What if the life you're meant to build begins with what already brings you joy? In today's episode, Michelle explores why asking "What does the world need?" may be the wrong question. Instead, she invites you to discover what truly makes you come alive and how following that passion can create meaningful impact for others while opening unexpected opportunities along the way.

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What if the knowledge and passion you already have could become a thriving community that creates recurring impact and recurring revenue? Enrollment is now open for the Maximize with a Membership Group experience, where you'lllearn a practical step by step process for building a membership that grows with you and serves the people who need what only you can offer. Learn more at GrowBy1.com/Maximize

Reflection Questions

What activities or experiences make you feel most alive, energized, and fully yourself?

Where have you been asking what you "should" do instead of paying attention to what genuinely brings you joy?

What gifts, talents, or interests have you been treating as "just a hobby" that might actually have the potential to serve others?

How could sharing more of what lights you up create value for the people around you?

What is one small step you can take this week toward doing more of what brings you alive?

Every meaningful mission begins with a reason why. Intoday's episode, Michelle shares the heart behind Grow By 1 and the vision that has shaped the Coaching Academy, the Five Levels of Coaching, and every program she has created along the way. If you've ever wondered how purpose, service,and intentional growth come together to create lasting impact, this conversation will leave you inspired to reconnect with your own "why."

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If you're a coach or leader who wants to be part of something bigger than yourself, we'd love to welcome you to the Grow By 1 Coaching Retreat. Join us in Grand Rapids, Michigan, for meaningful conversations, live coaching demonstrations, and the first public teaching of the Five Levels of Coaching. Come connect, grow, and experience a community that believes everyone deserves to be led well. Learn more at GrowBy1.com/CoachingRetreat

Reflection Questions

What is the deeper "why" behind the work, leadership, or service you offer others?

When you think about the impact you want to make, whatmatters most to you beyond results or recognition?

Where have your own experiences or challenges uniquelyprepared you to help someone else?

Who has helped you grow by believing in you, and how mightyou offer that same encouragement to someone this week?

What is one intentional step you can take this week thataligns more closely with your purpose and the difference you want to make in the world?

What if true hospitality has less to do with perfectentertaining and more to do with helping people feel like they belong? In today's episode, Michelle explores a deeper definition of hospitality, one rooted in making others feel seen, welcomed, valued, and honored. Discover whychoosing people over performance can transform your relationships, your leadership, and the communities you create.

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If you've been looking for a place where you can simply showup as yourself, we'd love to welcome you to the Grow By 1 Coaching Retreat in Grand Rapids, Michigan. You'll experience meaningful conversations, live coaching, genuine connection, and a community that believes people matter more than performance. Learn more and join us at GrowBy1.com/CoachingRetreat

Reflection Questions

When you hear the word hospitality, what is the first imageor experience that comes to mind?

Who in your life has made you feel deeply welcomed, notbecause of what they provided, but because of how they made you feel?

In your relationships, leadership, or work, are you morefocused on outcomes or on helping people feel like they belong? How might thosetwo work together?

Where might you unintentionally be treating people astransactions instead of sacred human beings?

What is one simple act of hospitality you couldintentionally practice this week that would help someone else feel seen, welcomed, and valued?

What if personal growth isn't about fixing yourself, butabout understanding yourself more deeply? In today's episode, Michelle invites you to step away from the endless pressure to heal, achieve, or "arrive" and instead embrace a gentler path of awareness, curiosity, and intentional choice. Discover how recognizing patterns without judgment canopen the door to greater freedom, peace, and possibility.

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If you're ready for conversations that challenge, encourage,and inspire you without trying to convince you that you're broken, the Grow By 1 Coaching Retreat is for you. Join us in Grand Rapids, Michigan, for a transformational weekend of coaching, connection, and practical tools that will help you grow with greater purpose and authenticity. Learn more and save your seat at GrowBy1.com/CoachingRetreat

Reflection Questions

When you think about personal growth, do you tend toapproach it from a place of fixing yourself or understanding yourself?

Is there a pattern in your life that you've been treating asevidence that something is wrong with you, rather than simply something you'velearned?

What is one belief or habit you would like to replace, notbecause you're broken, but because you'd like a different experience?

Do you ever find yourself becoming overly focused onhealing, or believing you've completely "arrived"? What might a healthier middle path look like?

If you truly believed you were already worthy, whole, andenough, what would you choose to create next?

Healthy relationships don't happen by accident. They growthrough small, intentional choices that help us feel seen, supported, and safe. In today's episode, Michelle introduces the Three R's of Healthy Relationships, Remember, Reciprocate, and Repair, and shares how these simple principles can strengthen your connections with family, friends, colleagues, and the people who matter most.

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Imagine spending a weekend surrounded by people who arecommitted to becoming better coaches, stronger communicators, and healthier leaders. The Grow By 1 Coaching Retreat is designed to help you buildrelationships that create lasting influence, both personally and professionally. We'd love to welcome you to Grand Rapids, Michigan. Learn more and reserve your place at GrowBy1.com/CoachingRetreat

Reflection Questions

Who in your life consistently helps you remember who you arewhen you've forgotten?

