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 91 Tiny Changes = Big Results
July 23, 2020 05:00 - 13 minutes - 14.7 MBToday I want to talk to you about how tiny changes can lead to big results - lasting results in your life. I don’t think we give enough credit to how much your life can change when you make tiny changes. Today I discuss why thoughts and systems are the key to obtaining the new goals you want to achieve. IN THIS EPISODE: Being ok with not being Ok Atomic Habits Tiny changes = big results How Habits determine your health, wealth, and happiness Motivational Triad of Brain What vs...
Ep 90 Let's Talk About Sex with Dr. Sonia Wright
July 16, 2020 05:00 - 28 minutes - 21.1 MBHave I got a treat for you and a privilege for me on today’s episode 90 - we are talking about sex with Dr. Sonia Wright. Dr. Sonia is a board-certified radiologist, a sexual counselor and a certified life coach and two fun facts - she also worked in a sex toy shop - and she was recently featured on The Life Coach School podcast Dr. Sonia is the mid life sex coach and she helps women understand sexual difficulties from different perspectives. She uses her medical knowledge, sexual couns...
Ep 89 The Importance of What You Say
July 08, 2020 11:15 - 13 minutes - 14.6 MBIn today’s episode I am discussing the most important words ever said. Listen today to find out why what you say to yourself is so crucial to creating the life you want to live. This is not an “airy fairy” way to think - it’s the integral work you do recognizing the the small sentences you say to yourself daily which give you the results you have. IN THIS EPISODE: The importance of what you say How to become aware of the sentences How to change the self talk How to create new r...
Ep 88 Work-Life Balance
July 02, 2020 05:00 - 11 minutes - 12.1 MBI was recently in a Facebook group looking at women responding to the question - what is your biggest struggle with work, and overwhelmingly, the answers included work life balance and time management. Women trying to do it all and feeling overwhelmed - not being able to do what they want. Today I wanted to share a few ideas because I think this is such an important topic. Being able to control your time is everything to living the life you want. IN THIS EPISODE: Setting priorities ...
Ep 87 What To Do If You are Feeling Stuck
June 25, 2020 05:00 - 15 minutes - 15.9 MBEpisode Notes: I am so excited to share some new changes and talk a bit about how coaching can help if you are feeling stuck. The truth is - the discomfort of making changes in your life offers you the opportunity to feel more alive than ever - vs - staying stagnant in a life you just live day after day thinking there must be something more. Listen today to hear just some of the ways it has worked for me, and start thinking about what you would want if we could wave a magic wand and ...
EP 86 When You Have to Do It All
June 18, 2020 05:00 - 11 minutes - 12.6 MBEpisode Notes: Todays topic stems from something that came up in a recent class with my group. I think a number of you will benefit from hearing my take on the idea that you have to do it all. I hear this sentence from clients regarding work, I hear this sentence from clients when speaking about home life, and I’ve even told myself this sentence for both work and home. Listen today to learn how that sentence - “I have to do it all” is a lie we tell ourselves and what you can choose t...
Ep 85 The 3 Components To Change
June 11, 2020 05:00 - 15 minutes - 16.3 MBEPISODE NOTES: Change is the one constant in life, and in today’s episode I want to talk to you about the three components that will help you make lasting change. Awareness is always the first step. Once you become aware of what you are currently thinking you will need curiosity and compassion. Listen now to learn more about how the three work together. IN THIS EPISODE: How to become aware of current thinking How to find new thoughts The problem with judgement Being presen...
EP 84 Gratitude in Challenging Times
June 04, 2020 05:00 - 12 minutes - 12.6 MBNOTES: One thing I really have been reflecting on a lot recently is the idea of gratitude I don’t mean - pretend gratitude when you aren’t happy. I mean a true connection with gratitude - for the brain’s benefit - where you truly focus on what is important to you, and where you feel most prosperous. People who regularly practice gratitude, by taking time to notice and reflect upon the things they're thankful for experience more positive emotions, feel more alive, sleep better, expre...
