#145 Charlie McGillis - Dare to be legendary

Think space is all rocket launches or the astronauts? Think again. To most of us, when we hear the term space, we think of Astronauts. In fact, you’ve probably used space 30 times a day and didn’t’ even know! This episode, I am joined by the remarkable Charlie McGillis. With over 26 years of distinguished service in the United States Air Force and a seamless transition into the commercial space sector, Charlie's insights are enlightening and her passion contagious. Charlie is the Founder & CEO of 2 Polaris & Beyond, LLC, Vice President, Public Sector for The Provenance Chain™ Network, a partner at Elara Nova: The Space Consultancy, Independent Review Board Member for the U.S. Department of Commerce, Mentor for Creative Destruction Lab Space Sector and an Advisor for Project Air Power for the Irregular Warfare Initiative. Previously she held senior VP roles for Slingshot Aerospace after leaving senior military roles. Charlie's strategic leadership, passion for impact, and dedication to empowering girls in STEM shine in this inspiring conversation. She shares how she found clarity, courage, and intentionality in her career, and valuable tips on investing in yourself, branding, and finding satisfaction in your work after she joined my Brave Feminine Leadership masterclass. Discover how space influences our daily lives in ways you may not have realised, and why knowing your North Star is one thing but being audacious with it can lead you to new heights. -----------------------   Craving inspiration? I send an email each Sunday about leadership reflection, top tips to build an intentional & sustainable life and other things that have captured my attention and are too good not to share! Sign up here: https://www.bravefeminineleadership.com/leadershipinspiration   Loving the podcast? Leave us a short review. It takes less than 60 seconds & will inspire like-minded leaders to join the conversation!   Access Your Free Clarity Tool Between the endless to-do lists, competing priorities, and decisions piling up, it’s easy to lose sight of what matters most. But here’s the truth: you can’t give more if you’re running on empty. That’s why we created Balance Your Brave—a free 15-minute diagnostic tool to help you regain control and clarity. In just 15 minutes, you will: ✅ Pinpoint energy drains holding you back. ✅ Identify where to focus for the biggest impact. ✅ Walk away feeling calmer and more confident in your next steps. Think of it as your personal roadmap to balance and alignment. ⬇️ Click here to access your free Balance Your Brave diagnostic tool. https://www.bravefeminineleadership.com/Balance-Your-Brave   Are we friends? Connect with Us. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@bravefeminineleadership Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bravefeminineleadership Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/brave-feminine-leadership Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bravefeminineleadership