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Episode Notes: Join me today as I discuss the idea of a vulnerability hangover.  The first thing to know if you experience this is - nothing has gone wrong.  This hangover is a sign of growth - one part of the process as you move towards growth.  Listen today as I talk about how this came up for me recently, what you can do when you have one and how to keep going.   In this episode: * Brene Brown - concept of Vulnerability Hangover  * My recent hangover * What to do when you experience a vulnerability hangover  * Moving towards discomfort of growth * Remaining in discomfort of status quo * Marianne Williamson - Your greatest fear 

Episode notes: Join me today as I discuss two important factors during the Thanksgiving - Family, and Food.  This holiday provides us with a great opportunity to look at some important concepts around thinking how other family members should act, how they should be different, and how they make us feel.  I also want to discuss your thinking around food - and if those thoughts are useful as you move forward.  Society has taught us food is love, food is family… but what if that isn’t entirely true?  The tools I share today can change everything for you this year.  Listen now. IN THIS EPISODE: Family dynamics during the holidays  Allowing people to be themselves  Owning your feelings  Food: love, family, fuel? Plan in advance or drop the judgement  Gratutide     Work with me - www.michellebourquecoaching.com/guide

In Today’s Episode: Join me as I discuss how you will always get more of what you want in life.  You always have the opportunity to decide how you want to think about all of it.  In today’s episode I look at how you can go from dream job to ….. not so dreamy.. and what you can do to truly make it the dream you desire.  Listen today to learn more. In This Episode: Medical Device Sales Dream Job Having no control of your schedule  Making a difference in the lives of others  Changing the way you look at your personal and professional life  Work with me - send a quick email - contact@michellebourquecoaching.com 

Join me today as I discuss a process I use for myself, and my clients as a quarterly review process.  Taking the time to utilize this can make a tremendous difference not only in your professional life, but your personal life as well.   In this episode: The importance of making the time to review What worked What didn’t work What can you do differently next time Being curious  Celebrating your wins  Pearson’s Law  Ready to work together?  Send an email contact@michellebourquecoaching.com Click here for the self paced course and group coaching 

Episode Notes: Join me today as we explore the importance of your self identity - past, present and future.  What you believe about yourself creates the results you have in your life.  Listen today as we discuss the importance of knowing how your past effects you today,  what you think of yourself in the moment, and how to create your future self.  Such fun! In This Episode: The masks we wear in life Your past self identity  Re-writing your past  Your current self identity  Your future self  Martha Beck - Your Spot it You Got it    Benjamin Hardy - Personality Isn’t Permanent  Your big dreams vs lesser goals  

Episode Notes: Today I want to talk to you about a new way to organize your time - it’s a twist on what I’ve talked about in the past to have complete control on your schedule.  I found a new app to incorporate - but more importantly I want to talk about the mindset you must have around scheduling.  Listen today to learn more about this - a recent set back I had and how to double your time enjoying life so you can do more of what you want, without the stress and overwhelm - AND still be successful at work.   In this episode: Planning your week Calendar priorities  24 hours in advance  Reverting to default thinking  Results based on your choices  Things App New self paced course and group coaching - enrollment ends 10/23 - www.michellebourquecoaching.com/course

Episode Notes: Today I have some exciting news to share.  I just created a program that - when you implement the tools you can double your time enjoying life - and make more money.  This week is work-life balance awareness week, and although I don’t believe a true balance exists in any moment - I do 100% believe work-life integration exists, and for most people - can be improved.  Listen today as I discuss the difference and tell you all about the new ways I can help you.  In this episode: Work-life balance awareness week Work-life integration  General tools to integrate  New 12 week program - enrollment closes 10/23.  www.michellebourquecoaching.com/course     

Episode notes: In today’s episode I want to share a couple of ideas that came up at a recent dinner.  When you are looking to be able to do more of what you want you need to start prioritizing and constraining the things you are currently doing.  Saying no to some things opens up the opportunity for so many new yes options.  Today I discuss the importance of constraining and the idea of using discipline to become your next self identity. In this episode: How constraining offers freedom to do more The importance of saying no Using discipline to become your next best version Mel Robbins 5 Second Rule  James Clear Atomic Habits  Waitlist for new course program for device reps to improve work-life integration and finally find life outside of work:  www.michellebourquecoaching.com/waitlist

