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 22, 2024
Wednesday May 22, 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 May 19, 2024
Sunday May 19, 2024
In this episode I talk to Ben Eden about recognizing how we see ourselves in relation to our identity, beliefs, self-talk and emotions has a direct impact on our ability to gain confidence to reach our greatest potential as well as leading others well.
Introduction
Ben Eden is the founder of Reach Your Ultimate Potential, an online speaking and coaching business supporting high achievers around the world to move past self-doubt and toward success.
His current business comes after years of being a successful HR executive for a global firm. By using what is taught by the model in his book, Ben helps countless clients gain the confidence to reach their ultimate potential.
Resources mentioned in this episode
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Website: HERE
FREE E-Book: HERE
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Wednesday May 15, 2024
Wednesday May 15, 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 May 12, 2024
Sunday May 12, 2024
In this episode I talk to Dr. Funke Afolabi-Brown about the importance of good sleep habits and the impact on our productivity and how we are able to support others.
Introduction
Dr. Funke Afolabi-Brown is a triple board-certified sleep medicine physician and pediatric pulmonologist. She is the RestfulSleepMD, where she helps high-achieving women and their children change their relationship with sleep so they can move from being drained and exhausted to thriving in their families, careers, and relationships.
She achieves this through her clinical practice, coaching, speaking, and organization consultation. She is a best-selling author and has been featured on various media outlets, including ABC. She obtained her sleep medicine training at the University of Pennsylvania.
Resources mentioned in this episode
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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 May 08, 2024
Wednesday May 08, 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 May 05, 2024
Sunday May 05, 2024
In this episode I talk to Paul Wrightson about the importance of how emotional intelligence supports men's mental health so they can live their most fulfilled life.
Introduction
Paul lives and breathes by his mantra – Live Fully Now.
After a life changing event, Paul totally transformed his life.This gives Paul the passion to support and guide others to also change their lives for the better – And to find that true passion for living
This is done through online programs, one on one coaching, retreats and yoga.Paul is a big believer that everyone deserves to live fully now, and in their future.
Resources mentioned in this episode
Follow Paul:
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Instagram: HERE
Website: HERE
The Complete Man Program: 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
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 01, 2024
Wednesday May 01, 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 Apr 28, 2024
Sunday Apr 28, 2024
In this episode I talk to Melissa Rohlfs about how our relationship with food can impact our lives in the way we feel and how we are able to live a full and meaningful life.
Introduction
Melissa Rohlfs is a certified holistic health and life coach helping busy moms and teen girls find freedom from the struggle with food, so they can be at peace with food, their bodies and their lives. She is committed to empowering women to break free from dieting, emotional eating and self-image issues so they can ditchthe diet mentality, and feel empowered in their own skin.
After her own tumultuous history with food {withholding and then later in life, binging}, she learned how to deal with the core issues around her broken relationship with food. As a result, she felt called to go to school and learn to teach other women how to do the same.
She graduated from the Health Coach Institute as a Holistic Health and Life Coach in 2018 and is the proud owner of Free 2 B Coaching. She is a proud Purdue alumna living in Arizona with her husband, Chad and two kiddos.
Resources mentioned in this episode
Follow Melissa:
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Instagram: HERE
Website: HERE
FREE Ebook-Feel Good Without Food: 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!

Wednesday Apr 24, 2024
Wednesday Apr 24, 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 Apr 21, 2024
Sunday Apr 21, 2024
In this episode I talk to Angie Alexander about how Positive Intelligence and Mental Fitness shapes how we each lead others from a place of curiosity and empathy while understanding how our "hidden saboteurs" can impact our relationships.
Introduction
Angie is a Professional Engineer, Leadership & Team Effectiveness Consultant, and a Certified Mental Fitness Coach. After over 20 years in the oil and gas industry in Alberta, she realized that her technical background combined with her people-oriented approach to working with leaders and their teams was her superpower!
She loves nothing more than to support, encourage, lift up and help people be their best professional selves! She is an empathetic coach and facilitator who loves to support technical professionals, leaders and teams work better together.
She has skills in leadership development, mental fitness coaching, organizational effectiveness, facilitation, process design & improvement, change management and project management.
She possesses a passion for bringing teams together to work more effectively, make better decisions, be more innovative and think more strategically.
Resources mentioned in this episode
Follow Angie:
LinkedIn: HERE
Instagram: HERE
Website: HERE
FREE Saboteur Assessment: 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!

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.