Drop the Act: How Embracing Your Edge Transforms Your Life with Michael Cinquino

In this empowering episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, host Avik sits down with Michael Cinquino—business communication professor, creative director, and founder of Soho Creative Studio. Together, they explore the transformative power of "going to your edge"—the psychological, emotional, and spiritual boundaries where growth happens. Michael shares personal stories from his acting days, the importance of stepping beyond comfort zones, and how to stop performing and start truly showing up in both life and business. Learn why acting before you're ready and embracing vulnerability can create the biggest ripple effects in your life.

About Michael Cinquino:Michael Cinquino is a business communication professor, founder of Soho Creative Studio, creative director, and host of The Performance Age podcast. With over 20 years of experience, he helps thought leaders, founders, and students drop the act and communicate with authenticity. A student of applied psychology and a former actor, Michael believes in the power of presence and the idea that “what's most personal is most universal.”

Key Takeaways:

• Go to Your Edge: Growth happens just beyond your comfort zone. It’s where life begins.

• Act Before You’re Ready: Don't wait for perfect readiness; action fuels confidence and clarity.

• From Performance to Presence: Let go of polished perfectionism—real connection happens when you’re present, not performing.

• Create Brave Spaces: Safe environments enable us to explore discomfort and grow.

• Participation Over Perfection: True engagement means playing full out, not worrying about how you look.

Connect with Michael Cinquino:

• Instagram: @MichaelCinquino

• LinkedIn: Search Michael Cinquino

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