It's Your Time
324 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 days ago - ★★★★★ - 16 ratingsThis is the podcast for women in pharmaceutical and medical device industry who want to excel in your career but without the stress and overwhelm so you can do more of what you want.. In each episode, veteran medical device sales professional, Certified Life Coach, and career mentor Michelle A. Bourque combines real-life experiences and cognitive tools to teach you how to continue to excel at your career, but without the stress and overwhelm, so you can do more of what you want. It's your time to begin making a change, to create the life you imagine - and your time is now to own your life. www.michellebourquecoaching.com for more info.
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Ep 190 Conversation with Money Mindset Coach Natasha Tekeste
June 16, 2022 05:00 - 38 minutes - 29.5 MBPodcast day! Today I have a treat for you as I share a recent conversation with Money Mindset coach Natasha Tekeste. Natasha teaches people how to love the money they have , while also love the process of earning and creating more more - because it is possible for money to be easy and fun. In This Episode: Money Mindset Coach Natasha Tekeste - https://www.natashatekeste.com and IG: Past money beliefs and how to change them Abundance vs scarcity thinking Sales and competition ...
Ep 189 Managing Your Self Talk
June 06, 2022 05:00 - 18 minutes - 20.2 MBJoin me today as I discuss the importance of managing your self talk. The way you speak to yourself plays a very important role in the results you create in life. Listen in as I talk about - not only why you should manage the things you say to yourself - but the steps you need to start taking in order to make the changes you most desire in life. In This Episode: Pop up free coaching this weekend - get on email list for next offers: www.michellebourquecoaching.com/list Becoming aware ...
Ep 188 The Recipe to Increase Your Sales
June 02, 2022 05:00 - 18 minutes - 19.8 MBJoin me today as I discuss the recipe for increasing your sales. Tune in to learn the top 5 things that will help you increase your sales (or any accomplish any goal) this year. Listen today to discover the ways you can have more fun doing this work, with less stress and overwhelm. In This Episode: Gain and understanding of the method and make it your own: similar to a Rachael Ray recipe Having clarity on the goal The importance of working from the goal Knowing the feelings of t...
Ep 187 Mental Heath & Weight Loss
May 26, 2022 05:00 - 17 minutes - 18.6 MBIn today’s episode I am discussing the importance of mental health around weight loss. Weight loss is never about the number on the scale, or the way your clothes fit. Society likes to tell us it’s about counting the carbs, the calories, the macros, and on and on, and if it was that easy we would not have the obesity epidemic we have. The answer is looking at your mindset around your weight, what weight loss means, and your reasons for wanting to change. This is an important topic that c...
Ep 186 Mental Health Matters: Stress & Anxiety
May 19, 2022 05:00 - 20 minutes - 21.5 MBMay is Mental Health Awareness month and today I want to share some ideas around decreasing your stress and anxiety in order to feel better, and do more of what you love. Listen now to hear how stress is not always a negative thing in our lives, and how you can start to lessen the anxiety you feel on a daily basis. In This Episode: Acute/Moderate/Chronic stress How stress can be useful Andrew Huberman - The Huberman Lab - https://hubermanlab.com How neuroplasticity can help you f...
Ep 185 Time Management Habits
May 12, 2022 05:00 - 19 minutes - 20.5 MBJoin me today as I discuss the top 3 time management habits to begin implementing if you are looking to have more control over your agenda. This is not a “how to hack” podcast today - it is a “how to change your life” discussion. Ready? Let’s get started. In This Episode: Current time habits Time journal tool Zones of time management - Gay Hendrickson - The Big Leap The problem with being busy Prioritizing Planning your needle mover items - Brendan Buchard Starting n...
Ep 184 Being The Boss
May 05, 2022 05:00 - 14 minutes - 15.8 MBEpisode Notes: Today I want to talk to you about being the boss - of your brain. So many folks go around life living in default mode. If you want to make true, lasting changes, you need to be intentional with the way you think, think on purpose and create the life you imagine. Listen today as I reflect back on the last fiscal year, share the challenges faced, lessons learned and opportunities for growth. In This Episode: Fiscal year end of a challenging year How to be t...
