Episodes

  • Ep 40. Powered by Special Abilities: Gabi Angelini’s Movement Changing Lives Nationwide - Power of Giving Series

    Ep 40. Powered by Special Abilities: Gabi Angelini’s Movement Changing Lives Nationwide - Power of Giving Series
    Nov 24 2025
    What happens when you give people a chance?Our guests this week are the remarkable mother–daughter team Gabi and Mary Angelini, founders of Gabi’s Powered by Special Abilities, a nonprofit redefining employment, dignity, and purpose for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.Gabi, who has Down syndrome, spent years applying for jobs — dressing up, practicing interview answers, and doing everything she was told to do — yet employer after employer told her “no.” One smoothie shop even gave her a full tour… only to later reject her without ever letting her try the job.After that heartbreaking moment, Mary made a decision that would change hundreds of lives: If the world wouldn’t hire Gabi, they would build their own company.From that fire came Gabi’s Grounds, a coffee brand now sold in multiple grocery chains across North Carolina. When the pandemic shut down coffee events, they pivoted again and launched Gabi’s PALS — a thriving packaging, assembly, labeling, and shipping enterprise now employing over 50 adults with special abilities.Their model proves what the world often overlooks: 🎯 Ability is not defined by disability. 🎯 People just need a chance. 🎯 When included, they excel — with precision, joy, and pride.Gabi now speaks on national stages, including TEDx and The Kelly Clarkson Show, inspiring others to embrace their superpower.This conversation is a testament to resilience, purpose, and the extraordinary things that happen when someone refuses to let society limit their child — or anyone else’s.🌟 This Episode is the Final Installment of our November series on The Power of GivingEpisode Takeaways:✨ The real story behind hundreds of rejections — and the “last straw” that changed everything ✨ How Gabi turned a lifetime of “no” into a thriving nonprofit employing over 50 adults ✨ Why adults with special needs lose support after high school — and what needs to change ✨ The hidden gift: how neurodivergent employees deliver impeccable quality and consistency ✨ How inclusive workplaces unlock confidence, independence, and community ✨ Zion’s story: from warehouse worker to cybersecurity graduate — all from being given a chance ✨ Gabi’s fearless TEDx journey and her superpower of kindness ✨ What success looks like now: dreams of “Gabi’s Village,” expansion, and nationwide opportunity ✨ How YOU can help create meaningful employment for adults with special abilitiesAbout Our Guests — Mary & Gabi AngeliniGabi Angelini is a TEDx speaker, entrepreneur, coffee founder, disability advocate, and champion of kindness. Born with Down syndrome, she transformed a world that kept telling her “no” by building something bigger than herself.Mary Angelini, her mother and co-founder, is the powerhouse who turned heartbreak into a movement. As the visionary behind Gabi’s Powered by Special Abilities, she has created dignified, meaningful jobs for over 50 adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Mary is a national advocate, speaker, and inclusive employment leader.Together, they run Gabi’s Grounds (coffee) and Gabi’s PALS (packaging, assembly, labeling, shipping) — proving that ability is everywhere when doors are opened.Connect with Gabi & Mary🌐 Website: https://poweredbygabis.org/ 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gabisraleigh💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gabi-angelini-359bb5239https://www.linkedin.com/in/mary-angelini/📹 Watch Gabi’s TEDx Talk:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m78DQLocD5A About the Host - Dr. Amna ShabbirDr. Amna Shabbir, MD, NBC-HWC, CPC is a Dual Board-Certified Physician and TEDx Speaker with advanced training in Integrative Well-being, Performance, and Leadership Development. She speaks, coaches, and consults on Perfectionism, Sustainable Success, and the Well-being of High Achievers.Connect with Dr. Shabbir📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.amnashabbir/ 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amna-shabbir-md/ 🌍 Book Her to Speak: https://www.dramnashabbir.com/speaking 🌐 No-Cost Application to Join The Unmasking Perfectionism Community: https://unmaskingperfectionism.com/ 📹 Watch Dr. Shabbir’s TEDx Talk: Perfectionism Has a Solution – It’s Not What You Think https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oNIzzM4Vg3sSPECIAL END OF YEAR OFFER: https://www.dramnashabbir.com/matteringMattering Too Much: How High-Achieving Women Can Reclaim Joy This Holiday SeasonDec 1st - 6 pm ET - Virtual - FREE Registration - Replays AvailableA rare opportunity to engage directly with Jennifer B. WallaceNew York Times bestselling author · Award-winning journalist · Former CBS 60 Minutes producer · Co-Founder, The Mattering Movement❌ DisclaimerThis podcast is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical or therapeutic advice. The views expressed are personal and do not reflect those of any employer or institution.❤️ ...
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    17 mins
  • Ep 39. Three-Time Cancer Survivor Kim Downey: Standing Up for Physicians

