It's Your Time

Vision boards aren't just collages - they're powerful tools rooted in science and energy that can help you manifest your dreams. In this episode, Certified Life Coach Michelle Bourque dives into the neuroscience and psychology behind vision boards, explaining how your thoughts, emotions, and focus shape your reality. Learn how to use vision boards to boost motivation, activate mirror neurons, and...

Join me today as I discuss how to stop letting your calendar control you and take charge of your time. Mastering time isn't about doing more but being intentional with your actions and priorities. Here are the key takeaways: Key Points: Morning Routine & Mindset : Brain Download : Clear mental clutter by writing down all your tasks to prioritize effectively. Five Steps to Take Control of Your Cale...

In this episode, Michelle discusses insights from Gay Hendricks' book, The Big Leap , focusing on overcoming self-imposed limitations, identifying your "Zone of Genius," and achieving work-life balance. Key Highlights: The Upper Limit Problem (ULP): ULP refers to self-sabotage when we unconsciously limit our success, love, or happiness. Michelle encourages journaling thoughts and recognizing self-...

🔑 Unlock the Power of Networking Did you know that 70-85% of jobs are secured through connections?  Join me in todays episode where I share a recent conversation with Leadership Expert Steph Auping.  We talked about authentic networking and: ✨ The Role of Super Connectors : How these individuals expand opportunities. 🤝 Networking Beyond the Echo Chamber : Breaking free from algorithm-driven lim...

Welcome to 2025! Join me today in our first episode of the year where I am sharing actionable advice and strategies for starting 2025 with clarity and control. Here are some highlights: Start Small: Choose one strategy and implement it today. Small, consistent actions lead to meaningful, lasting change. Future Self Vision: Instead of setting traditional resolutions, imagine the person you want to...

Michelle Bourque reflects on 2024, highlighting her word "strong" and the unexpected challenges she faced, such as losing her dad and friends. She emphasizes the importance of being open to life's pivots and the value of reflection. Michelle introduces her "It's Your Time Priority Playbook" and discusses the difference between being busy and productive. She advises focusing on mindset shifts, such...

The holiday season can leave us feeling stretched thin, but it's also a powerful reminder to slow down and listen to what our minds and bodies truly need. In this best of episode, I am sharing a recent conversation with Stacey McInally — a nurse, yoga instructor, Ayurveda practitioner, and energy healer — to explore how the ancient healing system of Ayurveda can support our well-being during this...

Join me today as I share a recent conversation with Rhonda Farr. Rhonda is a transformational coach specializing in high achievers, and in this episode we discussed challenges in their relationships. Rhonda emphasizes the importance of emotional connection and vulnerability, noting that high achievers often struggle to transition their problem-solving skills from work to home. She advises both par...

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  Join me today as I share recent insights from trailblazing women who participated in the recent Women in Leadership conference hosted by SHRM. In this episode, I shared the key leadership insights and lessons I gained from attending a recent women's leadership conference. A standout message was the importance of speaking up and not staying silent, as silence can allow others to define your path....

In this episode, host Michelle Bourque discusses the concept of being the "Chief Self Officer" (CSO) of your own life. Drawing inspiration from her experience at the Women in Leadership Conference, Michelle emphasizes that leadership is not limited to titles - it's about leading with influence, impact, and authority in all aspects of your life. Key Takeaways: Develop a mindset of personal leadersh...

In this episode of the It's Your Time podcast, Michelle discusses the importance of empowering yourself to lead a life aligned with your deepest values and goals. She covers several key strategies for managing time, prioritizing personal leadership, and integrating mindset shifts that lead to growth. Michelle shares a toolkit for empowerment that includes understanding one's core values, setting c...

In the final episode of her Women's Health Series, Michelle Bourque dives into the power of personalized health and wellness, breaking down the ways busy women can shape their own well-being. Michelle shares her expert insights on making healthcare, nutrition, and lifestyle choices tailored to each individual's unique needs and goals. She emphasizes that fitness isn't one-size-fits-all. Instead, i...