Episode Notes: In today’s episode I want to talk to you about the idea of disconnecting and enjoying vacation time.  As you use these tools to improve work-life integration you will begin to see possibilities you never thought were possible - it does not have to be work OR life - it can totally be work AND life.  You get to decide what is important to you, and when you do that you have so much more power in life to do more of what you want.  Listen today to learn how using airplane mode can be the start of some amazing vacations.   In this episode: * Disconnecting on vacation  * Empowering your team * Being present  * Planning your disconnection * Having vs choosing  * Waitlist for It’s Your Time course:  www.michellebourquecoaching.com/waitlist 

Episode Notes: I am excited to share an amazing client story with you for episode 100.  Carrie is a tremendous example of what is possible, and how doing the work on yourself truly leaves a ripple effect in the world. Listen now to hear how this woman has stepped up in her life starting a business for learning enhancement, and began a Widow Strong Chapter in her area all while holding a full time job and being a tremendous mom to her little girl.   IN THIS EPISODE: *  Carrie Stringer story  * Benefits of coaching * Questions around coaching * The importance of taking action * Email Carrie: carrie@widowstrong.com * You can find out more about Widow Strong work and teams at www.widowstrong.com    Website for Learning Enhancement by Carrie is http://cstringer.processingskills.com  

EPISODE NOTES: In today’s episode I want to discuss the brilliance of curiosity.  Our brain is programmed to find all the negative judgements in our lives in order to survive - but when you learn to come from a curious mindset you will gain so much more useful information.  It is from curiosity that you make changes - not beating yourself up.  Listen today as I discuss some tools you can use in both your personal and professional life to find better answers - and be able to make the changes you desire. IN TODAY’S EPISODE: The importance of curiosity  Curiosity vs Judgement Better questions = better answers  Curiosity in the work place Curiosity in your personal life Work with me:  www.michellebourquecoachign.com/workwithme

EPISODE NOTES: Today I want to jump right in and talk about overwhelm.  I was recently working with a client on the idea of feeling very overwhelmed around the amount of time we have to get everything done.  Often times we have the list looping in our mind, we have no idea where to begin - and we remain stuck.  Listen today to learn new ways to overcome the feeling of overwhelm and how to keep moving forward. IN THIS EPISODE: Time as a mental construct Clarity on priorities Making powerful decisions Having your own back Your thoughts around time management Work with me:  www.michellebourquecoaching.com

EPISODE NOTES Today I want to talk to you about being a control enthusiast, and how this can hold you back  in many areas of your life.  I often discuss work-life integration on this podcast so today I will show you how this effects both your personal and professional life.  The truth is - sometimes this super power of yours - attempting to control the world - can actually hold you back on creating the world you most want.  Listen today to learn how to find ways to do more of what you want - and not be so stressed by others. IN THIS EPISODE: * Control freak vs control enthusiast * Expectations of colleagues * Wanting the best for your family and friends  * How to increase brain energy to do more of what you want  * Free guide - 3 Simple Steps to Improve Work-Life Integration: www.michellebourquecoaching.com

Episode notes: In today’s podcast I want to talk to you about the concept of Fixed Mindset vs Growth Mindset, and how what you learned in school growing up does not always serve you in the corporate world.  Here’s is some of what I see in my clients - the need to always have a right or wrong answer, the need to always do it right, the need to get the A, the need to not be wrong, and the need to get the external approval.  But this fixed mindset thinking holds us back from cultivating our qualities, taking on new projects and truly excelling in our lives.   IN THIS EPISODE: Mindset; The New Psychology of Success, Carol Dweck Fixed Mindset Growth Mindset  Mindset in Sales Change as a Constant  Learn more about upcoming group course - www.michellebourquecoaching.com    

Episode Notes: In today’s episode I want to talk about blame and responsibility.  Especially when you feel like others are causing you more stress and anxiety in the workplace.  I heard some form of this topic last week in a couple different conversations, so I think it’s and important topic to discuss.  The work we do here is for us to see just how powerful we are in creating new results in our lives based on what we choose to think.   IN TODAYS EPISODE:  Blame in the workplace  Increased stress and anxiety  Responsibility  The importance of what you want to make it all mean Work with me:  www.michellebourquecoaching.com/workwithme

