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It's Your TimeThe Cost of Not Trusting Yourself (Even When You're Clearly Capable) | Ep 369Most high-performing women don't struggle because they lack skill or experience. They struggle because they don't fully trust themselves. In this episode of It's Your Time, Michelle explores the hidden cost of not trusting yourself — especially for women in sales, leadership, and high-responsibility roles. When capability becomes your identity, self-trust quietly erodes, leading to burnout, over-functioning, and stalled growth. In this conversation, you'll learn: Why capability without self-trust leads to exhaustion, not confidence How nervous system conditioning keeps women stuck in over-responsibility The emotional, financial, and identity costs of...
2026-02-0518 min
It's Your TimeThe Power of Mentorship for Meaningful Careers Beyond Titles and Promotions | Ep 368What if mentorship wasn't about getting ahead — but about coming home to yourself? In this episode of It's Your Time, Michelle is joined by Medtronic leaders Kelsey Hougen and Courtney Behrmann for a grounded, honest conversation about mentorship, identity, and self-trust. Recorded during a live ASPIRE coffee chat, this episode explores how women in sales and leadership can build meaningful careers without burning out or outsourcing their worth. You'll hear about: Why mentorship can be seasonal, informal, and deeply personal How self-trust is built through small, consistent actions The im...
2026-01-2933 min
It's Your TimeAmbition Without Guilt for Women in Sales: Releasing the Fear of Being Too Much | Ep 367Ambition shouldn't feel heavy — but for many women in sales and leadership, it does. In this episode of It's Your Time, Michelle explores ambition without guilt and the often-unspoken fear of being "too much." She breaks down why high-performing women aren't afraid of success itself, but of the relational consequences that can come with growth. You'll learn: Why your nervous system may associate expansion with danger How empathy and emotional intelligence can lead to self-silencing The difference between compassion and self-abandonment How to define success in a wa...
2026-01-2213 min
It's Your TimeWhy Proving Yourself Never Feels Like Enough (And the Neuroscience Behind It)Why does success never feel like enough—even when you're doing everything "right"? In this episode, Michelle breaks down the neuroscience behind the proving loop and why so many high-achieving women feel driven to constantly earn their worth. You'll learn how the nervous system links performance with safety, why dopamine keeps moving the goalpost, and why rest can feel surprisingly uncomfortable. This conversation explores: The conditioning that ties achievement to belonging Why accomplishment brings relief, not security How internal permission changes ambition from exhausting to energizing What it...
2026-01-1516 min
It's Your TimeThe Hidden Pressure Behind High Achievement (and How to Lead Without Burning Out) | Ep 365High-achieving women often believe pressure is the price of success — but what if that belief is the very thing causing burnout? In this episode of It's Your Time, Michelle explores the hidden pressure behind high achievement and why it's not your schedule, workload, or ambition that's the problem — it's the internal relationship you've developed with success. You'll learn: Why pressure is created by interpretation, not circumstances How your nervous system responds to self-imposed urgency The difference between pressure-based ambition and regulated performance What it means to pursue growth without abandoning yourself This conversation is f...
2026-01-0812 min
It's Your TimeConscious Leadership: Why Discipline, Self-Trust, and Flow Matter More Than WillpowerConscious leadership isn't about doing more — it's about leading yourself with clarity, self-trust, and nervous system awareness. In this episode of It's Your Time, Michelle explores how executive function, discipline, and flow state actually work through the lens of neuroscience. You'll learn why habits and goals often don't stick, especially for high-achieving women, and how performance-based worth quietly creates burnout and self-doubt. Inside this conversation: Why willpower isn't the problem — and what is How nervous system regulation supports focus, follow-through, and discipline The link between identity, self-trust, and sustainable perf...
2026-01-0113 min
It's Your TimeDecember Reset Collection: Mastering Priorities & Aligning Work + Life | Ep362Feeling overwhelmed by your to-do list? Struggling to balance career, family, and your personal well-being? In this empowering episode of The It's Your Time Podcast, Certified Life Coach Michelle Arnold Bourque shares how high-achieving women can prioritize what matters most, set healthy boundaries, and ditch the guilt that often comes with putting yourself first. 💡 You'll learn: The #1 mindset shift to redefine work-life balance 4 daily questions to help you stay focused and intentional The top strategy for setting boundaries—without apology Why balance isn't about perfection—it's about alignment Whether you're navigating career burnout, plannin...
2025-12-1818 min
It's Your TimeHoliday Joy Reset: How to Embrace Fun, Abundance, and Ease | Ep 360This time of year, high-achieving women are juggling it all—work deadlines, family dynamics, holiday pressure—and often putting themselves last. But what if joy wasn't just a bonus… but a strategy for success? In this empowering episode, Certified Life Coach Michelle Arnold Bourque shares how to reset your nervous system, rewire your mindset, and end the year in a way that feels grounded, abundant, and actually fun. You'll learn: Why your brain resists rest (and how to override it) The neuroscience behind joy and its connection to creativity and resilience
2025-12-0415 min
It's Your TimeHow Gratitude for Your Future Self Rewires Your Brain for Peace and Purpose | Ep 359Struggling to stay connected to your goals or overwhelmed by stress? In this episode, certified life coach Michelle Arnold Bourque shares how practicing gratitude for your future self can rewire your brain, reduce anxiety, and activate aligned decision-making. You'll learn: Why your brain treats your future self like a stranger (and how to change that) The neuroscience behind gratitude and motivation How to calm your nervous system and shift into possibility A 2-minute exercise to deepen your emotional connection with the woman you're becoming Whether you're a high-achieving woman navigating the holidays or just need...
2025-11-2712 min
It's Your TimeSPECIAL EDITION: Thrive Without Burning Out: A Stress Reset for High-Achieving Women During the Holidays - ReplayIn this special edition of It's Your Time, Michelle shares the replay of her powerful "Sip It Saturday" workshop—an empowering session designed for busy, high-achieving women navigating the stress and overwhelm of the holiday season. Tune in for practical tools to reset your nervous system, regain control of your calendar, and prioritize yourself without guilt. Michelle dives deep into: How to shift out of survival mode and into self-led power The truth about time scarcity and how to reclaim your schedule Grounding exercises to regulate your energy in minutes The root cause of burnout (hint: it...
2025-11-2437 min
It's Your TimeHow to Stop Feeling Overwhelmed During the Holidays and Finally Get Control of Your Calendar | Ep 358Feeling overwhelmed during the holidays? You're not alone—and it's not a personal failure. In this empowering episode of At Your Time, Certified Life Coach Michelle Arnold Bourque shares science-backed strategies to help high-achieving women stop holiday burnout, manage stress, and take back control of their calendars. 🎙️ You'll learn: Why your brain resists rest (and how to fix it) What causes holiday stress for high performers Time management tips that actually work How to reset your nervous system in real life The truth about capacity vs. time If you've ever googled "how to stop feeling overwhe...
2025-11-2015 min
It's Your TimeHow to Pivot Your Career with Confidence: Redefining Success with Natalie de Minaur | Ep 356In this inspiring conversation, Michelle sits down with Natalie de Minaur (Rowley), a Senior Product Manager at Medtronic, to explore what it really means to pivot with purpose. From moving countries with her family to redefining leadership without a title, Natalie shares the behind-the-scenes of navigating career, motherhood, and mindset with courage. Together, they dive into: Letting go of linear success Owning your self-worth and asking for what you're worth Reclaiming your energy and priorities Embracing "squiggly" paths and trusting your instincts If you've ever felt the n...
2025-11-0630 min
It's Your TimeRedefining Success: Wellness, Wealth & Wild Success for Women in Sales | Ep 355Success isn't about doing more — it's about becoming more. In this episode, Certified Life Coach Michelle Arnold Bourque helps you redefine success through the lens of neuroscience, mindset, and energy. You'll learn how to: • Rewire your mind from survival to creation • Build wealth from confidence, not chaos • Redefine success as sovereignty, not sacrifice Perfect for high-achieving women in sales who are ready to expand beyond burnout and build success that feels aligned, abundant, and alive. 💎 Listen now and step into your empowered rhythm — where wellness, wealth, and wild success coexist.
2025-10-3019 min
It's Your Time83 Days to Wild Success: Wealth, Wellness & the Sovereign Self | Ep 352There are 83 days left in the year — and it's more than enough time to transform your trajectory. In this empowering episode of It's Your Time, Certified Life Coach Michelle Arnold Bourque shares how to close the year with intention, alignment, and self-defined success — without the burnout. Whether you're a high-achieving woman in sales, leadership, or corporate, this episode will help you: ✨ Redefine success through the lens of wellness, wealth, and sovereignty ✨ Release hustle culture and reconnect with your inner authority ✨ Use neuroscience-backed tools to reset your goals and energy ✨ Shift your mindset...
2025-10-0920 min
It's Your TimeUnlock Abundance Now: How High-Achieving Women Can Receive More Wealth, Wellness & Success | Ep 351Are you ready to stop hustling and start receiving? In this empowering episode of It's Your Time, Certified Life Coach Michelle Arnold Bourque reveals how high-achieving women can unlock abundance in every area of life—wealth, wellness, work-life balance, and success. You'll discover: ✨ Why abundance isn't something "out there" but already within you ✨ How to rewire your brain for wealth, opportunity, and ease ✨ Simple daily practices to expand your capacity to receive ✨ The self-trust shift that helps women in sales and leadership thrive If you've been giving, doing, and striving—but still feelin...
2025-10-0214 min
It's Your TimeAgency as Activism: How Self-Leadership Empowers Women to Lead Change | Ep 350Are you tired of waiting for things to change around you—and ready to take back control? In this empowering episode of It's Your Time, Certified Life Coach Michelle Arnold Burke shares how agency is more than personal development—it's activism. You'll learn practical tools rooted in neuroscience and coaching to shift from reaction to intentional leadership, so you can feel more powerful, less stressed, and fully in charge of your life. ✨ Inside this episode: What it really means to lead yourself first How to reclaim your calendar and energy as forms...
2025-09-2518 min
It's Your TimePermission to Heal: Reclaiming Your Health & Inner Wisdom with Jessica Arias | Ep 348In this week's episode of It's Your Time, Certified Life Coach Michelle Arnold Bourque welcomes Jessica Arias, a board-certified functional practitioner and soulful women's health guide, for a rich conversation on healing, balance, and the power of permission. Jessica shares how she helps women move from burnout and disconnection to clarity and wholeness—through personalized protocols, functional lab testing, and soul-led coaching. Together, Michelle and Jessica explore what it means to tune back into your body, reclaim your intuition, and give yourself the permission you've been waiting for—to rest, to speak up, to be seen. I...
2025-09-1138 min
It's Your TimeBuild a Resilient Mindset & Protect Your Energy: A Burnout-Proof Path to Sustainable Success | Ep 347Feeling burned out but still crushing your goals? In this empowering episode, Certified Life Coach Michelle Arnold Bourque reveals how high-achieving women can build a resilient mindset and protect their energy—without sacrificing success. Learn why burnout often hides behind achievement, how your nervous system impacts clarity and creativity, and the science-backed tools to break the overwork cycle. You'll walk away with practical strategies like boundaries that build capacity, mindset shifts that unlock possibility, and daily habits that support sustainable success. If you're ready to thrive—not just survive—this episode is your reset. Link to full notes...
2025-09-0416 min
It's Your TimeReset to Rise: 4 Science-Backed Practices to Reclaim Your Energy and Lead with ConfidenceReady to reset your rhythm and rise with confidence? In this empowering episode, Certified Life Coach Michelle Arnold Bourque introduces Reset to Rise—a self-paced program designed to help high-achieving women reclaim their energy, build lasting confidence, and lead with clarity. Michelle walks you through the 4 core pillars of personal transformation: ✨ Resilient Mindset – Commit before confidence. Learn how commitment rewires your brain for action. ⚡ Inner Energy – Discover how to manage your energy (not just your time) and feel more aligned every day. 🧠 Success Strategy – Shift from chaos to clarity with a simple framework that reduces ov...
2025-08-2815 min
It's Your TimeEp 345: Breaking the Overwork Cycle: Mindset Shifts for High-Achieving Women with Confidence Coach Savanna SymonsHow to Stop Overworking Without Losing Your Ambition Are you a high-achieving woman who struggles to slow down? Do you feel guilty when you rest, or find yourself reaching for another glass of wine or your phone at night just to "calm down"? In this powerful episode of It's Your Time, Michelle Arnold Bourque talks with confidence and career coach Savanna Symons about how to finally break the overwork cycle. Savanna shares her own lived experience and years of coaching high achievers — from entrepreneurs to executives — on how to cultivate confidence and calm in their care...
2025-08-2132 min
It's Your TimeEp 344: Overcoming Imposter Syndrome: Rewire Your Inner Critic & Build Self-TrustFeeling like a fraud? You're not alone—and you're not broken. In this episode of It's Your Time, Certified Life Coach Michelle Arnold Bourque shares how to transform your inner critic, release imposter syndrome, and build real self-trust using tools from neuroscience, CBT, and her Empowered Rhythm Method. You'll walk away with: A simple 3-step process to reframe self-doubt Journal prompts to shift your mindset Powerful insights on how self-compassion rewires your brain for confidence Ready to rise into your next level of leadership—without burning out?
2025-08-1418 min
It's Your TimeEp 342 From Overproduction to Personal Creation: Stepping into Your Future SelfAre you a high-achieving woman in sales who feels like you're doing all the things—but still not fulfilled? In this episode of It's Your Time, Certified Life Coach Michelle Arnold Bourque shares how to stop living on autopilot and start intentionally creating the life you really want. Through neuroscience-backed tools, mindset coaching, and universal laws, you'll discover: ✅ Why most of us live 95% of our lives on repeat (and how to break the cycle) ✅ How your personality shapes your personal reality—and how to shift it ✅ The power of visualization as a "success reh...
2025-07-3118 min
It's Your TimeEp 340 19 Years in Medical Device Sales: The Truth They Don't Tell YouThis week, Michelle reflects on 19 years in medical device sales — and shares the powerful mindset shifts that helped her thrive in a high-pressure, fast-paced, often male-dominated industry. Whether you're in healthcare sales, medical device, pharma, or any high-performance career, this episode offers essential tools to help you reduce burnout, trust yourself more, and do more of what actually matters. Inside this episode: The real truth about long-term success in medical sales Why self-trust is your greatest asset How perfectionism and people-pleasing keep you playing small A neuroscience-backed lo...
2025-07-1717 min
It's Your TimeEp 338 Visualize It. Feel It: The Science and Soul of ManifestationIn this empowering episode of The It's Your Time Podcast, Certified Life Coach Michelle Arnold Bourque explores the powerful intersection of neuroscience, quantum physics, and practical coaching to help high-achieving women visualize, manifest, and live their next-level life—now. You'll learn: The brain science behind visualization and how to rewire your mindset How to use the Law of Attraction and quantum principles to shift your reality Why confidence, joy, and fulfillment start before the external success Simple, proven practices to align with your future self and elevate your results...
2025-07-0319 min
It's Your TimeEp 337 Day One Mindset: Clarity, Consistency and PossibilityAs we hit the halfway mark of 2025, it's time to pause, reflect, and realign. In this empowering episode of The It's Time Podcast, Certified Life Coach Michelle Arnold Bourque shares her powerful "Day One Theory" to help you reset your mindset, reclaim your goals, and step into your next level with purpose and clarity. You'll learn how to shift from "one day" thinking to "day one" action, build consistent habits, and unlock the possibility mindset that drives real transformation. With inspiration from thought leaders like James Clear and Cathy Heller, Michelle offers practical tools to help you...
2025-06-2616 min
It's Your TimeEp 336: Clarity is the New Currency: Reset, Refocus, and RiseFeeling stuck in the busyness of life and work? It's time to reset. In this empowering episode of It's Your Time, certified life coach Michelle Arnold Bourque shares how to use clarity, commitment, and courageous decision-making to reclaim your energy and results—without burning out. You'll learn how to: Break free from the sunk cost trap Use the Rule of Three to stay focused and productive Let go of what's no longer serving you Make confident decisions quickly Realign with your goals during this midyear reset
2025-06-1910 min
It's Your TimeEp 334 Realign Energy as Strategy: Mid Year ResetFeeling overwhelmed, off-track, or low on motivation as we hit the middle of the year? This episode of The It's Your Time Podcast with Certified Life Coach Michelle Arnold Bourque is your invitation to press pause and realign your energy—because energy is your most powerful strategy. In this transformational mid-year check-in, Michelle shares a 3-step framework to help high-achieving women reconnect with purpose, regain focus, and move forward with confidence and clarity. Whether you're navigating burnout, career changes, or personal growth, this episode gives you practical tools and mindset shifts to support your journey. 💫 What...
2025-06-0517 min
It's Your TimeCreating Abundance: Lessons from Abundant Ever AfterIn this episode of It's Your Time, Certified Life Coach Michelle Arnold Bourque dives into the concept of abundance and how to cultivate it in every area of your life—even when you're juggling a million things at once. Inspired by Cathy Heller's Abundant Ever After, Michelle shares powerful lessons on shifting from scarcity to abundance thinking, taking inspired action, and embracing the mindset that you already have what it takes to live a fulfilling life. If you're feeling stuck in the grind, overwhelmed by your calendar, or constantly chasing the next goal, this episode is for you! ...
2025-02-0612 min
It's Your TimeEp 316 Vision Boards: The Science Behind Manifesting Your Dreams6Vision boards aren't just collages - they're powerful tools rooted in science and energy that can help you manifest your dreams. In this episode, Certified Life Coach Michelle Bourque dives into the neuroscience and psychology behind vision boards, explaining how your thoughts, emotions, and focus shape your reality. Learn how to use vision boards to boost motivation, activate mirror neurons, and feel the positive emotions of success. Plus, get details on Michelle's upcoming "Vision Boards That Work" workshop. Don't miss this practical and inspiring look at the science of manifestation. www.michellebourquecoaching.com...
2025-01-3017 min
It's Your TimeBreaking Limits and Finding BalanceIn this episode, Michelle discusses insights from Gay Hendricks' book, The Big Leap, focusing on overcoming self-imposed limitations, identifying your "Zone of Genius," and achieving work-life balance. Key Highlights: The Upper Limit Problem (ULP): ULP refers to self-sabotage when we unconsciously limit our success, love, or happiness. Michelle encourages journaling thoughts and recognizing self-limiting beliefs to move past them. Four Zones of Work: Incompetence: Tasks you're not skilled at; delegate these. Competence: Tasks you can do but others can do equally well. Excellence: Tasks you excel at but may keep you in a "comfortable trap." Genius...
2025-01-1613 min
It's Your TimeEp 311 2024 Debrief: Lessons Learned and How to Turn Them into 2025 WinsMichelle Bourque reflects on 2024, highlighting her word "strong" and the unexpected challenges she faced, such as losing her dad and friends. She emphasizes the importance of being open to life's pivots and the value of reflection. Michelle introduces her "It's Your Time Priority Playbook" and discusses the difference between being busy and productive. She advises focusing on mindset shifts, such as moving from scarcity to abundance, perfection to progress, and fear to faith. Planning is crucial, and she suggests prioritizing top goals, breaking them into manageable actions, and scheduling them. She encourages listeners to start taking action...
2024-12-1920 minIt's Your TimeEp 306: Leading From Within: Becoming the CSO of Your LifeIn this episode, host Michelle Bourque discusses the concept of being the "Chief Self Officer" (CSO) of your own life. Drawing inspiration from her experience at the Women in Leadership Conference, Michelle emphasizes that leadership is not limited to titles - it's about leading with influence, impact, and authority in all aspects of your life. Key Takeaways: Develop a mindset of personal leadership by taking charge of managing your own life with strategic focus, just like a CEO runs a company. Continuously redefine your goals and success to align with your changing values and circumstances. Prioritize...
