Dancing in the Discomfort Zone with Anne Bonney

Build a Better Now: How to Reclaim the Moment in a Distracted World with Greg Bennick

Anne Bonney Season 17 Episode 379

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Today we’re dancing in the discomfort zone with Greg Bennick (www.gregbennick.com) keynote speaker, author, musician, juggler (yes, actually), and professional reminder that you matter.

Greg’s message? If you want a better future, build a better now.

We talk about what it really means to embrace discomfort.  Not as something to survive, but as something to lean into. Greg shares how his early days as a performer (and yes, literal juggler) shaped his relationship with fear, uncertainty, and personal freedom.

Inspired by Indiana Jones stepping onto the rock bridge (look it up!) Greg challenges us to stop waiting for clarity and start building momentum.

We explore:

  • Why your relationship with fear determines your growth
  • How authenticity cuts through distraction and chaos
  • What it takes to build stronger teams where everyone feels like they matter

We also dive into his book Reclaim the Moment: Seven Strategies to Build a Better Now, and how focusing on the present moment isn’t fluffy advice...it’s survival in today’s overloaded, distracted world.

If you’ve been waiting for the “right time,” this is your nudge.


Chapters

  • 10:42 Establishing a Relationship with Fear
  • 14:18 Indiana Jones and Stepping Into the Unknown
  • 16:55 From Juggler to Keynote Speaker
  • 18:21 Reclaiming the Moment in a Distracted World
  • 29:45 Why Everyone Matters on a Team
  • 32:10 Building a Better Now (Instead of Waiting for Later)
  • 35:34 Authenticity as a Competitive Advantage

Greg Bennick is a team building keynote speaker from Seattle who reminds people that they matter through a keynote that brings teams together called “Build a Better Now". He invites us to focus on taking action to build a better personal and work life by focusing on authenticity amidst a world of distractions. He likes vegan snacks, rare coins, and juggling. Yes, you read that correctly. See more at www.gregbennick.com

Anne Bonney is a keynote speaker and emcee who helps organizations lead through change by building resilience, emotional intelligence, and courageous communication.