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On today’s episode of Small Business School, I am joined by the remarkable Shirley Chock, known as "The Stressbender”. Shirley is a Tai Chi expert and the owner of Aiping Tai Chi. With a degree in economics, Shirley combines her financial acumen with her mastery of Tai Chi. She is the former U.S. Women’s National Champion for Tai Chi as well as the former Working Mother Magazine’s Working Mother of the Year. Shirley's career in finance flourished as she discovered that Tai Chi was her secret weapon in managing workplace stress and achieving success in senior leadership positions. Let’s get into our conversation!

Topics Covered:

• Discover how Shirley seamlessly integrates her finance background into Tai Chi teaching. Her unique approach, rooted in financial training, highlights the unexpected synergies between seemingly unrelated skill sets.
• The importance of continuous learning and seeking inspiration from others. Shirley’s transition from a finance career to running her own business underscores the value of adapting and learning from diverse experiences.
• Shirley shares her leadership journey and highlights the significance of intention in both Tai Chi and business. She stresses the value of data-driven decisions without getting lost in unnecessary details.
• How the principles of Tai Chi, such as knowing your centre and aligning intention with action, have become fundamental to her business philosophy. Learn how adopting a Tai Chi mindset can lead to sustainable success in entrepreneurship.

Connect with Shirley and Aiping Tai Chi on Instagram or Youtube and tap into your centre!

Shirely's Links:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aipingtaichi/
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@aipingtaichi
Other Links: https://aipingtaichi.com/links/

Staci's Links:
Instagram. Website.

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