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Can you lead without being perfect?

Author
Evie Wright and Michelle McQuaid
Published
Mon 24 Feb 2025
Episode Link
https://michellemcquaid.substack.com/p/can-you-lead-without-being-perfect

Are you feeling the call to bring women together in a ‘huddle’? Do you worry that you first need to have everything perfectly figured out? Does the thought of holding space for others leave you feeling overwhelmed?

[0:57] Chelle introduces Tina Bruce, intuitive mentor, author and co-founder of Soul Wander retreats.

[1:55] Tina shares a recent experience with her "good girl" being triggered by criticism.

[5:12] Tina and Chelle discuss their shared experience in Nepal and why they chose to start the conversation there.

[18:54] Tina discusses accessing the subtle body and how she works with different modalities

[21:33] Tina explains how she leads and holds space for women's groups.

[25:51] Tina shares a breathwork practice called the "Bee Breath" - a humming practice that stimulates the vagus nerve and regulates the nervous system.

[28:03] Chelle and Tina discuss managing diverse groups and leaving behind roles/identities.

[34:19] Tina demonstrates and explains the "Get Off My Back" kriya practice to help release the self-judgment and criticism that can build up when we're trying to lead others.

[37:29] Tina and Chelle discuss vulnerability in leadership and showing up authentically.

[39:50] Tina shares the Ho'oponopono prayer practice - a traditional Hawaiian prayer helps you move from control to trust.

[41:16] Chelle shares about writing her book and the challenging story about her mother.

[44:32] Tina's shares her final thoughts about honoring transformation and finding community.

[47:16] Post-show behind-the-scenes conversation with Chelle and Evie.



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