What if the secret to a thriving company isn't more strategy, but more humanity?

This week on Write Your Outcome, I sit down with Workplace Culture and Employee Experience Expert Rita Ernst to explore how we can rewrite the story of leadership in the 21st century. Rita challenges outdated corporate norms and makes a compelling case for trust, autonomy, and well-being as essential ingredients for thriving workplaces. From the surprising power of gratitude to the small behavioral shifts that spark big cultural change, this episode is packed with tools to help leaders and teams show up positive.

Connect with Rita:

Website: igniteextraordinary.com

LinkedIn: Rita Ernst

Book: Show Up Positive

People pleasers of the world, this episode is for you! Whether you've struggled with boundaries, felt unseen in relationships, or simply want to deepen your emotional intelligence, this discussion will help you reconnect with yourself and show up with conviction, courage, and compassion. This week, I sat down with Jay Moon Fields, M.A. for a powerful conversation about breaking free from people-pleasing, overthinking, and self-doubt.

In this episode, you'll discover:

• Why "Hey, Wait" is the emotional boundary cue you never knew you needed

• The difference between attachment and connection

• Techniques to teach other people how to treat you

• Why asking to be considered is often the missing piece in our relationships

• Tools for grounding, orienting, and centering in tough moments

• The power of embodied self-awareness

• Real-life applications, from marriage and parenting to work and beyond

Connect with Jay:

Website: jaymoonfields.com

LinkedIn: Jay Moon Fields

Instagram: @heywaitwithjay

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What kind of overthinker are you?

You are in for the best treat ever today. In the studio, I have Patricia Stark, who is not only an author, speaker, communication coach, and trainer, but she's also a colleague and good friend who I've known for a very long time. This episode is packed with useful mental tips and tools, so let's get started!

Tune in and learn how to:

• Harness your inner world

• Fill the God-shaped hole

• Ground yourself with breathing

• Visualize success

• Let fear sharpen you, instead of disable you

Connect with Patricia:

Website: patriciastark.com

Instagram: @patriciastarkcommunications

LinkedIn: Patricia Stark

Book: Calmfidence: How to Trust Yourself, Tame Your Inner Critic, and Shine in Any Spotlight - available at Barnes & Noble, Amazon, Audible: https://www.amazon.com/Calmfidence-Trust-Yourself-Critic-Spotlight/dp/1683647408

Last week, I walked through the first three steps of how to Write the Outcome. This week, you're going to learn the last four. This is more than goal setting. Our days are full of different events, and we get to Write the Outcome for every single one. Try this on for 30 days, and you be the judge. Tune in to learn more about climbing the ladder, setting the table, and flipping the script.

Hello, fellow trailblazers! Welcome to Write Your Outcome. My name is Michele Phillips, and I work with leaders to empower them to take ownership of their personal and professional futures. Each week on my show, I will share tools, tips, and knowledge to not only help you create a path for your outcome, but also to help those you lead.

I will be interviewing national and world class leaders to find out how they got to the next level of success for themselves and their team. I myself have been doing this for over 25 years, and I look forward to serving as your guide.