270 Laura Michael - Raise The Ceiling (and the floor)

Laura Michael is one of Rewire's Professional Certified Coaches, focusing primarily on Leadership Coaching. Laura is a communication connoisseur with a passion for helping individuals break free from societal expectations and embrace their true potential. She has spent over 20 years in corporate America, and currently owns and operates Professional Box Breaker, where she provides leadership coaching programs to organizations as an employee benefit for rising leaders. Through her own experiences and coaching conversations, Laura inspires others to navigate their paths with confidence and embrace the freedom of living outside the box.  

In this episode, Jason and Laura discuss:

• The concept of “Raise the Ceiling, Raise the Floor” and how it applies to leadership and personal growth
• Why letting go of low-impact tasks creates space for true growth
• The power of choosing intentional discomfort in both work and life
• How does this model support team development and upward mobility for everyone
• Strategies for reframing delegation and aligning team goals with personal growth

Key Takeaways: 

• Growth isn’t just about doing more—it’s about doing differently. To evolve, we must intentionally release what no longer serves us.
• Your comfort zone may feel productive, but real transformation happens in the discomfort of your "ceiling" and the release of your "floor."
• Delegation is not simply handing off tasks—it's about building trust, creating support systems, and enabling others to step into their stretch zones.
• You don’t need a big team to grow. Automation, outsourcing, or even shifting priorities can create the space needed to elevate your capacity.
• Leadership is oft