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EPISODE · Aug 13, 2025 · 39 MIN

Why Not You? Dr. Michaela Kiersch on Chasing Impossible - Professional Rock Climber and Occupational Therapist

from No Show Dogs: Powered by ReliaQuest · host Derin McMains and Dr. Nicole Detling

As the first woman to ever climb the 5.15 and V15 difficulty grades, Dr. Michaela Kiersch knows what it's like to chase "impossible" - and succeed. In this conversation with ReliaQuest mental performance coaches Derin McMains and Dr. Nicole Detling, Michaela highlights the importance of focusing on her personal potential versus the limitations of others, and how celebrating small successes can sustain motivation.As both a professional rock climber and an occupational therapist, you'll also hear Michaela talk about:Power of collaboration and supportAchieving a flow stateThe presence required to balance multiple passionsReliaQuest exists to Make Security Possible, allowing security teams to detect and contain threats within minutes — anytime, anywhere. Our AI powered GreyMatter technology connects with customers’ existing tools and infrastructure to drive greater visibility and automation without the need to centralize data or standardize technology. Built on over a decade of experience, ReliaQuest is the only cybersecurity technology company at scale, at the enterprise, that makes the customer the platform. With over 1,000 customers worldwide and 1,200 teammates across six global operating centers, ReliaQuest delivers security outcomes for the most trusted enterprise brands in the world.Michaela Kiersch Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michaelakiersch/?hl=enNo Show Dogs Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/noshowdogsNo Show Dogs LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/no-show-dogs/Thumbnail photo credit: Marco Zanone

As the first woman to ever climb the 5.15 and V15 difficulty grades, Dr. Michaela Kiersch knows what it's like to chase "impossible" - and succeed. In this conversation with ReliaQuest mental performance coaches Derin McMains and Dr. Nicole Detling, Michaela highlights the importance of focusing on her personal potential versus the limitations of others, and how celebrating small successes can sustain motivation. As both a professional rock climber and an occupational therapist, you'll also h...

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As the first woman to ever climb the 5.15 and V15 difficulty grades, Dr. Michaela Kiersch knows what it's like to chase "impossible" - and succeed. In this conversation with ReliaQuest mental performance coaches Derin McMains and Dr. Nicole Detling,...

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