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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Sunday Jun 04, 2023
Sunday Jun 04, 2023
In this episode I talk to Julie Zaruba Fountaine about the pursuit of happiness and our overall wellness and well-being.
Introduction
Julie Zaruba Fountaine is a Well-being Specialist who specializes in health promotion and change management.
She has her MBA in Change and Leadership, an MS in Health, Nutrition, and Exercise Science and over ten years of experience guiding leaders and learners from a state of overwhelm, stress, and procrastination into a state of action.
She strives to build a world where all can thrive, through her work as a consultant, public speaker, and facilitator. When she is not facilitating and consulting you can find her hiking, biking, or paddling in the great outdoors.
Resources mentioned in this episode
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Wednesday May 31, 2023
Wednesday May 31, 2023
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 May 28, 2023
Sunday May 28, 2023
In this episode I talk to Kellina Powell about how to educate individuals about how they can support individuals in the deaf community in and out of the workplace.
Introduction
Kellina is a young entrepreneur who loves to help people with their personal growth and educate others about the deaf community.
Little do people know Kellina is actually a hard of hearing person. She became deaf at the age of 4. She recently graduated with a psychology degree and is now starting her own online coaching business while launching her book!
Resources mentioned in this episode
Kellina's book: HERE
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Website: HERE
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Let's Connect
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Email: mthomson@curisconsulting.ca
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Wednesday May 24, 2023
Wednesday May 24, 2023
A mid-week dose of inspiration that I hope will keep you thinking in all aspects of your life.
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Sunday May 21, 2023
Sunday May 21, 2023
In this episode I talk to Amarya Morales about how climbing the corporate ladder sent her to hospital with burnout and a trip to India changed her life. Amarya says "How you start your day sets the mood for the rest of your day."
Introduction
In her ‘past life’, and for over 10 years, Amayra was busy climbing the corporate ladder until she hit her lowest health point – she burnt herself out and ended up in hospital. Amayra started to question every aspect of her life and realised that her time in the corporate world was over.
She packed her bags and bought a one-way ticket to India to fulfil her dream of becoming a yoga teacher.
During her time in India, she became very sick and through a series of fortunate events, ended up at an Ayurvedic clinic.
For Amayra, this was the beginning of the end because through the ancient wisdom of Ayurveda she was able to connect the dots of her symptoms, and find good health again.
Because of her first-hand experience with Ayurveda, and realising the power of this ancient medicine, Amayra went on to study Ayurveda.
She now realises that her health challenges were a gift because it’s something she had to overcome to get to where she is today so that she can share her message from a place of experience, love and compassion.
Amayra now understands that her Dharma (soul’s mission) is to help women regain control of their health, life and happiness.
She loves working with women and seeing the progress and transformation they achieve through their hard work and commitment to change.
Amayra aims to empower women to see their kitchen as their pharmacy, sleep as medicine, movement as well-being, mindfulness practices as a powerful tool, self-care as vital and connection to Pachamama as healing.
Resources mentioned in this episode
Eddy is offering a free Positive Intelligence assessment tool. You can register HERE
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Thank you for listening.
If you enjoyed this episode, please consider subscribing and leaving a review.
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Thanks everyone!
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Let's Connect
- Follow me on Instagram here - Join the podcast’s Facebook group here
-Visit my website here
Email: mthomson@curisconsulting.ca
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Wednesday May 17, 2023
Wednesday May 17, 2023
A mid-week dose of inspiration that I hope will keep you thinking in all aspects of your life.
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Sunday May 14, 2023
Sunday May 14, 2023
In this episode I talk to Eddy Smits about how he went from a hospital clown to a successful Positive Intelligence Coach. Eddy says "The only difference between a hospital clown and a leader is a change in costume." He believes that "you show people your vision, and let them follow you naturally."
Introduction
Eddy Smits is a TEDx speaker, an author and a licensed NLP practitioner.He is a a certified Management Drives trainer, a certified Cognitive Behavioral Life Coach and a certified master Mindset Lifecoach. He also has a bachelor's in Pedagogy.
He was a professional artist for 22 years.
He and his team developed and produced several educational programs, 25 theatre plays for children between 3 and 12 years old and a short movie.
As a hospital clown, he visited more than 10.000 sick and palliative children. This led him to transfer into an expert in authentic communication. It was also the start of his own personal development journey.
Since 2012 he has been active in the field of Personal Development, where he applies an innovative approach to coaching, using the techniques of a hospital clown combined with positive intelligence to increase Mental Fitness and personal leadership.
Resources mentioned in this episode
Eddy is offering a free Positive Intelligence assessment tool. You can register HERE
Follow Eddy on LinkedIn: HERE
Facebook: HERE
Instagram: HERE
Website: 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 Instagram here - Join the podcast’s Facebook group 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!
Wednesday May 10, 2023
Wednesday May 10, 2023
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 May 07, 2023
Sunday May 07, 2023
In this episode I talk to Katrina Jamison about the transition from being a manager to an executive and her Four P's Process.
Introduction
Katrina Jamison is a leadership and business strategist supporting newly promoted female corporate executives and female entrepreneurs. A pharmacist by education, Katrina had a successful corporate career that spanned almost two decades. During her 12 years with the world’s largest retailer, she was rapidly promoted, won multiple company awards, had P&L responsibility for billions of dollars and thousands of associate lives, and was living out her mental plan of retiring from the organization.
It was her last promotion into the executive ranks that changed her entire professional trajectory. She, like so many other new female executives, thought the executive seat would allow her to finally stop sacrificing and start living her life. Yet Katrina found herself struggling to find her voice, feel deserving of the role, and resolve the shame she felt for being unprepared to “exec correctly.” Over the course of a year, she quickly created her executive brand and excelled. But the experience left a lasting impression. She realized she couldn’t sit back and allow other amazingly talented women to struggle, doubt, or give up. This was the kickstart to Legend Leaders.
Since its inception, Legend has existed to help women eliminate their executive leadership struggles (in both the corporate and entrepreneurial worlds) by teaching them to create and strengthen their executive brands.
Resources mentioned in this episode
Katrina is offering a masterclass. You can register HERE
Follow Katrina on LinkedIn: HERE
Facebook: HERE
Instagram: HERE
Website: 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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Thanks everyone!
Keep reaching for your highest branch!
Let's Connect
- Follow me on Instagram here - Join the podcast’s Facebook group 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!
Wednesday May 03, 2023
Wednesday May 03, 2023
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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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.