Ep 83 Your Biggest Advocate
May 28, 2020 05:00 - 10 minutes - 11.3 MBEPISODE NOTES: I think you can agree - we love the feeling of accomplishment. You know - when you can check off the list of things to do. But let’s be honest - we just add more to the list, and keep taking action - going and going and going. If we don’t take a break it’s almost like we are someone one ice running in place and if you don’t stop you are going to start going backwards. For myself and for the women I work with, it’s easier to keep going, and keep doing for everyone else V...
Ep 82 The Importance of the Decisions You Make
May 21, 2020 05:00 - 15 minutes - 16.6 MBThis is such a great topic. The decisions you make today will be the results you see tomorrow. You know something? Every decision is optional. What I mean is - everything in your life is a choice - even if it doesn’t feel like it. I can not tell you how important this statement is and how much it has changed my life. It was the quote on my nameplate from Brooke Castillo when I went through certified training with the Life Coach School, and I did not realize at the time how much my lif...
Ep 81 The Importance of the Questions You Ask
May 14, 2020 05:00 - 13 minutes - 22.9 MB VideoToday I want to talk to you about the importance of the questions you ask yourself. The questions you ask will lead you to the results you currently have. We want to ensure your questions are ones that will lead you to the results you want in your life. Listen now to learn more. IN THIS PODCAST: QBQ - The Question Behind the Question Jim Kwik - Limitless Asking better questions Passive Action vs Massive Action Reticular Activating System Personal responsibility vs blame Join...
Ep 80 Interview with Patrick Sweeney
May 07, 2020 05:00 - 29 minutes - 26.9 MBHave I got a treat for your today. I can not even tell you how excited I am to share a recent conversation I had with Patrick Sweeney, the author of Fear is Fuel. This book has so many of the concepts we talk about here - but with an extra layer of Neuroscience. I could’ve talked to him all night - I find it so fascinating, and I hope you do as well. Enjoy! IN THIS EPISODE: Two Wars of Decisions to make Fear vs opportunity Free energy Taking responsibility for your life Using...
The Story You Tell
April 30, 2020 05:00 - 12 minutes - 11.1 MBWhat story do you tell yourself every single day? I know my brain likes to go to things like - it’s not enough - your not doing enough - it will be better once I get “there” ... and accomplish ... (insert anything). Can you relate? The thing is -the option to tell yourself you are right where you need to be exists. The option to tell yourself you do - and have - exactly what is needed exists. It’s never better “there”. We take our brains with us wherever we go - and so the thoughts com...
Ep. 78 Escaping Boredom
April 23, 2020 05:00 - 13 minutes - 12.5 MBI know a lot of folks are getting ansy We are not used to being with ourselves so much - or in our heads as much as we are now. Because of that, there has been a lot of buffering going on. Buffering - meaning - trying to escape from things like anxiety and boredom. But what if neither were a problem we needed to escape? I am recording this as we are in the COVID19 Pandemic, but the concepts and tools apply to any day. Listen to learn more - and be sure to check out the give-a-way opportunity...
Interview with Caryn Gillen
April 16, 2020 05:00 - 19 minutes - 23.7 MB VideoI have a treat for you today. Now - you know I normally share a mentor or book every tenth episode - but the world has been turned on its head recently and I’m going to go crazy here. I am bringing you an interview today - my first interview here ever! I guess when I say interview. You guys know how I roll - kinda informal right? So let’s say I’m letting you in on a chat with someone who is super important to me. Caryn Gillen is not only a mentor of mine - she is also MY coach. I have been w...
Interview with Caryn Gillen
April 16, 2020 05:00 - 19 minutes - 23.7 MB VideoI have a treat for you today. Now - you know I normally share a mentor or book every tenth episode - but the world has been turned on its head recently and I’m going to go crazy here. I am bringing you an interview today - my first interview here ever! I guess when I say interview. You guys know how I roll - kinda informal right? So let’s say I’m letting you in on a chat with someone who is super important to me. Caryn Gillen is not only a mentor of mine - she is also MY coach. I have been w...
