6: Hitting the Pause Button with Michael O'Brien

The date was July 11th, 2001. It was the day Michael O'Brien was struck head-on by a speeding SUV while out on a training bike ride. A former pharmaceutical industry executive, Michael is a coach to sales and marketing executives, TEDx speaker, best selling author, and cyclist. He shares his journey in his best-selling memoir, Shift: Creating Better Tomorrows and donates the proceeds to World Bicycle Relief. Please join me in welcoming Michael O'Brien. In this episode we discuss: Who Michael was before his “Last Bad Day”, a life-altering bicycle accident in 2001. How his accident sparked his transition from being a ‘human doing’ to a ‘human being’. The mindset shifts that have occurred since Michael’s life took a pause. How his developing awareness forced him to pay attention, move toward acceptance, and into action. His belief that small steps with focus lead to bigger gains. Links: Michael O’Brien on LinkedIn and Twitter www.michaelobrienshift.com Michael’s Paceline Leadership Academy Books mentioned in this episode: “Shift: Creating Better Tomorrows: Winning at Work and in Life” by Michael O’Brien. All proceeds go to the World Bicycle Relief (learn more below). “Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits and Break Bad Ones” by James Clear. “Thanks A Thousand: A Gratitude Journey (TED Books)” by A.J. Jacobs  Other Resources: Learn more about Zig Ziglar Learn more about Viktor Frankl Learn more about Michael’s peloton Learn more about the World Bicycle Relief: Empowering change by giving people mobility Stay Connected: Connect with Tammy on LinkedIn @TammyGoolerLoeb on Instagram Work From The Inside Out Website Subscribe to newsletter