In this powerful episode of the Empowered Learning Podcast, Andy Bennetts sits down with seasoned sales psychologist and performance coach Sid Walker, creator of Fearless Prospecting and Selling Without Wrestling. Together, they dig into what really holds people back — not just in sales, but in leadership, public speaking, and learning anything new.

Sid reveals that most resistance isn’t about technique — it’s about unconscious emotional wiring. Whether you're an educator afraid of tech, a coach struggling with outreach, or a leader who dreads follow-up calls, Sid breaks down the invisible patterns that keep you stuck and how to shift them gently and effectively.

This conversation is full of practical tools and deep insights about quieting the ego, handling fear-based responses, and building confidence from the inside out. Rather than hyped-up motivation or pressure-driven tactics, Sid invites you to slow down, regulate your state, and reconnect with the natural flow of authentic communication.

You’ll learn:

• Why most sales resistance is emotional, not tactical
  
• How to become more “comfortable feeling uncomfortable”
  
• The #1 thing you must master before any sales script will work
  
• Why self-judgment kills progress — and what to do instead
  
• How to reframe prospecting as a service, not a chore
  

Whether you’re in the classroom, the boardroom, or on a Zoom call trying to connect with others, this episode will leave you feeling calmer, clearer, and more empowered to move forward — without wrestling.