What If... It’s OK...
April 09, 2020 05:00 - 13 minutes - 14.6 MBWe’ve been inside a lot - and that’s ok. Because, I want to just do what needs to be done in order to let the experts figure this out. You know what friends - we are all going to figure this out. That’s what I want to talk to you about today - actually a few different concepts to help as we continue to navigate through what is likely changing times. Notice - I didn’t say - get back to normal - and that’s ok. The concepts I discuss today are ones you can use everyday in your life - especially...
What If... It’s OK...
April 09, 2020 05:00 - 13 minutes - 14.6 MBWe’ve been inside a lot - and that’s ok. Because, I want to just do what needs to be done in order to let the experts figure this out. You know what friends - we are all going to figure this out. That’s what I want to talk to you about today - actually a few different concepts to help as we continue to navigate through what is likely changing times. Notice - I didn’t say - get back to normal - and that’s ok. The concepts I discuss today are ones you can use everyday in your life - especially...
Chaos in Your Life
April 02, 2020 05:00 - 12 minutes - 13.6 MBIt’s been an interesting few weeks. As I record this we are dealing with the Coronovirus pandemic. It has caused some chaos - and I want you to know - I am here for you. Now, more than ever, we need to ensure we keep our brains cleaned up, and do the work to watch all of the thoughts Here is the thing my friends - a lot of you are suffering from this virus - and I don’t mean physically - I mean in your head. Thinking all the thoughts of worse case scenario - and listen this is to be expec...
The Pursuit of Happiness Lie
March 26, 2020 05:00 - 13 minutes - 9.66 MBI think the idea of the pursuit of happiness - like all the time happy, happy, happy, - is such a lie. It’s one of those sneaky thoughts, that sounds good but can actually cause so much suffering. Today I want to offer you the idea of emotional balance. My master coach instructor Brooke Castillo says life is 50/50. Meaning, 50% of the time we feel positive, and 50% of the time life is meant to be negative, I almost wish we could take negative and positive out of it - because it’s really mor...
Visualizing Your Future Self
March 19, 2020 05:00 - 11 minutes - 8.25 MBToday I want to talk to you about visualizing your future - especially your future self. I think sometimes this can be a little challenging to know what that means. Sometimes we are like - Huh? I’m not sure what the future holds. I used to always think that. You know that question they ask you on the interview - where do you see yourself in 5 years? I used to be like - umm… not sure - hopefully still alive..lol. The thing is - a lot of us think life just happens to us. But that is not true...
Telling Others How Amazing You Are
March 12, 2020 05:00 - 15 minutes - 11.3 MBI was recently speaking with a colleague and she was talking about how she likes to stay behind the scenes. The conversation really got me thinking about how many women think this way. But the truth is, this line of thinking is not useful when we want to continue to improve ourselves and excel in our careers. One of my favorite quotes from Robin Arzon - Peloton Lady Boss “If it doesn’t increase my vibe or my bank account - Its a no”. This idea is what I want to talk to you about today - t...
Special Announcement - Free Online Master Class
February 28, 2020 20:27 - 51 seconds - 946 KBIf you are tired of feeling overwhelmed this class is for you! I will discuss 4 Simple Steps to Improve Work-Life Integration. At the end of this class you will know how to continue to excel at your career, do more of what you want, AND feel less stress. Michellebourquecoaching.com/MasterClass
Thoughts on - Finish: Give Yourself the Gift of Done
February 27, 2020 06:00 - 16 minutes - 11.9 MBToday is Episode 70, which means - every 10th episode, I share a mentor, or teacher, or book, that resonated with me. So today I want to talk about Jon Acuff. Acuff has multiple New York Times bestsellers, but today I want to discuss his Wall Street Journal #1 Best Seller Finish: Give yourself the gift of done. I think many of us are great at having ideas, and starting goals, but do you always finish them is the question? In this book, he talks about how, according to studies, 92% of New Ye...