EPISODE NOTES: In today’s episode I am discussing the changes you need to make when you want to take your life to the next level.  Whether you are looking to take on a new role at work or go for a promotion there are three things you need to be willing to:  be bad, feel discomfort, change your identity.  Staying comfortable keeps you safe - but feeling trapped in life.  Listen today to hear more about how your brain is wired to keep you small - and what you can do to move away from that in order to do more of what you want.   IN THIS EPISODE: Motivational triad of the brain Current self identity  Alter Ego - Todd Herman https://toddherman.me/media/ Feeling uncomfortable  Achieving your dreams Email list:  upcoming group medical device sales mindset mastermind - get on list here:  https://michellebourquecoaching.com

I know a lot of you ladies love checklists right?  I’m all about a good checklist myself - the more checked the better right?  But, I recently read a great book - The Checklist Life - Breaking Free from a Life of Obligations - and it made me stop to think about how much of my life has been planned from that mentality.  Meaning, the idea that x-y-z needs to be accomplished in order to “do it right” - or - I have to do all of these things because … that’s what I’m “supposed” to do.  But here is the thing  - showing up, doing your life, the way you WANT to - IS doing it right, and today I want to talk more about that.  Listen in as I discuss this book with the Tracy Bianco, Leadership Coach, and author of The Checklist Life. IN THIS EPISODE: 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 * Join Tracy’s FREE Facebook group:  CLICK HERE FOR BOOK CLUB Full episode notes: https://michellebourquecoaching.com/ep-93-the-checklist-life-with-tracy-bianco/

EPISODE NOTES: The definition of self care reads: the practice of taking action to preserve or improve one's own health.  So let’s start here - taking action to preserve or improve ones own health.  That seems like a pretty important thing to me  right?  But somewhere along the line we started thinking self care is selfish.  What part of taking action to preserve or improve one’s own health, seems selfish?  Interesting isn’t it?  The other thing, is somewhere along the line, people started thinking self care meant bubble baths, massages, and days at the spa.  Now listen - maybe on some days that is fabulous - and you do that.  But I want to talk about DAILY self care - a deeper level of self care that is different from all those other ideas.  IN THIS EPISODE: Definition of self care The importance of planning and sticking to the plan The importance of thought work Sticking to commitments  Being the CEO of your life Setting boundaries and saying no Loving yourself  Work with me - Click here : Work With Me Full episode notes: https://michellebourquecoaching.com/ep-92-a-different-kind-of-self-care/

Today I want to talk to you about how tiny changes can lead to big results - lasting results in your life.  I don’t think we give enough credit to how much your life can change when you make tiny changes.  Today I discuss why thoughts and systems are the key to obtaining the new goals you want to achieve. IN THIS EPISODE: Being ok with not being Ok Atomic Habits Tiny changes = big results How Habits determine your health, wealth, and happiness Motivational Triad of Brain What vs Why of creating new results Systems and thoughts for habits Myths from our brain as we create new results Work with me - www.michellebourquecoaching.com/consult Full show notes: https://michellebourquecoaching.com/ep-91-tiny-changes-big-results/  

Have I got a treat for you and a privilege for me on today’s episode 90 - we are talking about sex with Dr. Sonia Wright.  Dr. Sonia is a board-certified radiologist, a sexual counselor and a certified life coach and two fun facts - she also worked in a sex toy shop - and she was recently featured on The Life Coach School podcast Dr. Sonia is the mid life sex coach and she  helps women understand sexual difficulties from different perspectives.  She uses her medical knowledge, sexual counseling skills and coaching tools to construct a holistic approach to resolving difficulties. This was a fun, and important conversation as Dr. Sonia helps so many women own their sexuality.  Listen today to learn more.    IN THIS EPISODE: Sex for women during mid-life Two different types of libido “To do” sex The pleasure gap The importance of body image Owning your sexuality For more information on Dr. Sonia:  https://soniawrightmd.com Full episode notes