Ep 183 The #1 Strategy For Any Goal
April 28, 2022 05:00 - 14 minutes - 15.5 MBEpisode Notes: Today I want to discuss the most important piece of strategy you need in every single goal you have. This topic came up as we are closing down our fiscal year this week and I thought it would be fun to discuss the strategic “must have” that I know works more than any other - and will help you accomplish any goal. Not many people tell you this - especially in the world of corporate thinking. In fact - it might seem crazy to some - but I'm ok with embracing my crazy if it ...
Ep 182 Conversation with Certified Coach & Motivational Speaker Patricia Cimino
April 21, 2022 05:00 - 26 minutes - 20.6 MBI have a special treat for you today - I am sharing a recent conversation with Certified Coach, Motivational Speaker and Business Mentor Patricia Cimino. April is Stress Awareness month and Patty is sharing some really great info that might help you feel better. Listen and learn more about Positive Intelligence, the importance of intuition, and how these tools can help you in business. In This Episode: Positive Intelligence - www.positiveintelligence.com Mental Fitness Muscles How me...
Ep 181 Selling 101
April 14, 2022 05:00 - 13 minutes - 13.6 MBJoin me today as I discuss a couple of foundational concepts around selling in a way you have never heard before. We all sell in one way or another in life. Today I am talking about the most important sale you will ever make - and it’s unlike any you will find in the finite corporate world. Listen today to learn more. In This Episode: Selling in personal and professional world Selling changes the world The various types of sales people Thoughts around sales people Money makin...
Ep 180 Conversation with Trauma Informed Expert & Coach Lindsay Poelman
April 07, 2022 05:00 - 45 minutes - 34.7 MBEpisode Notes: Today I have a treat for you as I share a recent conversation with Trauma Informed Expert and Coach Lindsay Poelman. This year my word of the year is power - and this podcast is with a powerful woman and on a powerful topic. Listen in today as we talk about the power of healing, changing relationships, and changing your life - once you know more about this topic. In This Episode: Trauma in the medical field and corporate world Concepts of “Big T” and “Little T” Oprah...
Ep 179 Control and Trust
March 31, 2022 05:00 - 11 minutes - 12.3 MBThere have been a few concepts coming up this week in coaching that I think are important to share here today - control and trust. Trying to control others can be exhausting and being able to step into trust will lead to amazing changes in your life. Listen today to learn more about what I am talking about. In This Episode: Why we try to control others The problems we face when trying to control others Processing Emotions - @rhonda_farrrcoaching on IG Stepping into self trust ...
Ep 178 Birthday Reflections & Coaching Concepts
March 24, 2022 05:00 - 13 minutes - 14.1 MBJoin me today as I reflect back over the years and share some lessons learned around coaching concepts. The lessons I’m sharing are around what we discuss here each week - ways to improve your work-life integration so you can excel in your career, without the stress and overwhelm so you can do more of what you want. Listen today as we have a little fun. In This Episode: Birthday lessons over the years Self Awareness Naming the podcast Brendon Burchard - It’s Your Time Darren Ha...
Ep 177 Abundance and Success
March 16, 2022 23:26 - 14 minutes - 15.1 MBHappy St. Patrick’s Day! Today I want to talk to you about abundance and success. In this episode I am sharing the importance of your subconscious mind as you consider new goals, and why you might not be able to accomplish what you most desire. I want you to decide what you consider success - listen now to get some ideas that will help you know the answer to that. In This Episode: Checking in with yourself The importance of knowing what you most desire Abundance mindset vs scarcit...
Ep 176 Patriarchy in the Medical Device Field
March 10, 2022 12:30 - 15 minutes - 15.7 MBJoin 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 opportuni...
Ep 175 Finite Thinking in The Corporate World
March 03, 2022 06:00 - 14 minutes - 15.6 MBJoin me today as I start to question some areas around finite thinking in the corporate world and how changing some of what you currently believe can bring you to your next best level. In This Episode: Belief in your goals Finite thinking around quarterly goals Finite thinking around competitive share Using AND vs OR and the importance it holds in creating new results Future self goals Replay of recent class - email: [email protected] Link to full notes: ...
