After 30 years in one career, Michelle Muncy-Silva planned her pivot down to the moment. What she didn’t expect was how quickly she would recreate the same pace, pressure and habits she thought she had left behind.
Michelle joins host Natalie Benamou to talk about why the pause after a major career change matters, separating your identity from your title, trusting your instincts again, and choosing how you want to build what comes next.
Key Insights
Take 15 minutes and do a “carry forward / leave behind” check.
Write down:
- What from your last chapter still serves you?
- What habits are you carrying forward just because they are familiar?
- What would you choose differently if you were not reacting from your old role?
Your action: Before you build what’s next, pause long enough to decide what habits no longer serve you.
A Message of Gratitude
Thank you Michelle Muncy-Silva for the great conversation!
Check out our conversation Michelle's show: Empowered AI
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About Michelle Muncy-Silva
Michelle Muncy-Silva is the founder of Data Parity AI. She is also an AI educator, the Executive Director of the She Leads AI Academy, and host of the Empowered by AI podcast. Her work helps women, founders, and institutions participate actively in generative AI with clarity, ethics, and purpose.
Website Primary Social Channel: https://michellemuncysilvasite.vercel.app/
About Natalie Benamou
Natalie Benamou is the Founder of HerCsuite® and Board President and CEO of HER HEALTHX, a nonprofit improving women’s health outcomes by bridging the care communication gap. Natalie is a speaker and bestselling author. Learn more about Natalie Benamou Speaking here.
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