Progress Over Perfect: Simple Shifts to Overcome the Need to ‘Get It Right’

Send us Fan MailEmbrace Your ‘Flawsome’: Conquering Perfectionism It’s the new year—which means new possibilities and  a whole lot of self-imposed pressure. In this episode of Captivate the Mic, host Elaine Williams welcomes Michelle Molitor, an executive coach, hypnotherapist, and author of I Am Perfectly Flossom: How Embracing Imperfection Makes Us Better. Michelle shares her journey of being bullied out of a high-tech career and how that turbocharged her own perfectionism & imposter syndrome.From chronic anxiety and physical manifestations to everyday blocks that keep us from achieving our goals, Michelle explains how perfectionism can be a trauma response—and how to break free. She highlights her upcoming program, Reclaiming Your True Self, designed to help women overcome perfectionism, burnout, and people-pleasing so they can thrive.Michelle Molitor is the founder of Nectar Consulting, which combines positive psychology, neuroscience, hypnotherapy, and coaching to help clients rapidly transform limiting beliefs. As a “recovering perfectionist” herself, Michelle is dedicated to showing others how to embrace their flaws, reduce anxiety, and achieve success.•Why Perfectionism Isn’t Always Obvious: How it can lurk in the background.•Perfectionism as a Trauma Response: Why unresolved childhood experiences often spark the urge to people-please.•Real-Life Transformations: Client success story by uncovering limiting beliefs formed earlier.•Techniques to Overcome Mental Blocks: How hypnotherapy, mindset shifts, and group support can help you rewrite your “inner script.”•Strategies for the New Year: Why setting the same resolutions won’t work if you haven’t shifted your self-talk; removed hidden roadblocks.Highlights•[00:02:10] – Michelle: bullied out of a high-tech career, sparking her journey toward coaching.•[00:05:30] – Elaine’s realization of her own “closet perfectionism”; how it stops progress.•[00:11:15] – Client story: Tying perfectionism, anxiety to physical health issues.•[00:18:00] – How perfectionism can be tied to childhood trauma.•[00:24:00] – Michelle’s upcoming program, Reclaiming Your True Self, for women seeking deeper transformation.Resources •Michelle’s Website: michellemolitor.com•Book: I Am Perfectly Flossom (Available on Amazon, Kindle, and Audible)•Group Program:Reclaiming Your True Self : michellemolitor.com/reclaiming-your-true-selfSchedule Call with Michelle:  book a complimentary call to see if the Reclaiming Your True Self program is a fit for you.If you enjoyed this, please rate, review, and subscribe.Connect with your Host, Elaine Williams:Check out Captivate the Mic Podcast on Elaine's YouTube ChannelCheck out the Captivate the Crowd WebsiteFollow Elaine on Social- LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, TikTokWant to schedule a free chat with Elaine? Click here to book a zoom date!