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 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.
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 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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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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Keep reaching for your highest branch!
Let's Connect
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Email: mthomson@curisconsulting.ca
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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.
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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 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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Sunday Apr 30, 2023
Sunday Apr 30, 2023
In this episode I talk to Zac Stucki about Jobs Theory and Customer-Centric leadership.
We discuss what healthy operations look like and why they are critical to a successful workplace culture and creating a scalable business.
Introduction
Zac is an operations consultant with over 7-years of experience working with companies all over the US to profitably scale from 7 to 8 figures. Zac is an expert in Customer-Centric operations and solves profitability, quality, and scaling problems for 7-figure creative agencies by working with CEOs to improve their operations.
Resources mentioned in this episode
HERMES is a coaching program designed to help you get quick and effective results. You'll gain insights and strategies that will help you quickly improve your team's productivity, optimize your offerings, and drive your profitability. Unlock your full potential and take your business to the next level.
Limited spots are available for this exclusive program. Sign up now at HERE
Follow Zac on LinkedIn: HERE
Facebook: HERE
Website: HERE
Thank you for listening.
If you enjoyed this episode, please consider subscribing and leaving a review.
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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
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Email: mthomson@curisconsulting.ca
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Wednesday Apr 26, 2023
Wednesday Apr 26, 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 Apr 23, 2023
Sunday Apr 23, 2023
In this episode I talk to Dr. LaChelle Weime about how we are all capable of living the life we want by design.
We discuss identifying your core values, mindset, quantum physics and practical steps that each of us can do to identify and prioritize what matters most to us.
Introduction
Dr. LaChelle Wieme is a spirit-led mompreneur who knows what it’s like to juggle a career, a family, and a deeper calling.
She left her 20 year nurse anesthesia career to make more money, more impact, and more time with her family.
Now she’s on a mission to help other women by strategizing their escape plan, scale their business, and level up their courage in order to finally create their life by design.
As a coach, speaker, author, and podcaster, LaChelle uses a unique blend of brain science, quantum physics and scripture to help others gain clarity, confidence, and consistency.
She’s on a mission to help multi-passionate solopreneuers create sustainable income and impact…FASTER.
LaChelle has recently written a book called Get out of God’s Way Get over yourself and step into the beautiful purpose he has for your life and business.
Resources mentioned in this episode
Conference that LaChelle is speaking at: HERE
Waitlist for LaChelle's book: HERE
Follow LaChelle on Instagram: HERE
The Better Club: 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
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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.