At a certain point in your career, it might not seem like a coach is necessary. Oftentimes we only think we need a coach when something is broken or wrong. And yet, the very best leaders always have a coach. Even athletes who are at the top of their game have coaches, so why is this overlooked in our careers? 

In this episode, Megan and Michele Cushatt, chief coaching officer at Full Focus, explain why you’ll never outgrow your need for a coach. From decision making to learning the necessary skills to go to the next level to troubleshooting difficult situations, having a coach is invaluable to any leader. 

In this episode, you’ll discover—

• What drives the best leaders to invite coaches into their world
• The value and benefit of having a coach
• Lessons Michele has learned after 18 years with her coach
• How coaches build courage and help make breakthroughs possible
• What characteristics make up the best coaches

Resources:

• FREE business performance call.

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Leadership lessons are everywhere if you're looking for them—including on your TV screen. Movies and shows that explore the joys and griefs of being human reveal the impact of our behavior on relationships. In this episode, Michael and guest Courtney Baker unpack leadership lessons from Ted Lasso, Harry Potter, and more.

In this episode, you'll discover—

• What makes positive intent so important
• The pygmalion effect and its application to leadership
• One tip for coaching high-performers who are hard on themselves
• Why choices matter more than ability
• Signs of a half-apology and the power of a true apology

Resources:

• Ten Difficult, But Really Important Words
• The Loyalist Team by Linda Adams, Abby Curnow-Chavez, Audrey Epstein, and Rebecca Teasdale with Jody Berger

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As your company grows, it can be hard to streamline your product offerings and make what you do simpler to understand. But customers and clients need to be able to immediately understand who you are and what you offer. Otherwise, they’ll be left confused—and you may even risk losing potential customers. 

In this episode, Megan and Michael talk through the company rebrand and how it unifies our products and makes the customer journey clear.

In this episode, you’ll discover—

• The new company name
• The backstory behind the company rebrand
• What Michael was up to when Megan broke the news
• How a rebrand can tie your products together
• The necessary mechanics of a successful rebrand

Resources:

• Full Focus
• The Full Focus Planner
• The Full Focus System

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As a leader, you don't have to have all the answers. In fact, having answers is less important than asking good questions. Insightful questions can inspire thoughtful conversations that propel your team forward.

In this episode, Michael and Megan unpack four questions to sharpen your leadership. You'll discover—

• How to start thinking about obstacles as opportunities
• The importance of celebrating wins to replicate results
• What to ask when your emotional response seems disproportionate to a situation
• How to leverage experiences to improve your future

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Some of us are immensely compelled to work. It seems that we just can’t stop. Most of us don’t see it as a problem. We live in a society that congratulates and celebrates those with a strong work ethic. But the truth is, this approach causes you to pay the price with your health and most important relationships. If the cost is so high, what’s really driving the behavior?

In this episode, Megan and Michael talk through the things we tell ourselves about why we work, how we can get on a more balanced course, and what dangers we face if we don’t.

In this episode, you’ll discover—

• What we tell ourselves about why we work so much
• How to achieve the Double Win—winning at work and succeeding at life
• Why people really overwork
• The effects of COVID on our overwork
• A better path forward

Resources:

• The Artist’s Way by Julia Cameron
• The Full Focus Planner
• The Full Focus System

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You need people to get work done. But more and more people are walking away from work for a variety of reasons. So finding and retaining talent has become a formidable challenge, which therefore causes the business to suffer. How do you keep pushing things forward without enough people around you?

In this episode, Megan talks with Michael about how we got to where we are today, how to create the best possible environment for people to prosper, and how you can attract the best talent for your organization. 

In this episode, you’ll discover—

• Why the Great Resignation is here to stay
• The perspective shift people are experiencing in their work
• The advantages to a hybrid-work model
• How company culture plays a pivotal role in the growth and health of your team

Resources:

• Barron’s article, “I’ve Been Studying Work-From-Home For Years. Here’s What’s Coming.”

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As a leader, you’re committed to making 2022 the best it can be. Yet uncertainty continues to hamper planning and execution. It’s hard to know how to prepare yourself and your business for the months ahead.

In this episode, Michael and Megan reveal the five must-have tools and strategies for navigating in uncertain times. If the future is a journey, these are the five items you must pack for the trip. Get valuable insight into reducing anxiety, improving effectiveness, and producing stellar results in 2022.

In this episode, you’ll discover—

• Why time away matters and how to guarantee that you’re able to take it.
• The one thing you can do to get crystal clear on the results you want this year.
• How to reduce anxiety and frustration in the year ahead.
• The simplest thing you can do to define your win in 2022.

Resources

• Your Best Year Ever online course [Bestyearever.me]
• Profit First by Mike Michalowicz [https://www.amazon.com/Profit-First-Transform-Cash-Eating-Money-Making/dp/073521414X/?tag=michaelhyatt-20]

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You’re in a period of transition. Things are changing. You’re trying new things but haven’t yet found clarity. You’re struggling to figure out how to make your greatest contribution. How do you find a way forward when things are up in the air? 

In this episode, Megan talks with Michael about his own experience of this feeling during his summer sabbatical. They discuss his takeaways from those three months off, what he tried and what he went back to afterward, and how he determined the way to move forward. 

In this episode, you’ll discover—

• How sabbaticals sometimes go wrong
• The fundamental need to make a meaningful contribution
• The importance of trying new things, even when they don’t work
• Why clarity can be hard to achieve but accelerates things once you have it

Resources:

Lead to Win episode, “The Opportunity Behind Our Sabbatical Not Going to Plan”

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Millions of Americans admit to making New Year’s resolutions. Most of us can stick it out a few weeks, but fewer than half are still going after six months. Less than 10 percent are ultimately successful. In this episode, we’re going to explore five reasons resolutions commonly fail—and what you can do to finally gain ground in the upcoming year.

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The holiday season has often been associated with giving. But generosity isn’t a one-and-done kind of thing. It’s best to think of generosity as a habit or a lifestyle. Researchers have discovered a paradox—those who give receive back in turn. In this episode, we find out how a generous lifestyle can affect your happiness, bodily health, purpose in living, avoidance of depression, and interest in personal growth.

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