Join me today in the next series of the Women's Health Series: Menopause Essentials for Busy Professional Women.   In this episode, I discuss the essentials of menopause, emphasizing the importance of understanding and embracing this natural life transition.   I outline the different stages: reproductive age, perimenopause, menopause, and post-menopause, and detail some common symptoms, such as ho...

Join me today as I share a recent discussion with Stacey Mcinally, a nurse, yoga instructor, Ayurveda practitioner, and energy healer, to explore the principles and benefits of Ayurveda. As an ancient healing system, Ayurveda emphasizes a holistic approach to health by focusing on the balance of an individual's life force (dosha) and the interconnectedness of the body and universe. Stacey discusse...

Join me today as I discuss the importance of mindset in women's health – starting with recognizing how our daily thoughts and habits significantly impact our well-being. I'm highlighting common excuses like "I don't have time" and "I'm too busy" and sharing ideas on how to prioritize self-care with practical strategies. Click here for full notes and to listen: https://michellebourquecoaching.com/e...

Join me as we celebrates episode 300 of the podcast.   Today I am reflecting on the evolution of the podcast, sharing gratitude for you, and outlining three key skills: time management processes, energy renewal, and mindset shifts for your growth and development.   Today I am talking about best practices for time management,   prioritizing tasks, creating a calendar, and incorporating buffer time...

Michelle Bourque discusses the importance of reflecting on the year and redesigning goals for the end of 2024. She emphasizes the need to prioritize and align daily activities with personal priorities. Bourque encourages listeners to identify what energizes and drains them, and to compare this with their time audit. She highlights the importance of self-care and challenging limiting beliefs.  Bour...

Join me today as I discuss the importance of breaking free from complacency, emphasizing the effects on your personal and professional growth.   I am highlighting complacency as an "invisible weed" that can lead to stagnation and missed opportunities, differentiating between complacency and fulfillment.   If you are ready to make the changes your most desire you will want to learn more about the n...

Join me today as I discuss the new It's Your Time Empowerment Hub, a membership program designed for busy professionals seeking to balance work and life.   The Founding Members opening of the hub will offer exclusive resources, discounted rates, and a supportive community for members to manage their time and well-being more effectively. It includes workshops on time management, wellness, and menop...

Join me today as I discuss the importance of distinguishing between pain and suffering.   Suffering is self-imposed through negative narratives and examples, such as regretting past actions or wishing for different circumstances - all within our control.  I am sharing the idea of Byron Katie's four questions to help you through the process. Listen today to learn more: https://michellebourquecoachi...

Join me today as I discuss the Five Why Process, a tool developed by the founder of Toyota, to help professionals achieve their goals by identifying the root cause of problems. I share its application in personal life to overcome limiting beliefs and achieve goals, and use healthcare as an example to illustrate how the process can uncover deeper issues like hospital understaffing.   I am also high...

Join me today as I discuss the concept of becoming the expert of your own life, emphasizing the importance of self-approval and reducing the need for external validation. In this episode I am introducing the "four R's": recognizing areas where approval is sought, reframing these thoughts to understand their purpose, regrouping to create new, empowering beliefs, and regaining confidence and control...

Join me for a Best of Replay episode today.    This week I am sharing a previous conversation I had with Nick Klingensmith.  As someone who has walked the path of a sales professional, Nick is an expert in propelling other achievement-driven professionals and leaders to overcome fear and rejection and push past self-limiting doubts, by inspiring them to take purposeful action towards their goals....

Episode summary: Today I have the privilege to share a recent conversation with my Energy Coach Maren Rasmussen.   We discuss the interconnectedness of energy awareness and belief release in personal growth. She shared experience as energy awareness coach, emphasizing the importance of understanding the connection between energy and personal growth.   We talked about how generational trauma and be...