In this episode of Say It Skillfully, Molly sits down with Lieutenant Colonel Riel Erickson—one of Canada's first female fighter pilots, senior Royal Canadian Air Force officer, instructor, and leadership mentor. 

Riel shares her extraordinary journey from farm life to the cockpit, revealing the internal battles behind elite performance: self-doubt, fear, identity, and resilience. She explains why embracing failure is essential to growth, how leaders create psychological safety, and what it really means to move from doing the work...to leading people...to shaping institutions.

This conversation is a masterclass in grounded leadership, courage under pressure, and using humanity—not perfection—as your greatest strength. If you've ever questioned whether you belong in the room, this episode is for you.

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