2024-11-1416 min
It's Your TimeEp 305: Empower, Elevate, Lead Your LifeIn this episode of the It's Your Time podcast, Michelle discusses the importance of empowering yourself to lead a life aligned with your deepest values and goals. She covers several key strategies for managing time, prioritizing personal leadership, and integrating mindset shifts that lead to growth. Michelle shares a toolkit for empowerment that includes understanding one's core values, setting clear priorities, and using intentional daily practices to avoid overwhelm. Michelle emphasizes the concept of integration over balance, encouraging listeners to define success on their own terms and stop striving for unattainable "balance." Through tools like mindset shifts...
2024-11-0725 min
It's Your TimeEp 304: Women's Health Series: Foundations of Personalized HealthIn the final episode of her Women's Health Series, Michelle Bourque dives into the power of personalized health and wellness, breaking down the ways busy women can shape their own well-being. Michelle shares her expert insights on making healthcare, nutrition, and lifestyle choices tailored to each individual's unique needs and goals. She emphasizes that fitness isn't one-size-fits-all. Instead, it's about setting realistic goals, staying consistent, and truly listening to your body. When it comes to mental health, Michelle advocates for mindfulness practices like meditation and breathing exercises as essential tools to manage stress. In nutrition, she encourages...
2024-10-3121 min
It's Your TimeEp 299 Fuel Your Future: Energize and Prioritize for a Powerful 2025Michelle Bourque discusses the importance of reflecting on the year and redesigning goals for the end of 2024. She emphasizes the need to prioritize and align daily activities with personal priorities. Bourque encourages listeners to identify what energizes and drains them, and to compare this with their time audit. She highlights the importance of self-care and challenging limiting beliefs. Bourque introduces her Empowerment Hub, offering resources and coaching to help individuals manage their time and energy more effectively, and invites listeners to join her email list for more information - www.michellebourquecoaching.com/wait C...
2024-09-2614 min
It's Your TimeEp 287 3 Steps to Protect Your PeaceJoin me today as I share 3 Steps to Protect Your Peace as we enter into the summer months. This will be helpful for you if you have changes in your schedules with kids, planning for vacation or just need the figure out how to feel better today. Prioritizing tasks and setting boundaries to reduce stress. Stress reduction through prioritizing time and energy, especially during seasonal changes. Reframe their thoughts on time management and prioritization. The importance of recognizing and challenging negative self-talk. Finding peace and control in life through curiosity and self-reflection. Curiosity with compassion to ove...
2024-06-0613 min
It's Your TimeEp 286 Mental Health and Self CareJoin me today as I talk about the importance of self care for your mental health. This is an important topic for most women who have ideas like self care is selfish or you don't have enough time. Listen today as I share some ways you can begin using self care to improve your mental health. Mental health and self-care with a personalized coaching package offered. 0:00 Michelle Bourque discusses mental health and self-care, offering personalized coaching packages to help women set boundaries, manage time, and find purpose in their jobs. Self-care, boundaries, and prioritizing mental health. 4:36 Self-care as a...
2024-05-2312 min
It's Your TimeEp 271 Success in 2024Join 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 t...
2024-01-0409 min
It's Your TimeEp 263 BEST OF REPLAY: Transformational Change with Business and Energetic Mastery Coach Alessandra Caprice[audio mp3="https://michellebourquecoaching.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/ep-263-ac-final-interview-finish.mp3"][/audio] Episode Notes: Join me today as I share a Best of Replay with breath work expert, business mastery and energetic coach Alessandra Caprice. We discuss the foundations of breath work and how to get started. She touched on the basic science around breath work, as well as how it can be used in conjunction with mindset tools, or as a stand alone option. It's a great place to get started with a taste of what to expect and how significant the transformations in your life can...
2023-11-0936 min
It's Your TimeImpact Multipliers: A Conversation with Megan Twigg, Solutions Consulting Specialist Neuroscience at Medtronic: The Importance of MentorshipJoin me today as I share another episode in the Impact Multipliers Series. Today we have a conversation with Megan Twigg, Solutions Consulting Specialist within the Neuroscience CST-iDS Operating Unit at Medtronic. Today is National Be The Impact Day and we are sharing our discussion around the importance of Mentorship, making an impact in the development of your career. and passing on the tools to help others. In This Episode: * Mentorship and its impact in career growth. 0:00 * Megan Twigg discusses mentorship's importance in career growth and evolution. * Insights on men...
2023-11-0228 min
It's Your TimeEp 260 5 Year Anniversary: Control, Change, and Thank YouThank you! Today we are celebrating our 5th year anniversary of the podcast here with episode 260. Join me as I talk about some of the common themes we've shared over the years, ideas around control and change and taking a moment to recognize you. In This Episode: 5-year anniversary - thank you! Acknowledging progress and self-care for high achievers. 1:22. Personal growth and coaching techniques. 2:53 Self-control and stress management for high-achieving women. 4:51 Self-limiting beliefs and personal growth. 6:41 Bourque shares personal experience with negative thinking, emphasizing the importance of intentionality in managing brain's reactions.
2023-10-1910 min
It's Your TimeEp 259 Impact Multipliers: A Conversation with Michelle Preslar, MBA Strategic Account Executive MedtronicWe are starting a new series! Impact Multipliers - Conversations with people who are multiplying their impact in a variety of ways. These episodes are opportunities for you to see the amazing work people are doing in the world - and how you can #mulitplyyourimpact in a way that works for you. Today I am sharing a recent conversation with Michelle Preslar, MBA Strategic Program Executive with Medtronic Interventional Lung Solutions. Michelle is also a member of the ASPIRE Steering Committee and serves as a Local Area Network Director. We discussed networking - best practices, why...
2023-10-1228 min
It's Your TimeEp 257 Energy Shifts & Evolving Through Change 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 R...
2023-09-2812 min
It's Your TimeEp 255 The #1 Myth with Self CareJoin 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 t...
2023-09-1411 min
It's Your TimeEp 176 Patriarchy in the Medical Device FieldJoin me today as I begin a discussion around how the Patriarchy shows up in the device field. This conversation is an opportunity to see how we can all begin to make changes in an effort to dismantle the system that tends to keep women playing small. Change begins with awarenes— and once we know better we do better - one step at a time. I would love to know how this lands for you. In This Episode: The Boys Club of medical device Masculine energy around words Promotional opportunities Questioning the idea that all success must inc...
2022-03-1015 min
Designed for the Creative Mind™46. More Than Just Color...A Handy Guide to Sherwin Williams Paint with Ashlynn BourqueHey, y'all, welcome back to the podcast. My guest today is Ashlynn Bourque. She is the Designer Account Executive for Sherwin-Williams, serving residential A&D in Dallas-Ft. Worth, Austin, and College Station, as well as interior design students. Ashlynn has been with Sherwin-Williams for nearly 15 years and has so much great information to share with us today. In this episode, we chat about why Sherwin-Williams is different from other paint companies, their environmentally friendly products, and what the SW color of the year is for 2022. With different sheens, glosses, and finishes, I...