Ep 174 Upcoming Class: Setting & Achieving Goals
February 24, 2022 18:00 - 6 minutes - 6.96 MBJoin me on this special episode where I talk about an upcoming (free) class on setting & achieving goals. You will leave with a step by step process to implement any goal in your life – and it’s nothing I’ve ever heard in the corporate world. Join me 2/26 at 10AM EST. Replay will go out to email list. In This Episode: Class agenda Compelling reason Motivation #1 tool you need to know for any goal Class sign up: www.michellebourquecoaching.com/goals 1:1 private coaching: www.mich...
Ep 173 Making Others Do What You Want
February 17, 2022 06:00 - 14 minutes - 15.3 MBJoin me today as I talk about our need to make others do what we want - based on what we think is best. In this conversation I am talking about why we want others to do what we want, why they don’t usually do it, and how we can reframe it for ourselves moving forward. In this Episode: Why we want others to do what we want them to do Why others don’t typically do what we want The stories we tell about others not doing it right The importance of seeing your beliefs with a coach Pr...
Ep 172 Making Hard Decisions
February 10, 2022 06:00 - 10 minutes - 11.6 MBJoin me today as I discuss some tools around making hard decisions. Change is rarely easy and in this episode I am sharing some ways to think about decisions you have made, as well as questions to ask along the process. In Today’s Episode: How to know if it’s the “right” decision How to think in advance of your decision How to think after your decision Questions to ask along the way Work with me - www.michellebourquecoahcing.com/connect Full notes: https://michellebourquecoach...
Ep 171 Conversation with Emotions Expert Rhonda Farr
February 03, 2022 06:00 - 44 minutes - 32.5 MBDo I have a treat for you today! In today’s episode I’m sharing a recent conversation with Emotions expert Rhonda Farr. For those of you who have been here for awhile you might already know her from episode 117 where we talked about feeling feelings. In today’s episode we are going a little deeper, and we are talking emotions, subconscious work, healing manifesting and so much more. We set this up in a way that it’s like a conversation we are having and you get to listen in. We also dis...
Ep 170 The Gap and The Gain
January 27, 2022 06:00 - 10 minutes - 11.4 MBJoin me today as I discuss my thoughts on The Gap and The Gain by Benjamin Hardy Phd and Dan Sullivan. How we measure our success is an important tool to consider when we want to take our lives to the next level. Listen today to hear what you need shift in order to hit your net goals. In This Episode: Living in the The Gap – Scarcity Mindset Living in the Gain – Abundance Mindset Feeling the feelings that propel you to your next goal Self determination The Compound Effect Download...
Ep 169 Numbing to Feel Better
January 20, 2022 06:00 - 15 minutes - 16.4 MBJoin me today as I talk about how we numb in order to feel better, and how that holds us back from achieving our goals. It might look like over drinking, over eating, over social media scrolling, over shopping - over anything you choose in order to avoid feeling unwanted feelings. When we are willing to go through the discomfort we are then able to make the changes we most desire in life. In This Episode: The reason we avoid feelings The importance of feeling all feelings My coachi...
ep 168 Purposeful Gains
January 13, 2022 06:00 - 13 minutes - 13.9 MBIn today’s episode I’m talking about the importance of living in the Gain vs the Gap. We need to decide what our purpose is and how we tell the story in a way that keeps us in the gain in order to build more abundance in our lives. Giving yourself grace and knowing how far you’ve come allows you to see what else is possible. In Today’s Episode: Benjamin Hardy PHD The Gap vs The Gain Deciding your purpose The importance of “I am” statements Knowing your core values Choosing your ...
Ep 167 Power and Purpose
January 06, 2022 06:00 - 15 minutes - 16.7 MBWelcome to 2022! In today’s podcast I’m talking about power and purpose. What does each mean to you? The most important thing is to gain clarity on where you hold your power - and what you decide is your purpose. Join me today as I discuss what power means to my and how I tie it into my purpose here with you. In Today’s Episode: Magic and imagination Vision boards New Years resolutions and goals Word of the year What power means to me What purpose means for you Click h...
