Episodes
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Join me as we celebrates episode 300 of the podcast. Today I am reflecting on the evolution of the podcast, sharing gratitude for you, and outlining three key skills: time management processes, energy renewal, and mindset shifts for your growth and development.
Today I am talking about best practices for time management, prioritizing tasks, creating a calendar, and incorporating buffer time in order to be more productive without the added stress.
I discuss the importance of energy renewal, doing activities that bring joy, celebrating small wins, and maintaining a healthy nervous system through practices like meditation and exercise.
Mindset shifts require challenging limiting beliefs, embracing growth, and stopping negative self-talk.
Be sure to check out how to learn more about the recently launched It’s Your Time Empowerment Hub.
Click here for full notes and to listen: https://michellebourquecoaching.com/ep-300-top-3-skills-for-mastering-time-energy/
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Michelle Bourque discusses the importance of reflecting on the year and redesigning goals for the end of 2024. She emphasizes the need to prioritize and align daily activities with personal priorities.
Bourque encourages listeners to identify what energizes and drains them, and to compare this with their time audit. She highlights the importance of self-care and challenging limiting beliefs.
Bourque introduces her Empowerment Hub, offering resources and coaching to help individuals manage their time and energy more effectively, and invites listeners to join her email list for more information - www.michellebourquecoaching.com/wait
Click here for link to full notes and to listen: https://michellebourquecoaching.com/ep-299-fuel-your-future-energize-and-prioritize-for-a-powerful-2025/
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Join me today as I discuss the importance of breaking free from complacency, emphasizing the effects on your personal and professional growth.
I am highlighting complacency as an "invisible weed" that can lead to stagnation and missed opportunities, differentiating between complacency and fulfillment.
If you are ready to make the changes your most desire you will want to learn more about the new empowerment hub I am offering, designed to help professionals grow and develop in a way that works for you.
Tune in today, increase your self-awareness, set new challenges, and stay adaptable to avoid complacency as your reignite the drive in your life.
It’s Your Time Empowerment Hub wait list: www.michellebourquecoaching.com/wait
Click here to listen and for full notes: https://michellebourquecoaching.com/ep-298-breaking-free-from-complacency-and-reigniting-your-drive/
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Join me today as I discuss the new It’s Your Time Empowerment Hub, a membership program designed for busy professionals seeking to balance work and life.
The Founding Members opening of the hub will offer exclusive resources, discounted rates, and a supportive community for members to manage their time and well-being more effectively. It includes workshops on time management, wellness, and menopause transition, and so much more - with a focus on integrating professional and personal lives.
If you feel like you know there is more to life, or you are feeling stuck - this is for you. Take the time to invest in your personal growth and watch the ripple effect on others.
Listen today to learn more and get on the wait list by singing up at www.michellebourquecoaching.com/wait
Click here for full notes and to listen: https://michellebourquecoaching.com/ep-297-its-your-time-empowerment-hub/
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Join me today as I discuss the importance of distinguishing between pain and suffering. Suffering is self-imposed through negative narratives and examples, such as regretting past actions or wishing for different circumstances - all within our control. I am sharing the idea of Byron Katie's four questions to help you through the process.
Listen today to learn more: https://michellebourquecoaching.com/ep-296-the-power-of-perspectives-differentiating-between-pain-suffering/
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Join me today as I discuss the Five Why Process, a tool developed by the founder of Toyota, to help professionals achieve their goals by identifying the root cause of problems. I share its application in personal life to overcome limiting beliefs and achieve goals, and use healthcare as an example to illustrate how the process can uncover deeper issues like hospital understaffing.
I am also highlights the importance of questioning ingrained beliefs and using the process to find core motivations. I encourage you to use this method to gain clarity, stay motivated, and take actionable steps towards your goals.
In this episode:
Foundation of the Five Why Process Identifying and changing limiting beliefs Using the Five Why Process for motivation Practical Application in your professional and personal lifeAction Items
Sign up for the monthly newsletter by going to michellebourquecoaching.com Practice using the five why process to gain clarity on personal goals and challenges Continue the podcast discussion on using mindset tools to achieve goals and reduce stress and share with friends who can benefitClick here for link to full notes: https://michellebourquecoaching.com/ep-295-a-simple-process-for-busy-professional-women-to-accomplish-your-goals/
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Join me today as I discuss the concept of becoming the expert of your own life, emphasizing the importance of self-approval and reducing the need for external validation. In this episode I am introducing the "four R's": recognizing areas where approval is sought, reframing these thoughts to understand their purpose, regrouping to create new, empowering beliefs, and regaining confidence and control. Listen today as I help you identify these areas and suggest a variety of small, consistent changes to build new neural pathways.
Click here for link to full notes and to listen: https://michellebourquecoaching.com/ep-294-the-4-rs-in-becoming-the-expert-of-your-life/
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Join me for a Best of Replay episode today.
This week I am sharing a previous conversation I had with Nick Klingensmith. As someone who has walked the path of a sales professional, Nick is an expert in propelling other achievement-driven professionals and leaders to overcome fear and rejection and push past self-limiting doubts, by inspiring them to take purposeful action towards their goals.
Nick shared gems on motivation, overcoming adversity, dreaming big and living an inspired life.
Click here for link to full notes: https://michellebourquecoaching.com/ep-293-best-of-replay-a-conversation-with-author-and-motivational-speaker-nick-klingensmith/
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Episode summary:
Today I have the privilege to share a recent conversation with my Energy Coach Maren Rasmussen. We discuss the interconnectedness of energy awareness and belief release in personal growth. She shared experience as energy awareness coach, emphasizing the importance of understanding the connection between energy and personal growth.
We talked about how generational trauma and beliefs are passed down through DNA and how acknowledging and releasing these beliefs can lead to personal growth and transformation. We also touched on the integration of energy coaching and the chakra system for personal growth, highlighting the importance of energy work and awareness for creating positive change in your life.
In this episode:
Energy work and life coaching with Maren Rasmussen
Energy coaching and chakras for personal growth
Energy healing, chakras, and awareness
Releasing generational trauma and beliefs through awareness and mindset work.
Energy work, breathwork, and their interconnectedness.
Connect with Maren: @livingawakewithmaren
Click here for full notes to listen: https://michellebourquecoaching.com/ep-292-a-conversation-with-energy-awareness-coach-maren-rasmussen/
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Join me today as I emphasize the importance of embracing uncertainty for personal growth, questioning and challenging beliefs and habits to redesign one's life and break generational trauma. I'm sharing personal anecdotes and insights on cultivating this mindset, including recognizing spirals of growth and cleaning up limiting beliefs. I also discuss the importance of reframing negative thoughts and maintaining a positive mindset to overcome challenges in work and personal life, practicing breathwork and mindset work to calm the nervous system and stay confident, while being intentional with thoughts and showing grace and compassion towards oneself. I want to encourage you to be proactive in your mindset work for greater resilience and confidence in your life.
Embracing change, uncertainty, and belief in life's potentiality. Embracing uncertainty and crafting magic in a busy life. The end of quarter magic How spirals of growth evolve your life www.michellebourquecoaching.comClick here for full notes to listen - https://michellebourquecoaching.com/ep-291-crafting-magic-in-your-busy-life/
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Join me today as I discuss the impact of beliefs on women's lives. Today I'm talking about the need to recognize and challenge limiting beliefs to create positive change. Be sure to listen to the end where I share a 6-week program to help you overcome self-doubt, build confidence, and accomplish the goals you have been most challenged with. The program is a personalized approach with accountability coaching, videos, efficient worksheets, and the option to listen to audio only. By doing the work you will start to feel more in control of your life, become more productive and feel less stress.
I encourage you to take ownership of your beliefs and embrace evolution, even if it means facing discomfort and potential pushback from others. Sounds like fun right? Listen today.
In This Episode:
Impact of words on women's lives, including beliefs and choices. Subconscious beliefs and their impact on life decisions.. Identifying and challenging limiting beliefs to achieve personal growth. Reframing negative thoughts to build new habits and achieve success. The power of mindset in achieving goals. 6 week coaching program: www.michellebourquecoaching.com/confidence Patrick Sweeney: Fear is Fuel Alessandra Caprice: Money Breath Work Ellen Langer: The Mindful BodyClick here for full notes and to listen: https://michellebourquecoaching.com/ep-290-the-impact-of-words-in-womens-lives/
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Join me today as I emphasize the importance of independent thinking, self-awareness, and emotional intelligence for personal growth and fulfilling lives. Today I am talking about letting go of limiting beliefs, taking responsibility for your thoughts and emotions, and prioritizing your well-being over external validation. In this episode we are centered around the idea that by embracing these qualities, you can create a more authentic and meaningful life.
Links mentioned:
To join (no cost) email list:
www.michellebourquecoaching.com/list
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Link to full notes to listen: https://michellebourquecoaching.com/ep-289-holding-power-in-your-independent-thinking/
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Join me today as I talk about how making powerful decisions can change your life. In this episode I discuss the importance of stepping into the agency you have in life, understanding your reasons why you are making choices in your life - and how to start creating the life you most want today.
Making powerful decisions, including understanding the definition of decision-making and the importance of taking action. 0:02 New ways to simplify decision-making, such as delegating some decisions or letting go of unnecessary choices. Decision-making, self-doubt, and personal growth. 6:14 The importance of reframing thoughts to gain perspective and find peace. Take control of decision-making process and embrace learning from failures for more opportunities of growth The power of deciding in advance to help you enjoy your life and prime your brain to find evidence for what you believe to be true. Checking in with your reasons why you're making decisions, and be willing to change your mind if necessary. Click here for full notes and to listen: https://michellebourquecoaching.com/ep-288-making-powerful-decisions/ -
Join me today as I share 3 Steps to Protect Your Peace as we enter into the summer months. This will be helpful for you if you have changes in your schedules with kids, planning for vacation or just need the figure out how to feel better today.
Prioritizing tasks and setting boundaries to reduce stress. Stress reduction through prioritizing time and energy, especially during seasonal changes. Reframe their thoughts on time management and prioritization. The importance of recognizing and challenging negative self-talk. Finding peace and control in life through curiosity and self-reflection. Curiosity with compassion to overcome feeling unsure and overwhelmed. Bourque encourages women to view failing as learning and moving on, rather than beating themselves up. Simple exercise: Take 5 minutes to dream about what they want in life, trusting the nudges from their higher self.Click here for full notes and to listen: https://michellebourquecoaching.com/ep-287-3-steps-to-protect-your-peace/
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Join me today as I talk about the importance of self care for your mental health. This is an important topic for most women who have ideas like self care is selfish or you don’t have enough time. Listen today as I share some ways you can begin using self care to improve your mental health.
Mental health and self-care with a personalized coaching package offered. 0:00 Michelle Bourque discusses mental health and self-care, offering personalized coaching packages to help women set boundaries, manage time, and find purpose in their jobs. Self-care, boundaries, and prioritizing mental health. 4:36 Self-care as a way to care for others in life. The importance of examining thoughts on self-care and how they spend time trying to change others. Using self-acceptance as a way to evolve and reject societal norms that self-care is selfish. Letting others be wrong about you is a powerful self-care strategy, allowing you to decide if it's selfish or not. [email protected]Click here for full notes and to listen: https://michellebourquecoaching.com/ep-286-mental-health-self-care/
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Join me today as I talk about some ideas, tools and concepts to help you increase the agency you have in your health. Knowing you have the agency to control decisions around your mind, body, Spirit empowers you to make the changes you need to live the life you most desire.
In This Episode:
Women’s health, mind-body-spirit connection, and taking control of thoughts. 0:00 Practicing self-awareness and challenging limiting beliefs can lead to new insights and improved results in life. Foundations of women’s healthcare Women’s health, fitness, and self-care. 10:08 The importance of self-awareness and agency in women’s health care decisions. Monthly Newsletter Dr. Stephanie Estima Dr. Mary Claire Haver Dr. Vonda Wright Dr. Lisa MosconiClick here for full notes: https://michellebourquecoaching.com/ep-285-empowering-women-having-agency-in-your-health/
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Join me today as I talk some of the best ways to help conquer stress, overwhelm and time management in order to feel more in control of your days.
In This Episode:
Managing stress and overwhelm through setting boundaries and prioritizing self-care. 0:00 The key to empowerment: recognizing that you are in control of your time and schedule, and setting boundaries to prioritize what matters most in life. Managing overwhelm by reframing thoughts and prioritizing tasks. 4:38 The power in examining their thoughts and change their narrative to produce different feelings and actions. Managing emotions and stress through mindfulness and self-awareness. 9:42 The importance of observing feelings rather than identifying with them. Tools to manage stress and energy levels. Prioritizing tasks and managing time for productivity. 13:35 The importance of prioritizing tasks and setting boundaries to avoid feeling overwhelmed and stressed. Tools to take control and empowering oneself for success. More on Stress Enhancement: Ali Crum More on Energy Management: Molly Fletcher Connect with me - [email protected]Click here for full notes: https://michellebourquecoaching.com/ep-284-success-secrets-to-conquer-stress-overwhelm-and-time-management/
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Join me today for a special Multiply Your Impact Series episode. Today I am sharing a conversation with Nick Klingensmith. As someone who has walked the path of a sales professional, Nick is an expert in propelling other achievement-driven professionals and leaders to oercome fear and rejection and push past self-limiting doubts, by inspiring them to take purposeful action towards their goals.
Nick shared gems on motivation, overcoming adversity, dreaming big and living an inspired life.
Click here for link to full notes and to listen: https://michellebourquecoaching.com/ep-283-multiply-your-impact-a-conversation-with-motivational-speaker-and-author-nick-klingensmith/
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Join me today for a special announcement about upcoming podcast changes and how we can still work together.
www.michellebourquecoaching.com/integrate
https://michellebourquecoaching.com/ep-282-special-announcement/
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Today I am sharing a recent conversation with Christy Brown, Senior District Manager at Medtronic, and her work to help advance childhood cancer research.
This is a best of replay in an effort to share the amazing work she is doing and an upcoming event you can help be a part of.
There are so many ways you can help in the efforts so be sure to listen to what she and her husband are doing, why it’s important, and how you can help.
Check out these links to learn more:
https://fundraise.rallyfoundation.org/WeBeelieveinAlexanderStrong
https://medtronic.yourcause.com/#/newvolunteer/event/1194484
https://alexanderstrong.org/
https://www.facebook.com/groups/webelievealexanderstrong/
www.linkedin.com/in/christy-brown-chicago
https://rallyfoundation.org/board/
Link for full notes and to listen:
https://michellebourquecoaching.com/ep-281-best-of-replay-conversation-with-christy-brown-childhood-cancer-research-and-how-you-can-help/
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