#265 The Happiness Habit: Michelle Phillips on Creating Positive Change Through Tiny Steps

"Our brains are set up to keep us safe, not to keep us happy, says Michelle Phillips, president of Key Performance and author of Happiness is a Habit. In this conversation with CoveyClub founder Lesley Jane Seymour she shares her 23-year entrepreneurial journey and reveals how daily rituals boost energy, well-being, and joy. She discusses her shift from sales to becoming a corporate trainer for Fortune 500 companies, highlighting the role of mindset and small habits in creating big changes. Michelle's story emphasizes the power of positive psychology and supportive networks in personal and professional growth.

Bio: Michelle Phillips is the president of Key Performance and the author of Happiness is a Habit: Simple Daily Rituals that Increase Energy, Improve Well-being, and Add Joy to Every Day. With over 20 years of experience, she has guided Fortune 500 companies worldwide, including TAG Heuer, Pfizer, and Verizon, in leadership and positive psychology.

Time Stamps

02:15 - Michelle Phillips on her early career

06:18 - Reinvention is all about mindset - here's why

09:46 - Helping people with more than just their job has become the norm

12:35 - Tiny habits coaching helps people through transition

18:15 - Happiness gets a bad rap because people think it's fake

19:17 - Why women take themselves out of game too soon in corporate life

25:04 - Do you see any difference in how women see their future versus the men?

25:51 - Coming out of sales and to write a book

Key Points:

- Mindset and tiny habits are crucial for personal and professional transformation.

- Positive psychology and optimism can be learned and applied to enhance life satisfaction.

- Women should embrace their value and potential, continuing to grow and contribute in their careers.

- Supportive networks and mentorship can significantly impact one's journey of reinvention.

Links and Resources:

Visit Michelle Phillips' Website

Buy Happiness is a Habit

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Connect with Lesley Jane Seymour & CoveyClub:

• Website
• Instagram
• LinkedIn
• Join CoveyClub

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