It's Your Time

Join me today as I share another episode in the Impact Multipliers Series.

Today we have a conversation with Megan Twigg, Solutions Consulting Specialist within the Neuroscience CST-iDS Operating Unit at Medtronic.

Today is National Be The Impact Day and we are sharing our discussion around the importance of Mentorship, making an impact in the development of your career. and passing on the tools to help others.

In This Episode:

* Mentorship and its impact in career growth. 0:00 * Megan Twigg discusses mentorship's importance in career growth and evolution. * Insights on mentorship and career development in the medical device industry. * Career growth and mentorship. 12:13 * Finding joy and energy in one's career * Importance of priorities in life to avoid burnout * Mentorship and networking strategies. 16:38 * Mentorship, personal growth, and career development. 21:32 * Faith and personal foundation have fueled Twigg's thought process and impact on others. * Connect: Megan Twigg and Michelle Arnold Bourque on LinkedIn

Join me today as I talk about breaking into Neuromodulation. I have been talking to a number of folks recently with these common areas of conversation. Be sure to listen even if you are not looking for the medical device field - the tools and concepts I discuss can always be applied to your life in some way.

In This Episode:

• Breaking into neuromodulation industry with tips for success. 0:00
• Adapting to the demands of medical sales work. 4:55
• Work-life balance and neuromodulation jobs. 10:29
• Medical device sales and patient interactions. 16:12
• Breaking into neuromodulation industry with insights on skills and tools. 21:1
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Click here for full link to notes and to listen:

https://michellebourquecoaching.com/ep-261-breaking-…-neuromodulation/

Thank you!

Today we are celebrating our 5th year anniversary of the podcast here with episode 260.

Join me as I talk about some of the common themes we've shared over the years, ideas around control and change and taking a moment to recognize you.

In This Episode:

• 5-year anniversary - thank you!
• Acknowledging progress and self-care for high achievers. 1:22.
• Personal growth and coaching techniques. 2:53
• Self-control and stress management for high-achieving women. 4:51
• Self-limiting beliefs and personal growth. 6:41
• Bourque shares personal experience with negative thinking, emphasizing the importance of intentionality in managing brain's reactions.
• Click here for link to full notes and to listen: https://michellebourquecoaching.com/ep-260-5-year-an…ge-and-thank-you/ ‎

We are starting a new series! Impact Multipliers - Conversations with people who are multiplying their impact in a variety of ways. These episodes are opportunities for you to see the amazing work people are doing in the world - and how you can #mulitplyyourimpact in a way that works for you.

Today I am sharing a recent conversation with Michelle Preslar, MBA Strategic Program Executive with Medtronic Interventional Lung Solutions. Michelle is also a member of the ASPIRE Steering Committee and serves as a Local Area Network Director.

We discussed networking - best practices, why it's important to your career and life - and what you can start doing today to make it work for you.

In This Episode:

• Networking and multiplying impact with Michelle Pressler. 0:00
• Michelle and host Michelle Bourque discuss the employee resource group ASPIRE, which aims to Accelerate and Advance Sales Professionals through Innovation, Results, and Excellence.
• Networking and career development in medical sales. 2:47
• Networking and adding value in career transitions. 8:33
• Networking and multiplying impact in a professional setting. 15:12
• Networking importance and strategies. 21:42

Click here for full notes and to listen on your favorite platform: https://michellebourquecoaching.com/ep-259-impact-multipliers-a-conversation-with-michelle-preslar-mba-strategic-program-executive-medtronic-networking/

We are in the final quarter of the year - what is the one result you will accomplish by the end of 2023? We don't have to wait until the New Year for setting new goals and today I am talking about a way for you to consider how doing less will help you produce more.

• Doing less to produce more in a busy professional's life.
• Setting goals and reducing energy-draining activities. 0:51
• Busy vs productive mindset and prioritization. 2:56
• Prioritizing essential tasks for personal growth and satisfaction. 6:49
• Prioritizing life goals and enjoying the journey. 8:36
• Game Changers: Molly Fletcher
• Essentialism: Greg McKeown
• The One Thing: Gary Keller - Jay Papasan
• 6 week coaching program: www.michellebourquecoaching.com/integrate
• Click here for full notes and to listen: https://michellebourquecoaching.com/ep-258-doing-less-to-produce-more/

Join me today for a fun conversation around shifting your energy and the importance of growth for your human evolution.

