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.
Episodes

Wednesday Mar 13, 2024
Wednesday Mar 13, 2024
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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Sunday Mar 10, 2024
Sunday Mar 10, 2024
In this episode I talk to Jennifer Redden about mastering your energetics so that you can live and lead the life you desire.
Introduction
Jennifer is a Quantum Leadership Mentor who has forged her own unique way to success by guiding conscious female executives, directors, and industry leaders to awaken their Leadership Uniqueness™ so they can make the impact they are meant to this lifetime with integrity, clarity, and coherence.
Her leading-edge, Whole BEing approach focuses on embracing both the seen and unseen to increase the capacity of her clients' atomic structures. After a 17-year career as a respiratory therapist, the breath is still a strong influence in Jennifer’s work in supporting her clients to master their own unique energetics and build a harmonious infrastructure™.
Jennifer is passionate about supporting conscious leaders in discovering their unique way of building a legacy of love with effortless ease.
Resources mentioned in this episode
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Substack: HERE
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Wednesday Mar 06, 2024
Wednesday Mar 06, 2024
A mid-week dose of inspiration that I hope will keep you thinking in all aspects of your life.
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Sunday Mar 03, 2024
Sunday Mar 03, 2024
In this episode I talk to Anjali Sengupta about the importance of leadership in the home and the influence that good leaders can have on those around them.
Introduction
Anjali is a trauma informed dance movement therapist, creative arts therapist, community arts/dance facilitator, arts/dance educator, holistic well-being and fitness professional, choreographer and performing artist. With 30 years experience of teaching, performing, facilitating, choreographing and moving with people across 3 continents, dance and the expressive arts are as essential to Anjali as eating sleeping and breathing.
She is the founder and director of Embracing Spirit that offers a range of trauma informed, creative arts and dance movement therapy services for individuals and groups who want to connect more deeply with the wisdom of the body. She is a counsellor with HerSpace which is a specialist mental health service for women who are experiencing distress and harm from all forms of exploitation, slavery and servitude including forced labour, forced marriage and trafficking.
Anjali's holistic and somatic approach draws on both Eastern and Western science, techniques and philosophies of well being. She has extensive experience working with diverse populations in a variety of different settings including residential aged care, primary and secondary schools, corporate team building, disability care and mental health. She is passionate about creating spaces for empathic leaders and sensitives to break the cycles of burn out, embody their divine gifts, unleash their creativity and live with more joy, vitality and freedom.
Resources mentioned in this episode
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YouTube: HERE
FREE: 30 Min Discovery Call: HERE
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Keep reaching for your highest branch!
Let's Connect
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Email: mthomson@curisconsulting.ca
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Wednesday Feb 28, 2024
Wednesday Feb 28, 2024
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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Sunday Feb 25, 2024
Sunday Feb 25, 2024
In this episode I talk to Mariya Shiyko about the importance of leaders taking initiatives and creating space for others to flourish when they take initiatives.
Introduction
Mariya Shiyko, Ph.D. is an Award-Winning Educator, Mentor, Author, and Entrepreneur. She uniquely combines sciences, metaphysics, and arts to inspire change aligned with higher purpose and joy.
She is a former university professor turned entrepreneur. As an accomplished author, her work has been published in 50+ journals, including Advances in Complementary & Alternative Medicine, and Explore Holistic.
She has made appearances on Biz Talk Radio, Mind Body Radio, and Women Inspired TV. Mariya is the author of two books that inspire joyful and creative living: "My Brilliant Money Book" and "From Russia to Joy." She lives in Boston with her partner and son.
Resources mentioned in this episode
Follow Mariya:
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Facebook: HERE
Instagram: HERE
Website: HERE
Self-Love Meditation: HERE
FREE Guide To Intuition Development: HERE
Thank you for listening.
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Thanks everyone!
Keep reaching for your highest branch!
Let's Connect
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Email: mthomson@curisconsulting.ca
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Wednesday Feb 21, 2024
Wednesday Feb 21, 2024
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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Sunday Feb 18, 2024
Sunday Feb 18, 2024
In this episode I talk to Jackie Roby about abuse in the workplace and learning how to implement strategies and a mindset that will help to maintain self-worth.
Introduction
Jackie Roby is Founder and CEO of Inspired Journey Consulting, helping people who have been abused shift from self-doubt to self-empowerment.
Using the perfect harmony of Positive Intelligence, Human Design, and mental wellness practices, she helps individuals shine in their brilliance and amplify their authentic voice. Through mindset coaching, speaking, and facilitating workshops, Jackie supports change in our inner and outer worlds.
She is an international speaker, host of the podcast Through Inspired Eyes, Chair of the Global Wellness Institute's Diversity Equity Inclusion Initiative, co-author of the best-selling book "The Ultimate Guide to Creating Your Soul-Aligned Business," and is featured in Aspioneer as a "Trailblazer Woman Leader," one of just 12 women selected from across the globe. Inspired Journey Coaching’s vision is to enhance cultural wellness in the workplace, grow emotional intelligence, healing, and self-love for a kinder, more inclusive world.
Resources mentioned in this episode
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Instagram: HERE
Website: HERE
TikTok: HERE
Podcast: HERE
Book: HERE
FREE Breakthrough Session: HERE
Five-Minute Mental Wellness Guide: 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.
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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
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Email: mthomson@curisconsulting.ca
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 Feb 14, 2024
Wednesday Feb 14, 2024
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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Sunday Feb 11, 2024
Sunday Feb 11, 2024
In this episode I talk to Shawnee Harle about how her experience as a 2-time Olympian and now a coach to athletes has helped her develop the 6 "F" words that leaders need to know.
Introduction
Shawnee is a two-time Olympian as a former Assistant Coach for Canada Basketball and is one of the most highly certified coaches in Canada.
Shawnee is a Chartered Professional Coach (ChPC) with the Coaching Association of Canada, and she holds a Master’s Degree in Coaching Studies. In addition, she is a Master Coach Developer and Master Learning Facilitator for the National Coaching Certification Program, where she trains and mentors both advanced and novice coaches from all sports.
Resources mentioned in this episode
Follow Shawnee:
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Instagram: HERE
Website: HERE
Twitter: HERE
Shawnee's Challenge: 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
Leave me a voice note HERE and have it included on a future podcast! Just click on the "message" tab.
It is greatly appreciated!

Lead With Purpose
This podcast was created for emerging and experienced leaders, consultants, entrepreneurs and coaches who are committed to transforming workplaces where everyone thrives because people feel valued, seen and heard.