Time for You

Michaela Robertson is a podcast host, nurse by degree, multi-passionate coach, co-founder of Strides for Strength run coaching, and the founder of my own holistic health + wellness coaching practice helping women create a life, career, routines + habits that elevate their everyday living! In this episode, we dive into building community, making connections, and so much more.  Connect with Michaela...

What you say is important, but what's more valuable is the body language that accompanies the words that you're saying. Learn to use your nonverbal communication skills to your benefit. Actions speak louder than words. 

You can love to do hard things AND not make everything you do hard.  Food for thought.

There are 4 types of communication and in this episode, we dive into verbal communication. It is one of the most common forms of communication and is still the most effective despite all the other types of communication that we have.  Challenge: Focus on one area of verbal communication that you want to improve. Whether that be speaking in a more confident voice, listening more actively, or paying...

A response to a submission from a listener. How do I get along with my adult children? How do I manage these relationships? This is episode, we dive into all things adult relationships.  What was your favorite takeaway? email me: support@erinwoodruffcoaching.com Ready to finally have the hard conversation that could change everything?  https://erinwoodruffcoaching.com/toolbox  Are you married to a...

Are you respectful in conversations? Find out more in this episode.  Challenge: Pinpoint 1 area where you want your respect in conversations to increase.  Ready to finally have the hard conversation that could change everything?  https://erinwoodruffcoaching.com/toolbox  Are you married to an introvert? Find out right now with this FREE quiz! https://erinwoodruffcoaching.com/quiz-are-you-married-t...

We all know the difference between a child and an adult, but do we know the difference between emotional childhood and adulthood?  In this episode, I dive into the differences between emotional childhood and emotional adulthood and what you can do to grow into the emotional adult you need to be.  Weekly Challenge: Start becoming the emotional adult you want to be.  FEELINGS WHEEL & DETAILED FE...

Being able to repeat back what you heard will make you more articulate and a better communicator. Learn to paraphrase, understand the words that they're not saying, and look for the true meaning in words.  Challenge: Teach someone (even if it's yourself) what was said in this podcast.  Ready to finally have the hard conversation that could change everything?  https://erinwoodruffcoaching...

We all feel emotions. The positive, negative, and more neutral ones. In this podcast, I walk you through an exercise using the emotional scale to help you identify and understand which emotions are heavy, light, and which ones are in the reasonable zone.  Weekly Challenge: Rank your feelings on your emotional scale throughout the week. Rank from -10 to +10.  FEELINGS WHEEL & DETAILED FEELINGS...

How can questions completely alter the way you communicate? Let's find out. Ready to finally have the hard conversation that could change everything?  https://erinwoodruffcoaching.com/toolbox  Music: https://pixabay.com/music/id-112179/

Everyone feels emotion, we are emotional beings. What we do with that emotion is up to us. There are four things that we can do when we feel emotion, resist, react, avoid, or allow. Understanding how you process through emotion can lead to greater awareness of what's holding you back.  Listen to the end of the podcast, where I share a personal experience of learning how to process through an...

This skill is CRUCIAL to develop. If you want to become a better communicator, you have to learn to listen.  Ready to finally have the hard conversation that could change everything?  https://erinwoodruffcoaching.com/toolbox  Are you married to an introvert? Find out right now with this FREE quiz! https://erinwoodruffcoaching.com/quiz-are-you-married-to-an-introvert Take the FREE quiz right now to...

Do you know how powerful feelings and emotions are? They drive all of our actions. Understanding emotions can allow us to create greatness in our lives.  Weekly Challenge: Notice what feelings you're having throughout the day, positive, negative, neutral. If you want to push yourself, try to name the specific emotion.  FEELINGS WHEEL & DETAILED FEELINGS LIST https://erinwoodruffcoaching.c...

Short, sweet, and to the point. Use this episode as a reminder of why being concise is usually the better route to take.  Ready to finally have the hard conversation that could change everything?  https://erinwoodruffcoaching.com/toolbox  Are you married to an introvert? Find out right now with this FREE quiz! https://erinwoodruffcoaching.com/quiz-are-you-married-to-an-introvert Take the FREE quiz...

How can 3 seconds make or break your relationships? In this podcast episode, I share about the power of 3 seconds and the effect that it can have on our lives. Three seconds can help us act more like the person we want to be rather than regretting something we said or did later down the road.  Ready to finally have the hard conversation that could change everything?  https://erinwoodruffcoaching.c...

If you want people to understand you and listen to you more, use visual aids. Charts, diagrams, and pictures can help clarify your message and make it easier to understand. Ready to finally have the hard conversation that could change everything? https://erinwoodruffcoaching.com/toolbox Are you married to an introvert? Find out right now with this FREE quiz! https://erinwoodruffcoaching.com/quiz-a...

COPY and PASTE these show notes. You're gonna need them. ;) Creating boundaries with technology is an essential aspect of maintaining a healthy relationship with digital devices and ensuring their usage doesn't negatively impact your life. Here are some strategies to establish boundaries with technology: 1. Define your goals and priorities: Clearly identify your goals and priorities in l...

Half the battle of communicating is using the right channel. Do you know which channel to use for which conversations? Do you know which channel to use with certain people?  Communication goes much more smoothly when you can use the right channel for the receiver of the message. Practice changing the channels and see what response you get in return.  Ready to finally have the hard conversation tha...

To "lean into your intuition" means to rely on and trust your inner guidance, instincts, and gut feelings when making decisions or navigating various situations in life. It involves paying attention to your intuitive senses and using them as a valuable source of information alongside logical reasoning and external data. Here are some key aspects of leaning into your intuition: Awareness:...

Don't undervalue the importance of being clear in your communication. Use words that are easy to understand, and avoid using technical jargon, slang, or complex ideas. The more clear you are, the better communication you will have. Ready to finally have the hard conversation that could change everything? https://erinwoodruffcoaching.com/toolbox Are you married to an introvert? Find out right...

Have you ever wondered, are you a narcissist? How do you keep a narcissist in your life if you don't want to completely cut them out? Then today's episode is for you. Join me in a conversation with Chelsey Brooke Cole as we dive into all things narcissism. Learn about boundaries, the DEEP technique, and building unshakeable self-worth. Chelsey Brooke Cole is a licensed psychotherapist, c...

In this episode, I share the basic parts of the communication model. Every time you communicate, there are 7 factors that are in play.  -Sender -Message -Channel -Receiver -Noise -Feedback -Context Learn more about each part and gain an understanding of how your communication can increase with just a little bit of knowledge.  Ready to finally have the hard conversation that could change everything...

What is freedom? What is personal freedom? How do we gain more freedom in our own lives? In this episode, I share the 3 A's of personal freedom. Awareness, acceptance, and action. I talk about the importance of each aspect and how that can give you more freedom in your own life. Ready to finally have the hard conversation that could change everything? https://erinwoodruffcoaching.com/toolbox...

"I hate making friends with girls. I don't like women. I don't get along with girls/women. Women are too emotional." If this is you, you need to listen to this podcast episode. It might change your entire view on being friends with women, girls, and moms. You need them and they need you.  Ready to finally have the hard conversation that could change everything?  https://erinwoo...

Have you ever wondered why you crave friendship? Did you know that there are significant benefits in all areas of your life if you have thriving friendships? In this episode, I dive into only 8 of those benefits. Challenge: -Send this podcast episode to a friend that has blessed your life and tell them "Thank You!" Ready to finally have the hard conversation that could change everything?...