In this episode, Michelle discusses insights from Gay Hendricks' book, The Big Leap, focusing on overcoming self-imposed limitations, identifying your "Zone of Genius," and achieving work-life balance.

Key Highlights:

1. The Upper Limit Problem (ULP):
   • ULP refers to self-sabotage when we unconsciously limit our success, love, or happiness.
   • Michelle encourages journaling thoughts and recognizing self-limiting beliefs to move past them.
2. Four Zones of Work:
   • Incompetence: Tasks you're not skilled at; delegate these.
   • Competence: Tasks you can do but others can do equally well.
   • Excellence: Tasks you excel at but may keep you in a "comfortable trap."
   • Genius: Activities you're uniquely gifted at and passionate about, bringing fulfillment and flow.
3. Finding Your Zone of Genius:
   • Reflect on activities that energize you and where you naturally excel.
   • Delegate tasks that drain your energy and focus on needle-moving activities.
   • Ask for feedback to identify overlooked strengths.
4. Practical Steps for Balance and Success:
   • Take small actions daily to focus on energizing tasks.
   • Delegate or eliminate non-essential activities.
   • Define success for your current life season and give yourself grace.
   • Use Hendricks' concept of the "enlightened no" to prioritize meaningful work.
5. The Power of Coaching:
   • Coaching helps uncover blind spots, challenge limiting beliefs, and explore new possibilities for personal growth and success.