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    Lift Your Future

    Welcome to Lift Your Future, a podcast that teaches you coping skills through stories, methods and proven techniques, to improve relationships and outcomes in your personal and professional life. I’m Nicole Winkler, a licenced therapist and (turned) executive coach. On this podcast we will share relatable life experiences to help you with practical ways to grow in your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors to impact your life personally and professionally in order to Lift Your Future.
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    Dealing With Imposter Syndrome

    Dealing With Imposter Syndrome

    Did you know that 70% of people have or will suffer from Imposter Syndrome? If you've ever lacked confidence in your accomplishments, questioned whether or not you 'deserved' to be on the team, or thought that people might see you as a 'fraud,' then you have dealt with Imposter Syndrome. On today's podcast Nicole shows us what Imposter Syndrome is, how it affects us, and how we can overcome it. 

    Learn more about Nicole Winkler and how to lift your future and elevate your business at www.liftyourfuture.com !

    Original Air Date: Apr 27, 2022

    Find Your Success

    Find Your Success

    We’re in the midst of trying times. People are resigning, unhappy with their current work life, or looking for something else; without anything set up. Matt Cumro, founder and partner at Supreme Basketball had a similar journey over ten years ago. He shares his journey with Nicole as he went from assistant basketball coach to establishing a successful statewide youth basketball program. They talk about what success looks like and how you can look for yours.

    Find out more about Matt Cumro and Supreme Basketball at https://www.supremecourtbball.com/

    Learn more about Nicole Winkler and how to lift your future and elevate your business at www.liftyourfuture.com !

    Overcoming Postpartum Depression & Anxiety

    Overcoming Postpartum Depression & Anxiety

    Are you struggling with postpartum depression and anxiety? Motherhood can be challenging for many reasons and can be physically, psychologically and emotionally draining. Today we're breaking down the taboo around Postpartum Depression & Anxiety with help from Dr Natalie Lynch (she literally delivers babies). Dr. Lynch shares her experiences, advice, and guidance that all mothers should hear. Nicole also shares her personal story in dealing and overcoming Postpartum Depression & Anxiety today, on Lift Your Future!

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    Original Air Date: February 23, 2022

    Activating Events, Belief Systems, & Consequences: A Deeper Look

    Activating Events, Belief Systems, & Consequences: A Deeper Look

    Nicole helps us discover our ABCs - the key to unlocking greater success and happiness. By first recognizing Activating Events, then analyzing Belief Systems, we can make changes that lead to powerful Consequences! Listen in as Nicole breaks it all down and provides practical advice for how you too can benefit from a transformed outlook on life.

    Need help finding your ABCs? Visit us at  Lift Your Future!

    How To Lead Yourself

    How To Lead Yourself

    How can you lead someone else, or your team, or your business, if you can’t first take the necessary steps toward self-leadership? Taking your own path to self-improvement is the first step in advancing both personally and professionally. Join Jill Phillips and Nicole as they provide valuable advice from a life coach's perspective! Reap real rewards by learning how to trust yourself, have faith in the journey towards growth, and lead with confidence. It all starts now.

    Click here to learn more about Jill Phillips coaching! 

    Want to learn more on how to lead yourself? Visit us at Lift Your Future!

    Failure Is Growth

    Failure Is Growth

    When life throws you an obstacle, it's easy to feel like a failure. But success isn't measured by how often we get things right – success is determined by what we learn and grow from when things don't go our way. Nicole Winkler knows this better than anyone, having overcome difficult times in her own life to become an executive life coach and mentor. Through Lift Your Future, she now helps others who have experienced 'failure' to see success on the other side.

    In this episode Nicole has 3 key strategies for viewing and dealing with failure as an opportunity for success.

    Learn more about Nicole Winkler and Lift Your Future at www.liftyourfuture.com.

