What if fear wasn't something holding you back, but something you could learn to use to move forward?
On this re-release episode of the Live Greatly podcast, Kristel Bauer sits down with Michelle "Mace" Curran, former fighter pilot, bestselling author of The Flipside: How to Invert Your Perspective and Turn Fear into Your Superpower, and only the second woman in history to fly as Lead Solo Pilot for the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds.
Michelle shares lessons from her extraordinary career about reframing fear, building confidence, navigating self-doubt, and taking bold action when the stakes are high. Kristel and Michelle also explore imposter syndrome, breaking through perceived limitations, and how shifting your perspective can help you move toward your personal and professional goals.
Key Takeaways From This Episode:
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How to reframe fear and use it to move forward
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Strategies for building confidence and working through self-doubt
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Michelle's journey as a female fighter pilot and USAF Thunderbird
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How to navigate imposter syndrome
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Why changing your perspective can help you break through barriers
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How to take bold action even when you feel afraid or uncertain
Tune in to learn how to change your relationship with fear, strengthen your confidence, and step more boldly into what's possible.
ABOUT MICHELLE "MACE" CURRAN:
worldwide. Michelle has worked with leading brands like Microsoft, SpaceX, Boeing, and PwC, and has been featured on The Kelly Clarkson Show, CBS Evening News, and Glamour. Through her upcoming book, The Flipside: How to Invert Your Perspective and Turn Fear into Your Superpower (Sept 9, 2025), she equips women with the mindset and strategies to push past
self-doubt, embrace boldness, and lead authentically.
Order Michelle's book: https://a.co/d/63K0A9r
Website: https://macecurran.com/
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