Be More. Make More.
152 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 year ago -You'll never reach that next level if you're not growing yourself, improving your skills and managing your mind. The Be More Make More podcast is your go-to resource for learning how to overcome obstacles, breakthrough barriers and get real, lasting results.
Life and Leadership Coach, Michelle Skeldon, helps people grow themselves so they can grow their income, impact and influence. Having seen first-hand the kind of success that can be achieved with the right mindset, skills and practices, Michelle leads by example while helping others reach their goals both personally and professionally.
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EP 52: How Sprints Can Be Effective When Achieving Goals
January 11, 2021 11:00 - 39 minutes - 54.9 MBWe always hear how slow and steady wins the race, but I believe that in life and business there is great value to sprinting. Today my husband, Joe Skeldon, joins me on the show to provide some valuable insight on this subject. He has a different way of wording things that allows for better clarity for me and hopefully for you as well. You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: www.michelleskeldon.com/podcast/52
EP 51: 10 Reasons To NOT Listen To This Podcast
January 04, 2021 11:00 - 29 minutes - 40 MBI want you to gain wisdom and value from this podcast so you can put it to work in your work and in your life. I feel compelled to share more and be more outspoken in order to provide more of an impact, and that means that this podcast is not targeting everyone. If you don’t want your thinking challenged, if you don’t want to hear scripture, or if you want a quick fix—this podcast isn’t for you. There are plenty of reasons why you shouldn’t listen to this podcast, so in this episode, I will ...
EP 50: Challenge Your Perspective on 2020
December 28, 2020 11:00 - 26 minutes - 37 MBIf you’ve been feeling like 2020 was a really crappy year, then I really want to talk to you about the opportunity you have to challenge your brain and expand your perspective. This episode is all about how to make next year your best year by changing up how you think about certain things. Mindset is something that can make or break so many situations, and this year is no different. You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: www.michelleskeldon.com/podcast/50
EP 49: Let Go To Make Way For New Opportunities
December 21, 2020 11:00 - 31 minutes - 43.7 MBSo many of us go into the new year without considering what we need to let go of or say goodbye to in order to reach the next level of our personal development. Then we wonder why we don’t experience the breakthroughs we were hoping for, or why we’re not creating the results we that we strive for. Does any of this sound familiar? In this episode, I’m discussing how to evaluate what areas of your life are not contributing to your growth, the questions to ask to decide what areas to let go of,...
EP 48: Shifting From Your Needs to Others' Needs
December 14, 2020 11:00 - 28 minutes - 39.2 MBI talk a lot about taking personal responsibility and how we can stay in the driver’s seat of our own lives. You also hear me talking a lot about making sure we are mentally and physically strong in order to be our best selves every day. This is all great and helpful for thriving within yourself, but in this episode, I’m going to talk to you about taking the next step so that you can shift into a stage where you can deliver high quality and excellent service to those who you are called to se...
EP 47: Commitment To Your Goals
December 07, 2020 11:00 - 37 minutes - 51.8 MBIf someone were to ask you about your commitment level to your goals, would you be able to honestly say you are 100% committed? In this episode, I want to elaborate on the idea of commitment and explain how to strengthen the loyalty we feel to our goals. You will learn the importance of holding yourself accountable and affirming your goals powerfully and often. You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: www.michelleskeldon.com/podcast/47
EP 46: Long-Term Thinking
November 30, 2020 11:00 - 33 minutes - 45.4 MBToo many of us are living our life on autopilot, going through the motions in an unconscious, default mode of reactivity. So how can we live a more focused life, doing what we want to do and showing up as we want to show up? In this episode, I will be discussing how to shift your decision-making so you are planning for the future instead of only focusing on the now. You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: www.michelleskeldon.com/podcast/46
EP 45: Investing in Personal Development
November 23, 2020 11:00 - 46 minutes - 64.5 MBGrowth, maturing, expansion, progress—do you know what we’re talking about today? Personal development is so much more than just spending money on courses or programs. It’s about investing in yourself with the expectation that you will get a massive return on your investment and achieve worthwhile results. You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: www.michelleskeldon.com/podcast/45
EP 44: Money and Adding Value
November 16, 2020 11:00 - 56 minutes - 77 MBIf you want to make more money, then you have to add more value. This is something you may have heard a thousand times before, but what does this really mean? Today I want to explain how you can add value to your employer, your customers, and the world in just a few simple steps—by simply focusing on your A.S.S.E.T.S. You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: www.michelleskeldon.com/podcast/44
EP 43: Empowering Weekly Reflection Practice Part 2
November 09, 2020 11:00 - 40 minutes - 56.1 MBToday we are talking about the second piece to an empowering weekly reflection practice: reviewing and resolving. This is where we remember our past and learn from our history so that we do not make the same mistakes we once did. I will discuss the importance of approaching issues with both a scientific and a student mindset so that you have the opportunity to figure out how you can improve your life. You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: www.michelleskeldon.com/po...