2022-01-2444 min
Designed for the Creative Mind™46. More Than Just Color...A Handy Guide to Sherwin Williams Paint with Ashlynn BourqueHey, y’all, welcome back to the podcast. My guest today is Ashlynn Bourque. She is the Designer Account Executive for Sherwin-Williams, serving residential A&D in Dallas-Ft. Worth, Austin, and College Station, as well as interior design students. Ashlynn has been with Sherwin-Williams for nearly 15 years and has so much great information to share with us today. In this episode, we chat about why Sherwin-Williams is different from other paint companies, their environmentally friendly products, and what the SW color of the year is for 2022. With different sheens, glosses, and fini...
2022-01-2444 min
It's Your TimeEp 153 Fear of FailingEpisode notes: Listen today as I discuss how I think toxic positivity and everyone gets a ribbon mentality can ultimately hold us back from accomplishing our hearts desire. The external praise is not what determines our value or worth - knowing our intrinsic value is the key to our success and our willingness to fail and feel feelings are the keys to getting to our next best self. We have one quarter in the year left - what do you want to do with it? And don't forget to celebrate - you. Let's go! In This...
2021-09-3015 min
It's Your TimeEp 152 Boundaries in Life & WorkEpisode Notes: Join me today as I discuss the importance of setting boundaries in life and work. We can no longer blame work or others for our overwhelm - we are in control of what we do and don't do every single day. Listen in as I talk about why we don't set boundaries, why it's important to start implementing and what you will receive in return when you do. In This Episode: Spiral of growth from 8 year olds to 47 Self confidence Setting boundaries in your personal life Setting boundaries in your career Fear of...
2021-09-2319 min
It's Your TimeEp 151 NeuroplasticityEpisode Notes - Today I'm jumping into a discussion around Neuroplasticity and how you can apply this to work and personal life. If we want new results in life we need to start thinking differently, we need to start re-wiring our brain, we need to start doing things differently. Join me as I share some personal stories and questions about how this can help you today. In This Episode: Neuroplasticity Meditation Exercise Carol Dweck Growth Mindset vs Fixed Mindset Adult learning Intention Course link: www.michellebourquecoaching.com/course Email: contact@michellebourquecoaching.com...
2021-09-1614 min
It's Your TimeEp 150 High Performance and Brendon BuchardEpisode Notes: Join me today as we hit episode 150 together! Thank you for being here, and my how we have changed over the years. One consistent aspect however is every 10th episode I like to share a mentor, interview or book with you and today is the same. Today I am talking about Brendon Burchard and the 6 habits he attributes to some of the most successful people in the world based on his research over the years. Listen today and see if you can implement into your life. In This Episode: Brendon Buchard Growth Day HP...
2021-09-0913 min
It's Your TimeEp 149 Success and Self ClarityJoin me today as I discuss how we determine success and why it's important to have clarity for yourself. If we want to make changes in our lives we need to know what that means for us. If we want to be successful we need to know what determines that. Listen today to learn more. In This Episode: My recent mind management work Wanting to like your job How the numbers on the scale, on the sale rankings and on the Peloton leaderboard are all neutral Brain data dump and how it can help start your day...
2021-09-0215 min
It's Your TimeEp 148 The Stories We TellToday I want to talk about the stories we tell in our lives. We tell stories around our past, what we are capable of, time, and what our future will look like. Listen today to learn why it's important to understand the stories you are currently believing, and how to start creating new stories in order to accomplish new results. In This Episode: Recent travel down memory lane How you tell stories of your past and how that can hold you back The stories (lies) you tell about your time The way you tell your future st...
2021-08-2615 min
It's Your TimeEp 147 ChangeJoin me today as I talk about change. Change can be scary, and yet it is the one constant in life. I am discussing why people feel stuck, what you can do to start making small changes and the biggest things that hold us back from accomplishing the goals we most desire. In This Episode: Honoring your desire Considering what others think Failing and what you make it mean Learning from actions Dan Sullivan - the 4 C's of Change Contact me: contact@michellebourquecoaching.com
2021-08-1914 min
It's Your TimeEp 146 Coaching and Self RespectJoin me today as I talk about a recent coaching experience as well as the importance of having self respect as you go through the process of achieving any new goal in your life. I'm sharing insight as to why you may not have enough self respect and how to increase it as you make the next best changes in your life. In This Episode - How coaching helps you get new solutions Achieving new goals Doing scary things Self respect Self talk Saying no to say yes Doing more of what you want Having pride for what you do Con...
2021-08-1212 min
It's Your TimeEp 145 How To Get (and nail) Your First Interview in the Medical Device IndustryEp 145 Episode Notes Join me today as I discuss the top 4 tips you need as you begin the process of entering the field of medical device sales. Over the past 15 years I have seen a lot of candidates and today I am sharing what will help you get (and nail) your first interview as you enter this amazing industry. IN THIS EPISODE: The importance of research The need for persistence Your attention to detail Going above and beyond Male vs female applicants Free Guide - www.michellebourquecoaching.com/interviewguide Link to full transcript
2021-08-0511 min
It's Your TimeEp 144 Loyalty To Your JobEpisode Notes: Join me today as I discuss the idea of loyalty to your job. I am digging into the idea of what it means to be a loyal employee, how a company benefits, and is it worth it for you? Not everyone decides loyalty is a priority - what makes the difference? Listen today to learn more. In This Episode: Being a loyal employee Benefits to the corporation The need to be needed Investing your energy Know your worth, and add tax - Robin Arzon Link to full episode: https://michellebourquecoaching.com/ep-144-loyalty...
2021-07-2912 min
It's Your TimeWeight Loss Mindset: Why It's Not Just Calories In, Calories OutIf losing weight was as simple as "calories in, calories out," we'd all have it figured out by now. The truth is, lasting weight loss has less to do with math and more to do with mindset. In this episode, Michelle explores how your thoughts about food, your body, and even the number on the scale directly shape your results. Here's what we cover: How much time you spend thinking about weight—and why it matters The impact of societal beliefs around dieting and eating Why your personal food beliefs influence yo...
2021-07-2217 min
It's Your TimeEp 142 Roadtrips and CoachingEpisode Notes: I invite you to come along for the ride as I talk today about some recent road trips and intertwine coaching tools and concepts to make for a fun adventure. In this episode: The importance of communication Anxiety Rules Being a control enthusiast vs control freak Contact me - contact@michellebourquecoaching.com
2021-07-1514 min
It's Your TimeEp 141 Happiness At Your JobEpisode Notes: Today I'm talking about happiness in your job. People sometimes have this wrong - it's not your job's job to make you happy. When you are happy where you are you can be happy anywhere. Listen today to hear some ideas on what might help increase your happiness today. In this episode: Being happy where you are Setting boundaries Saying no Knowing your worth James Clear - Atomic Habits Letting people be wrong about you
2021-07-0810 min
It's Your TimeEp 140 The Power of AwarenessEvery 10th episode I like to share a mentor, book, or interview with you and today I am discussing my thoughts on the book The Power of Awareness, Neville Goddard. Whenever we want to make a change in life we need to first be aware of the stories we are currently telling ourselves, the beliefs we hold, and how we think we will feel once we get to our new desire, or goal. This book discusses the importance of knowing "I am", and why we must use our imagination in order to create change. Listen in to learn more....