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    Lift Yourself Up by Finding Gratefulness in Everyday Moments

    Lift Yourself Up by Finding Gratefulness in Everyday Moments

    How do we increase happiness, self esteem, and eliminate stress? What if this can be done with improving one skill? In this video, we explore the power of gratitude and how it can help us to live a happier life. We all have moments that we might not consider to be good, but by finding gratitude in these moments, we can shift our perspective and find happiness.

    We often focus on what we don't have or what could be better, but gratitude can help us to appreciate the good moments in our lives. Being grateful for family and friends, a safe home, and even simple things like food can be an important part of finding happiness. Gratitude can also help us to find joy in unexpected places.

    Visit us at Lift Your Future to help find other ways to increase happiness and find gratefulness in everyday moments.

    Rerelease How to Limit Negativity in Your Life

    Rerelease How to Limit Negativity in Your Life

    Do you find yourself worked up and on edge constantly? Is negativity affecting your professional and personal life? Nicole breaks down some of the negative sources that could be affecting you and how it changes your decision making. Join us as she shares 5 helpful tips that can help limit the negativity in your life.

    Talk more with Nicole Winkler today at www.liftyourfuture.com! 

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    enNovember 23, 2022

    Rerelease Fitness, Nutrition, Mental Health, & Mindset

    Rerelease Fitness, Nutrition, Mental Health, & Mindset

    We're revisiting one of your favorite episodes:

    Overcoming adversity takes on an entirely new definition in this episode, as Nicole is joined by Conner Rensch - a woman who defied the odds and lost over 150lbs, gaining back so much of her life in the process. Nicole and Conner share the importance of fitness, nutrition, mental health, and your mindset with real world stories we can all relate to. 

    Learn more about Lift Your Future at www.liftyourfuture.com

    A Work Life Balance Isn't What You Want

    A Work Life Balance Isn't What You Want

    What if I told you that striving for a work life balance is completely wrong? What if balance shouldn’t be the goal at all? In this episode we will share how work life harmony is what we actually are seeking, but what is the difference between balance and harmony? Our guest is executive coach Todd Zimbelman, who shares tips to find harmony, the happiness and growth you will discover with this new perspective, and how to reflect on your week to get you to those big audacious goals you want to accomplish. 

     

    Start lifting YOUR future today at www.liftyourfuture.com!

     

    Todd can be found here.

    Should You Work With Your Family?

    Should You Work With Your Family?

    Balancing your business and your family can be stressful enough, but what do you do when your family IS your business? Going to work can be a healthy separation for us to have our own space, but what if there is no separation? We each have a unique family dynamic of behaviors but how are they impacted by working with or working in a family business. On this episode we will find out how to work with family with the top 3 simple tips to make your life easier from our guest Molly Arnall.  

    Start lifting YOUR future today at www.liftyourfuture.com!

    Women Entrepreneurs

    Women Entrepreneurs

    How to be a successful entrepreneur is a question that many people ask, but the women entrepreneurs on today's podcast have answered it time and time again. Nicole is joined by two of Omaha's most successful women entrepreneurs, Susan Reff and Tracy Hightower-Henne, founding partners of Hightower Reff Law. What are the keys to becoming a successful woman business owner? What are the challenges women face in a male-dominated industry?

    They share what their successes and setbacks have taught them, to help you know to get started, the advice they have for young women entrepreneurs, and how you can keep your success thriving. 

    Listen to Susan and Tracy's podcast 'The Lady Lawyer League' here, and to learn more about Susan and Tracy visit: https://hrlawomaha.com/

    Start lifting YOUR future today at www.liftyourfuture.com!

    Work Life Balance

    Work Life Balance

    Entrepreneurs and do-it yourself workers are notorious for taking on all responsibilities. Omaha based realtor and musician Jason Birnstihl has spent nearly 30 years in marketing, media, and sales. He shares his story of trying that work-life balance all of us seek and how letting go of certain things increased his success both professionally and personally. 

    Get to know Jason here 

    To find out more on how Nicole can help your business today!

