Lead From Within
Each week, host Michele Thomson will do a deep-dive into how leaders can hold space so people feel valued, build trust and create psychologically safe workplaces that people never want to leave. We will include how to sustainably incorporate self-care into your daily routine so that you feel balanced and purposeful in all aspects of your life. Leadership isn‘t complicated - it begins from within.
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6 hours ago
6 hours ago
In this episode I talk to Emma Mason about how women who are senior leaders can find themselves at a crossroad in their career and what to do if this happens.
Introduction
Emma is a Success Coach for senior women leaders at a crossroads in their career. She helps them gain the clarity and confidence they need to decide on the next career move that's right for you so you can rewrite the narrative about what it means to be a woman with influence.
As a former public servant, Emma understand the challenges of navigating a corporate career. Over 14 years she grew my career to the senior executive ranks. She was involved in large organizational change projects, managed multiple million-dollar budgets and led large teams of people through significant transformations. But despite being qualified, capable and experienced she found herself burnt out and broken, leaving a career I loved. The truth is if she knew then what she knows now she probably would have made a different decision.
Emma couldn't find what she needed when she found herself at a career crossroad despite her best efforts. And so, she combined her professional expertise in organizational psychology with her experience as a senior executive leader to fill the gap. As a result, she has uncovered the key reasons women find themselves at this juncture and as result created a unique but powerful approach.
Resources mentioned in this episode
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Website: HERE
LinkedIn: HERE
FREE: 5 questions: From Confusion To Clarity: HERE
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5 days ago
5 days ago
A mid-week dose of inspiration that I hope will keep you thinking in all aspects of your life.
I'd love to hear your comments about this episode. Share with me your thoughts about this quote. Did you use it to journal your thoughts?
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Email: mthomson@curisconsulting.ca
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Sunday Jun 15, 2025
Sunday Jun 15, 2025
In this episode I talk to Diane Demetre about Luminary Leadership and how to cultivate trust and inspire internal joy.
Introduction
Diane Demetre is an award-winning business leader, author of a dozen books, keynote speaker, and expert in transformational leadership, blending over 40 years of multi-industry experience with a deep understanding of human potential. Her career, marked by entrepreneurial success and corporate excellence, spans leadership roles in the luxury tourism, national transport, and airline services sectors. She has consistently demonstrated a forward-thinking approach, positioning herself as a leader in business transformation and operational excellence.
An engaging and dynamic speaker, Diane brings unparalleled energy to every presentation. Drawing from her extensive background in theatre and media, she masterfully captivates audiences, moving them to action with her big, bold, brave delivery. Her approach is grounded in science and psychology, offering attendees practical, actionable strategies that foster peak performance and transform organisations. Diane’s ability to combine visionary insights with high-energy engagement ensures that her message resonates deeply, leaving audiences not only inspired but equipped to forge forward facing futures.
Honoured with the 2019 SBAA International Women's Day Leader Award and the Australian Enterprise Awards for Most Empowering Leadership and Mindset Speaker 2024 and 2025, Diane's achievements underscore her role as a transformative force, shaping fearless leaders and pioneering global business excellence.
Resources mentioned in this episode
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Website: HERE
LinkedIn: HERE
Facebook: HERE
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Thanks everyone!
Keep reaching for your highest branch!
Let's Connect
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Email: mthomson@curisconsulting.ca
Self-Care Guide on Amazon:
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Wednesday Jun 11, 2025
Wednesday Jun 11, 2025
A mid-week dose of inspiration that I hope will keep you thinking in all aspects of your life.
I'd love to hear your comments about this episode. Share with me your thoughts about this quote. Did you use it to journal your thoughts?
Let's Connect
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Email: mthomson@curisconsulting.ca
Self-Care Guide on Amazon:
Canada: HERE
USA: HERE
Sunday Jun 08, 2025
Sunday Jun 08, 2025
In this episode I talk to Chris Walker about supporting people in hybrid workplaces and how "thinking big" can help leaders support others well.
Introduction
Chris is the Founder of Legiit, the world’s only B2B Growth Engine that helps businesses with the right tools and professionals to help grow and achieve their goals.
