It's Your Time

I was recently speaking with a colleague and she was talking about how she likes to stay behind the scenes. The conversation really got me thinking about how many women think this way. But the truth is, this line of thinking is not useful when we want to continue to improve ourselves and excel in our careers. One of my favorite quotes from Robin Arzon - Peloton Lady Boss "If it doesn't increase my...

Today I want to talk to you about how you see your time - or lack of it - or maybe you think you need better time management. I'm going to fill you in on a secret: time management is never your problem. The problem is not knowing your purpose, and not having clarity is. The problem is - everything you make up in your brain around time. We all have the same amount of time - but why can some people g...

If you are tired of feeling overwhelmed this class is for you! I  will discuss 4 Simple Steps to  Improve Work-Life Integration. At the end of this class you will know how to continue to excel at your career, do more of what you want, AND feel less stress. Michellebourquecoaching.com/MasterClass      

Today is Episode 70, which means - every 10th episode, I share a mentor, or teacher, or book, that resonated with me. So today I want to talk about Jon Acuff. Acuff has multiple New York Times bestsellers, but today I want to discuss his Wall Street Journal #1 Best Seller Finish: Give yourself the gift of done. I think many of us are great at having ideas, and starting goals, but do you always finish...

Today I want to talk to you about how you see your time - or lack of it - or maybe you think you need better time management. I'm going to fill you in on a secret: time management is never your problem. The problem is not knowing your purpose, and not having clarity is. The problem is - everything you make up in your brain around time. We all have the same amount of time - but why can some people g...

Weight loss isn't just about calories—it's about mindset, stress, and hormones. In this episode, Michelle shares why what's in your brain matters more than what's on your plate. Learn why weight loss can feel "easy" when you plan in advance, how to separate the math from the drama, and how mindfulness changes your relationship with food. Inspired by Dr. Jason Fung's The Obesity Code , this convers...

Today I want to talk to you about the relationships with others.  I'm going to discuss relationships with difficult people, with people you love, and when they are sometimes one in the same.  So, I'm going to come at it from a couple of different directions, but the overall concepts are going to be the same. IN THIS EPISODE Your relationship with your boss Your relationship with your coworkers The...

It's heart month!  Each week in February we will have a heart focused topic - heart-healthy, love, relationships - all of it. In today's episode, I discuss the most important relationship you have in your life: it's the one you have with yourself - self-love.  The relationship you have with yourself is based on your thoughts about yourself.  Today I talk to you about why it's important for you to...

Ok - so we talked a lot about goals recently - setting them, forming new habits, And having a compelling reason. As we close out the month I want to talk to you about failing - my failing. Sounds like fun right? IN THIS EPISODE Fear of failing What failing means - epic fails vs failing in advance Strategic byproducts How to learn from your fail Willingness to fail Link to download: https://mailchi...

Whenever I discuss work-life balance I always clarify - balance that works for you. I don't believe there is such a thing as true work-life balance - in the sense of 50-50 every day and kumbaya But I DO BELIEVE you can ABSOLUTELY IMPROVE your work-life integration. I know because I did it. Meaning - you can TOTALLY excel in your career - without the stress and overwhelm - AND do more of what YOU W...

How you start your morning sets the tone for your entire day. In this episode, Michelle shares her personal morning routine, how it has evolved, and the resources that have helped her build habits that stick. From Mel Robbins' 5-Second Rule to The Miracle Morning , you'll learn practical tools for energy, focus, and consistency. Whether you want to create calm, increase productivity, or just feel...

Last week we discussed setting our goals and ways to keep them. This week I want to talk to you about the responsibility you hold in creating those goals. It can be very easy to look at a difficult situation and think about how other people are to blame. But I want to show you why it can be helpful for you to take responsibility for a situation, and how to do it. Topics in this episode When you're...

This is that time of year when everyone is talking about a fresh start and their goals for the new year. And while you can get a fresh start every single day, this is the time of year to really think about your goals and how you are going to take steps to achieve them. I want to help you work through your goals, why they are important to you, and how, with some intention and reflection, you can ma...

I want to share with you some of the lessons I learned in 2019. I am doing this work along with you every single day, and I want to look back and reflect on what I learned so that I can continue to guide you. You get to take what you want from this year and you get to leave what you don't want, in the past. You do not have to bring it to you. Leave what is not useful. Take what fuels you to make 2...

What is the upper limit problem that is holding you back and keeping you from the next level? This is something I read about when I recently re-read The Big Leap, by Gay Hendricks. In his book, Gay details the things that often hold us back and how to confront them so that we can reach our zone of genius. Topics in this episode Defining the inner thermostat level  Why we self-sabotage The four zon...

Since I talked about perfectionism last week, I thought this would be a good time to discuss enough-ism, especially during the holidays when we're trying to do it all. How often do you say that you, or something you've done, isn't enough? I want to show you how those thoughts aren't serving you. They are keeping you from making the most of your time and creating true connections with those around...

I hope you had an amazing Thanksgiving. I was spending time with my nieces over the weekend and I remembered how important it used to be that every moment with them was planned and scheduled. Now, it is so different and so much more fun because I'm not worried about sticking to the perfect schedule.  I see this idea of perfectionism, and it is so pervasive, especially with the clients I work with....

We love Thanksgiving at our house, and it might actually be my favorite holiday. This time of year always focuses on being grateful. In this week's episode, I want to talk to you about the feeling of gratitude, and how and why you should carry it into everyday life. I hope you and your family have an amazing Thanksgiving and that you have a wonderful weekend. Let's circle back next week, but for n...

I want to look at this episode as a buffet of ideas for you and how to alleviate some of the stress and overwhelm as you get ready over the next couple of days. You might think of Thanksgiving as all the chaos and family time, which likely doesn't feel great. Maybe this is a difficult time for you if you are trying to stick with certain food and drink goals. I want to help you by sharing ways in w...

On a drive to New Jersey, Michelle had an a-ha moment she couldn't wait to share. Have you ever noticed how often we say, "the problem is…"? The truth is, problems aren't really problems—they're just circumstances we label as such. And that label is what keeps us stuck. In this episode, you'll learn how to shift your thinking so you can move from problem-focused to solution-oriented. Here's what w...

This weekend I decided to do an hour of restorative yoga based on the encouragement from my coach, and it reminded me that it is possible to slow down in order to speed up. It also made me think about the power of choosing and that everything in your life is a choice, even if it doesn't feel like it. It is so important to know that everything is up to you. And when you know you have a choice, you...

I am getting ready for another bit of travel. This time, I'll be thinking of you! I'm heading to a retreat with my coach. We'll be doing a deep dive into the business and planning for next year. While I'm planning, I want to think about how I can help you and what it is you need. If you're thinking about next year, what does that look like for you? Send me a message on social media and let me know...

Welcome to episode 52, the one year anniversary of this podcast. In this episode, I look back at where we started. I also share my "why" for creating this show, which was to create a ripple effect on the world and people's lives. This podcast was originally created to help people drink less, but after working with clients more and more, I realized that it was a by-product of people needing more ba...

Do you ever catch yourself thinking, "I'd feel better if they just did things differently"? That's the manual at work—the unwritten rulebook we expect others to follow. In this episode, Michelle explains how relying on someone else's actions for your happiness keeps you stuck. You'll learn why common sense isn't always common, how to let go of expectations, and what to focus on instead. If you wan...

I was recently presenting about designing balance in your life, and I was talking with some amazing women about how time is truly a mental construct. October has the same number of days as many other months in the year and we all have the same 24 hours in a day. Why does it feel like some people get more done than others? It's how we think about it.  Every 10 episodes I like to share a mentor or b...