She’s flown fighter jets at extreme speeds, performed in front of massive crowds, and operated in some of the highest pressure environments imaginable… but the fear never went away. In this conversation, Michelle Curran breaks down what fear actually feels like at that level and why it has nothing to do with danger, and everything to do with something most people deal with every day. From early mistakes in the cockpit to high-stakes moments on stage, she shares the mental shift that changed how she shows up under pressure. If you’ve ever hesitated, overthought, or held yourself back even when you knew you were capable… this will hit differently. Timestamps: 00:00:00 Intro 00:00:18 Meet Mace: From Fighter Pilot to Speaker 00:02:05 The Real Fear Behind Flying Fighter Jets 00:05:12 Why Fear Never Goes Away (Even After Experience) 00:09:08 Training Your Mind to Handle Pressure 00:13:42 Reframing Fear: Anxiety vs Excitement 00:18:27 The Role of Repetition & Preparation 00:24:10 Learning From Mistakes Without Overthinking 00:31:56 The Debrief Method for Rapid Growth 00:40:32 Turning Fear Into Action & Career Defining Moments #FearOfFailure #MindsetShift #HighPerformance #Confidence #PersonalDevelopment #MentalToughness #OvercomingFear #SuccessMindset #ImposterSyndrome #PeakPerformance Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices