It's Your Time

I am so thrilled to share this BONUS episode in the March Women’s Empowerment Series.  

Please take a listen to a conversation I had with Corinne crabtree last March - her information is gold and I think as we celebrate Women's History Month it's important to remind everyone of the power we have in creating our futures.

Corinne Crabtree is a Master Certified Weight and Life Coach with a mission to help every woman break generational curses in order to improve their personal health and wealth. Corinne lost 100lbs 15 years ago and ever since, she has dedicated her life to teaching women how to do the same. 

Corinne Crabtree is one of the leading voices in the weightloss and business industries. 

We talked business, weightloss, changing generational curses, planning and creating the life you want to live – and so much more around the power women hold in your life.

Click here for full notes and to listen: https://michellebourquecoaching.com/ep-278-best-of-womens-empowerment-series-a-conversation-with-founder-ceo-and-master-certified-life-coachcorinne-crabtree/

Join me today as I discuss the untold ABC's of high achievers.  This week I am challenging you to question some deeply held beliefs around your worthiness, what accomplishment means and how you can feel less overwhelmed and stressed as you continue to strive for your goals.

In this episode: 

• High achievers' untold beliefs and the lie of perfectionism. 0:00
• Embracing discomfort for growth and balance in work and life. 6:38
• Prioritizing tasks that matter most, delegating others, and avoiding busyness
• The importance of taking risks and learning from failures to grow.
• Mindset, consistency, and perfection. 8:38
• Challenging the idea of perfectionism, and suggesting that striving for imperfection can lead to greater consistency and a more fulfilling life.
• Perfectionism and its impact on growth. 12:55
• Begin implementing ABCs of high achievers to overcome feeling stuck and overwhelmed.

Click here for link to full notes: 

Click here for full notes and to listen - https://michellebourquecoaching.com/ep-277-the-untold-abcs-of-high-achievers/

Join me today as I discuss the concept of today being day one in the journey towards your goals.  Today I am sharing some recent personal updates, why you don't have to wait to start again and the importance of coming from a mindset of learning.

In This Episode: 

Starting fresh and setting goals. 0:00

Importance of reframing your mindset and start fresh vs. feeling stuck or off track.

Overcoming plateaus and finding motivation. 2:13

Hidden Potential - Adam Grant and the skill of finding value in taking a pause and choosing new routes to gain momentum.

Adapting to life's changes with grace and intention. 4:10

Reflecting on how life has deviated from her initial plans, shares a valuable lesson learned.

Breaking free from limiting beliefs and taking small actions towards goals. 7:27

Let go of limiting beliefs and take small, consistent actions towards your goals.

Focus on the person you're becoming and the actions you're taking, rather than just the results you want to achieve.

Setting and achieving specific goals. 9:39

Click here for link to full episode: https://michellebourquecoaching.com/ep-276-today-is-day-one/

Please join me for this special Multiply Your Impact episode of the It’s Your Time podcast.

Today I am sharing a recent conversation with Christy Brown, Senior District Manager at Medtronic, and her work to help advance childhood cancer research.

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 to full notes: https://michellebourquecoaching.com/ep-275-multiply-your-impact-a-conversation-with-christy-brown-childhood-cancer-research/

Join me today for the fifth and final episode in our Mentoring Bonus Series.  

Today I am talking to Phoebe Swan, Senior Program Leader, GIDE at Medtronic.

Phoebe shared so many pearls of wisdom around mentoring, the importance of employee resource groups and how diversity on your personal Board of Directors can bring your greater outcomes in your career.

• Mentoring, ERGs, and diversity with Medtronic leader Phoebe Swan. 
• Mentoring, career development, and personal growth. 
• The importance of intentionality in mentoring relationships, including being clear about goals and 
• The importance of having a diverse group of mentors and advisors to provide different perspectives and support in career development.
• The value of being part of different ERGs and having a diverse board of directors for opportunities and exposure.
• Mentorship and sponsorship in the workplace. 
• Career development and networking.

