Supporting a loved one through a terminal illness is a journey no one is truly prepared for, yet Michelle Petitpas found herself drawing from her leadership experiences to navigate this heart-wrenching path. Join us as Michelle candidly shares how the trials of personal loss and the power of transformational leadership have intertwined in her life, equipping her with the tools to balance compassion for others with essential self-care. Discover the systems and routines she has implemented to maintain resilience and manage stress, proving that leadership is a daily practice of emotional and mental fortitude. Our conversation delves into the transformative magic of inner well-being as Michelle reveals the importance of authenticity, intentionality, and spiritual health in leading others through challenging times. With innovative concepts like "car coaching" and the empowering mission of the Global Leadership Academy, Michelle's journey is a testament to the collective effort required to create meaningful change. Listen as we explore the vital role of community, collaboration, and staying true to oneself, ensuring that even amidst grief, life can be filled with joy, purpose, and transformation. ________________ Timecodes 0:00 – Intro 2:05 – The Personal Transformation of Creating Heaven on Earth for Others 6:55 – Emotional Regulation As Leadership & Supporting Yourself As You Support Others 10:43 – “I have the ability to connect health and healing for transformation.” 14:20 – Michelle’s Vision: Car Coaching & Embodied, Committed, and Loving Action 16:33 – Being Bold and Shameless as Your Authentic Self 20:30 – Conclusion ________________ Michelle Petitpas is an east coast girl through and through. She is an Atlantic Canadian born in New Brunswick and currently living with her husband in Nova Scotia. She loves the ocean and nature. She is a writer, speaker, and coach/consultant who also just happens to be a nurse. Her mission in life is to create love and light to connect healing and health for transformation. There are skills she pulls from her suitcase of lived experiences that serve and impact the heart ripple in this lifetime. In 2020, she used her skills to create an organization called Heal The Healthcarers to connect mental health support for healthcare workers. She is the owner of Michelle Petitpas Health Services providing advanced footcare, health/life coaching, and other health based services. ‘Change Makers Vol 4’ made her an international bestselling author in 2020. Recently she has contributed to the book ‘Healthy Grief’ by Dr. Karen Kramer, which is an Amazon bestseller. She has been featured internationally in print publications such as SPAlife, North American Inns, TOPS Inc. and Woman’s World. She has been a guest on podcasts such as Vibrant Happy Women, How Not To Think, Business Backtalk, Second Half Success Stories and more. She is the regular host of the Heal The Healthcarers podcast and co-hosts Brilliant Business Owners podcast. As Founder and chief magic and miracles maker at Heal The Healthcarers and Michelle Petitpas Coaching and Consulting, she is passionate about creating love and light to connect health and healing for transformation in the world. She also plays in the space of Transformationational Leadership Coaching and is a Master Coach. Thriving Families Collective is a joyful place for her to give back. Working with people to connect the dots of love of life in all facets is joyful and powerful in this time. Website: https://michellepetitpas.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/healthehealthcarers Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realmichellepetitpas/ ________________ Your Leadership Legacy Website: www.tinapauluskrause.com/yourleadershiplegacypodcast/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5C8bf4UC4Npymj1KTzfm9k?si=ximhczT_SJaKY7Otzm6QuQ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/your-leadership-legacy-with-tina-paulus-krause/id1495401836 Tina Paulus-Krause Website: https://tinapauluskrause.com/Facebook: www.facebook.com/coachtpk/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/coachtpk/