Ep 166 Who You Are Being for 2022
December 30, 2021 06:00 - 24 minutes - 22.3 MBJoin me today as I talk about the importance of who you are being and why - especially as you enter the new year. Most resolutions don’t last and I discuss why this is, what you can do about it, and how to best set yourself up for success. I also touch upon the importance of knowing what you want to let go of as we close out this year. Listen today and get our list started - so many great things are in store for 2022. In This Episode: Why resolutions don’t last Knowing who you are...
Ep 165 Reflecting on 2021
December 23, 2021 06:00 - 16 minutes - 17.5 MBToday I’m talking about the importance of closing on the year reflecting on what you have accomplished over the last 12 months. Yes it’s important to look towards the new year and setting new goals - but not before you give yourself credit for what you have done. We need to take time to slow down, assess, and decide what your future plans are moving forward. In This Episode: Emotions are neutral Willingness to feel emotions will determine goals accomplished Questions to consider cl...
Ep 164 Not Having Enough Time
December 16, 2021 06:00 - 16 minutes - 17.5 MBEpisode Notes: Today I am talking about not having enough time. A lot can be put on your plate this time of year and today I am talking to you about the biggest lie you tell yourself, the action steps you can begin in order to not be so overwhelmed and how you can make this the most peaceful holiday season yet. In This Episode: Never having enough time lie Setting boundaries Doing more of what you want Activity management vs time management Gary Keller - The One Thing Bren...
Ep 163 Clarity on Priorities, Setting Boundaries, and Mindset - Training Replay
December 09, 2021 06:00 - 32 minutes - 25.9 MBEpisode Notes: I have a special episode for you today with a replay of a recent training I held. I know it can be helpful for so I condensed to the teaching portion and am sharing with you here. Take a listen as I discussed gaining clarity on priorities, considering worthiness, setting boundaries, and scarcity vs abundance mindset. Please consider challenging some of the beliefs I discussed in this training and begin building awareness to decide what you want to do more of. I had so m...
Ep 163 2022 Goals with Your Future Self
December 02, 2021 06:00 - 17 minutes - 18.4 MBEpisode Notes: Today I want to talk to you about finishing up 2021 and looking forward to getting a jump start on one 2022 goal. I am discussing how to close out the year, how to set goals for next year and the most important thing to consider when creating your future self. Don’t miss out on the free upcoming coaching and connection call this Saturday 12/4 at 10am. In this episode: Looking back on November Creating a new goal for 2022 Importance of knowing your reason why Da...
ep 161 Feeling Stressed, Blessed and Toxic Gratitude
November 25, 2021 06:00 - 15 minutes - 16.7 MBEpisode Notes: Happy Thanksgiving! Today I want to talk to you about feeling stressed, feeling blessed, and toxic gratitude. The upcoming weeks can be crazy for a lot of folks and in this episode I want to discuss recognizing how stress feels in your body, the importance of processing it, an important step we miss in feeling blessed, and how society may have programmed us to be on the edge of toxic gratitude. Tune in to hear about an invitation for you to join me in December. In This ...
Ep 160 On Purpose
November 18, 2021 06:00 - 17 minutes - 18.9 MBToday I am discussing the book On Purpose - The Busy Women's Guide to An Extraordinary Life of Meaning & Success, by Tanya Dalton. I loved this book for so many reasons and most importantly the overall message being the idea that we challenge some of the beliefs we have trusted for so long, and challenge what society has defined for us. Instead we need start looking at what extraordinary looks like in your life. She says we are operating within dated, obsolete models that are desperately in ...
Ep 159 Feeling Guilty
November 11, 2021 06:00 - 16 minutes - 17.3 MBEpisode Notes: Today I am talking about feeling guilty - how fun! The truth is, many of us feel guilty and with no upside to anyone. Let’s dive into what feeling guilty means, what the thoughts are that cause guilt, what else could be true.. and - is it really guilt? Let me know if you notice the “where do you come up with these things?” Response I received from the editor… I may have misused a quote about Bon Bons… Sometimes I get sayings wrong… it’s fine - you get the point right? I...
Ep 158 Imposter Syndrome
November 04, 2021 05:00 - 19 minutes - 21.1 MBEpisode Notes: In today’s episode I am talking about Imposter Syndrome - how it shows up for high achieving women, what you can do to recognize it, change it, and move towards your goals feeling better. Many women experience this at some point in your life but it doesn’t have to hold you back from doing what you most desire. Listen and let me know what you think. In This Episode: Imposter syndrome in the medical field Signs you might be experiencing Imposter Syndrome Sub divisio...