Gaining Clarity on Your Time
February 27, 2020 01:48 - 10 minutes - 11.5 MBToday I want to talk to you about how you see your time - or lack of it - or maybe you think you need better time management. I’m going to fill you in on a secret: time management is never your problem. The problem is not knowing your purpose, and not having clarity is. The problem is - everything you make up in your brain around time. We all have the same amount of time - but why can some people get more done in a morning, than others get done all day? I can tell you why: because each pers...
Weight Loss
February 20, 2020 06:00 - 20 minutes - 14 MBToday’s topic is one I think many of us can relate to on certain days: our weight. I mentioned at the start of the month I wanted to take a week and discuss some ideas around heart health and I think a big part of that is our weight - and stress - and how the two might relate. Today I’m sharing some new ideas and the importance of mindset in weight loss. I think it’s more about what’s in your brain vs what you stick in your mouth. I also want to tell you about an amazing book that help...
The Relationship You Have with Others
February 13, 2020 06:00 - 19 minutes - 13.6 MBToday I want to talk to you about the relationships with others. I’m going to discuss relationships with difficult people, with people you love, and when they are sometimes one in the same. So, I’m going to come at it from a couple of different directions, but the overall concepts are going to be the same. IN THIS EPISODE Your relationship with your boss Your relationship with your coworkers The manual you have for loved ones Who benefits from unconditional love Free downloadable...
The Most Important Relationship You Have in Your Life
February 06, 2020 06:00 - 17 minutes - 12.4 MBIt’s heart month! Each week in February we will have a heart focused topic - heart-healthy, love, relationships - all of it. In today’s episode, I discuss the most important relationship you have in your life: it’s the one you have with yourself - self-love. The relationship you have with yourself is based on your thoughts about yourself. Today I talk to you about why it’s important for you to become aware of those thoughts, and how you can begin building the relationship you have with ...
Failing Your Way To Success
January 30, 2020 05:30 - 14 minutes - 10.6 MBOk - so we talked a lot about goals recently - setting them, forming new habits, And having a compelling reason. As we close out the month I want to talk to you about failing - my failing. Sounds like fun right? IN THIS EPISODE Fear of failing What failing means - epic fails vs failing in advance Strategic byproducts How to learn from your fail Willingness to fail Link to download: https://mailchi.mp/michellebourquecoaching.com/episode66
4 Steps To Improve Work-Life Integration
January 23, 2020 06:00 - 16 minutes - 11.9 MBWhenever I discuss work-life balance I always clarify - balance that works for you. I don’t believe there is such a thing as true work-life balance - in the sense of 50-50 every day and kumbaya But I DO BELIEVE you can ABSOLUTELY IMPROVE your work-life integration. I know because I did it. Meaning - you can TOTALLY excel in your career - without the stress and overwhelm - AND do more of what YOU WANT. In today's podcast I discuss the 4 steps you need in order to begin improving your ...
My Morning Routine
January 16, 2020 06:00 - 20 minutes - 14.4 MBThis is going to be a fun one! Today I am sharing my morning routine - how it has changed and the resources that can help you build any new habit. IN THIS EPISODE: Check out all of these resources and listen to find out how they helped me https://melrobbins.com/blog/five-elements-5-second-rule/ https://www.highperformanceplanner.com https://www.miraclemorning.com https://thinkup.me https://www.masterclass.com https://thelifecoachschool.com/join/ https://michellebourquecoaching.com ht...
Responsibility For Your Life
January 09, 2020 07:00 - 12 minutes - 8.78 MBLast week we discussed setting our goals and ways to keep them. This week I want to talk to you about the responsibility you hold in creating those goals. It can be very easy to look at a difficult situation and think about how other people are to blame. But I want to show you why it can be helpful for you to take responsibility for a situation, and how to do it. Topics in this episode When you’re frustrated and complaining, what are you not doing? Your job. Find new solutions When yo...
Commitment, Compelling Reason & Who You Will Become in 2020
January 02, 2020 06:00 - 14 minutes - 10.5 MBThis is that time of year when everyone is talking about a fresh start and their goals for the new year. And while you can get a fresh start every single day, this is the time of year to really think about your goals and how you are going to take steps to achieve them. I want to help you work through your goals, why they are important to you, and how, with some intention and reflection, you can make it happen. Topics in this episode Become the person that accomplishes that goal Visuali...