In This Episode:

• Energy shifts and evolving through change. 0:00
• Michelle Bourque discusses energy shifts and change, sharing insights from two books and reflecting on recent changes at work.
• Molly Fletcher: The Energy Clock (Book) Game Changers (Podcast)
• Brad Stulberg: Master of Change
• Vacation location: The Otesaga
• Embracing change and growth in a team. 1:43
• Importance of change and growth in a company, and how it can lead to new opportunities.
• Personal growth and energy management. 3:23
• Reframing negative situations as opportunities for growth.
• Growth and development, finding joy in the process.
• Resisting change and finding energy drains. 7:10
• Bourque suggests questioning self-imposed obligations to identify underlying motivations.
• Prioritizing energy and productivity. 9:02
• Prioritize energy-boosting tasks and delegate/delete/delay less fulfilling ones.
• Prioritize your energy and embrace change for personal growth.

Click here for full notes and to listen: https://michellebourquecoaching.com/ep-257-energy-sh…h-through-change/

Today I have the privilege of sharing a recent conversation with Melynda Benlemlih who is a coach, facilitator, speaker, trainer, consultant for organizations and Founder and President of Cognitive Agility LLC.

She has over 20 years of experience in organizational development in the private and federal sectors applying solutions across the workforce development spectrum. She has built programs in higher education, International business, and federal human capital management and shared so many great tips and techniques on leadership change and what you can do to feel more empowered in your role - at any level.

She shared so many great ideas around change management, controlling your life, your time, your habits and how to gain clarity in your life. She has a free resource for you as well so be sure to listen all the way through.

In This Episode:

• Change Management
• The importance of gaining clarity in your life
• Stakeholder influencer map
• Human capital management
• Empowerment at any level in your career
• The importance of knowing what you control in your life
• cognitiveagilityllc.com - free guide: https://www.cognitiveagilityllc.com/ClarityCourse
• Updated full course information: https://www.cognitiveagilityllc.com/open-enrollment
• Link to full notes and to listen: https://michellebourquecoaching.com/ep-256-best-of-r…dual-empowerment/

Join me today as I discuss The #1 Myth with Self Care.

Key take-a-ways:

• Intro to the episode. 0:00
• Today's episode is all about the number one myth around self-care, the importance of taking control of one's schedule and increasing energy and reducing stress.
• The main topic of this episode is self- care.
• Taking care of yourself is not selfish. 1:24
• Taking care of yourself is not selfish. This is a myth that many of us have for a long time.
• You have permission to do the same for yourself.
• The myth of taking care of yourself. 3:26
• The myth that taking care of oneself means that someone else suffers, or that others will suffer.
• The importance of getting crystal clear on priorities and building a relationship with yourself.
• The importance of self-care, including the decisions you make in your life on a daily basis and the choices you are making.
• The first step in deciding what changes to make.
• The key to successful self-care. 6:48
• Take some time over the next week to pay attention to where you are prioritizing yourself and make small changes that will lead to greater self-care.
• There is no right or wrong answer.
• The importance of taking care of yourself. 8:50
• Michelle wants to show the younger girls that it is okay to take care of yourself. She wants to inspire others to prioritize their own well-being as well.
• Michelle offers a six week coaching program that includes weekly content, email accountability coaching and personalized email coaching. www.michellebourquecoaching.com/confidence
• Link to full notes: https://michellebourquecoaching.com/ep-255-the-1-myth-with-self-care/

Join me today as I discuss Mastering Self Leadership Through Emotional Intelligence.

I am sharing a couple of recent examples in my professional and personal life where the importance of mind management was never more evident.

The tools I am sharing will help you feel less stressed, more at peace and able to control your energy in a way that allows you to create the life you want.

In This Episode:

• Recent work meetings and allowing others to be wrong about you
• Family matters
• The importance of giving equal air time to your thinking
• Managing your energy - BYOE
• Neuroplasticity and creating new mind shifts for greater success
• No cost consult call - www.michellebourquecoaching.com/connect

Click here for full notes: https://michellebourquecoaching.com/ep-254-mastering…nal-intelligence/

In this episode I am sharing a best of replay from a conversation with Tracy Bianco.

Tracy is a leadership coach, team development specialist, speaker, and founder of Tracy Bianco Coaching & Consulting. She has more than 30 years of experience in training, coaching, developing, and leading strong teams. She helps leaders and their teams stop hating Mondays so productivity increases, conflict decreases, and workplace harmony is the norm.

We discussed her book The Checklist Life: Breaking Free From a Life of Obligations and how important it is for you to be able to create the life you want to live based on your greatest desires - not those prescribed to you as "shoulds" through society's lens.

• The plan you have for your life
• Life not going as planned
• Finding joy in your life
• Changing the masterpiece of your life
• DISC assessment
• The importance of celebrating you
• Leadership Lab: CLICK HERE
• Confidence program: CHECK OUT

Link to full notes and to listen: https://michellebourquecoaching.com/ep-253-best-of-r…hor-tracy-bianco/