Ep 157 Redefining Hustle
October 28, 2021 05:00 - 15 minutes - 16 MBJoin me as I discuss how redefining hustle might be the next best step in you reaching your next level. This industry loves the busy badge of honor based on hustle - but is it what brings true success at the end of each day? Today I discuss how to redefine hustle that works for you. In This Episode: Defining hustle and redefining what works for you Women in the workforce striving for success Productivity, efficiency and reaching goals Less stress and overwhelm How to do more of...
Ep 156 Decision Filters
October 18, 2021 23:39 - 15 minutes - 16.7 MBToday I want to talk to you about decision filters. When you are looking to reach your greatest desire you need tools in place to make it as easy as possible in order to set yourself up for success. Today I am talking about intention implementation questions and “if-then” filters which help you create new habits and accomplish your top goals. In This Episode: Deciding self care Dr. Benjamin Hardy Atomic Habits – James Clear Intention implementation Decision filter questions Crea...
Ep 155 Perspective
October 14, 2021 05:00 - 11 minutes - 12 MBJoin me today as I talk about the importance of challenging your perspective in order to get new results in your life. The way you look at your circumstances will determine your results, and challenging what you currently believe may be the key to accomplishing your next goal . I am not just talking about putting on your rose colored glasses and make everything positive. Sometimes simply challenging our perspective to see what else is possible will help us make the changes you need. In ...
Ep 154 Judgement, Bias and Self-Awareness
October 07, 2021 05:00 - 16 minutes - 18.1 MBEpisode Notes: Today I am discussing some ideas around judgement, bias, and self awareness. Join me in an even tempered discussion about how we are all bias because we are human - and that doesn’t mean we are all terrible people. When we can increase self-awareness around our thinking, we are able to decide if we want to make changes in order to gain new results in our life. Listen today to learn more about what I mean. In This Episode: Self-Judgement Bias Unconscious bias Cog...
Ep 153 Fear of Failing
September 30, 2021 05:00 - 15 minutes - 16.4 MBEpisode 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....
ep 152 Boundaries in Life & Work
September 23, 2021 05:00 - 19 minutes - 21.1 MBEpisode 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 Setti...
ep 151 Neuroplasticity
September 15, 2021 23:05 - 14 minutes - 15.5 MBEpisode 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 learni...
Ep 150 High Performance and Brendon Buchard
September 09, 2021 05:00 - 13 minutes - 14 MBEpisode 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...
Ep 149 Success and Self Clarity
September 02, 2021 05:00 - 15 minutes - 16.5 MBJoin 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 hel...
Ep 148 The Stories We Tell
August 26, 2021 05:00 - 15 minutes - 16.4 MBToday 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 ...
Ep 147 Change
August 19, 2021 05:00 - 14 minutes - 15.2 MBJoin 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: [email protected]
Ep 146 Coaching and Self Respect
August 12, 2021 05:00 - 12 minutes - 13.3 MBJoin 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 w...
Ep 145 How To Get (and nail) Your First Interview in Medical Device
August 05, 2021 05:00 - 11 minutes - 11.8 MBEp 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.mich...
Ep 144 Loyalty To Your Job
July 29, 2021 05:00 - 12 minutes - 13.6 MBEpisode 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: ht...
Ep 143 Mindset around Weightloss
July 22, 2021 05:00 - 17 minutes - 18.7 MBToday I want to talk about some ideas around weightloss and the mindset you choose to have around food. It’s not as easy as calories in calories out - if it was we would all have the answer. Join me as I talk about the importance of your thinking in order to gain the results you want around losing the lbs. In Today’s Episode: Your time you spend thinking about your weight Societal beliefs around weightloss and eating Your beliefs around food Intentional eating Planning food...
Ep 142 Roadtrips and Coaching
July 15, 2021 05:00 - 14 minutes - 15.2 MBEpisode 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 - [email protected]
Ep 141 Happiness At Your Job
July 08, 2021 05:00 - 10 minutes - 10.9 MBEpisode 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