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I’m using Michael’s teachings and the 3 Principles to gain more confidence, as I am a newly qualified mental health nurse. I’m in the UK but just like the USA, there is an emphasis on leadership in nursing (that I wasn’t aware of!). This is something that I have to learn and something that I am aware of has been a skill that I have needed to learn a lot of my life so far. I’m trying to take inspiration from you to change myself. Self-doubt seems to affect me a lot and interferes with my work as a nurse at times. I have had therapy a few times and I’m aware of what I can control, such as mindfulness skills and CBT techniques to retrain my brain, but this is not an overnight job. So I continue. I want to change and develop as a person and I know I can develop these skills further.

I’m a police officer and also run a nonprofit that gives people more opportunity to be successful in life to give them less of a desire to commit crimes. I spend my downtime between calls seeking out homeless and asking what their needs are. I met a couple today. He’s 33, addicted to heroin. She’s 30, addicted to meth. I don’t know what that’s like, but you do, so I am sharing your TEDx talk and 3 Principles with them. I’ve shown it to so many people. You help me help others. Thank you.

I had the privilege of attending the Mask-Free workshop and it was a very rewarding and eye-opening experience. Since the workshop, I’ve been able to regain control of my time and reduce the amount of stress and anxiety that we sometimes carry as leaders. One thing that I do much better now after attending the workshop is telling people no. I had this idea that if I told people no, they would think I was a jerk, an asshole or conceited. I also thought that my success was tied to what somebody else did. I thought I was always one meeting, one conversation, one networking event away from the big break that I needed. I had my success tied to what other people gave me, what they said about me, or what opportunity they created. I realized that my success is not tied to other people, whether they said good things or bad things, my success is tied to how I lead, how I create and how I work. Part of me being able to do that effectively is owning my time – I can tell people no. Sometimes what people want out of a relationship just doesn’t align and it’s not good for me as a super busy guy to take a meeting that’s unnecessary. It’s also not good for the other person – if I’m not able to produce what they need, they’ve wasted an hour out of their day as well. This is a liberating experience. You can reclaim time, concentrate on things that are most important. The experience from the Mask-Free workshop reduces stress. I’ve always been worried about what people thought – I’m supposed to be the leader, what if I mess up and then people aren’t going to respect me? That’s just not true. People want authentic relationships whether it’s a working relationship or a personal relationship. I believe that people actually work harder and are more creative when you give them a safe space to experience and explore and create awesome solutions. When you’re so caught up in trying to be perfect or trying to outwork or try to act like you know everything, that’s a virus. And that’s contagious. Then, everybody walks around with that particular mask on and it’s nonproductive. Being able to be free as an entrepreneur and as a leader, to know that I don’t have to have all the right answers, that I don’t have to be perfect, has allowed other people to realize that they don’t have to be perfect and they can work harder with less pressure. Michael, I’m extremely grateful for the experience and I’m super excited for you. I really believe that the work you’re doing is really going to change the way people work and the way that they lead. We recognize that mental health is a huge problem that we need to be more aware of, and I think that the work that you do will not only produce stronger leaders and more productive teams but also it also reduces stress and helps improve our mental health. Thank you for the work you are doing, I wish you and your team continued success

The Mask-Free exercises I did with Michael Brody-Waite helped increase my peace and confidence… and I just had a wonderful presentation and meeting. I needed a win and I got one today!

I was holding back my unique talents because I was scared of things I couldn’t control. Since going through Michael’s program, I have taken steps to STOP holding back my gifts and START putting them out there for the world to see. In less than a month, I stepped away from my corporate job so I can be present and home with my son. I have taken steps toward putting my unique talents into a business I have dreamed of growing for years. I know this will allow me to be the best version of me for my family. A lot can change in 28 days. Can’t wait to see what’s in store for the next 28!

I set the intention of having a difficult conversation during our Mask-Free Workshop and it went better than expected. I have since set up another meeting to continue the conversation and make some changes. Yeah, it was uncomfortable but there’s the hope of progress for me since facing it and doing the work. Thank you!

Love Michael’s workshop! If anyone out there is looking to be a better leader, spouse, parent, or human being, check out what MBW is doing!! You’ll walk out with easy, actionable steps instead of a binder of workbooks that you’ll never open again. Do yourself a favor and grab a seat before they fill up!

Michael’s Mask-Free workshop is unlike anything we have ever done as a team. We not only learned the three principles we learned HOW to use them. It was a great way for our group to bond and understand the importance of living Mask-Free. I think Michael’s workshop and system are beneficial to companies looking to bring their teams together and move in a new, unique direction of authenticity.

Michael facilitated our team through his half-day Mask-Free Workshop. It was a great way for our team to be together, have hard conversations, and learn the meaning of “Do Uncomfortable Work.” I’m now able to look at what I’m doing in my job through a new set of guidelines that help me determine if I am being unflinchingly authentic. Anyone looking to learn to lead and live Mask-Free should hire Michael!