    Ep 39. Three-Time Cancer Survivor Kim Downey: Standing Up for Physicians
    Nov 17 2025
    Three-time cancer survivor Kim Downey turned heartbreak into advocacy. When her physician took his own life, she founded Stand Up for Doctors - a global movement amplifying the stories, struggles, and humanity of healthcare workers.In this deeply moving conversation, Kim shares how personal tragedy became a call to action, why caring for doctors is caring for patients, and how her work - including the influential book White Coats, Courageous Hearts is helping clinicians and patients alike see medicine through a more compassionate lens.This episode reminds us that behind every white coat is a courageous heart — and that giving back can begin with simply listening.This episode is part of a special November series on the Power of Giving.Episode TakeawaysHow surviving cancer three times led Kim to create Stand Up for DoctorsThe heartbreaking moment that sparked her mission to advocate for physician mental healthWhy physician well-being is patient well-being — and how advocacy can save livesThe unseen grief when a patient loses their doctor and the ripple effect of clinician suicideHow storytelling humanizes healthcare and helps doctors reclaim their identityThe making of White Coats, Courageous Hearts — a collection giving voice to the healersKim’s reflections on moral injury, perfectionism, and redefining success after lossWhy giving — time, compassion, or advocacy — can transform both patients and cliniciansAbout Our Guest — Kim DowneyKim Downey is the founder of Stand Up for Doctors, a movement dedicated to supporting physician and clinician well-being through advocacy, storytelling, and reform. A three-time cancer survivor, physical therapist, and physician-advocate, Kim has become a trusted voice in healthcare advocacy. She is the creator and lead editor of White Coats, Courageous Hearts: True Stories of Doctors, a book humanizing medicine through the voices of those who live it.Kim also serves as an Ambassador for the Dr. Lorna Breen Heroes’ Foundation, helping carry forward its mission to protect the mental health of healthcare workers. Her work continues to build bridges between patients and physicians — reminding us that healing the healers heals us all.Connect with Kim Downey🌐 Website: https://www.standupfordoctors.org/ ▶️ YouTube: Stand Up for Doctors: https://www.youtube.com/@StandUpforDoctors 📰 Substack: https://standupfordoctors.substack.com/ 📖 Book: White Coats, Courageous Hearts – available wherever books are sold: https://a.co/d/bpCu6cf 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kim-downey-a9307b72/ About the HostDr. Amna Shabbir, MD, NBC-HWC, CPC is a Dual Board-Certified Physician and TEDx Speaker with advanced training in Integrative Well-being, Performance, and Leadership Development. She speaks, coaches, and consults on Perfectionism, Sustainable Success, and the Well-being of High Achievers.Connect with Dr. Shabbir📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.amnashabbir/ 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amna-shabbir-md/ 🌍 Book Her to Speak: https://www.dramnashabbir.com/speaking 🌐 No-Cost Application to Join The Unmasking Perfectionism Community: https://unmaskingperfectionism.com/ 📹 Watch Dr. Shabbir’s TEDx Talk: Perfectionism Has a Solution – It’s Not What You Think https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oNIzzM4Vg3s❌ DisclaimerThis podcast is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical or therapeutic advice. The views expressed are personal and do not reflect those of any employer or institution.❤️ Enjoyed This Episode?Subscribe, rate, and review the podcast. Share it with a colleague, peer, or friend who needs this message.Content NoteThis episode includes discussion of physician suicide, burnout, moral injury, and patient grief. If you or someone you know is struggling, please call or text 988 for confidential support.
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    28 mins
  • Ep 38. Power of Service: Richard Averitte on Volunteerism, Community & Healing - American Cancer Society

    Ep 38. Power of Service: Richard Averitte on Volunteerism, Community & Healing - American Cancer Society
    Nov 10 2025

    Richard Averitte calls himself a “career volunteer.” Today, he leads as Executive Director for the American Cancer Society (ACS) in Central & Eastern North Carolina—bringing decades of hands-on service to research, advocacy, and patient support. In this powerful conversation, Richard shares his personal “why,” the realities of rebuilding post-pandemic volunteer programs, how Hope Lodge changes lives, and why cancer screening must become a habit—especially for men and younger adults.

