November isn’t just Thanksgiving month. It’s also Men’s Mental Health Month — a time to shed light on the silent struggles many men face. Especially our veterans, soldiers, and first responders — men who’ve seen things most of us can’t imagine, and who often carry that pain alone.

Today’s episode is called “Finding Light in your Dark Season”, and we’re talking about why so many men — particularly those who’ve served — find themselves in a dark or “death” season mentally and emotionally… and how faith, Scripture, and community can lead them back into light.

Episode Summary:
Every leader will encounter big personalities, strong egos, and team conflict. Left unchecked, these dynamics can drain energy and derail progress. But when handled with skill, they can sharpen performance and strengthen trust.

In this episode of the Simply Successful Podcast, we explore:

• Why conflict is inevitable — and even necessary — in high-performing teams
• What research tells us about managing egos and strong personalities
• Practical tools to resolve conflict sustainably and restore trust
• A biblical perspective from Matthew 18:15 on addressing issues directly and constructively

What You’ll Learn:

• How to listen and validate without feeding ego
• Ways to reframe conflict into problem-solving
• The importance of clear accountability structures
• Step-by-step approaches to resolving disputes privately and respectfully

Whether you lead a small team or a large organization, this episode will give you practical strategies — and timeless wisdom — for navigating one of leadership’s toughest challenges.

Resources & References:

• Harvard Business Review research on conflict in teams
• Organizational psychology studies on ego and collaboration
• Scripture: Matthew 18:15

✨ Tune in now and learn how to turn conflict into an opportunity for growth and stronger leadership.

Welcome back after Summer Break, to the Simply SuccessFull Podcast, the place where we explore timeless wisdom for living, leading, and leaving a lasting impact.

In today´s episode, we’re diving into something powerful: "success and the personality traits that fuel it". But we’re going to frame it around one of my favorite books from Admiral William McRaven : "The Hero Code".

Now, when you hear “hero,” maybe you think of Marvel movies, capes, Ultra Athletes, or Navy Seals running into battlefield. But the truth is — every one of us carries a hero code within us. A set of traits, values, and choices that, when activated, can shape not only our success but the way we impact the world.

We’ll connect the books and latest research finding to Scripture, because the Bible has long pointed us toward these same heroic qualities, as well.

And by the end of this episode, my hope is that you’ll see that success isn’t about chasing a title, medals or outside validation — but it’s about living out your inner hero code daily and serve others.

(Picture Source: https://www.stevenguyenphd.net/10-life-lessons-from-basic-seal-training-from-admiral-william-h-mcraven)

Today’s episode is titled:
“Sacrifice or Dedication: Success Is All About Perspective.”

Let’s talk about something that can make or break your journey— how you interpret your struggle. Are you seeing yourself as a victim of the grind… or as a victor rising through it?

The Core Message

Here’s the heart of it:

• The victim sees discipline as punishment.
• The victor sees it as preparation.
• The victim says, “I’m sacrificing so much.”
• The victor says, “I’m dedicating myself to what matters.”

The pain is the same. The pressure is the same. But the perspective? That changes everything.

So how do we shift from victim to victor?

1. Reframe struggle as stewardshipWhatever season you’re in, see it as something entrusted to you—not done to you, but given for you.
2. Build through obedienceJesus didn’t die just to forgive sins. He endured for the joy set before Him (Hebrews 12:2). Purpose reframes pain.
3. Celebrate disciplineStop calling it sacrifice like it’s loss. Call it dedication like it’s your calling.

So this week, here’s the challenge:When you feel the grind, ask yourself—“Am I sacrificing something... or dedicating myself to something?”

You’ll be amazed at how that shift transforms the way you lead, build, and believe.

Thanks for listening to the Simply SuccessFull Podcast.
If this resonated with you, share it with someone who needs to hear it. Until next time—stay faithful, stay focused, and stay simply success-full.

„The Art of Offering - how to sell VALUE BASED“

In this episode, we tackle a very important topic for a successful (business) life - mastering the Art of Sales.

I know many people struggle with Sales especially in the beginning of their entrepreneurial journey or when they aren’t inherently an outgoing or very talkative personality. Together with my expert René Linsner, CEO and Partner of Horvath USA, we are diving deeper into different sales strategies, what really works for the long run and what you should avoid in order to be no „One-Hit-Wonder“.

Moreover we will provide you with some tips and insides on how to deal with sales pressure and rejection, that comes along with sales at some point of your journey.

Please enjoy this very valuable insights behind the scenes of a highly successful sales and how to MASTER THE ART OF OFFERING SERVICE TO OTHERS based on VALUES & AUTHENTIC RELATIONSHIPS.

LinkedIn René : https://www.linkedin.com/in/ren%C3%A9-linsner-00b83481/

For more information, go to www.susann-michaelis.com or LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/sue-michaelis-m-sc-0a056b123/

For being SIMPLY SUCCESS-FULL, shoot me a DM!

Music by: Ivo Deutschmann

https://on.soundcloud.com/TcBpUgfdKbsgS6K7A

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Around 1/3rd of the desk workers in Germany and the US are only "performative workers", meaning there mainly appear to be busy but aren't really achieving goals properly, even if they want to.

Weather your a leader dealing with this phenomenon in your team or falling into the busyness-trap yourself sometimes, this episode may offer some help and a lifeline to pull you back on track.I'd love to hear from you! If you have any requests, questions, or feedback, I will be happy to address them in live coaching or FAQ sessions within the next episodes.

For more information, go to www.conwince.de or Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/susann_michaelis_official/.

For being SIMPLY SUCCESS-FULL, shoot me a DM on Instagram!

