🔑 Unlock the Power of Networking Did you know that 70-85% of jobs are secured through connections?  Join me in todays episode where I share a recent conversation with Leadership Expert Steph Auping.  We talked about authentic networking and:

✨ The Role of Super Connectors: How these individuals expand opportunities. 🤝 Networking Beyond the Echo Chamber: Breaking free from algorithm-driven limitations. 📍 The Proximity Principle: Why most people network within 40 feet and how to expand your reach. 💔 Tackling Loneliness: With 30% of young adults feeling lonely daily, we discuss ways to create meaningful connections. 💡 Dormant Ties & Gendered Styles: How maintaining old relationships and understanding networking dynamics can make a difference.

This conversation is a must-listen for professionals looking to elevate their career and personal life through authentic connections.

🎧 Tune in now and take your networking game to the next level!

Click here for link to full notes and to listen: https://michellebourquecoaching.com/ep-313-authentic-networking-with-leadership-expert-steph-auping/

Welcome to 2025! Join me today in our first episode of the year where I am sharing actionable advice and strategies for starting 2025 with clarity and control.

Here are some highlights:

Start Small: Choose one strategy and implement it today. Small, consistent actions lead to meaningful, lasting change.

Future Self Vision: Instead of setting traditional resolutions, imagine the person you want to become this year. Think about how you'll think, feel, and act a year from now.

Word of the Year: Choosing a guiding word like "rooted" can set the tone for your year. It's a simple yet powerful way to align your energy and intentions.

Time Blocking: Move beyond to-do lists by scheduling specific time slots for tasks. Incorporate buffer time to accommodate unexpected changes, and honor those blocks as non-negotiable commitments to yourself.

Smart Goals and Priorities: Break down your goals into specific, measurable, and actionable steps. Focus on what truly aligns with your values and unlearn the idea that "busy" equals productive.

Delegation and Saying No: Outsource or eliminate tasks that don't require your direct involvement. Protect your time by setting boundaries and learning to decline tasks that don’t align with your priorities.

Journaling and Planning: Use tools like the Priority Playbook Planner to clarify your goals and map out your priorities. Writing things down clears mental space and helps with accountability.

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Michelle Bourque reflects on 2024, highlighting her word "strong" and the unexpected challenges she faced, such as losing her dad and friends. She emphasizes the importance of being open to life's pivots and the value of reflection.

Michelle introduces her "It's Your Time Priority Playbook" and discusses the difference between being busy and productive. She advises focusing on mindset shifts, such as moving from scarcity to abundance, perfection to progress, and fear to faith. Planning is crucial, and she suggests prioritizing top goals, breaking them into manageable actions, and scheduling them. She encourages listeners to start taking action now for a successful 2025.

It's Your Time Priority Playbook Planner:  www.michellebourquecoaching.com

Link to full notes and to listen: https://michellebourquecoaching.com/ep-311-2024-debrief-lessons-learned-how-to-turn-them-into-2025-wins/

The holiday season can leave us feeling stretched thin, but it’s also a powerful reminder to slow down and listen to what our minds and bodies truly need. In this best of episode, I am sharing a recent conversation with Stacey McInally — a nurse, yoga instructor, Ayurveda practitioner, and energy healer — to explore how the ancient healing system of Ayurveda can support our well-being during this busy time of year.

Ayurveda emphasizes balance in all aspects of life, focusing on the unique needs of each individual’s "dosha" (life force) and the deep connection between mind, body, and the universe. 

Stacey shares simple but powerful self-care practices, like: ✨ Daily rituals of mindfulness and meditation to calm the nervous system. ✨ Nourishing, mindful eating to support digestion and vitality. ✨ Prioritizing self-compassion and rest, especially for women navigating menopause and monthly cycles.

If you’re new to Ayurveda, Stacey suggests starting with dosha quizzes and meditation apps to better understand your unique needs. Her personal journey with Ayurveda has led to improvements in anxiety, digestion, and overall vitality — proof that small, intentional changes can have big results.

This holiday season, listen closely to what your body is asking for — rest, nourishment, or a simple pause. These small moments of care are gifts you can give yourself.

Tune in to the full discussion and discover practical self-care ideas inspired by Ayurveda. Your well-being deserves it!

Click here for notes to full episode: https://michellebourquecoaching.com/ep-310-best-of-replay-empowered-by-ayurveda-ideas-for-holiday-season-stress/

Join me today as I share a recent conversation with Rhonda Farr. Rhonda is a transformational coach specializing in high achievers, and in this episode we discussed challenges in their relationships. Rhonda emphasizes the importance of emotional connection and vulnerability, noting that high achievers often struggle to transition their problem-solving skills from work to home. She advises both partners to be honest about their feelings and needs, and to avoid trying to "fix" the relationship initially. Rhonda suggests focusing on self-improvement and understanding one's emotional patterns. She also highlights the need for partners to use their voices and communicate honestly to foster intimacy and connection.

