It's Your Time Michelle A Bourque

 
Join me today for a fun conversation around shifting your energy and the importance of growth for your human evolution.
In This Episode:
Energy shifts and evolving through change. 0:00 Michelle Bourque discusses energy shifts and change, sharing insights from two books and reflecting on recent changes at work. Molly Fletcher: The Energy Clock (Book) Game Changers (Podcast) Brad Stulberg: Master of Change Vacation location: The Otesaga Embracing change and growth in a team. 1:43 Importance of change and growth in a company, and how it can lead to new opportunities. Personal growth and energy management. 3:23 Reframing negative situations as opportunities for growth. Growth and development, finding joy in the process. Resisting change and finding energy drains. 7:10 Bourque suggests questioning self-imposed obligations to identify underlying motivations. Prioritizing energy and productivity. 9:02 Prioritize energy-boosting tasks and delegate/delete/delay less fulfilling ones. Prioritize your energy and embrace change for personal growth.  
Click here for full notes and to listen:  https://michellebourquecoaching.com/ep-257-energy-sh…h-through-change/

Today I have the privilege of sharing a recent conversation with Melynda Benlemlih who is a coach, facilitator, speaker, trainer, consultant for organizations and Founder and President of Cognitive Agility LLC. 
She has over 20 years of experience in organizational development in the private and federal sectors applying solutions across the workforce development spectrum.  She has built programs in higher education, International business, and federal human capital management and shared so many great tips and techniques on leadership change and what you can do to feel more empowered in your role - at any level. 
She shared so many great ideas around change management, controlling your life, your time, your habits and how to gain clarity in your life.  She has a free resource for you as well so be sure to listen all the way through.
In This Episode: 
Change Management  The importance of gaining clarity in your life Stakeholder influencer map Human capital management  Empowerment at any level in your career The importance of knowing what you control in your life cognitiveagilityllc.com - free guide:  https://www.cognitiveagilityllc.com/ClarityCourse  Updated full course information: https://www.cognitiveagilityllc.com/open-enrollment Link to full notes and to listen:  https://michellebourquecoaching.com/ep-256-best-of-r…dual-empowerment/

Join me today as I discuss The #1 Myth with Self Care.
Key take-a-ways: 
Intro to the episode. 0:00 Today's episode is all about the number one myth around self-care, the importance of taking control of one's schedule and increasing energy and reducing stress. The main topic of this episode is self- care. Taking care of yourself is not selfish. 1:24 Taking care of yourself is not selfish. This is a myth that many of us have for a long time. You have permission to do the same for yourself. The myth of taking care of yourself. 3:26 The myth that taking care of oneself means that someone else suffers, or that others will suffer. The importance of getting crystal clear on priorities and building a relationship with yourself. The importance of self-care, including the decisions you make in your life on a daily basis and the choices you are making. The first step in deciding what changes to make. The key to successful self-care. 6:48 Take some time over the next week to pay attention to where you are prioritizing yourself and make small changes that will lead to greater self-care. There is no right or wrong answer. The importance of taking care of yourself. 8:50 Michelle wants to show the younger girls that it is okay to take care of yourself. She wants to inspire others to prioritize their own well-being as well. Michelle offers a six week coaching program that includes weekly content, email accountability coaching and personalized email coaching.  www.michellebourquecoaching.com/confidence   Link to full notes:  https://michellebourquecoaching.com/ep-255-the-1-myth-with-self-care/ 

Join me today as I discuss Mastering Self Leadership Through Emotional Intelligence. 
I am sharing a couple of recent examples in my professional and personal life where the importance of mind management was never more evident. 
The tools I am sharing will help you feel less stressed, more at peace and able to control your energy in a way that allows you to create the life you want.
In This Episode: 
Recent work meetings and allowing others to be wrong about you  Family matters The importance of giving equal air time to your thinking  Managing your energy - BYOE  Neuroplasticity and creating new mind shifts for greater success  No cost consult call - www.michellebourquecoaching.com/connect  Click here for full notes: https://michellebourquecoaching.com/ep-254-mastering…nal-intelligence/ 

In this episode I am sharing a best of replay from a conversation with Tracy Bianco. 
Tracy is a leadership coach, team development specialist, speaker, and founder of Tracy Bianco Coaching & Consulting. She has more than 30 years of experience in training, coaching, developing, and leading strong teams. She helps leaders and their teams stop hating Mondays so productivity increases, conflict decreases, and workplace harmony is the norm.
We discussed her book The Checklist Life: Breaking Free From a Life of Obligations and how important it is for you to be able to create the life you want to live based on your greatest desires - not those prescribed to you as "shoulds" through society's lens.
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 Leadership Lab: CLICK HERE Confidence program: CHECK OUT Link to full notes and to listen:  https://michellebourquecoaching.com/ep-253-best-of-r…hor-tracy-bianco/

Episode Notes: Join me today as I share a "best of" replay from a conversation with motivational speaker and author Patrick Sweeney. 
 
Patrick is the author of Fear As Fuel and This book has so many of the concepts we talk about here – but with an extra layer of Neuroscience.  
 
I could’ve talked to him all night – I find it so fascinating, and I hope you do as well.  
 
Enjoy!
 
IN THIS EPISODE:
Two Wars of Decisions to make Fear vs opportunity  Free energy Taking responsibility for your life Using Fear as fuel Blame and judgement  Curiosity  Patrick Sweeney Contact info:
https://www.pjsweeney.com
https://www.instagram.com/pjsweeney/
https://www.facebook.com/PatrickSweeneyFearGuru/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/thefearguru/
 
Link to full notes:  https://michellebourquecoaching.com/ep-252-best-of-i…-patrick-sweeney/