2021-07-0113 min
It's Your TimeEp 139 Your Heart's DesirePodcast Notes: Join me today as I discuss the idea of understanding your heart's desire - what you truly want in life. Thought work is great - but today o want to suggest you take a minute to stop - and listen to what you really want - or no longer want - in your life. Listen today and let me know what comes up! Click here to listen to full episode - In This Episode - Possible downfall of thought work Knowing your hearts desire Feeling all the feels - the most uncomfortable will bring...
2021-06-2409 min
It's Your TimeEp 138 The Importance of Knowing Your RoleEpisode Notes: Today I am sharing a piece of advice I was given early on in my career - "know your role". So often we try to help everyone, control everything, ensure nothing goes wrong - but often to the detriment of our own sanity. Listen today as I talk more about this idea, why it's important to start making changes and what you can do today to feel better. In This Episode: Trying to take care of everything Allowing people to do their job Forgetting the help and remembering the miss Steps to loo...
2021-06-1709 min
It's Your TimeEp 137 Leaving Your JobEpisode Notes: Think you had enough, and ready to leave your job? I get it - join me today as I share a recent change in my team, my thoughts and some ideas that might help you if you are feeling so overwhelmed you want to leave. In this episode: My weekend girls gone wild trip Coaching with my nieces Loss of team member Past experiences of loss vs today Questioning everything When to leave Taking your brain with you www.michellebourquecoaching.com/join
2021-06-1014 min
It's Your TimeEp 136 Dysfunctional FamiliesThe nice weather is upon us, things are opening back up, families are gathering and although it is fabulous to be with each other again - frustration may soon set in. Today I am discussing the idea of dysfunctional families, and what you can do in order to make the best of your time with loved ones. Link to full notes: https://michellebourquecoaching.com/ep-136-dysfunctional-families/ In Today's Episode: What does dysfunctional family dynamics mean to you? Expectations of others How people how love and how you can feel love The stories we tell Fami...
2021-06-0313 min
It's Your TimeEp 135 TrustEpisode notes - Join me as I discuss the idea of trust - questions around what it means in business, relationships and most importantly self trust. Today I talk about the importance of building self trust, how to build self trust and why this is important for living the life you want to live as you excel at work - but in ways your can do more in your life. In this episode- Fundamentals of trust Trust in business Trust in relationships Self Trust Steps to improve self trust, self confidence and self love
2021-05-2711 min
It's Your TimeEp 134 Having FunEpisode Notes: Join me today as I discuss having fun - in all areas of your life! When we can incorporate more fun we have the ability to increase productivity, reduce stress and improve relationships. Listen in as I talk about why it's to your benefit to have more fun today! In This Episode: How fun can help relationships Benefits of fun at work and in life Having fun daily Health benefits of fun The Emotional Scale Let's connect! @michellebourquecoaching
2021-05-2010 min
It's Your TimeEp 133 Mental HealthEpisode Notes: May is Mental Health Awareness month and today I am discussing why our mental health is important, how coaching can help, and what we can look forward to in the future. Our mental health is one of, if not the most, important thing we have and today I want to share a new opportunity with you. In this episode: Mental Health Awareness Emotional wellness Stress/Anxiety/Overwhelm Coaching for goals - not from broken Escaping stress and anxiety Flexibility coaching: www.michellebourquecoaching.com/join
2021-05-1312 min
It's Your TimeEp 132 Overwhelm at WorkEpisode Notes: Join me today as I discuss how our job influences our stress, overwhelm, and anxiety. We just completed fiscal year end, have a new management team and reorganization, as well as training new hires to get up to speed as soon as possible - many may say leaving to stress and overwhelm. Listen in as I talk about how that is not the case, and the way you can more powerfully show up everyday. In This Episode: Stress and overwhelm at work Reorganizational changes and new leadership Reticular activating system and the st...
2021-05-0612 min
It's Your TimeEp 131 Year End CrazinessEpisode Notes: Join me today as I talk about ways you can close a quarter, a year, or finish a project without all the stress and overwhelm you normally feel. I'm discussing the importance of responding vs reacting, how you can find new ways to always be enough and what you can stop immediately in order to make the first steps towards more peace. In This Episode: React vs Respond The "reality" of it all Year end stress John Acuff - Soundtracks Thinking on purpose Problems vs solutions Doing more of what you want How t...
2021-04-2914 min
It's Your TimeEp 130 Conversation with Human Design Expert Rebecca TervoEpisode Notes: I have a treat for you today! Please listen in on the conversation I recently had with Rebecca Tervo. Rebecca is a #1 Bestselling author, Certified Life Coach, Transformational retreat leader and a podcast host who helps female coaches and entrepreneurs create a life and business that feels easier, more in flow, and aligned to their human design. I wanted to share her with you because I think knowing what human design is, and what your human design is, can help you in your career - and open up more ways to be able to...
2021-04-2222 min
It's Your TimeSelf TalkEpisode Notes: Join me today as I discuss the the importance of how you talk to yourself, and how mirroring plays into your life. What you see in others is a reflection of what is within you. In this episode I chat about this - and some new changes within my coaching program. Be sure to tune in! In This Episode: Changes in coaching - ending consult calls Free coaching opportunities The Four Agreements (https://www.miguelruiz.com/the-four-agreements) Reflections of others Jen Sincero You Are A Badass (https://jensincero.com) Empowering yourself Work wit...
2021-04-1513 min
It's Your TimeEp 128 Brain ProgrammingToday I want to talk about the work I do with clients and the importance of how you program your brain. We have programming from many external sources and we often think that is what causes our feelings. The truth is - our thinking is what makes us feel a certain way, which has us act a certain way, and gives us the results you have in your life. If you are looking for new results - you need new programming. Listen now to learn more as I share professional and personal examples. In this Episode:...
2021-04-0811 min
It's Your TimeEp 127 Your Level of WorthinessEpisode Notes - Please join me today as I talk to you about the idea of your level of worthiness. I am discussing your past worthiness with grades, your worthiness from the scale, and your worthiness related to your sales numbers. I will discuss how you are at 100% worthy, and what needs to be done to get there. In This Episode: Definition of worthiness Worthiness related to numbers - grades, the scale, revenue sales numbers Being worthy in this moment "Doing" more to gain worthiness Online coaching program with additional bonus content - www.mich...