Connect with Rhonda: www.rhondararr.com

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Click here for link to full notes and to listen: https://michellebourquecoaching.com/ep-309-elevated-connections-for-high-achievers-a-conversation-with-expert-rhonda-farr/

In today’s episode of It’s Your Time, I’m sharing an exclusive, limited-time Black Friday offer designed to help you kickstart 2025 with clarity, confidence, and momentum! 🚀 If you're ready to break free from complacency and start creating the life you truly desire, this is your chance.

Tune in now and find out how you can grab this special accelerator coaching package! 🎯

Head to MichelleBourqueCoaching.com to join the email list and get all the details.

Let’s make 2025 your best year yet!

Join me today as I share recent insights from trailblazing women who participated in the recent Women in Leadership conference hosted by SHRM.

In this episode, I shared the key leadership insights and lessons I gained from attending a recent women's leadership conference. A standout message was the importance of speaking up and not staying silent, as silence can allow others to define your path. I emphasized the power of finding mentors, advocates and allies who can see your potential, as well as the value of building resilience, being open to reinvention, and seeing challenges as opportunities. 

I also highlighted the importance of inclusivity in leadership, such as actively soliciting different perspectives from your team.  As you let go of power your impact will grow.

Another takeaway was the benefits of breathwork and future-casting to build belief in yourself, as well as the powerful concept of "sisterhood", where the idea that when one woman rises, we all rise.

Throughout, I emphasized the need for leaders to show up authentically, rather than having all the answers. I encouraged listeners to reflect on their values, goals and habits to help them grow as leaders. This conference truly left me inspired and energized, and I'm excited to share these impactful lessons with you.

Click here for link to full episode and notes: https://michellebourquecoaching.com/ep-307-leadership-insights-from-trailblazing-women-at-wil/

In this episode, host Michelle Bourque discusses the concept of being the "Chief Self Officer" (CSO) of your own life. Drawing inspiration from her experience at the Women in Leadership Conference, Michelle emphasizes that leadership is not limited to titles - it's about leading with influence, impact, and authority in all aspects of your life.

Key Takeaways:

• Develop a mindset of personal leadership by taking charge of managing your own life with strategic focus, just like a CEO runs a company.
• Continuously redefine your goals and success to align with your changing values and circumstances.
• Prioritize long-term goal fulfillment over short-term impulses through intentional decision-making about your time, energy, and resources.
• Implement time blocking to hold yourself accountable and ensure you're taking actions that move you towards your objectives.
• Treat self-care as a non-negotiable, and start small if needed - the key is to make it a consistent habit.
• Build a network of mentors, allies, and supportive relationships to foster growth and collaboration, just as a CEO builds a network for organizational success.
• Focus on making waves, not just creating ripples - small, intentional actions can lead to significant changes in your life.

By embracing the role of CSO, you can live with greater agency, resilience, and fulfillment, benefiting not only yourself but also those around you. Start taking small, daily steps towards becoming the leader of your own life.

Click here to listen: https://michellebourquecoaching.com/ep-306-leading-from-within-becoming-the-cso-of-your-life/

In this episode of the It's Your Time podcast, Michelle discusses the importance of empowering yourself to lead a life aligned with your deepest values and goals. She covers several key strategies for managing time, prioritizing personal leadership, and integrating mindset shifts that lead to growth. Michelle shares a toolkit for empowerment that includes understanding one’s core values, setting clear priorities, and using intentional daily practices to avoid overwhelm.

Michelle emphasizes the concept of integration over balance, encouraging listeners to define success on their own terms and stop striving for unattainable “balance.” Through tools like mindset shifts, breathing exercises, and intentional self-care, she illustrates how to build resilience and calmness. She also explains the "think-feel-do" model, which shows how thoughts influence actions and outcomes. This method helps listeners identify and shift limiting beliefs, building a foundation for lasting change.

To close, Michelle encourages taking small steps toward goals, letting go of perfectionism, and focusing on intentional energy management to maintain well-being. By integrating personal growth practices, listeners can lead more intentional and empowered lives.

https://michellebourquecoaching.com/ep-305-empower-elevate-lead-your-life/

In the final episode of her Women's Health Series, Michelle Bourque dives into the power of personalized health and wellness, breaking down the ways busy women can shape their own well-being. Michelle shares her expert insights on making healthcare, nutrition, and lifestyle choices tailored to each individual's unique needs and goals.

She emphasizes that fitness isn't one-size-fits-all. Instead, it's about setting realistic goals, staying consistent, and truly listening to your body. When it comes to mental health, Michelle advocates for mindfulness practices like meditation and breathing exercises as essential tools to manage stress. In nutrition, she encourages listeners to break away from emotional eating by planning and prepping meals thoughtfully.

Throughout the episode, Michelle underscores the value of setting flexible, achievable goals and celebrates the importance of small wins along the way. Her message? Don't wait for the new year to start fresh. The best time to start implementing healthy habits is right now—no matter how busy life gets.

Click here to listen to full episode: https://michellebourquecoaching.com/ep-304-womens-health-foundations-of-personalized-health/