He is a seasoned entrepreneur who has built multiple 7 and 8 figure businesses including SuperstarSEO, Legiit Leads, Snapt.io & more!
Resources mentioned in this episode
Follow Chris:
Website: HERE
LinkedIn: HERE
Instagram: HERE
Facebook: HERE
YouTube: HERE
FREE Download: HERE
Thank you for listening.
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Leave comment on what you enjoyed from the episode and if you have any suggestions for future episodes, I’d love to hear from you.
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Thanks everyone!
Keep reaching for your highest branch!
Let's Connect
Follow me on LinkedIn Here
Visit my website Here
Email: mthomson@curisconsulting.ca
Self-Care Guide on Amazon:
Canada: HERE
USA: HERE
Leave me a voice note HERE and have it included on a future podcast! Just click on the "message" tab.
It is greatly appreciated!
Wednesday Jun 04, 2025
Wednesday Jun 04, 2025
A mid-week dose of inspiration that I hope will keep you thinking in all aspects of your life.
I'd love to hear your comments about this episode. Share with me your thoughts about this quote. Did you use it to journal your thoughts?
Let's Connect
Follow me on LinkedIn Here
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Email: mthomson@curisconsulting.ca
Self-Care Guide on Amazon:
Canada: HERE
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Sunday Jun 01, 2025
Sunday Jun 01, 2025
In this episode I talk about my struggles with time, and read a recently posted blog about how I've been feeling.
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Keep reaching for your highest branch!
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Email: mthomson@curisconsulting.ca
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Wednesday May 28, 2025
Wednesday May 28, 2025
A mid-week dose of inspiration that I hope will keep you thinking in all aspects of your life.
I'd love to hear your comments about this episode. Share with me your thoughts about this quote. Did you use it to journal your thoughts?
Let's Connect
Follow me on LinkedIn Here
Visit my website Here
Email: mthomson@curisconsulting.ca
Self-Care Guide on Amazon:
Canada: HERE
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Sunday May 25, 2025
Sunday May 25, 2025
In this episode I talk to Sara Lobkovich about the three important questions every organization needs to ask themselves when setting stragetic short and long term goals.
Introduction
I'm Sara Lobkovich, a strategy coach and OKR activist who helps leaders transform their big ideas into measurable impact without sacrificing wellbeing. As creator of the Connected Strategy on a Page and No-BS OKRs, she has trained over 2,000 OKR Coaches in 300+ organizations globally, including Fortune 500 companies. Her methodology strips away the confusion that typically surrounds strategic planning, replacing it with clear frameworks that drive real results. A board-certified Health and Wellness Coach, Sara brings a unique perspective to organizational strategy, integrating evidence-based approaches to behavior change and wellbeing into her work with organizations and individuals.
Resources mentioned in this episode
Follow Sara:
Website: HERE
LinkedIn: HERE
Instagram: HERE
TikTok: HERE
Bluesky: HERE
Thank you for listening.
If you enjoyed this episode, please consider subscribing and leaving a review.
Leave comment on what you enjoyed from the episode and if you have any suggestions for future episodes, I’d love to hear from you.
Even better, share it with a friend or colleague and turn on the notifications so that you never miss an episode.
It really helps the podcast gain more listeners so that we can grow our Lead From Within community.
Thanks everyone!
Keep reaching for your highest branch!
Let's Connect
Follow me on LinkedIn Here
Visit my website Here
Email: mthomson@curisconsulting.ca
Self-Care Guide on Amazon:
Canada: HERE
USA: HERE
Leave me a voice note HERE and have it included on a future podcast! Just click on the "message" tab.
It is greatly appreciated!
Wednesday May 21, 2025
Wednesday May 21, 2025
A mid-week dose of inspiration that I hope will keep you thinking in all aspects of your life.
I'd love to hear your comments about this episode. Share with me your thoughts about this quote. Did you use it to journal your thoughts?
Let's Connect
Follow me on LinkedIn Here
Visit my website Here
Email: mthomson@curisconsulting.ca
Self-Care Guide on Amazon:
Canada: HERE
USA: HERE
Lead With Purpose
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