    This episode is part of a special November series on the Power of Giving.

    Episode Takeaways:
    -Why volunteer roots create resilient nonprofit leaders—and how “time, talent, treasure” makes impact tangible
    -ACS’s three pillars in action: research, patient support (Hope Lodge, 1-800-227-2345), and advocacy
    -The purgatory of disparities: rural access, Black/Latine mortality gaps, and making screening equitable
    -Hope Lodge (Greenville, NC): a home-away-from-home that eases financial, emotional, and caregiver burden
    -Rebuilding Road to Recovery and other volunteer programs after COVID
    -“Be like water”: adapt to the environment; cancer doesn’t pause—neither can we
    -Practical ways to help: get screened, volunteer, donate, and share ACS’s 24/7 helpline

    About Our Guest — Richard Averitte
    Richard Averitte is the Executive Director for the American Cancer Society in Central & Eastern North Carolina. A lifelong volunteer turned nonprofit leader, Richard has served across ACS roles—from board service and Relay For Life training to regional advocacy—always with hands in the work. Anchored by his mother’s breast cancer journey, his leadership centers on equity in screening and care, rebuilding community programs, and stewarding donor trust so that 81¢ of every dollar advances ACS’s mission.

    Connect with Richard / American Cancer Society
    💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/richardaveritte/
    🌐 Learn & Give: https://www.cancer.org/
    📞 24/7 Helpline: 1-800-227-2345
    🏠 Hope Lodge (Greenville, NC): Find the Greenville location via Programs & Services → Lodging at cancer.org
    🚗 Volunteer (Road to Recovery, events, more): See Get Involved at cancer.org

    About the Host
    Dr. Amna Shabbir, MD, NBC-HWC, CPC is a Dual Board-Certified Physician and TEDx Speaker with advanced training in Integrative Well-being, Performance, and Leadership Development. She speaks, coaches, and consults on Perfectionism, Sustainable Success, and the well-being of High Achievers.

    Connect with Dr. Shabbir
    📸 Instagram:     https://www.instagram.com/dr.amnashabbir/
    💼 LinkedIn:     https://www.linkedin.com/in/amna-shabbir-md/
    🌍 Book Her to Speak:     https://www.dramnashabbir.com/Speaking
    🌐 No-Cost Application to Join The Unmasking Perfectionism Community:     https://unmaskingperfectionism.com/
    📹 Watch Dr. Shabbir's TEDx Talk
    Perfectionism Has A Solution - It is Not What You Think: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oNIzzM4Vg3s&t=3s

    ❌ Disclaimer
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    This episode includes discussion of cancer, screening, caregiver strain, health disparities, and post-pandemic rebuilding.
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    30 mins
  • Ep 37. Finding Filotimo: Pete Proimos on Cystic Fibrosis, Giving, and Building What Outlives You