EP 42: Empowering Weekly Reflection Practice Part 1
November 02, 2020 11:00 - 37 minutes - 51.2 MBWhen you have an empowering weekly reflection, it helps you make progress, move faster, and increase your happiness. So in this episode (and the next one) I will be explaining why weekly reflection is so important and powerful, as well as how to implement it into your life. If you’ve been feeling a bit off or like things are moving too slow, this is definitely the episode for you. You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: www.michelleskeldon.com/podcast/42
EP 41: Don’t Settle
October 26, 2020 10:00 - 44 minutes - 61.1 MBWhere are you settling? In your love life, your job, your health and fitness goals, are you settling for something that is merely ‘okay’ rather than demanding the change required to reach something extraordinary? In this episode, I will explain why we can’t wait for the perfect time to make a change—instead we must focus on what we can do now to achieve our goals! You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: www.michelleskeldon.com/podcast/41
EP 40: Other People’s Opinions
October 19, 2020 10:00 - 46 minutes - 64.5 MBToo many of us don’t do the things we want to do because we fear other people’s opinions. However, the truth is that people will judge you regardless. So how do we stop letting the fear of other people's opinions stop us from taking risks and making decisions in our personal and professional lives? Listen in to this episode to find out. You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: www.michelleskeldon.com/podcast/40
EP 39: Motivating The Unmotivated
October 12, 2020 10:00 - 33 minutes - 46.4 MBKnowing how to inspire every individual on your team can become quite challenging at times, leaving many leaders with the question: “How do we motivate others to do things needed within our business?” So in this episode, I want to share with you ten tips to motivate the unmotivated and get your company on track to achieve its goals. You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: www.michelleskeldon.com/podcast/39
EP 38: Finding Your Needle Mover
October 05, 2020 10:00 - 23 minutes - 32.5 MBAre you feeling overwhelmed or unfocused in your business or your life? When spreading yourself too thin, it can be easy to overlook the needle movers required to reach the goals you have set for yourself. So in this episode, I will be helping you identify the key activities you need to focus on right now that will shift your business from zero to 100. You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: www.michelleskeldon.com/podcast/38
EP 37: Communicating Your Message Like A Boss
September 28, 2020 10:00 - 36 minutes - 82.8 MBHave you ever said something with good intentions and had somebody completely misinterpret it? Or has someone said something to you that you misinterpreted and it caused friction? Miscommunication is one of the biggest problems we have in our life every single day, and that's why in this episode, I’m tackling those pesky communication gaps and giving you tips on how to overcome them. Get your pen and notebook out and get ready to stop asking yourself what the heck is wrong with everyone arou...
Ep 36: Breaking Away From Apathy
September 21, 2020 10:00 - 34 minutes - 47.5 MBIf you feel like you’re getting a little too apathetic, unattached, or bored with what you’re working on and doing in life, I need to talk to you. In this episode, I will be outlining five things that will help you break out of that uninterested and “blah” way of being. Whether you feel like this or you see other people struggling with a lack of vision and hope, be sure to listen in and help spread the good news. You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: www.michellesk...
