The Aligned Leadher

In this episode, Michele Kostos shares her insights on the four key components entrepreneurs need to reach their full potential. She discusses the importance of having a clear vision, an aligned path, mastering mind management, and securing the right support system. Michele emphasizes that reaching your potential is an ongoing journey, not a destination. She provides practical advice on how to des...

In this episode, Michele Kostos, your host, discusses the concept of "belief burnout" - the tendency for entrepreneurs and high-achievers to lose faith in their ability to reach their goals over time. She emphasizes the importance of setting "gap goals" - short-term, achievable milestones that keep you motivated and on track towards your bigger, long-term vision. Michele shares her own experience...

In this episode, Michele shares a powerful mindset shift that can transform your business - selling to your ideal client, "the one," instead of trying to appeal to everyone. Michele explains how trying to sell to the masses often results in lukewarm marketing that fails to connect with your true champions. Instead, she encourages focusing your messaging and outreach on the specific type of client...

In this episode, Michele Kostos, mindset and business coach, discusses the importance of shifting from a transactional, entrepreneur-driven mindset to a transformational, service-oriented leadership mindset. She highlights how the entrepreneur brain can lead to frustration and attachment to results, ultimately hindering business growth. Click here to join the waitlist: www.michelekostos.com

In this episode, Michele discusses the importance of effective communication in business and personal relationships. She shares her own experience as a new mom learning to understand her baby's different cries and cues. Michele emphasizes that as an entrepreneur, your communication skills are essential - they create connection and drive results. She encourages listeners to increase the frequency a...

In this episode, Michele Kostos discusses the common entrepreneurial struggle of feeling "behind" in your business. She explains how this feeling is often just a story we tell ourselves, not reality. Michele shares strategies to reframe your mindset, accept where you are, and focus on moving forward with excitement rather than shame. She encourages listeners to let go of "should" mentalities, conn...

In this episode, your host Michele Kostos discusses the keys to creating consistency in your business and life. She shares 3 powerful strategies: Design a business process you genuinely love - when you enjoy the day-to-day work, consistency becomes effortless. Plan to "not feel like it" - discipline is built through small, consistent actions, not just big changes. Get into service - focus on how y...

In this episode, Michele opens up about her personal experience with postpartum depression and how it taught her the importance of having the capacity to hold tough emotions. She shares how accepting and moving through the difficult feelings, rather than resisting them, was key to her recovery. Michele emphasizes that the ability to handle challenging emotions is directly tied to your potential fo...

In this episode, business coach Michele Kostos discusses the importance of chasing your vision rather than just chasing dopamine. She shares tips for evaluating your activities and business offerings to ensure they're aligned with your long-term goals. Visit michelekostos.com to learn more.

In this episode, Michele discusses how your schedule can be the "domino" that creates a ripple effect of success in your business. She shares how having a schedule you actually want to follow can provide freedom, predictability, and the ability to consistently book sales appointments. Michele also talks about her own experience realigning her schedule after having a baby, and how that has unlocked...

In this episode, Michele discusses the importance of having a 'clean brain' as an entrepreneur. She explains how our subconscious thoughts can significantly impact our actions and results, and how coaching can help us identify and shift those thoughts to create more success. Michele emphasizes the value of consistently 'cleaning' your brain through practices like journaling, and how this simple ha...

In this episode, Michele discusses the importance of maintaining a positive mindset when dealing with changes in your direct sales or entrepreneurial business. She emphasizes that your personal brand and the value you provide to customers is what truly matters, not the fluctuations of the company you're associated with. Michele encourages listeners to focus on what they can control - their own con...

In this episode, Michele discusses the importance of focus and how to shift your mindset to look for what's working rather than what's wrong. She shares practical tips like starting each day listing 3 things going well in your business, celebrating weekly wins, and curating your social media feed to be uplifting. Michele emphasizes that focusing on the positive doesn't change your circumstances ov...

In this episode, host Michele Kostos shares powerful insights on how to get unstuck in your business and life. She explains the 3 key areas to focus on: Thoughts about yourself - Shift limiting self-beliefs to empower your self-trust and confidence. Thoughts about others - Adopt a more optimistic, service-oriented mindset in your relationships and sales. Thoughts about your offering - Cultivate un...

In this episode, Michele discusses the concept of "success intolerance" - the tendency for people, especially entrepreneurs, to feel anxious, exhausted or nervous when they achieve a big goal, leading to self-sabotage. Michele explains that this is often rooted in a subconscious belief that we're not capable of maintaining that level of success. She emphasizes the importance of expanding our self-...

In this episode, Michele discusses the value of experimenting in your business as an entrepreneur. She emphasizes the importance of protecting your existing profitable activities while cautiously adding new experiments. Michele shares her own experiences with launching a group program, highlighting the need for patience, evaluation, and belief-shifting when trying something new. She encourages lis...

In this episode, Michele discusses the importance of "winning the day" as an entrepreneur and new mom. She emphasizes the illusion of time and how being intentional with each day is key to long-term success. Michele shares strategies like creating a 3-item daily to-do list and celebrating small wins, as these build momentum and positive mindset. She encourages listeners to approach the past with c...

In this candid and vulnerable episode, Michele shares the lessons she's learned and was reminded of during her first 12 weeks as a new mom. From the importance of asking for help, to priority management over time management, to the power of embracing hard things - Michele's insights are applicable to both business and life. This episode is a must-listen for any entrepreneur or go-getter looking to...

In this candid and vulnerable episode, Michele shares the lessons she's learned and was reminded of during her first 12 weeks as a new mom. From the importance of asking for help, to priority management over time management, to the power of embracing hard things - Michele's insights are applicable to both business and life. She's open about the mental health challenges she faced postpartum, encour...

In this episode, Michele shares powerful strategies to help you grow past where you are and achieve your biggest goals. She discusses the importance of thinking something new, reading something new, attending new events, putting yourself in new rooms with high-caliber people, and developing new relationships. Michele also highlights the upcoming launch of her Driven Mastermind program, which is de...

In this episode, Michele Kostos shares her insights on the power of community for entrepreneurs. Michele discusses how being part of a mastermind group or coaching community has been pivotal to her own growth and success. She highlights how community provides support, accountability, and the opportunity to learn from others' experiences - both successes and failures. Michele emphasizes that commun...

This week Michele discusses the importance of developing a "multiplication mindset" for entrepreneurs and leaders, rather than just an "addition mindset." Michele emphasizes that adopting this multiplication mindset is crucial for maximizing your results and leading your organization to new levels of growth. She invites listeners to get on the waitlist for her upcoming direct sales leadership grou...

In this episode, Michele discusses why it can feel like 'no one is working' on your team, and provides 3 key reasons this may be happening: 1) Not leading by example with activity, 2) Inconsistent communication with your team, and 3) Your team needs more vision and encouragement, not just a focus on the work. Michele shares strategies to turn this around, including her unique coaching approach to...

In this episode, Michele discusses how to create momentum in your business during any season, even when you have limited time and energy. She shares strategies for focusing on your essential activities, delegating or eliminating non-essentials, and leveraging your strengths to drive results - even during busy or challenging periods like summer. Michele emphasizes the importance of self-compassion,...

In this episode, Michele discusses the importance of creating your own path as an entrepreneur, rather than always following someone else's step-by-step plan. She shares her personal experience of finding more success and joy when she customized her sales process to align with her values and priorities, rather than just copying what others were doing. Michele emphasizes the power of self-trust and...