    Ep 37. Finding Filotimo: Pete Proimos on Cystic Fibrosis, Giving, and Building What Outlives You
    Nov 3 2025
    Pete Proimos isn’t just surviving cystic fibrosis — he’s redefining what it means to live and give.Diagnosed at birth with a condition that once carried a life expectancy of only 18 years, Pete turned heartbreak into a mission of hope. As founder and president of the Filotimo Foundation, he’s ensuring that individuals and families affected by cystic fibrosis never have to choose between medication and basic needs.In this deeply personal and moving conversation, Pete shares how decades of uncertainty, fear, and resilience led him to build something rooted in love, compassion, and community. From hiding his diagnosis for 38 years to stepping onto the TEDx stage with “Find the Thing That Breaks Your Heart and Refuse to Look Away,” Pete embodies what it means to turn pain into purpose — and to leave a legacy that outlives you.This episode is part of a special November 2025 series on the Power of Giving.Episode TakeawaysHow cystic fibrosis shaped Pete’s early life and outlook on mortalityThe life-changing new therapy that brought hope — and new challengesWhy some CF patients must choose between treatment and financial survivalThe founding of the Filotimo Foundation and its mission of “no one left behind”Mental health, masculinity, and the courage to speak your truth after decades of silenceHow the Greek value of filotimo became a philosophy of service, generosity, and joyWhat it means to build something that outlives you — a legacy rooted in compassionAbout Our Guest — Pete ProimosPete Proimos is the founder and president of the Filotimo Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to supporting individuals and families affected by cystic fibrosis. Diagnosed with CF at birth, Pete has turned his lived experience into a lifelong mission to ensure no patient has to choose between medication and life.His TEDx talk, “Find the Thing That Breaks Your Heart and Refuse to Look Away,” has inspired audiences to act with empathy, generosity, and purpose. Pete lives in North Carolina with his wife and children, whose love fuels his vision to create a foundation that will continue long after him.Connect with Pete🌐 Website: https://filotimofoundation.org/ 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/filotimo_foundation/ 🎥 Watch Pete’s TEDx Talk: Find the Thing That Breaks Your Heart and Refuse to Look Away (on YouTube)https://youtu.be/Rx1Vb_kie5s?si=3ZazjOfeb4yest6F💼 Support the Lung Run: https://filotimofoundation.org/lung-run-2025/ About the HostDr. Amna Shabbir, MD, NBC-HWC, CPC is a dual board-certified physician and TEDx speaker with advanced training in Integrative Well-being, Performance, and Leadership Development. She speaks, coaches, and consults on perfectionism, sustainable success, and the well-being of high achievers. Outside of her work, she cherishes her most important title, Super Mom, to two young girls. Connect with Dr. Shabbir📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.amnashabbir/💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amna-shabbir-md/🌍 Book Her to Speak: https://www.dramnashabbir.com/Speaking🌐 No-Cost Application to Join The Unmasking Perfectionism Community: https://unmaskingperfectionism.com/📹 Watch Dr. Shabbir's TEDx TalkPerfectionism Has A Solution - It is Not What You Think: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oNIzzM4Vg3s&t=3s ❌ DisclaimerThis podcast is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical or therapeutic advice. The views expressed are personal and do not reflect those of any employer or institution.❤️ Enjoyed This Episode?Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and review the podcast. Share it with a colleague, peer, or friend who needs this message of resilience and purpose.Content NoteThis episode includes a discussion of chronic illness, infertility, depression, and financial hardship related to medical care.
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    31 mins
  • Ep 36. Pageantry, Purpose & Pain: Akifa Khattak’s FemTech Mission to End Endometriosis Silence

    Ep 36. Pageantry, Purpose & Pain: Akifa Khattak’s FemTech Mission to End Endometriosis Silence
    Oct 26 2025

    Akifa Khattak was not just one of the Miss Universe Pakistan finalists - she’s also a healthcare attorney, biotech entrepreneur, and women’s health advocate on a mission to change how we diagnose and treat endometriosis.

    In this powerful conversation, Akifa shares how a rare, life-altering health journey led her to co-found Her Health AI, a FemTech company pioneering non-invasive endometriosis diagnostics and surgical lesion mapping. She opens up about cultural taboos around pelvic health, the unseen financial and family costs of chronic illness, and why pageantry became an unexpected but transformative platform to bridge East and West.

    This episode is about turning pain into purpose, breaking silence around women’s health, and redefining success as “contentment of the soul.”

    Episode Takeaways:

    • Why endometriosis remains one of the most painful yet underdiagnosed diseases worldwide
    • How Akifa turned her personal health battle into Her Health AI
    • The role of family, male allyship, and cultural attitudes in women’s health journeys
    • Why pelvic health conversations matter — intimacy, identity, and everyday life
    • How pageantry became a global platform for advocacy, representation, and bridging cultures
    • Perfectionism, resilience, and Akifa’s take on failing forward
    • What it means to reimagine success through legacy, balance, and contentment

    About Our Guest — Akifa Khattak, JD, MHA, MS Biotech
    Akifa Khattak is a healthcare attorney and biotech entrepreneur. With advanced degrees from Cornell, Johns Hopkins, and Harvard, she has worked at the intersection of law, biotech, and health policy — including women’s health reimbursement initiatives with the White House. After being diagnosed with endometriosis and undergoing multiple surgeries, she co-founded Her Health AI to create a non-invasive diagnostic and lesion-mapping tool for the millions of women worldwide affected by this disease. Akifa is also the founder of Codiva, a holistic women’s health supplement brand, and an advocate for bridging East and West through pageantry, creativity, and global representation.

