
Well most people would probably stop there.......but not me. Opportunities come and go, and when I had the chance to train as a venomous snake catcher, I said to myself: "let me just make sure I have absolutely obliterated this fear." Ladies and gentlemen, I am now a qualified venomous snake catcher! I have caught, tailed and bagged deadly King Browns and Red Bellied Black Snakes. Not bad for someone who had a severe 25 year phobia of snakes.
I soon realised I had a story to tell and started getting a glimpse of a big part of what I am here to do: to encourage and inspire people to break through any fear that is holding them back from enjoying their life and going for their dreams.
As a presenter I want to use the amazing medium of television that reaches millions of people world wide to spread this message of courage and inspiration as often as I can.
I am writing a book about my journey of conquering fears called "The Crocodile Mindset" which is due for release in July 2010.
I wish that every one of you find the dream within you, rise above the challenges, and make it your reality. Your time, is NOW.
"EVERY TREASURE IN THIS WORLD IS GUARDED BY A DOORWAY OF FEAR!'