Click here for link to full notes and to listen: https://michellebourquecoaching.com/mentoring-week-bonus-series-a-conversation-with-phoebe-swan-senior-director-global-inclusion-diversity-equity-medtronic-mentoring-and-gide/

Join me today for our fourth installment of our mentoring series. Today I am talking to Steve Coleman, Senior Area Sales Director Endovenous at Medtronic.

We discussed the benefits of mentoring and the Power of 5 groups at Medtronic, how to reach out to mentors you admire and best practices in starting these new relationships.

• Mentoring and leadership development within Medtronic, and Power of Five groups at Medtronic focusing on professional growth and development through small self-led groups.
• Mentoring, leadership, and career development.
• Commitment to advancing women in leadership positions, citing a turning point where they realized the importance of having a supportive network of women in their industry.
• Unconscious bias and mentorship in the workplace.
• Mentorship opportunities and networking at Medtronic.
• The importance of asking for help and making connections, even if it means reaching out to someone who may not be able to meet your immediate needs.
• Career development and networking.

Click here for full notes and to listen: https://michellebourquecoaching.com/mentoring-week-bonus-a-conversation-with-steve-coleman-senior-area-sales-director-endovenous-at-medtronic-mentoring-and-power-of-5-groups/

Join me today for the third installment of our mentoring series. 

Today I am talking to Radena Salmon Sawyer, Regional Sales Director Northeast Region Medtronic Neuromodulation and Pain Interventions. 

We talked about mentorship through the Linkage Women in Leadership program, work-life integration and picking your hard and how the face of leadership is changing.

• Insights on mentoring for Women in Leadership through Linkage
• Importance of mentorship in various aspects of life.
• Building a diverse mentorship circle is crucial for personal and professional growth.
• Being vulnerable, trustung your intuition and being authentic in a supportive environment.
• The changing face of leadership, with a focus on diversity and the impact it has on motivation and performance.
• Carla Harris - Leadership - Linkage WIL
• Work-life balance and mentorship in the industry.
• Ownership of their mentorship relationship by setting up meetings and having a clear agenda, and offers advice on how to make the most of the mentorship.
• The importance of curiosity and asking questions in mentorship.
• Find what they truly enjoy and are passionate about in your work, as it will lead to fulfillment and happiness in the long run.

Click here for link to full notes: https://michellebourquecoaching.com/mentoring-week-bonus-a-conversation-with-radena-salmon-sawyer-senior-sales-director-ne-region-neuromodulation-interventional-pain-at-medtronic/

Join me today for the second installment of our bonus series on mentoring.  Today I am sharing a conversation with Julia Bucheger, Vice President, US CRM Service and Service Transformation and Wallin Award Winner at Medtronic.  We had so much fun discussing how mentoring and leadership work together and how you can take control of your mentoring journey.

• Leadership, mentoring, and career growth with Julia Bucheger.
• Mentoring journey and its importance in career growth.
• Leadership, mentoring, and authenticity in a healthcare organization.
• The value of authenticity in leadership, demonstrated by willingness to speak up and challenge decisions, even if it means being vulnerable and taking risks.
• Leadership, mentoring, and networking.
• The importance of networking and connecting with others in the industry, as it can lead to new opportunities and career growth.
• The importance of taking ownership of their career journey and seek help when needed, highlighting the value of the ripple effect in mentorship.

Click here for full notes and to listen: https://michellebourquecoaching.com/mentoring-bonus-a-conversation-with-julia-bucheger-vice-president-us-crm-service-and-service-transformation-wallin-award-winner-at-medtronic/

Join me as we kick off the bonus episode series for mentoring week.  Today we are starting the conversation with Carla Jung - Vice President of Sales, Coronary and Renal Denervation at Medtronic. 

We had so much fun discussing the importance of mentoring, best practices to implement in your life and how the process is like oxygen for Carla.  Listen today and be sure to connect.

