What if fear isn’t the enemy… but the unlock?
On episode #476 of #thePOZcast, I sit down with someone who has stared fear in the face at 9 Gs and 500+ mph and learned to flip it into fuel.
Meet Michelle “Mace” Curran:
Combat veteran. Former fighter pilot. Only the 4th woman in history to fly Lead Solo for the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds.
Now? She’s a bestselling author, a LinkedIn Top Voice impacting millions, and a speaker helping leaders and teams rethink courage from the inside out.
But our covo hits different.
Because Michelle isn’t talking theory — she’s lived every second of it.
She takes us from a small town in Wisconsin… to the cockpit of one of the most elite demo teams on the planet… to the moments no one sees: the fear, the self-doubt, the imposter syndrome, and the discipline it takes to rise anyway.
Her new book, Flipside, breaks down how shifting your perspective can turn fear into your superpower.
And on this episode, she brings those lessons to life.
What you’ll learn in this episode:
• Fear isn't a stop sign — it’s data.
How fighter pilots reframe fear to make sharper decisions and take bolder action.
• Your perspective is your advantage.
Why learning to “invert the picture” unlocks confidence, clarity, and resilience.
• Imposter syndrome doesn’t disappear — you outpace it.
How Michelle handled being one of the few women in one of the world's toughest environments.
• Accountability beats motivation.
The systems and habits that kept her performing at an elite level.
• Courage is not loud. It’s consistent.
The small, repeatable choices that build boldness over time.
If you’ve ever felt stuck, scared, or unsure if you’re capable of the next move — this episode is for you.
LISTEN UP: https://www.thepozcast.com/476
WATCH: https://youtu.be/a9qySJzxfZA
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