    Overcoming Loss With Growth Mindset

    Overcoming Loss With Growth Mindset

    We all face setbacks and loss. It can be the most trying of times. For nearly a decade Angie Wiley has been helping athletes find discipline, strong work ethics, and build mental strength. She shares an incredible story of her own perseverance through those tough times; how having a strong growth mindset got her through hard loss. Don’t miss this inspirational story.

    Angie Wiley can be found at https://youarestrong.com/

    To find how you can lift your future and how Nicole can help your business, go to www.liftyourfuture.com

    How To Find Your Success

    How To Find Your Success

    We’re in the midst of trying times. People are resigning, unhappy with their current work life, or looking for something else; without anything set up. Matt Cumro, founder and partner at Supreme Basketball had a similar journey over ten years ago. He shares his journey with Nicole as he went from assistant basketball coach to establishing a successful statewide youth basketball program. They talk about what success looks like and how you can look for yours.

    Find out more about Matt Cumro and Supreme Basketball at https://www.supremecourtbball.com/

    Learn more about Nicole Winkler and how to lift your future and elevate your business at www.liftyourfuture.com !

    How Treating People Impacts Your Success

    How Treating People Impacts Your Success
    Has your occupation turned into, “I have to go to work?” Or find yourself not as successful as you believe you can be. Joining Nicole is author, motivational speaker, and successful business owner Van Deeb. Van Deeb shares his years of experience empowering others to reach their potential. They discuss how positive messages can elevate not only your business, but your life.
     
    Listen to Van Deeb's podcast wherever you listen to your podcasts or at www.vandeeb.com!
     
    Don't miss Van Deeb's weekly radio program 'The Journey' at www.kcro.com, Thursdays 5-6pm & Sundays 10-11am.
     
    Purchase Van's books or book him for your next motivational event at www.vandeeb.com.
     
    Learn more about Nicole Winkler and how to lift your future and elevate your business at www.liftyourfuture.com!
     

    How To Maintain Your Faith Through Adversity In Business

    How To Maintain Your Faith Through Adversity In Business
    Business can be rough and at times tests you to limits that are unimaginable. Eric Howland, the owner of Country Tire had nearly ten years of difficulties and misfortunes. From environmental disasters to embezzlement, and a global pandemic; he’s gone through a lot. Now, his business is thriving and the future is looking bright. He joins Nicole and shares his story of perseverance and insights on how to get through those tough times.
     
    Set up a discovery call with Nicole Winkler today to set your business up for success at www.liftyourfuture.com! 

    How Food Makes You Think & Feel

    How Food Makes You Think & Feel
    What we eat and drink satisfies our hunger and cravings, but it also affects our brain function. Joining Nicole in the studio is Dr. Kristin Saxena, a pediatrician and host of Feeding the Family Podcast. Dr. Kristin explores how food and relationships are interconnected in creating healthy eating habits. She brings her knowledge to the table and shares how foods can make us feel.

    Listen to Dr. Kristin's podcast 'Feeding the Family' wherever you listen to podcasts or online at www.kristinsaxena.com!

    Talk to Nicole about how she can help coach you and your company at www.liftyourfuture.com!

     

    Being a Successful Woman in a Male Dominated Industry

    Being a Successful Woman in a Male Dominated Industry

    Male leadership has traditionally been the standard across many industries. Nicole invites Gwenn Aspen, CEO of Anequim to share her story of success in a male dominated industry; how her will and determination took her business from 26 to over 800 people across North America. Gwenn provides helpful tips and strategies she uses in business and at home. Join us for this inspiring story.

    Listen to Gwenn's podcast "Bootstrappers" wherever you get your podcasts (OR RIGHT HERE!)

    Talk with Nicole Winkler about coaching you and your business team at www.liftyourfuture.com! 

    How to Limit Negativity in Your Life

    How to Limit Negativity in Your Life

    Do you find yourself worked up and on edge constantly? Is negativity affecting your professional and personal life? Nicole breaks down some of the negative sources that could be affecting you and how it changes your decision making. Join us as she shares 5 helpful tips that can help limit the negativity in your life.

    Talk more with Nicole Winkler today at www.liftyourfuture.com!