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Stand Tall & Own It - Equipping Purpose-Driven Leaders to Show Up with Authenticity and Courage
“Just be you,” they say. But for many high-achievers, “just being you” hasn’t always felt safe or practical—whether it’s at work, school, church, or even in leadership circles. For purpose-driven leaders, holding back can limit your impact and undermine your authenticity.
Even in workplaces that claim to value individuality, leading with confidence and conviction still takes courage. To lead with steadiness and clarity, you must first understand your values, embrace your individuality, and recognize that the solutions you need are as unique as you are.
Stand Tall & Own It is for modern leaders who want to lead with purpose, integrity, and courage—without sacrificing who they are. Each episode explores how to navigate challenges, make values-anchored decisions, and cultivate the discernment to think critically in a noisy world.
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Stand Tall & Own It - Equipping Purpose-Driven Leaders to Show Up with Authenticity and Courage
Episode 68 - The Fear Journey with Michelle Eberhard
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Former drag car racer, Michelle Eberhard was the youngest women executive leader in the tech world at 22. Michelle’s journey has always focused on her fears to continuously push her boundaries and as a serial entrepreneur founded the Fear Battle Series. Finding a ‘fun’ way to look at business she ‘gamified’ the process of starting a business. Currently the CEO and Co-Founder of Ultimate Business Quest the goal is to support entrepreneurs at each level of their business. She believes each business and person needs to understand their "why". Implementing internal awareness and putting drive, passion, and knowledge into action. Planning will only get you so far if you do not overcome your fear of failure or success.
Topics discussed in this episode:
- Growing business and making it fun
- Fear is excitement without breathing
- Live your passion
Habits:
- Start each day with lemon water, apple cider vinegar and then move your body.
- End each day with nightly meditation.
- Reflect on each day - who you were and who you’ll be tomorrow.
Green Flags:
- Know your burning passion
- Don’t hesitate
- Capture the spark
Advice:
- Capture the spark
- Go with your gut
- Really listen
Where to find Michelle:
Website: Ultimate Business Quest App
LinkedIn: Michelle Eberhard
Facebook: Michelle Eberhard
Instagram: @silkfxofficial
Tik Tok: @silkfxofficial
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