In this episode of The Validated Mind, Christopher Donaleski sits down with Michelle Pauk, executive coach, facilitator, and author of Build a Golden Bridge: How to Lead Change When You’re Not in Charge.Michelle brings over 20 years of experience in global organizations, high-growth startups, and nonprofits. Together, we unpack what it really takes to lead change with confidence and humanity, especially when authority isn’t on your side.We discuss:How to create trust and alignment during complex transformationsThe role of emotional intelligence in influence and follow-throughWhy the most powerful change often starts from the middleHow to bridge data, emotion, and strategy without losing yourself in the processThis is an episode for every leader navigating uncertainty—where clarity, not control, becomes the real advantage.🎧 Listen now on Smidgen of Proof—where we explore how decisions actually get made.

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