Susanne Mueller Challenges You To Show Up, Say Yes! Part 2.

Episode Notes

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When asked if she was luckier than most having been born in the shadow of a castle in Thune, Switzerland, Susanne Mueller said her luck was born of a willingness to see life’s challenges for what they really were: an opportunity to show up, say Yes!, take it on, and help others. When talking with Susanne last week I asked her who taught her courage to risk. Let’s rejoin the conversation as Susanne shares with us her Life journey and how risk-taking and saying Yes! informs her podcast, Take It From the Iron Woman, her blog, and her international CEO consulting and coaching practice.

Minute

00 to 2:35 Intro

2:35 to 6:00 Cooperation & Collaboration

• You don’t do it alone; cooperation and collaboration are key
• The journey is more important than the destination
• Learning to ski in virgin snow
• Challenging oneself
• Getting out of your comfort zone
• I do all these challenges for me – so I know what it takes
• Executive coaching and speaking from the place of being challenged and prevailing
• Curious to learn what it’s like
• Running, marathons, sky-diving, mountaineering
• Do something new, grow and have fun

6:00 to 8:50 Curiosity

• Live to be even more curious
• Not knowing what’s there
• The only way to know: embrace and do
• Tandem sky dive experience: I have to jump out! Pull the cord NOW!
• And, it’s fun!

8:50 to 13:17 Climbing Mt.Kilimanjaro

• 19,341 feet – the tallest mountain in Africa and 4th highest of the 7 summits
• Packing: adding a little more and then leaving it behind
• Afraid: what if X, Y, or Z won’t work
• Broke in shoes walking in Manhattan
• Altitude sickness despite fitness training
• Take altitude pills or don’t climb
• Swiss flag was tent marker in night
• Group support
• Camaraderie of guides
• Playing Uno together
• Coach us!
• People want to learn

13:17 to 15:00 Fears & Frustrations

• Mt. Kilimanjaro was agreeable because of her training, running, endurance
• In mountaineering: go slow to go fast
• Pacing
• Quiet

15:00 to 19:00 Life Before & After X

• Professional Life: American Dream: anything is possible!
• No job – now what?
• Solopreneur presents opportunities
• 10 years international coaching and keynoting
• Freedom, opportunities and downsides
• “In good times, you save and in bad times you invest.”
• Life-long learner tips: know industries, know the competition
• Running taught flexibility and how to coach

19:00 to 20:00 Reflections

• Seth Godin’s altMBA course: reflections prepared for COVID time
• Legacy: Susanne Mueller Academy

20:00 to 22:00 Luck & Being Lucky

• Risk-taker now alone in New York City needed support of others
• Tips: network early, create a support system, give back
• Opportunity doesn’t knock; you have to create the opportunity and the door
• Say yes! Before you know how you will make it happen
• Pay attention to your inner voice

22:00 to 24:00 Powerful Topics

• Leadership, Inclusion, Diversity
• How do you know?
• Passion of learning
• Google is our friend to gather research but the personal story speaks the language of the audience

24:00 to 26:30 Podcast: Take It From the Iron Woman

• Goal: lasting results
• Showcase the guests
• Promote and share knowledge to benefit us all
• Support the entrepreneurs
• Uplift those who need a little more uplifting
• Everyone can take something away: empower, motivate others, service to others

26:30 to 29:00 Uplift Others

• Tell your stories
• Listen to the stories
• Women and walking
• Anything is possible!

Susanne Mueller, MA – Biography

Susanne is an executive coach, traveled to 50+ countries and worked with clients from 60+ different countries; she speaks 5 languages. She worked for Swiss Airlines, Swiss Mission to the United Nations, Nestlé, Asian Leadership Institute and teaching at New York University.

Susanne holds an MA in organizational development & leadership, Columbia University, New York, a BA in psychology, Marymount Manhattan College, New York, and the Executive Coaching Certificate, Columbia University, New York.

Susanne climbed Mt. Kilimanjaro, completed the ironman triathlon, and marathon distance races. She is a weekly blogger, a podcaster and author “Take it from the Ironwoman.”

Connect with Susanne:

www.susannemueller.biz
susanne@susannemueller.biz
Instagram: Susanne_mueller_nyc
Twitter: @susanne3600
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/susanne-mueller-ma/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/susanne.mueller.754

Here we are – at the end of the road but not the journey. Thank you for listening to this episode of Stories From Women Who Walk. I hope you enjoyed as much as I did the insights and reflections Susanne Mueller shared with us as she continues to walk her remarkable life. And, there’s more to enjoy: you’re invited to stop by every Monday through Friday for 60 Seconds, Time Out Tuesday, Story Prompt Friday, and every Thursday for longer guest interviews and Diane-On-Mic episodes. You’ll find us on Simplecast or your favorite podcast platform. Come for the stories – stay for the magic. And, speaking of magic would you leave us a nice rating or review on Apple Podcasts. When you return bring your friends and rellies. You will have wonderful company as we walk our lives together.

Production Team: Quarter Moon Story Arts
Music: Entering Erdenheim from Crossing the Waters by Steve Schuch & Night Heron Music
Editing: Darwin Carlisle & First Class Reels

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