Music by: Ivo Deutschmann

https://on.soundcloud.com/TcBpUgfdKbsgS6K7A

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Episode #17 Description & Links

„Decoding the Mystery of Equal Leadership for Men & Women“

In this episode, I would like to respectfully explore a topic that is close to my heart and one which I feel many people and businesses struggle with. I believe it can sometimes lead to unnecessary competition, conflict and separation.

I would like to consider whether it is healthy, successful & sustainable, to give women men's roles in leadership and to expect them to perform by the same standards, without any adjustments.

Drawing from my own personal history and observations of many men and women in today's world, I have noticed that when we try to emulate others, we might inadvertently become versions of ourselves that are less than optimal. This, in turn, can lead to a state of exhaustion and fatigue. 

Drawing from my experience of over 15 years working in the field of high performance, health and well-being, I have come to the conclusion that a direct comparison between men and women is not aligned with our inherent design as humans.

For this episode, I have studied the most popular and well-known male and female leaders in history and scripture to see if my thesis can be backed by historical and biblical "best practice examples".

Feel free to join me on this interesting journey through history and scripture to Decode the Mystery of Equal Leadership.

I'd love to hear from you! If you have any requests, questions, or feedback, I will be happy to address them in live coaching or FAQ sessions within the next episodes.

For more information, go to www.conwince.de or Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/susann_michaelis_official/.

For being SIMPLY SUCCESS-FULL, shoot me a DM on Instagram!

Music by: Ivo Deutschmann

https://on.soundcloud.com/TcBpUgfdKbsgS6K7A

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A Christmas podcast episode focused on success, especially in terms of health and wealth, through the lens of gratitude that will blend the holiday spirit with practical life benefits. Here’s a breakdown of the topics I cover:

1. Introduction to Gratitude and the Holiday Spirit

2. Gratitude’s Impact on Health - Mental Health/Physical Health/ Stress Reduction

3. Wealth and Gratitude: Increased Happiness = Better Financial Decisions

4. Practical Ways to Practice Gratitude During Christmas Gratitude Journaling or join "the red light" Gratitude Challenge

5. Gratitude as a Long-Term Habit

This combination of science, practical advice, and holiday spirit will give you actionable insights to improve your live and make the most of this festive season and new year

Episode #15 All Things SuccessFull Marketing

How to be simply success-full in marketing? It is through authenticity.

And The New York Times Licensing said it best in its article:

„Authenticity is achieved when brands are engaging deeply with audiences, building connections that feel personal, and making their customers feel heard and understood. When evaluating a brand’s marketing success, authenticity is arguably the most valuable metric. Yet unlike other performance indicators, such as reach and views, authenticity cannot be measured or calculated. Marketers should worry less about finding the story behind the numbers and focus more on the story itself.“

No matter if you are a professional athlete, business owner oder leader of any kind, you can’t work your way around marketing and offering your ideas. Because everything you do, is only of value, when contributed to the right people.

How to find the right people, how to create an unique offer and engage with your audience successfully, are just a few of the topics we are going to talk about in this episode with my old friend Martin Geisthardt, CEO and marketing specialist of FC Magdeburg (2. Division German Soccer).

Please interact with Martin over LinkedIn:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/martin-geisthardt-220bbb12b/

or look into his soccer club FC Magdeburg :

https://1.fc-magdeburg.de/

Further links mentioned in our episode:

James Clear 1% Methode (D):

https://amzn.to/4fLWhAx

The Tim Ferriss Show (Spotify Podcast) 

https://open.spotify.com/show/5qSUyCrk9KR69lEiXbjwXM?si=11f63a0ff01240be

The Tim Ferriss Show (Apple Podcast)

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-tim-ferriss-show/id863897795

As always, I'd love to hear from you! 

If you have any requests, questions or feedback, I will be happy to address them in live coaching or FAQ sessions over the next few episodes.

You can find out more at www.conwince.de or on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/susann_michaelis_official/.

To be SIMPLY SUCCESS-FULL, DM me on Instagram!

Music by: Ivo Deutschmann

https://on.soundcloud.com/TcBpUgfdKbsgS6K7A

[email protected]

Commitment is one of the most important cornerstones of performance and success, with the power to separate the dreamers from the achievers.

I wanted to dedicate today's episode to this important topic because I see its impact being neglected, overlooked or partially misinterpreted in business and personal life.

When we are in companies, the first assessments we do when it comes to corporate health, change management and modelling a sustainable process landscape, is to look at the biggest stressors for your employees.

And what I see most of the time is that people are unhappy with too much workload, with the day-to-day business topped up with additional projects that are circulating across their desks. This leads to a feeling of overwhelm and uncertainty.

But what has commitment got to do with it?

Commitment, when not taken seriously or when over-committed to too many things at the same time, comes at a high cost:

To prevent you from falling into the trap that society or the competition tries to put us into, I would like to share with you my 6 most valuable insights when it comes to successful engagement and therefore transforming you from planning and dreaming about a goal to actually achieving it and skyrocketing not only your performance but also the overall motivation, commitment and performance of your team, partner, company.

Feel free to download your free worksheet:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1OtzU7TZc_TNYU2gBUag3mYkNme04gHsJ/view?usp=drive_link

As always, I'd love to hear from you!

If you have any requests, questions or feedback, I will be happy to address them in live coaching or FAQ sessions over the next few episodes.

You can find out more at www.conwince.de or on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/susann_michaelis_official/.

To be SIMPLY SUCCESS-FULL, DM me on Instagram!

Music by: Ivo Deutschmann

https://on.soundcloud.com/TcBpUgfdKbsgS6K7A

[email protected]