Скачать или смотреть Imposter Syndrome Isn't Your Problem

In this episode, I sit down with Michael Ceely, a high-performance coach for executives, entrepreneurs, and athletes, to talk about why founders get stuck in fear, anxiety spirals, and self-sabotage. He brings a rare perspective to the founder mindset because he knows when someone needs coaching and when they actually need therapy.

Michael reframes imposter syndrome as a normal response to new situations, explains why anxiety is often an action signal rather than a problem, and shares how getting the focus off yourself and onto your customer can quiet a lot of the noise. We also talk about Madison’s startup ecosystem, what he learned from StartingBlock’s Level Set program, and his ambitious goal to scale into a $10M/year business.

Tune in to learn:
→ Why imposter syndrome is a normal insecurity and what to do with it
→ Why anxiety is often an “action signal,” and the simple habit that breaks the spiral
→ How the 80% rule + real delegation help founders regain momentum

Jump into the conversation:
(00:00) Intro
(00:37) Meet Michael Ceely
(01:41) A Wisconsin story of becoming a coach
(05:04) How Michael balances psychotherapy and coaching work
(10:39) Why coaching’s lack of regulation matters
(18:13) Common patterns founders struggle with
(27:24) Where does anxiety come from
(29:43) The 80% rule for decision making
(31:58) How self-sabotage shows up
(33:28) Madison’s impact on founder mindset
(36:14) Inside Madison’s StartingBlock experience
(38:48) What makes Madison a good place to build
(44:10) Why accountability beats another workshop
(48:21) Scaling with intention, not shortcuts

Connect with Michael Ceely:   / michael-ceely  
Follow Michael Ceely on Instagram:   / michael_ceely  
Check out Michael Ceely’s official website: https://www.michaelceely.com/


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Startup Wisconsin is the statewide hub for founders, investors, operators, and innovators. We're on a mission to connect and grow Wisconsin's tech and startup ecosystem.

Since 2017, our mission has been to connect, educate, inspire, and grow tech and startup communities across Wisconsin. Helping people find events, resources, capital, and each other. This podcast is part of that vision, creating deeper connections and sharing the knowledge that helps Wisconsin's startup ecosystem thrive.

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