2021-04-0114 min
It's Your TimeEp 126 Coaching and the Lies your Brain Tells YouEpisode Notes: Join me today as I talk about why it's important to be willing to invest in yourself, and how your brain will tell you all the lies to keep you safe. Listen as I discuss a recent consult call, how you might not even know how your thinking is similar, and what to do in order to make the changes you most want in your life. In This Episode: Consult calls Coaching vs Therapy Motivational triad of the brain The problem with being confused Living in the past vs creating your Futre Goa...
2021-03-2514 min
It's Your TimeEp 125 FocusEpisode Notes: Ok friends, you are going to start getting more of my crazy brain here. Today I want to talk to you about how important focus is and why you might not be getting the results you want in life. Where focus goes, energy flows …. are you paying attention to where you place your time and energy? In This Episode: Focus on my driving Focus on your work "problems" Focus on your sales performance potential Focus on your relationships Awareness of your focus Deciding to change your focus Work with me: Click here to star
2021-03-1814 min
It's Your TimeEp 124 Being SorryToday I want to talk to you about being sorry - with a twist. Join me as I discuss the importance of how you speak to yourself in everyday life situations, where you tell yourself you are doing it wrong, and why it can add up to living life as an apology. In This Episode: Stop apologizing - Mel Robbins Everyday apologies Hebbian Theory What do you want to do? Decide to change (or not) Why are you doing it? Do you like your reasons? Work with me: www.michellebourquecoaching.com/guide
2021-03-1111 min
It's Your TimeEp 123 Being BoldMany of us have been conditioned to think being bold, was being bad. But what if that was not true? Being bold is an amazing leadership quality, and today I discuss how the idea has changed for me, the benefits of being bold, and what you can do to begin. IN THIS EPISODE: Being Bold Vernice FlyGirl Armour (www.vernicearmour.com) Bold Leaders Self Awareness Setting Priorities Taking action Celebrating small wins Dan Sullivan The 4 Cs Work with me (4 openings) www.michellebourquecoaching.com/guide
2021-03-0410 min
It's Your TimeEp 122 RelationshipsThere are so many different relationships we have in life. Join me today as I talk about the difference in relationships, how connection happens, how we sometimes sabotage ourselves and why it's important to know who causes you your feelings. In This Episode: Relationships Connection The Manual Kelly Ripa and Oprah It's always been done this way Self love Creating relationships you want Feelings
2021-02-2512 min
It's Your TimeEp 121 ChangeI recently had an amazing opportunity to speak on a panel discussion with some powerhouse women who have had amazing careers, and lives. The amount of change they have gone through over the years is evident to their current success. Today I want to share some thoughts on change, why it's important, why we don't like it and how you can begin incorporating more into you life. In today's episode: Women in sales Motivational triad of brain Change and discomfort Becoming your next best self Importance of compelling reasons Taming your barking brain Work with me: (compli...
2021-02-1812 min
It's Your TimeThoughts on The Infinite GameJoin me today as I discuss the book The Infinite Game by Simon Sinek. Coming from sales, this was a bit of a brain breaker to begin, but makes so much sense for growth in any industry. Simon discusses the 5 essential components for any leader needs to play the Infinite Game. Listen today as I give you an overview, and tell you where you can learn more. In This Episode: Simon Sinek Brene Brown and The Infinite Mindset Finite mindset vs infinite mindset Advancing a Just Cause Build Trusting Teams Worthy rivals Existential flexibility The courage to lead ...
2021-02-1113 min
It's Your TimeEp 119 Career Lessons Through The YearsEpisode Notes: Join me today as I share a few lessons I've learned over the years of being a device rep. Change ins the one constant in life and today I am sharing best practices on how to embrace change as well as help give you some tools to help as you move into - and continue through - your career as a device rep. I was able to learn the lessons and now I want to return them to you - all while having fun doing it! In Today's Episode: Being an aunt Orga...
2021-02-0410 min
It's Your TimeEp 118 The Importance of Tracking and Data CollectionJoin me today as I share a new tool my coach has me working - time tracking. Are you telling yourself you don't have any time? This is for you! Listen today as I discuss the importance of knowing where your time is spent, and what zone you are mostly living in. The meta skill you learn through this practice can translate to helping you lose weight, save money - accomplish any goal. What you do consistently is who you become. The key to creating any new result is to gain awareness, and then make changes - just like a scie...
2021-01-2815 min
It's Your TimeEp 117 Interview with Emotions Expert Rhonda FarrEpisode Notes I have a treat for you today! Join me as I discuss the importance of feeling your feelings with Emotional Expert and Life Coach Rhonda Farr. We do not learn about the importance of feeling feelings in school, and yet it is on of the most important things to be willing to do as you move towards your crazy big goals. Listen today as Rhonda and I discuss how she has helped me with self identity around not being a mom, and why being willing to process any emotion allows you to take your life to...
2021-01-2140 min
It's Your TimeEp 116 Unconditional Love, Vulnerability, and Doing Hard ThingsEpisode Notes Join me today as I discuss some important concepts we can learn from dogs. Today I talked about how dogs can teach us a lot about unconditional love, vulnerability, and doing hard things. Join me as we have fun talking about important concepts that will help you excel at work, but without the stress and overwhelm. In This Episode Life being 50/50 Feeling feelings Unconditional love The Manual Self love Vulnerability Brene Brown Doing hard things Stepping into your next best self Free guide to get started: www.michellebourquecoaching.com/guide
2021-01-1412 min
It's Your TimeEp 115 Who Are you Being and Why?Episode Notes: Join me today as I discuss the importance of being a person taking on your new habit/resolution/goal vs just doing the act of the habit. This time of year many people start working on new goals, but less than 10% stick to them. Listen as I discuss the two things you need to know in order to accomplish your goals and implement your new habits. IN TODAYS EPISODE: *.Podcast update Atomic Habits - James Clear - https://jamesclear.com/atomic-habits Podcast episode on Atomic Habits : https://michellebourquecoaching.com/atomic-habits/ Be...
2021-01-0711 min
It's Your TimeVisualize Your Future Self: How to Create the Life You WantDo you know what your future self looks like—or do you feel unsure? In this episode, Michelle shares how visualization can help you create the life you want instead of just letting it "happen." Inspired by Joe Dispenza's Breaking the Habit of Being Yourself, you'll learn how to decide ahead of time, use your brain's power to find evidence for what you want, and begin imagining the future you deserve. Whether it's vacations, career growth, or more peace, your vision starts here. IN THIS EPISODE Visualizing vacations Deciding ahead of time Your brain finding evidence fo...
2020-03-1911 min
It's Your TimeWeight Loss Mindset: Why Your Brain Matters More Than Your DietWeight loss isn't just about calories—it's about mindset, stress, and hormones. In this episode, Michelle shares why what's in your brain matters more than what's on your plate. Learn why weight loss can feel "easy" when you plan in advance, how to separate the math from the drama, and how mindfulness changes your relationship with food. Inspired by Dr. Jason Fung's The Obesity Code, this conversation will help you understand the role of hormones and stress in lasting results—without constant dieting or guilt.