    Connect with Akifa:
    🌐 Website: https://herhealthai.com/
    🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/akifa-khattak-jd-mha-ms-biotech-558a041b/
    📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/akifakhattak/

    About the Host

    Dr. Amna Shabbir, MD, NBC-HWC, CPC is a Dual Board-Certified Physician and TEDx Speaker with advanced training in Integrative Well-being, Performance, and Leadership Development. She speaks, coaches, and consults on Perfectionism, Sustainable Success, and the well-being of High Achievers.


    Connect with Dr. Shabbir
    📸 Instagram:     https://www.instagram.com/dr.amnashabbir/
    💼 LinkedIn:     https://www.linkedin.com/in/amna-shabbir-md/
    🌍 Book Her to Speak:     https://www.dramnashabbir.com/Speaking
    🌐 No-Cost Application to Join The Unmasking Perfectionism Community:     https://unmaskingperfectionism.com/
    📹 Watch Dr. Shabbir's TEDx Talk
    Perfectionism Has A Solution - It is Not What You Think: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oNIzzM4Vg3s&t=3s


    ❌ Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical or therapeutic advice. The views expressed are personal and do not reflect those of any employer or institution.

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    Content Note
    This episode includes discussion of chronic pain, fertility, surgeries, and women’s reproductive health challenges.
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    25 mins
  • TEDx Talk is LIVE - Perfectionism Has A Solution. It's Not What You Think.

    TEDx Talk is LIVE - Perfectionism Has A Solution. It's Not What You Think.
    Oct 23 2025

    In this Bonus Solo Episode, Dr. Amna Shabbir has a special announcement!

    Finally Live - TEDx talk: Perfectionism has a solution. It's not what you think.

    Please watch the 10:31-minute TEDx talk - intended for everyone, perfectionist or not.
    It will help you understand so much of what you or your loved ones might be experiencing.
    Please like the TEDx Talk, and in the comments section, please share what came up for you as you listened.
    Send this Dr. Shabbir's TEDx talk to your friends, family, peer and beyond. This is intended for everyone

    About the Host
    Dr. Amna Shabbir, MD, NBC-HWC, CPC is a Dual Board-Certified Physician and TEDx Speaker with advanced training in Integrative Well-being, Performance, and Leadership Development. She speaks, coaches, and consults on Perfectionism, Sustainable Success, and the well-being of High Achievers.

    Connect with Dr. Shabbir
    📸 Instagram:     https://www.instagram.com/dr.amnashabbir/
    💼 LinkedIn:     https://www.linkedin.com/in/amna-shabbir-md/
    🌍 Book Her to Speak:     https://www.dramnashabbir.com/Speaking
    🌐 No-Cost Application to Join The Unmasking Perfectionism Community:     https://unmaskingperfectionism.com/
    📹 Watch Dr. Shabbir's TEDx Talk
    Perfectionism Has A Solution - It is Not What You Think: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oNIzzM4Vg3s&t=3s

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    6 mins
  • Ep 35. Friendships as Your Success and Wellness Strategy

    Ep 35. Friendships as Your Success and Wellness Strategy
    Oct 19 2025

    Friendship Is Medicine
    In this solo episode of Success Reimagined with Amna Shabbir MD, I open up about the friends who carried me through the hardest chapters—burnout, moral injury, postpartum depression, and even the days leading up to my TEDx talk when I felt overwhelmed and full of doubt.

    We live in what the U.S. Surgeon General has called a loneliness epidemic, and research confirms that loneliness is more than emotional pain—it’s a public health issue. But friendships aren’t just a comfort. They are biological, emotional, and performance enhancers that literally rewire our brains and bodies.

    This episode is dedicated to the power of friendship: why it’s essential, what it does to our nervous systems, and how you can start treating it as non-negotiable in your well-being and success strategy.


