Leadership and Success with Coach BZ S4:E3 (video) Live with COL Michelle Gardner-Ince, USAF (Ret)
Jun 23, 2025
Retired Colonel Michelle Gardner-Ince, a leading voice on LinkedIn and founder of ABOVE, shares her remarkable journey from the military to empowering veteran entrepreneurs. She discusses the significance of mentorship and resilience in overcoming gender discrimination. Michelle emphasizes the need for integrity and values in leadership while previewing her upcoming book. Listeners will also learn about the vital role of community support and the influence of historical figures like Martin Luther King and Harriet Tubman on women veterans.
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Disruptive Blessings Propel Career
- A disrespectful subordinate led to getting help from a four-star general who advanced her career significantly.
- This disruptive setback became a blessing that propelled her to high-level leadership roles.
Excel Through Service and Leadership
- Excellence in service makes you impossible to ignore and builds leadership credibility.
- Serve and lead beyond your job to practice leadership skills and grow your influence.
Leading Big While Pregnant
- She led a large air show while nine months pregnant, winning awards and recognition.
- Volunteer leadership practice prepared her to excel at high-stakes visible roles.
