12: How to Distinguish Intuition from Fear, Access Your Courage, and Innovate Your Business with Michelle McGlade

Today’s guest is Michelle McGlade! She’s a Business Strategist, a podcast host, and an international best-selling author! She’s also a former 6-figure holistic clinic owner with corporate prowess, an ongoing contributor for the Huffington Post, and is often featured on many other podcasts and online media. As a Business Strategist, Michelle teaches entrepreneurs in the wellness industry how to launch and accelerate their business growth to levels that match their dreams. She is one of the most authentic, genuine leaders in this industry and today she’s going to bring her insight and expertise to the 20 Seconds of Insane Courage podcast!

 

In Amy and Michelle’s conversation, you are going to learn many actionable, tangible tips for your business! You’re going to hear all about Michelle’s insane moments of courage, her entire journey to starting her business, her advice on how to ‘emulate then innovate’ within your business, how to overcome your fears and access your courage, how to distinguish intuition from fear, and how she became a strong entrepreneur with an even stronger business!

 

Key Takeaways

[:45] About today’s guest!

[1:53] Amy welcomes Michelle to the podcast!

[2:10] Amy gives some background to how she and Michelle first met.

[2:35] Michelle talks about her background in the industry and what she’s currently up to!

[3:50] How Michelle works with wellness entrepreneurs to help get them out of their slumps.

[5:50] Michelle shares a time that she’s experienced 20 seconds of insane courage that has changed her life’s trajectory.

[8:55] What did it feel like for Michelle to sign a lease on a commercial space?

[10:46] Did Michelle do any research before starting an acupuncture business or did she dive right in? What was the plan?

[11:54] Michelle shares what she thinks makes a strong entrepreneur and business.

[16:18] How can we follow the advice: ‘emulate then innovate’ with our businesses?

[17:40] What were some of Michelle’s initial fears in starting out her business?

[20:27] What are some current fears Michelle has about her business?

[23:18] How does Michelle access her courage?

[26:35] How does Michelle distinguish intuition from fear?

[29:40] Has Michelle had any of those moments where she ignored her intuition and the outcome was disastrous?

[33:00] How have these moments of courage become a part of Michelle’s story and shaped her as a brand?

[36:13] Michelle’s daily routine that keeps her on course.

[37:41] What does Michelle wish she had known as a child about coming up as an adult in the world today?

[38:24] Amy thanks Michelle for joining her this episode!

[38:35] Where to learn more about Michelle online.

 

Key Highlights:

• Overwhelmed or secretly hating your business? Michelle provides insight on how to get out of these slumps with strategic, actionable tips!
• Michelle shares how to become a strong entrepreneur with an even stronger business!
• How Michelle accesses her courage in her times of fear and uncertainty.
• How to ‘emulate then innovate’ within your business.

 

Mentioned in this Episode:

Michelle McGlade

Huffington Post

Making the Maven (Podcast) with Michelle McGlade

 

Connect with my Guest!

Website: MichelleMcGlade.com

Social Media: Twitter & Facebook

 

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