82: How To Be An Effective Leader At Work In A Changing Environment
Four Tips for Being a Better Leader: In this episode I'm talking about how to be a Make It Happen Leader. Success in any organization can be fueled by a leader who understands culture and dynamics but also goes beyond that to communicate and cultivate a winning team. You've probably heard the adage, "People don't leave jobs, they leave bosses." And I've experienced that in the companies that I've worked for and with all across the country. Take time to communicate and inspire in a way that makes people want to be their best selves.
81: How To Be Happier In Life Or Work
Positivity matters. Over the years I have found that studying happiness increases productivity more than productivity increases productivity. Crazy, right? But it's so true. If you can find ways to stay positive and move forward confidently then you're less likely to be distracted in what you're doing. It doesn't mean your challenges go away, it DOES mean that you have the ability to put them in their proper place and get things done even when life is heavy! Happiness is one of my very favorite conversations. Have you seen my book called The HappyIST - 30 Happy Habits, A Tip Book for the HappyIST Life. It's a great read personally as well as for your company or even your kids!
80: If Everyone Supported You, What Would YOU Choose?
Sometimes we're paralyzed from moving forward because we're over analyzing or because we're worried about what everyone else is going to think about what we're doing. In this episode I explore what it takes to move forward confidently in the direction of your goals and dreams. P.S. You don't need their permission or approval, but you DO need to get to your OWN truth so you can move forward with confidence. The fastest way to quiet naysayers is RESULTS.
79: If You’re In Business, You Need To Tell Two Stories
The two most profitable stories in your business are the story that you tell your customers and prospects to get them to buy (marketing) and the story that you tell employees to get them to perform (high performance and productivity). In this minicast I share why these stories should be conversations you're having "around the conference table" (even if virtually).
78: Success Secrets for the New Decade with Allie White
What worked before may not work moving forward. It make take increased commitment to the outcome and asking a lot of questions. As we kick of Season 3, I invited my long time client and friend, Allie White to join us and share her success secrets. Allie has a course she teaches call the 8 Secrets to Success, and she came on the air to share a few of them with us. Listen and join us for some laughs and some soul! She also shares her favorite question to ask to get deeper results in your life or business.
77: How to Collect, Save, and Cultivate Your Ideas So You Don’t Lose Them
Innovation is a big buzz word - the world is encouraging new ideas and innovative economies. Your ideas and knowledge is a gold mine! I get the best ideas and then quickly forget them. If you have lots of ideas and you want to turn them into life or business projects, this episode is for you! You'll also hear a story that has forever changed the way I protect my ideas.
76: An Unconventional Way of Dealing with Anxiety and Stress with Heather Gibson
When Heather told me her story, I new she had to be on the show. She's an expert in her field and one of the top ranking professionals in her direct sales company. With multiple streams of income and a handful of kids (including some adoptions) she found an unexpected tool helped manage anxiety in her kids and herself. I was fascinated and excited to share it with you.
75: Emotional Wellness with Amanda Winters
This year has thrown us a curve ball or two. On today's episode we're chatting with Amanda Winters an emotional wellness expert who has tips and advice on how emotionally navigate these waters. She also has unique experience and tips on how companies can focus on emotional wellness to help with focus at work.
74: How to Communicate Effectively As A Leader
Do you want to communicate more effectively at work? Do you have a boss that needs to HEAR you? Do you have a team you need to motivate to work? It's all about how you communicate with them. As I share this real life story of an experience I had, it provides an important parallel into effective office communication.
73: Using the Marketing Trifecta to Grow Your Business
Do you want your business to grow? Do you want to make more money? There are THREE main factors that that determine your future profitability. In this podcast we're talking about the messages, mediums and the masses that mean business growth! Don't miss my upcoming marketing event! I'll help you write your annual marketing plan in 2 days! Join me at the Marketing Blueprint Workshop (or get the recordings) www.marketingblueprintworkshop.com
72: The Best Marketing Tactic in Your Business is VIDEO (said on a podcast)
I'm often asked, what's the best place to invest my marketing dollars right now? The answer: VIDEO. Video marketing is not going away. YouTube is not going away. Video performs better on social media than any other type. Embrace this medium and you'll find success in your business!
71: The Content Blueprint for Experts & Business Owners
If you're an author, speaker, expert or business owner, the kinds of content you create for you blog, social media and your marketing matter. In this minicast, Michelle shares a new way to look at your content that will deliver the kind of results that you want with your audiences. Learn about the Marketing Blueprint Workshop at www.marketingblueprintworkshop.com
70: The Success Equation for Experts, Authors, & Speakers
Do you want to share your messages in bigger ways? Do you want to build a platform that showcases your expertise and talents? Are you also ready to increase your income in your business? If so, this minicast is for you! I share the equation that, if followed, will change the way you approach how you create content that matters.
69: Are You Ready For A Marketing Mastermind?
In addition to speaking with businesses and organizations all over the country, I own a boutique digital marketing agency. I take on a small number of clients each year, but also run an annual marketing mastermind. If you've ever considered a mastermind with other like-minded small business owners, this mastermind (in its 5th year!) brings together high performing individuals for an immersive marketing experience that will change your business forever.
68: What Time of Day Are You Most Energetic?
Understanding your own routines and energy levels could be the key to understanding your productivity and high performance. In this minicast, I explore how to discover your most energetic times of day and how you can utilize them for high performance.
67: Good Enough Now - Interview with Jess Pettitt
In this episode, we talk about everything from diversity to self-affirmation. Joining me I have author, speaker and all around awesome human, Jess Pettitt, who shares insights on allowing yourself to be "Good Enough Now" (Her book you should order right now) along with allowing ourselves to grow and develop beyond what we currently know. I also share a really embarrassing experience from a speaking event this year and Jess walks me through what I can learn and how I can ensure it doesn't happen again. Have a listen!
66: Overcoming Anxiety with Ashlee Miller
Make It Happen is back on a topic that is effecting millions of Americans. Joining Michelle is Ashlee Miller, a business coach and mom who is passionate about changing the tide of anxiety. Her project "Anxiety is A Bully" is helping anxiety sufferers and parents of kids with anxiety create tools for success.
65: The Art of Persuasion - How to ASK for What You Want
Did you ever have a conversation where you thought after, "That didn't go the way I thought it would." OR do you wish you could be better about getting the support you need in your goals, in your business and even in your relationships? Learn my simple four step ENROLLMENT strategy for having effective conversations with those that matter most.
64: Possibility & Instagram Algorithm
When you can't choose, talk about two things! First up, a simple principle that is holding you back. If you've ever said to yourself, "I don't deserve _________." This segment is for YOU! Then, for you small biz owners and social media marketers out there, I'm going to dish on what the Instagram algorithm means for your insta-strategy.
63: The POWER of Quizzes for Business Marketing
I am in marketing heaven! Quizzes are starting to become common place in the marketing world, but it's amazing how many companies are not taking advantage of this powerful too. Enter Owen Fuller, Chief Qwizzard at Qzzr, he shares why quizzes are powerful and how you can start using them today.