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The Real Biz Life Chronicles
Unedited stories of Business, Branding and Life.
Banish boring as Tracy Fryer and her guests take a ride on the rollercoaster of being a business owner - or of simply being human! Get ready to learn exactly what it takes to grow with distinction and show mediocrity the middle finger. In this podcast Tracy interview’s authentic business owners, who share their story of building a successful business, their strategies behind their success and leading the way.
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The Real Biz Life Chronicles
#073 Leading Through Chaos with Calm: Mike House
What happens when you’re lost in the wilderness—literally—and still have to lead yourself out? Mike House knows how.
In this episode of The Real Biz Life Chronicles, Mike shares his approach to fear, trust, and leadership. From soldier to TEDx speaker, Mike reveals how calm is a choice—and how values, story, and psychological safety can anchor resilient leadership.
If you’re navigating uncertainty as a business owner or leader, this one’s for you.
Specifically, Mike shares:
[05:10] The experience of being lost—and what fear teaches us
[09:20] How military service shaped his leadership lens
[14:48] Why psychological safety is non-negotiable
[19:55] Storytelling as a leadership advantage
[24:30] How to steady your team during chaos
[28:44] The three core stories every leader must tell
[33:12] Why tension isn’t always negative
[37:09] What nature teaches about resilience
[41:50] What real trust looks like in leadership
[45:17] Self-awareness as the foundation of leadership
Mentioned in This Episode:
[14:48] Building psychological safety in modern teams
[28:44] Structuring leadership stories with purpose
[37:09] Drawing resilience lessons from nature
[41:50] Leadership insights from military training
[45:17] The definition of calm and how to practise it
About Mike House:
Mike is a facilitator, TEDx speaker and founder of Mike House. He helps leaders stay calm under pressure and lead through values, story, and strategy.
Connect: mikehouse.com.au
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About Tracy: Tracy Fryer is a branding powerhouse, speaker, and founder of Design Studio Perth and Trace Designs Bespoke. She’s dedicated to helping business owners and creatives build brands that truly reflect their values, passions, and long-term vision. As the host of The Real Biz Life Chronicles, Tracy brings raw, insightful conversations that push entrepreneurs to embrace bold growth, develop strategic branding, and lead with unapologetic confidence. Her approach is refreshingly real—blending deep expertise with a passion for authenticity, creative excellence, and business success.
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