EP 35: Reaching The Next Level
September 14, 2020 10:00 - 33 minutes - 46.1 MBWith all of the changes happening around us, I know people are struggling. Between working from home, parenting, and schooling—all while navigating our way through a pandemic—it’s hard to feel positive. So today, I want to offer you three practical things that you can do every day to feel better. You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: www.michelleskeldon.com/podcast/35
EP 34: The Art Of Having Fun
September 07, 2020 10:00 - 25 minutes - 35.2 MBDo you have a favorite song that you like to rock out to regularly? Do you allow yourself to get silly, to dance like no one is watching, or to do something every day that brings you joy? If not, I want to encourage you to listen to this episode—and then go and do something that creates energy, vibrancy, joy, and fun in your life. You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: www.michelleskeldon.com/podcast/34
EP 33: Busy vs. Breakthrough
August 31, 2020 10:00 - 31 minutes - 43.3 MBAre you waiting for your breakthrough? Well, I’m here to tell you that if you’re busy or rushing through life, your breakthrough is going to pass you by. So if you find that you can’t stop to plan or be proactive—or if you can’t stop to even breathe—this is an episode you need to hear. You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: www.michelleskeldon.com/podcast/33
EP 32: Dropping the Rope
August 24, 2020 10:00 - 31 minutes - 43.5 MBWhere in your day-to-day life do you feel tension? Where do you feel like you are straining or pulling hard at something that is draining your energy? I recently talked with someone who shared the concept of “dropping the rope” with me, and I want to share it with you today to help you discover the areas of tension that are destroying you and your relationships and find ways to drop that tension from your life. You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: www.michelleskel...
EP 31: Honoring The Difficult People In Our Lives
August 17, 2020 10:00 - 28 minutes - 39.4 MBFor most of us, there are people in our lives who we want to help or build a better relationship with, and we want them to understand where we are coming from. So what can we do when someone close to us is being difficult? Today I want to share the steps you can take to honor those people you have troubles with, as well as the people you truly love. You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: www.michelleskeldon.com/podcast/31
EP 30: Visualize Your Way To A Better Life
August 10, 2020 10:00 - 25 minutes - 35.3 MBToday I’m sharing something that I think is really freakin’ cool. You may think I’m crazy, but I’m going to own it and open up with you about my experience with visualization and positive imaging. I’ll be talking about how I have used visualization to literally change my life for the better, and why it’s probably not as “woo-woo” as you may think, You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: www.michelleskeldon.com/podcast/30
EP 29: 'Act As If' To Create Your Dream Life
August 03, 2020 10:00 - 38 minutes - 53.6 MBToday we’re talking about a really fun concept that I like to call “act as if.” What do I mean by that? You’ve probably heard the saying “dress for the job that you want,” and acting as if takes that same principle and applies it to the future version of yourself and your life. You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: www.michelleskeldon.com/podcast/29
EP 28: The Dangers of Faking It ’Til You Make It
July 27, 2020 10:00 - 22 minutes - 31.5 MBWe’ve all heard the term “fake it ’til you make it,” and you may even have been told that is what you have to do to get to where you want to be. But in this episode, I’m shedding light on why faking it is actually the worst way to operate if you want to be successful. You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: www.michelleskeldon.com/podcast/28
EP 27: Selling Your Ideas With Confidence (Part 2)
July 20, 2020 10:00 - 39 minutes - 91 MBIf there is something in your life you want to change—whether it’s in your personal or professional life—this episode will help you do just that. This is part two of my series on selling your ideas with confidence, and because there was a lot of heavy lifting done in part one, I want to definitely encourage you to check that out if you missed it before moving on to today’s episode. You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: www.michelleskeldon.com/podcast/27
EP 26: Selling Your Ideas With Confidence (Part 1)
July 13, 2020 10:00 - 42 minutes - 58.5 MBIf you have great ideas but lack the confidence to sell those ideas to the people who need to hear them, this episode is for you. Today is part one of my series on how to most effectively sell your idea, no matter what it is, and no matter who you have to sell it to - whether it’s your boss, your partner, or your kids! Listen in to learn about the first stage in selling your idea so you can get the buy-in you need to make your idea a reality. You can find show notes and more information b...
