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 

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Ep 109 Vulnerability Hangover

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 

Ep 108 Thanksgiving Madness: Family & Food

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  

Ep 107 Getting More of What you Think

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  

Ep 106 Quarterly Review Process

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  

Ep 105

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 

Ep 104 Organize Your Time

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     

Ep 103 Integration vs Balance

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 

Ep 102 Constraint and Discipline

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 

Ep 101 The Importance of Airplane Mode

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  

Ep 100 Interview with Carrie Stringer

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 

Ep 99 The Brilliance of Curiosity

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 

Ep 98 Overwhelm

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

Ep 97 How Being a Control Enthusiast Holds You Back

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    

Ep 96 The Importance of Growth Mindset

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 

Ep 95 Blame and Responsibility at Work

This is the podcast for professional women who want to find work/life balance in their lives. If you struggle with leaving work at work and want to enjoy more personal time, this podcast is for you. In each episode, sales professional, and Certified Life Coach, Michelle A. Bourque combines real-life experiences and cognitive tools to teach you how to improve your time management, and productivity in order to reduce your stress and enjoy more of your life. It's your time to begin making a change, to create the life you imagine - and your time is now. www.michellebourquecoaching.com for more info.

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