Looking at your relationships over time, where do youexperience healthy reciprocation, and where might the balance need attention?

Are you someone who allows others to support you, or do youtend to only be the giver?

How comfortable are you with repair? When conflict arises,do you move toward honest conversation or away from it?

Which of the Three R's, Remember, Reciprocate, or Repair,would strengthen your relationships the most if you intentionally practiced it this week?

How often do we treat every problem like it needs animmediate solution? In today's episode, Michelle shares why one of the greatest leadership and coaching superpowers is learning to pause before reacting.

Discover how slowing down, asking better questions, and responding with intention can help you protect your peace, strengthen your leadership, and stay focused on what matters most.

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What if one weekend could completely change the way youcoach, lead, and navigate life's biggest challenges? Join us at the Grow By 1 Coaching Retreat in Grand Rapids, Michigan, for a hands on experience filled with coaching demonstrations, meaningful conversations, and practical tools you can begin using immediately. Your next breakthrough could be waiting for you. Learn more at GrowBy1.com/CoachingRetreat

Reflection Questions

What "emergency" have you recently taken on thatmay not have actually been yours to carry?

How do you typically respond when someone brings you aproblem, do you solve it, or do you help them think through it?

What decisions in your life might benefit from a 24 or 48hour pause before taking action?

What systems or processes could you create to help yourespond thoughtfully instead of react emotionally?

Where might protecting your peace actually help you betterprotect your mission?

Have you been waiting until you feel completely ready beforetaking your next step? In today's episode, Michelle explores why certainty isn't what creates growth, action does. Through four powerful spectrums that shape the way we think, lead, and live, she invites you to notice where you may be stuck at one extreme and how even one small step can move you toward greater balance, confidence, and purpose.

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Ready to move beyond learning and start experiencingtransformation? Join us at the Grow By 1 Coaching Retreat in Grand Rapids, Michigan, where you'll discover practical coaching, communication, and relationship-building skills that will strengthen every area of your life.

Whether you're a coach, leader, or simply someone who wants to make a greater impact, we'd love to have you with us. Learn more and reserve your spot at GrowBy1.com/CoachingRetreat

Reflection Questions

Which spectrum do you find yourself living on most oftenright now, and why?

Where might you be waiting for certainty before taking yournext step?

What would healthy balance look like for you instead ofliving at one extreme?

Is there something you've been resisting that the world mayactually need from you?

What is one small action you can take this week withoutneeding every answer first?

When life hurts us, should we forgive, forget, set aboundary, or simply move on? In today's episode, Michelle explores how every choice we make plants a seed that shapes our future. Through stories, thoughtful reflection, and powerful coaching questions, she invites you to pause before reacting, restore yourself before making important decisions, and choose the thoughts and actions that lead to greater peace, freedom, and love. Your future is quietly growing from the seeds you plant today.

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Ready to strengthen your coaching, communication, andrelationship building skills? Join us at the Grow By 1 Coaching Retreat in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Whether you are a coach, leader, educator, or simply someone who wants to become more influential in your personal and professionalrelationships, this retreat is designed to help you grow with greater clarity, confidence, and purpose. We'd love to have you join us. Learn more at GrowBy1.com/CoachingRetreat.

Do you ever feel guilty for resting or believe you shouldalways be producing, achieving, or moving forward? In today's episode, Michelle explores the Law of Rhythm and reminds us that every season has a purpose. Just as nature moves through cycles of growth, rest, release, and renewal, so do we.Discover why honoring your current season can lead to greater clarity, creativity, and resilience, and how intentional rest may be the very thing preparing you for what comes next.

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Ready to strengthen your coaching, communication, andrelationship building skills? Join us at the Grow By 1 Coaching Retreat in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Whether you are a coach, leader, educator, or simply someone who wants to become more influential in your personal and professional relationships, this retreat is designed to help you grow with greater clarity, confidence, and purpose. We'd love to have you join us. Learn more at GrowBy1.com/CoachingRetreat.

Have you ever shared an exciting dream only to have someoneunintentionally talk you out of it? In today's episode, Michelle explores why our biggest ideas often begin as a small, fragile spark and why not everyone is meant to hold that vision with us. She shares how fear can sometimes sound like wisdom, how even the people who love us most may struggle to understand our next chapter, and why protecting your creativity is an act of courage. The world doesn't need a smaller version of you. It needs the unique light you werecreated to share.

Questions or comments? I'd love to hear from you. [email protected]

Ready to strengthen your coaching, communication, andrelationship building skills? Join us at the Grow By 1 Coaching Retreat in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Whether you are a coach, leader, educator, or simply someone who wants to become more influential in your personal and professional relationships, this retreat is designed to help you grow with greater clarity, confidence, and purpose. We'd love to have you join us. Learn more at GrowBy1.com/CoachingRetreat.