Awakening Your Inner Excellence: A Conversation with Michelle Edelen

What if the key to confidence, career growth, and leadership was already inside of you—waiting to be activated?

In this inspiring episode of People Success Circle, keynote speaker and TEDx presenter Michelle Edelen, known as “The Excellence Engineer,” joins me to unpack what it really means to wake up your inner excellence. From her early career leading over 1,000 employees in manufacturing to her personal journey of navigating a layoff, Michelle shares powerful lessons on resilience, authenticity, and the courage to use your voice.

Whether you’re preparing for a big presentation, struggling to speak up in meetings, or simply looking for the next step in your growth, Michelle’s wisdom will give you practical tools to lead yourself and others with confidence.

Key Topics Discussed:

• Why “inner excellence” is already within you—and how to activate it
• Michelle’s personal story of being laid off and rediscovering her purpose
• The four pillars of confidence: Faith, Leverage, Opportunity, and Wisdom
• How leaders can create safe cultures where employees feel empowered to speak up
• The role of mentors, transferable skills, and self-reflection in building career confidence
• Why diminishing language holds us back—and how to replace it with strength
• Practical strategies for speaking with confidence in the workplace and beyond
  
  

If you’ve ever doubted your abilities or struggled to find your voice at work, this conversation is filled with encouragement, tools, and reminders that you already have what it takes.

Resources & Guest Info:

• Learn more about Michelle Edelen here
• Learn more about Michelle's TEDx Masterclass here
• Connect with Michelle on LinkedIn here
• Join the networking school waiting list here 
  
  
  

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