Michelle "MACE" Curran - Turning FEAR Into Your SUPERPOWER | Mindset Advantage Podcast

Turning Fear into Superpower: Insights from Fighter Pilot Michelle "Mace" Curran

In this episode of the Mindset Advantage podcast, Michelle “MACE” Curran shares her journey from the United States Air Force as a fighter pilot to becoming the Lead Solo Pilot for the Thunderbirds.

Mace recounts how she received her call sign and delves into the challenges faced by fighter pilots, offering insights into overcoming fear, handling failure, and maintaining high performance. She emphasizes the importance of debrief practices and effective communication, especially in high-pressure situations, and provides actionable advice for leaders, coaches, and parents on fostering resilience.

Mace also promotes her upcoming book, 'The Flip Side: How to Invert Your Perspective and Turn Fear into Your Superpower,' aiming for the New York Times bestseller list.

CHAPTERS:
00:00 Welcoming Michelle Curran
00:16 The Story Behind the Call Sign 'Mace'
05:05 Experiencing G-Force and Near Blackout
09:13 Debriefing and Learning from Mistakes
13:41 The Power of Labels and Identity
17:14 The Importance of Debriefing in Performance
25:55 Learning from Failure and Continuous Improvement
27:47 The Power of Self-Talk
28:13 Overcoming the Inner Critic
35:25 Balancing Praise and Criticism
38:45 Staying Calm in Chaos
47:19 Effective Communication in High-Stress Environments
50:14 Final Advice

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