    Episode Takeaways

    By the end of this episode, you’ll learn:

    • Why the loneliness epidemic is one of today’s biggest health threats.
    • How friendship reduces stress, lowers inflammation, and boosts happiness.
    • The neuroscience of connection: oxytocin, dopamine, mirror neurons, and cortisol.
    • Why friendships fuel performance by unlocking focus, creativity, and resilience.
    • Three steps to making friendships an intentional practice: prioritize, be intentional, go deep.

    About the Host

    Amna Shabbir, MD, NBC-HWC, CPC is a Dual Board-Certified Physician, TEDx Speaker, and Master Certified Professional Coach with advanced training in Integrative Well-being, Performance, Behavior Change, and Leadership Development. She speaks, coaches, and consults on Perfectionism, Sustainable Success, and the well-being of high achievers.

    Dr. Shabbir is the Founder & CEO of Success Curated and host of Success Reimagined, a top global podcast exploring the crossroads of ambition and wellness.

    Connect with Dr. Shabbir:
    📸 Instagram
    💼 LinkedIn
    🌍 Book Her to Speak
    🌐 No Cost Application to Join The Unmasking Perfectionism Community: https://unmaskingperfectionism.com/

    ❌ Disclaimer

    This podcast is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical or therapeutic advice. The views expressed are personal and do not reflect those of any employer or institution.

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    10 mins
  • Ep 34. Adventure & Awe: Sharks, Wingwalking, and Rewiring Fear with Pilot Shiraz Dalal

    Ep 34. Adventure & Awe: Sharks, Wingwalking, and Rewiring Fear with Pilot Shiraz Dalal
    Oct 12 2025

    Living Adventurously: Courage, Awe, and the Pilot Mindset

    In this powerful episode of Success Reimagined with Amna Shabbir MD, I sit down with Shiraz Dalal, a commercial airline pilot, TEDx speaker, and global explorer whose adventures span all seven continents and all 50 U.S. states.

    From flying Boeing 767s to climbing Kilimanjaro, wing walking, free diving, and even swimming with great white sharks without a cage—Shiraz’s life is more than adrenaline. It’s about choosing courage, embracing the unknown, and finding humility in awe-filled moments.

    We explore what fear really means, how to rewire our relationship with discomfort, and why a simple aviation mantra—Aviate. Navigate. Communicate.—can help high achievers silence the noise and move with clarity.

    By the end of this episode, you’ll learn:

    • Why fear often equals lack of knowledge—and how to replace fear with skill-building.
    • How “Aviate, Navigate, Communicate” applies to life, not just flying.
    • The surprising peace behind shark dives, skydiving, and climbing Kilimanjaro.
    • How Shiraz redefined purpose after military service, airline transitions, and the pandemic.
    • A fresh lens on perfectionism: chasing improvement without clinging to the label of “perfectionist.”

    About the Guest

    Shiraz Dalal is a seasoned commercial pilot, instructor, and evaluator with a 20-year military career, including numerous deployments, bringing disciplined leadership and resilience to his work. With a Master’s in Strategic Leadership, he offers insights from the cockpit and battlefield. As an adventurer, world traveler, TEDx speaker and coach, and Board Member at Carolina Tiger Rescue, Shiraz inspires audiences with compelling stories and practical strategies for personal and professional growth.

    💼 Connect with Shiraz on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shirazdalal/
    📸Watch his TEDx Talk: The View From 30,000 Feet-3 rules pilots use to survive https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dB1jSlAQzhY

    About the Host

    Dr. Amna Shabbir, MD, NBC-HWC, CPC is a Dual Board-Certified Physician, TEDx Speaker, with advanced training in Integrative Well-being, Performance, and Leadership Development. She speaks, coaches, and consults on Perfectionism, Sustainable Success, and the well-being of High Achievers.

    Connect with Dr. Shabbir:

    📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.amnashabbir/

    💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amna-shabbir-md/

    🌍 Book Her to Speak: https://www.dramnashabbir.com/Speaking
    🌐 No Cost Application - Join the Perfectionism Project Collective: http://perfectionism-project.com/

    ❌ Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical or therapeutic advice. The views expressed are personal and do not reflect those of any employer or institution.

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    41 mins