• Mentoring and its positive impact on personal growth.
• Mentoring and its impact with Medtronic leaders.
• The importance of prioritizing goals and seeking mentors in various aspects of their life, including career and personal development.
• Why it’s important to reflect on what needs to be done to move the needle in your life, and how reaching out to others can be mutually beneficial.
• Medtronic leaders share insights on mentorship, personal growth, and diversity.
• Mentoring and coaching with distinctions.
• The importance of taking action and making decisions to achieve personal growth.

Click here for link to full notes and to listen: https://michellebourquecoaching.com/mentoring-week-bonus-a-conversation-with-carla-jung-vp-of-sales-coronary-and-renal-denervation-at-medtronic/

Join me today as I share a preview of our special bonus week episodes starting 1.29.24.

Next week I have the privilege of sharing conversations with top leaders at Medtronic, one of the worlds largest medical device companies.

The goal of the series is to help bring you insight as to why mentoring is important - at any age or stage in your career, how you can navigate building the mentoring relationship and best practice stories from some of the best mentors around.

Listen today to help you prepare for all the bonus episodes.

Click here for full notes and to listen: https://michellebourquecoaching.com/ep-274-mentoring-week-preview/

Join me today as I share a Best of Replay conversation with Emotions Expert for High Achievers Rhonda Farr. Last week I talked about the importance of feelings in order to find success in 2024 and today Rhonda shares her insights from working with high achievers for years.

If you listened the first time through I suggest you tune in again today to pick up your next level of growth.

Link to full notes and to listen: https://michellebourquecoaching.com/ep-273-best-of-replay-emotions-expert-for-high-achievers-tool-to-success-in-2024-feelings/

Join me today as I have fun with sharing 12 tools for success in 2024. In this episode I take a look at each month ahead and share a concept to help your mindset as we enter the new year.

In This Episode: 

• Finding joy in your daily lives and prioritize it as a way to increase happiness and well-being.
• Embracing emotions and belief in magic.2:18
• Self-empowerment and overcoming self-doubt.4:18
• Finding power and balance in work life.7:13
• Prioritizing life, asking for support, and making decisions.9:20
• Online program: www.michellebourquecoaching.com/confidence
• Link to full notes: https://michellebourquecoaching.com/ep-272-12-tools-to-success-in-2024/

Join me today as I discuss success in 2024 - and how to define it without making resolutions in 2024.

In This Episode: 

• Defining success in 2024 without New Year's resolutions. 0:00
• Self-care and goal-setting for physical and emotional well-being. 1:40
• Reflecting on their physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual well-being.
• Motivation and emotional health. 3:23
• Show up daily feeling willing, not motivated, to take next steps towards goals.
• Self-awareness and empowerment in managing emotions.
• Personal growth and self-awareness. 6:30
• Michelle Bourque encourages listeners to question everything with compassion and make 2024 the strongest, most magical year yet.
• Bourque suggests taking small steps each day to become the person who achieves success, rather than making huge changes.

Click here for full notes and to listen: https://michellebourquecoaching.com/ep-271-success-in-2024/

Join me today for our final episode of the year as I share a conversation with Montie Maners, Senior Regional Sales Director at Medtronic in the Multiply Your Impact Series.  Today we are talking about the power of positivity and CASA Child Enrichment.

In this Episode: 

• Positivity and child enrichment with Monty Manners. 0:00
• Career path in medical device sales. 3:07
• Career growth and networking within Medtronic. 5:44
• Positivity and self-awareness in the workplace. 9:52
• Leadership, positivity, and assuming the best in people. 12:24
• Positivity, growth mindset, and vibrations in sales. 17:31
• Manifestation and volunteering for child advocacy. 20:36
• Multiplying impact through volunteering and donations. 26:36
• Personal growth and professional development. 33:06

Click here for full notes and to listen: https://michellebourquecoaching.com/ep-270-multiply-your-impact-a-conversation-with-montie-maners-senior-regional-sales-director-medtronic-cst-power-of-positivity-and-casa-child-enrichment/

Join me today as we close out the Women in Leadership Series.  Today we are talking about the competency of being bold, the importance of personal brand and negotiations.