EP 25: Problem-Solving the Right Way
July 06, 2020 10:00 - 28 minutes - 39.8 MBWe are all faced with many unique problems in all aspects of life, and it can sometimes feel as though there is not enough time in the day to solve each one without friction along the way. So how do we face our problems—or even turn them into opportunities? Today I want to share how to open your mind to another perspective so you can get to the root of every problem you are dealt. You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: www.michelleskeldon.com/podcast/25
EP 24: Having a High Performance Week
June 29, 2020 10:00 - 32 minutes - 44.4 MBHow can we have a productive, high performing week when we are overwhelmed with choices, tasks, and distractions? Our brains feel cluttered with thoughts of every little thing, and we can no longer focus on what is most important. So today I want to share the two easy steps you can take to start moving your goals, projects, and your objectives forward. You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: www.michelleskeldon.com/podcast/24
EP 23: Learning From Our Failures
June 22, 2020 10:00 - 25 minutes - 35.5 MBYour value and self-worth are not determined by your success or your failure. So how can you use your failings to your advantage? Today I will be discussing failure and how you can change the way you see your “failures” so that they never prevent you from taking action again. You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: www.michelleskeldon.com/podcast/23
EP 22: Learning to Step Outside of Your Comfort Zone
June 15, 2020 10:00 - 24 minutes - 34.1 MBDo you ever feel like you’re in a constant state of waiting? Waiting for confidence, waiting to feel ready, or waiting for motivation? If this sounds familiar, this episode is for you to help you kickstart getting comfortable with stepping out of your comfort zone and into becoming the person you want to be. Listen in as I share why the relationships, the experiences, and the growth that will ultimately bring us the most joy and fulfillment require taking action outside of our comfort zone. ...
EP 21: The Art of Saying No
June 08, 2020 10:00 - 29 minutes - 67.3 MBYou’re never going to feel like you’re in control of your life if you keep saying yes to everyone and everything. We have to learn, practice, and master the art of saying no in order to live a more balanced lifestyle. So today, I will be sharing the steps you need to take to start saying no to things that will deviate you from the things you want to do. You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: www.michelleskeldon.com/podcast/21
EP 20: The Cost of Not Prioritizing
June 01, 2020 10:00 - 29 minutes - 40.3 MBLast week I asked you to look at your goals for 2020 and either recommit to them, revise them, reinvent them, or remove them. With these goals in mind, I am going to be focusing today's episode on prioritization so you can finally check off your to-do list and move forward in your life. You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: www.michelleskeldon.com/podcast/20
EP 19: Goals (2020 Edition)
May 25, 2020 10:00 - 32 minutes - 73.4 MBDespite the current pandemic and the uncertainties that come along with it, we have many things in life that are certain. We know what is in our control, and we know what is not. Now is the time to rise up and recommit to the goals you set at the beginning of the year, so today I want to help you realize what you are capable of accomplishing and how you can finally achieve goals that felt so unattainable not too long ago. You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: www.m...
EP 18: Showing Up with Presence, Openness, and Purpose
May 18, 2020 10:00 - 29 minutes - 39.9 MBHave you heard the saying “showing up is half the battle”? What about “80% of success is showing up”? Showing up consistently is fundamental to success, and today I’m getting into the nitty-gritty of what it means to show up and create success in your life. You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: www.michelleskeldon.com/podcast/18
EP 17: Crafting Your Perfect Morning Routine
May 11, 2020 10:00 - 42 minutes - 57.7 MBYou know how when you work out for the first time, your body aches and you feel uncomfortable—but as you continue to exercise, it gets easier? For me, this slow forward flow is similar to crafting a perfect morning routine, which is something I strongly encourage you to do. So today, I want to discuss the free resource I have created to help with this called Top Three For Today and share my tips on how to start making the most out of your days. You can find show notes and more information ...
EP 16: Transforming an All or Nothing Mindset
May 04, 2020 10:00 - 37 minutes - 51.2 MBToday I’m talking about something that could be keeping you from reaching the goals that are most important to you: an all or nothing mindset. This mindset can sometimes disguise itself as having high standards (I’m looking at you perfectionists!), but what it's really doing is holding us back. You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: www.michelleskeldon.com/podcast/16
EP 15: Reinventing a New Normal (Part 3)
April 27, 2020 10:00 - 34 minutes - 47.5 MBThis is part three of our series about reinventing a new normal, and today I’m sharing a few of my favorite secret weapons for doing just that. These skills will not only allow you to follow through and implement the things that you want to see in your life, but they will also give you the tools necessary to grow through challenging times. You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: https://bit.ly/3aoqHGG
EP 14: Reinventing a New Normal (Part 2)
April 20, 2020 10:00 - 35 minutes - 49.3 MBToday I’m continuing my series on reinventing your new normal. Now, I know some of you—including myself—do not want this to be our new normal, and that is okay. That’s why I’m going to share more about how to thrive in uncommon circumstances and offer some tips I have learned on how to stop, breathe, and reset during these times of overwhelm and uncertainty. You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: https://bit.ly/3bhQ9ze
EP 13: Reinventing a New Normal (Part 1)
April 13, 2020 10:00 - 39 minutes - 54.4 MBAt some point in our lives, we’ve all experienced a shift or something that was out of our control that eventually forced us to grow or evolve, right? So today I am going to be starting a new series about reinventing a new normal, whatever that normal means to you. Throughout this series, I will be sharing the necessary steps to take in order to grow from these challenging times and make your future brighter. You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: https://bit.ly/3bZ...