Reflections & Lessons Learned 2019
December 26, 2019 06:00 - 18 minutes - 17.6 MBI want to share with you some of the lessons I learned in 2019. I am doing this work along with you every single day, and I want to look back and reflect on what I learned so that I can continue to guide you. You get to take what you want from this year and you get to leave what you don’t want, in the past. You do not have to bring it to you. Leave what is not useful. Take what fuels you to make 2020 the best year yet. Topics in this episode: My vision board Believe new things We have...
Thoughts on The Big Leap
December 19, 2019 06:00 - 20 minutes - 14.3 MBWhat is the upper limit problem that is holding you back and keeping you from the next level? This is something I read about when I recently re-read The Big Leap, by Gay Hendricks. In his book, Gay details the things that often hold us back and how to confront them so that we can reach our zone of genius. Topics in this episode Defining the inner thermostat level Why we self-sabotage The four zones of comfort Zone of incompetence What can you delegate? How to get your time bac...
Enough-ism
December 12, 2019 05:30 - 16 minutes - 11.9 MBSince I talked about perfectionism last week, I thought this would be a good time to discuss enough-ism, especially during the holidays when we’re trying to do it all. How often do you say that you, or something you’ve done, isn’t enough? I want to show you how those thoughts aren’t serving you. They are keeping you from making the most of your time and creating true connections with those around you. I also want to share the steps of how to overcome these beliefs and how you can re-write yo...
How Perfectionism is Holding You Back
December 05, 2019 10:00 - 17 minutes - 12.3 MBI hope you had an amazing Thanksgiving. I was spending time with my nieces over the weekend and I remembered how important it used to be that every moment with them was planned and scheduled. Now, it is so different and so much more fun because I’m not worried about sticking to the perfect schedule. I see this idea of perfectionism, and it is so pervasive, especially with the clients I work with. Even with myself, it is something I am working to recover from. Perfectionism is characterize...
Cultivating and Benefits of Gratitude
November 28, 2019 10:00 - 10 minutes - 7.43 MBWe love Thanksgiving at our house, and it might actually be my favorite holiday. This time of year always focuses on being grateful. In this week’s episode, I want to talk to you about the feeling of gratitude, and how and why you should carry it into everyday life. I hope you and your family have an amazing Thanksgiving and that you have a wonderful weekend. Let’s circle back next week, but for now, make it a great day. Topics in this episode: Benefits of feeling grateful Investing in...
Thanksgiving Stress
November 21, 2019 06:00 - 12 minutes - 11.8 MBI want to look at this episode as a buffet of ideas for you and how to alleviate some of the stress and overwhelm as you get ready over the next couple of days. You might think of Thanksgiving as all the chaos and family time, which likely doesn’t feel great. Maybe this is a difficult time for you if you are trying to stick with certain food and drink goals. I want to help you by sharing ways in which you can shift your mindset and make this the most amazing Thanksgiving ever. Topics in t...
The Problem Is…
November 14, 2019 06:00 - 15 minutes - 12.5 MBPodcast: Play in new window | Download Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Android | Stitcher | TuneIn | RSS This weekend I was driving to New Jersey for a meeting, and I had an a-ha moment that I want to talk with you about this week. I have noticed this on so many calls where people call me and we chat, […]
The Problem Is...
November 14, 2019 06:00 - 15 minutes - 12.5 MBThis weekend I was driving to New Jersey for a meeting, and I had an a-ha moment that I want to talk with you about this week. I have noticed this on so many calls where people call me and we chat, and throughout the call, they are saying “the problem is...” In this episode, I share how problems are only circumstances that we think are problems. I discuss how to shift this in your mind and be able to find the solution you need. At the beginning of the show, I mention my friend Rhonda who i...
