It can be pretty hard to have the courage to share an idea with your boss, workmates, or in a meeting. But it can be also disappointing and saddening when you had an idea but weren’t able to share it because of fear.

This fear can be caused by different factors such as being nervous to talk in front of people, or because of ego.

Sharing ideas is a chance for you to let your workmates know that you can bring something to the table, and also it is an opportunity to exercise your critical thinking and communication skills.

 Rachel Uwineza, a sales manager says that everyone in the workplace can have that fear, but to overcome it, a person must first realise that the idea didn’t come to them randomly, "they had the idea because it needs to be shared.”

"If you have an idea, don’t give it a second thought, share it and if it is rejection that you fear, know that the person rejecting your idea is not rejecting you but the idea. Feel free to ask why they rejected your idea, but don’t take it personally. We share to learn, to be corrected and to receive more information,” she says.

Junior Isheja, a creative content creator, says that sharing ideas can be tricky, especially when sharing them with many people because sometimes there is a lack of self-trust.

"If you ever feel that you don’t have much information on what you want to share, you can keep it and make enough research because enough facts give you confidence,” he states.

In addition, Anna Carine Engama, a student in Mass media Communication, says one can first share their ideas with a friend at work, someone close that they don’t feel shy around.

"It is often easy to share anything with people we are close to because they can relate to what you tell them. So get that person and tell them what your idea is about, but also allow them to give criticism, and feedback, maybe they can direct you on how to go about that idea.”

Smart Business, a business news magazine, noted that when you propose a new idea, you are not only asking for acceptance, but you are hoping for support. You are essentially asking individuals to invest time, effort, and or money in a project that has an uncertain outcome. Given that most of us are risk-averse, the fear of failure is a huge source of anxiety and resistance.

Amy Fairbridge, a consultant, and coach on different subjects related to the workplace, suggests through her blog to think of rejection as redirection whenever sharing ideas.

"It’s the universe’s nudge as if to say "Not this way! Go somewhere different.” A rejection is not a sign to give up on the idea. It is simply a clear indicator that the direction you are taking is not the best way.  So instead of giving up, try sharing it a different way, somewhere else, towards a different energetic vibration.”