EP 12: Why Communication is NOT the Key to Success
April 06, 2020 10:00 - 47 minutes - 65.1 MBHow can there be bad relationships when people talk every day? How can businesses break down when they have meetings and talks regularly? This is because communication is not the key to success—quality communication is. In this episode, you will learn how to set yourself (and those around you) up for success through communicating more intentionally and doing it the right way. You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: https://bit.ly/2V2wf42
EP 11: Don’t Just Survive – THRIVE
March 30, 2020 10:00 - 58 minutes - 80.4 MB*NOTE: For those who are most interested in the planning portion of this episode, that section begins at around the 19-minute mark.* It hasn’t been an easy few weeks or days for many of you, and I want you to know that I’m here for you. The next few episodes I’m about to release will be all about helping you to not only survive this difficult time, but to thrive during and despite it. Call me crazy, but I think this is an incredible opportunity for a lot of us to see what we are truly made...
EP 10: Staying Positive in Challenging Times
March 23, 2020 10:00 - 32 minutes - 44.5 MBDuring crazy and challenging times such as these, it can be hard to stay motivated, strong, and inspired. So how can we bring light back into our lives when regular life seems to be coming to a halt? In this episode, I want to share with you what I will be doing in these coming weeks to not only survive, but thrive! You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: https://bit.ly/3dnK7yv
EP 09: The Art of Making Decisions
March 16, 2020 10:00 - 56 minutes - 77.4 MBSo many of us get stuck in the land of indecision, which holds us back mentally, physically, spiritually, and emotionally. In this episode, I will be talking about why you need to get off that fence, make a decision, and get on with it. You will also learn some valuable ways to handle that decision-making process, as well as the outcome of your decisions—whatever they may be. You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: https://bit.ly/33goFXn
EP 08: Your Success is Inevitable
March 09, 2020 10:00 - 21 minutes - 29 MBWhen attempting to reach goals, most people jump straight to the how-to’s not realizing the real question they need to ask is “who do I need to become, to achieve this?”. So how do we continue on the path to success and what do we need to change to achieve that goal? You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: https://bit.ly/3cEOOTZ
EP 07: Two Things Keeping You from Making Progress
March 02, 2020 11:00 - 30 minutes - 41.7 MBDo you every feel like you are unable to find a breakthrough point where you are making real progress on the things you want to move forward on? In this episode I will be talking about two things that are keeping you from making progress in your life, goals and the things that you want. By the end of this episode, you will have a plan and blueprint for how you can move forward more effectively in whatever you’re working on. You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: htt...
EP 06: How To Use Constraints To Better Ourselves
February 24, 2020 11:00 - 24 minutes - 33.9 MBHave you ever thought to yourself that if you didn’t have kids, you would be able to get to the next level or excel in your career? If you have, you are not alone. But these thoughts couldn’t be further from the truth, and today I want to share why that is and how I overcame thoughts like this in my own life. You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: https://bit.ly/37FPzbP
EP 05: Stop Breaking Commitments To Yourself
February 17, 2020 11:00 - 15 minutes - 21.7 MBWhat would your life look like if you had kept every promise you made to yourself? Would you be in a better position than you are now? Today I will be sharing the importance of honoring the commitments you make to yourself in order to ensure you are the best version of you. You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: https://bit.ly/39sUWfK
EP 04: How To Overcome Overwhelm
February 10, 2020 11:00 - 27 minutes - 37.2 MBWhen we are overwhelmed, we don’t take action on the right things—we simply do the things that feel good in the moment. Today I will be sharing with you three steps you can take to overcome overwhelm and start living a more stress-free, intentional life. You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: https://bit.ly/3941aCo
EP 03: Setting Impossible Goals And Achieving Them
February 03, 2020 11:02 - 34 minutes - 47 MBWhy are you not reaching the goals you set for yourself? Too often, we get in our own way when it comes to achieving what we want to achieve, so today I’ll explain what it takes to make your wildest dreams a reality. You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: https://bit.ly/2SFR7Pf