Choices In Your Life
November 07, 2019 06:00 - 14 minutes - 11.6 MBThis weekend I decided to do an hour of restorative yoga based on the encouragement from my coach, and it reminded me that it is possible to slow down in order to speed up. It also made me think about the power of choosing and that everything in your life is a choice, even if it doesn’t feel like it. It is so important to know that everything is up to you. And when you know you have a choice, you will be empowered and able to think more about what it is that you want. Topics in this episo...
Delaying Gratification
October 31, 2019 05:00 - 12 minutes - 10.1 MBI am getting ready for another bit of travel. This time, I’ll be thinking of you! I’m heading to a retreat with my coach. We’ll be doing a deep dive into the business and planning for next year. While I’m planning, I want to think about how I can help you and what it is you need. If you’re thinking about next year, what does that look like for you? Send me a message on social media and let me know! When you set a big goal for yourself, it doesn’t always happen now. I recently heard about...
One Year - Wine, Working women, and the ripple effect
October 24, 2019 09:00 - 12 minutes - 9.97 MBWelcome to episode 52, the one year anniversary of this podcast. In this episode, I look back at where we started. I also share my “why” for creating this show, which was to create a ripple effect on the world and people’s lives. This podcast was originally created to help people drink less, but after working with clients more and more, I realized that it was a by-product of people needing more balance in their life. So it inspired me to shift the focus on what it is today: helping you creat...
One Year – Wine, Working women, and the ripple effect
October 24, 2019 06:00 - 12 minutes - 9.97 MBPodcast: Play in new window | Download Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Android | Stitcher | TuneIn | RSS Welcome to episode 52, the one year anniversary of this podcast. In this episode, I look back at where we started. I also share my “why” for creating this show, which was to create a ripple effect on the world and people’s […]
When Your Happiness Depends on Others
October 17, 2019 04:00 - 13 minutes - 10.3 MBThis weekend I had an interesting meeting where I was reminded that not everyone thinks as I do and that it’s good to have a variety of ideas. That is until we feel terrible. Something I hear over and over from clients is, “I would feel better if...”. And usually, that is followed by how a change in someone else’s actions or behaviors would make them feel better. When we allow their actions to determine our emotional state, that’s where the problem begins. Because they usually get it wrong a...
The One Thing
October 10, 2019 05:00 - 19 minutes - 14.7 MBI was recently presenting about designing balance in your life, and I was talking with some amazing women about how time is truly a mental construct. October has the same number of days as many other months in the year and we all have the same 24 hours in a day. Why does it feel like some people get more done than others? It’s how we think about it. Every 10 episodes I like to share a mentor or book I’ve learned from, and today I am discussing The One Thing, by Gary Keller. In this, he ta...
The Self Coaching Model
October 03, 2019 05:00 - 18 minutes - 14.7 MBI want to talk to you about what I consider to be the secret of the universe. It’s called the self-coaching model: a tool I use with my clients and myself. These concepts have been around forever, and they are an organized way to look at how your thoughts are creating the results you have in life. I talk through the self-coaching model and give examples of it in action, such as using it to change your thoughts about a frustrating situation. Listen all the way to the end of the episode and he...
Design Balance Interview
September 26, 2019 05:00 - 21 minutes - 17.8 MBI was recently interviewed by Ralph Brogden of Rebelpreneur Radio, and I am excited to share that with you. I talk with him about my career, and that I was in the sales and corporate world for over 20 years. I got to a point where my job controlled my life, and I was living every day with anxiety and overwhelm. Then I heard the “Lifecoach School Podcast” and it piqued my interest and I decided to take coach training. Now I help women design the work/life balance they need. Topics in this e...
Buffering
September 19, 2019 04:30 - 12 minutes - 10.2 MBI am all in on living your best life, which means a life without buffering. I’m not talking about what your computer does, although that is a good visual of what we’re discussing. Buffering leads us to go around and around because our brain wants us to escape our lives. Buffering is all about the things we do to avoid a feeling, and to get a quick pleasure hit. I share with you how to recognize buffering, and how to shift your actions so that you can experience a life of wellbeing. Topics ...