655: Mastering the art of leadership, uncovering blind spots, and GROWING w/ Michelle DeStefano

On today’s episode of The Wantrepreneur to Entrepreneur Podcast we’re joined by special guest Michelle DeStefano, the CEO and Founder of Soar Career Coaching. Michelle has an extensive background in nursing roles, including serving as a Chief Nursing Officer. With her wealth of experience, she now helps healthcare leaders transform into high-performing executives. In today's episode, Michelle dives deep into the importance of 360 evaluations in organizations, the power of transparency and personal growth, and the role of coaching in unlocking untapped potential. She shares valuable insights on self-reflection, leadership effectiveness, and the impact of turnover in nursing. So, whether you're an entrepreneur looking to enhance your leadership skills or someone seeking career advancement, this episode is packed with actionable advice and real-life examples for growth and success. Stay tuned as we delve into the number one action every entrepreneur should take to become a better leader and reach peak performance.ABOUT MICHELLEMichelle DeStefano's journey from diverse nursing roles to the high-impact position of Chief Nursing Officer has equipped her with a wealth of insights and practical expertise. She now leverages this knowledge to guide other nursing leaders in their pursuit of excellence.As an Executive Coach for Healthcare Leaders, Michelle specializes in transforming competent nursing leaders into high-performing executives. She draws on her extensive background in clinical operations, strategic planning, and performance improvement to offer tailored coaching strategies. These strategies empower her clients to navigate their challenges, optimize their performance, and lead their teams more effectively in the complex healthcare landscape of today. One of Michelle's most challenging but rewarding roles as a nurse leader was leading a large teaching facility to Magnet Accreditation, the highest award granted to a hospital organization. This highlights her skill in facilitation and her understanding of organizational culture shifts that elevate leaders as well as the clinical and administrative staff to a high-reliability organization.As a testament to her commitment to lifelong learning and professional development, Michelle has earned a Nursing Certification in Nurse Executive Advance. This unique specialization further arms her with the knowledge and skills to coach nursing leaders across various healthcare settings and roles. Additionally, to augment her leadership and executive abilities, she has become a Certified Member of the John Maxwell Team. Michelle is also a candidate at the Christian Simpson Conscious Coaching Academy, where she is working towards her accreditation to become an Elite Influencer in the Coaching Industry.Michelle believes that nurturing high-performing leaders is paramount for enhancing patient experiences and outcomes and for driving sustainable change in the healthcare industry. If you are a nursing leader aiming to elevate your performance, Michelle welcomes the chance to connect and explore collaborative avenues to make a significant impact.LINKS & RESOURCESVisit the Soar Career Coaching websiteFind Michelle on LinkedIn