In this episode:

• The importance of boldness in women's leadership, including branding and presence, negotiations, and challenging limiting beliefs.
• Importance of clear communication and bold actions in professional settings.
• Personal branding and authenticity in the workplace. 5:42
• The importance of self-awareness in branding.
• Negotiation strategies and mindset. 9:43
• Overcoming limiting beliefs and negotiating with empathy. 13:26

Click here for link to full notes: https://michellebourquecoaching.com/ep-269-women-in-leadership-being-bold-personal-brand-and-negotiations/

Join me in the third installment of the Women in Leadership series.  Today I am discussing Influence and Connection and the hurdles women face with both competencies.

In this episode:

• Influential leadership competencies with Carla Harris. 1:35
• Overcoming self-doubt in asking for what you want in life and work. 3:04
  • The importance of making the ask in personal and professional settings, highlighting the need to clarify what you want and quantify the value you bring.
• Building mutually beneficial relationships in leadership. 6:04
• Networking and building relationships for career growth. 7:34
  • Building a diverse network and being intentional in connecting with others.
  • Connect with someone online for mutual benefit and potential influence in their lives.

Click here for full notes: https://michellebourquecoaching.com/ep-268-women-in-leadership-influence-and-connection/

Join me as I continue the series Women in Leadership recap. Today I am talking about Clarity and Proving Your Value.

In This Episode:

• Women in leadership, clarity, and self-worth.0:00
• Leadership competencies and hurdles for women.1:43
• Self-awareness and personal growth for women.4:58
• Proving value and working smarter, not harder.9:01
• Prioritizing tasks and delegating work for personal growth.12:36
• Prioritize their energy and focus on what truly matters, rather than trying to prove their value.
• Strategies for overcoming the hurdle of proving one's value, including delegating tasks and letting go of non-aligned work.

https://michellebourquecoaching.com/ep-267-women-in-…oving-your-value/

Join me today as I share of information from the recent Women In Leadership conference I attended.  The goal of the next couple of weeks is for you to take these tools and concepts and apply them in a way that works for you as you start thinking about your goals for 2024.

• Women in leadership, internal bias, and goal setting. 0:00
• Women's leadership competencies and hurdles. 1:52
• Overcoming inner critic and limiting beliefs for personal growth. 3:53
• Recognizing and managing thoughts to improve relationships. 8:12
• Self-awareness and internal bias. 10:22

Click here for full notes and to listen: https://michellebourquecoaching.com/ep-266-women-in-leadership-awareness-internal-bias/

Join me today as I discuss my gratitude towards a recent Women In Leadership conference, how to be intentional with your gratitude, and next steps as we close out the year.

In This Episode:

Today I have the privilege of sharing a recent conversation I had with Dr. Stacy Heimburger Smalley, an Internal Medicine doctor and Certified life and weight loss coach. 

Stacy helps high achieving busy women find the time they need to focus on their health goals without sacrificing any of their high performing rolls. 

Weight loss is about so much more than the number on the scale and the information Dr. Smalley shared is a refreshing take on how to do it in a way that brings lasting change to your life.

In This Episode:

• Physicians perspective and training around weight loss
• Benefits of no sugar
• The importance of planning
• Determining your self worth
• People pleasing 
• Setting boundaries 
• Women being “volun-told” what to do in the work place
• www.sugarfreemd.com/dinner
• Connect with Stacy – IG: @sugar_freemd FB: Sugarfree MD
• Podcast: http://Weightlossmadesimple.buzzsprout.com
• Link to full notes: https://michellebourquecoaching.com/ep-264-best-of-replay-weightloss-for-high-achieving-women-a-conversation-with-dr-stacy-heimburger-smalley/