2020-02-2020 min
It's Your TimeMorning Routine for Success: Habits That Set You Up for the Day How you start your morning sets the tone for your entire day. In this episode, Michelle shares her personal morning routine, how it has evolved, and the resources that have helped her build habits that stick. From Mel Robbins' 5-Second Rule to The Miracle Morning, you'll learn practical tools for energy, focus, and consistency. Whether you want to create calm, increase productivity, or just feel more intentional, this episode will inspire you to design a morning routine that works for your life. IN THIS EPISODE: Check out all of these resources and listen to find out...
2020-01-1620 min
It's Your TimeStop Seeing Problems—Start Finding Solutions: A Mindset Shift for Busy ProfessionalsOn a drive to New Jersey, Michelle had an a-ha moment she couldn't wait to share. Have you ever noticed how often we say, "the problem is…"? The truth is, problems aren't really problems—they're just circumstances we label as such. And that label is what keeps us stuck. In this episode, you'll learn how to shift your thinking so you can move from problem-focused to solution-oriented. Here's what we cover: The difference between circumstances and problems Real examples of how mindset shapes stress and outcomes Why problem-thinking creates over...
2019-11-1415 min
It's Your TimeHow to Let Go of Expectations and Create Your Own HappinessDo you ever catch yourself thinking, "I'd feel better if they just did things differently"? That's the manual at work—the unwritten rulebook we expect others to follow. In this episode, Michelle explains how relying on someone else's actions for your happiness keeps you stuck. You'll learn why common sense isn't always common, how to let go of expectations, and what to focus on instead. If you want more emotional freedom and less frustration, this conversation will show you how to reclaim your power. Topics in this episode The manual Often we don't tell them what's in...
2019-10-1713 min
It's Your TimeThe Self-Coaching Model: How Your Thoughts Create Your ResultsWhat if the secret to the universe was a simple mindset tool? In this episode, Michelle introduces the Self-Coaching Model—a framework that shows how your thoughts create your results. You'll learn why blind spots keep you stuck, why feelings matter more than you think, and how to use the CTFAR model (Circumstance, Thoughts, Feelings, Actions, Results) to shift your perspective in real time. Whether you're navigating stress, work challenges, or personal frustrations, this tool will help you create more balance and confidence today. Topics in this episode Why you still need a coach Blind spots Yo...
2019-10-0318 min
It's Your TimeThe Power of Play: How Fun Fuels Balance, Confidence & EnergyAre you treating fun like it's optional—or even a guilty pleasure? In this episode, Michelle shares why play isn't just "nice to have," it's essential for your health, happiness, and success. As George Bernard Shaw once said, "We don't stop playing because we grow old. We grow old because we stop playing." Here's what you'll learn: Why fun provides balance and resilience in busy lives The surprising impact fun has on stress levels and hormones The difference between escape and true enjoyment Why we resist fun ("I don't ha...
2019-09-0514 min
It's Your TimePerfectionism vs. Progress: How to Stop Overthinking and Start DoingPerfectionism might sound like a strength, but often it's what holds us back the most. In this episode, Michelle breaks down how the pursuit of "perfect" leads to procrastination, frustration, and missed opportunities. You'll learn why the opposite of perfection isn't failure—it's completion—and how to use the minimum baseline to move forward with confidence. If you've ever delayed a goal because you didn't feel "ready" or worried about messing it up, this conversation will help you ditch perfection and finally take action. Topics in this episode Definition of perfection How perfection leads to procrastination How...
2019-08-2911 minIt's Your TimeWhy Self-Love Is the Secret to Confidence, Compassion, and Lasting SuccessIn this episode of It's Your Time, Michelle invites you to join the "Self-Love Club"—a practice inspired by time spent with her nieces and a reminder that how you treat yourself impacts everything around you. Too often, high-achieving women fall into the cycle of self-loathing, criticism, and comparison. But what if the real secret to confidence, success, and meaningful relationships is unconditional self-love? Michelle breaks down: Why compassion and curiosity fuel growth more than criticism The difference between healthy self-confidence and arrogance How to notice and shift the wa...
2019-08-2214 min
It's Your TimeHealthy Boundaries: How to Protect Your Energy and Strengthen RelationshipsBoundaries aren't about controlling others—they're about protecting your own energy. In this episode, Michelle shares how to set and enforce healthy boundaries that reduce stress and create stronger, more intimate relationships. You'll learn the two-step process of making a request and setting a consequence, how to recognize weak boundaries, and why avoiding them leads to frustration and burnout. Whether in work, family, or personal life, this episode will help you define what's okay, what's not, and how to follow through with confidence. www.michellebourquecoaching.com
2019-08-1512 min
It's Your TimeTime Warrior: Steve Chandler's Mindset Shifts for Time and HappinessWhat if time isn't something you manage on a clock—but in your mind? In this milestone 40th episode, Michelle shares lessons from Steve Chandler's Time Warrior, a book that completely shifts how you think about time, productivity, and happiness. Learn why time is a mental construct, how to release the cognitive load weighing you down, and why cultivating happiness from within matters more than managing your calendar. If you're ready to stress less and feel more in control of your day, this episode is for you.
2019-08-0111 min
It's Your TimeBe the CEO of Your Life: Take Back Control, Confidence & ClarityAre you running your life like a CEO—or like an overworked employee? In this episode, Michelle shares how to step into your role as the highest-ranking leader of your own life. If you've ever felt like others are calling the shots, or if you constantly put yourself last, this conversation will help you reclaim authority and clarity. You'll learn: Why taking radical responsibility creates freedom and confidence How CEOs decide with speed and conviction (and how you can, too) The key to adapting proactively instead of reacting to stress
2019-07-1815 min
It's Your TimeAtomic Habits in Action: How Small Daily Changes Create Lasting SuccessSmall daily choices shape your success. In this episode, Michelle shares lessons from James Clear's Atomic Habits and Tony Robbins to show how tiny shifts in behavior lead to big results. Learn how to use habit stacking, identity-based change, and mindset shifts to build better routines, reduce stress, and create more freedom. Whether you want more sales confidence, better work-life balance, or lasting motivation, this episode gives you the tools to start small—and rise big. https://michellebourquecoaching.com/30
2019-05-2317 minIt's Your TimeEp. 1: Welcome and What to ExpectHi there everyone! Welcome! How fun - I'm so excited to have you join me on this new adventure. On today's podcast, I'm going to give you a brief overview of what to expect here. My producer told me to make it as long as we need and not a minute more.. lol. Listen - totally get that being in sales for so long - time is money so let's get going. I am going to be honest here - this is not my first time recording this episode.. lol - you see - I...
2018-11-0909 min