The Aligned Leadher

In this episode, Michele discusses the importance of planning and acting like a CEO in your business, even if you're a solo entrepreneur or in direct sales. She emphasizes the power of taking intentional, proactive steps to map out your activities, events, and marketing well in advance. Michele explains how this "CEO mindset" creates more peace, confidence, and control over your results, versus a...

In this episode, Michele discusses the importance of loving your business process. She explains how having a process you genuinely enjoy can unlock consistency, motivation, and growth in your business. Michele provides an analogy of how we eagerly prepare for vacations, versus feeling obligated for other tasks. She emphasizes that by customizing your sales, onboarding, and team-building processes...

In this episode, Michele discusses the importance of reconnecting to your business and your purpose as an entrepreneur. She shares insights from a recent mastermind call where she witnessed female entrepreneurs struggle with feeling disconnected from their successful businesses. Michele emphasizes that the key to maintaining motivation and inspiration is to focus on serving your clients and the im...

In this episode, Michele celebrates the wins and achievements of her clients, many of whom are wrapping up a successful fiscal year in their network marketing or direct sales businesses. Michele emphasizes the importance of taking time to properly celebrate and evaluate your wins, no matter how big or small. She encourages listeners to recognize their own progress and growth, and to create a cultu...

In this episode, Michele shares 5 key strategies to help you become a true "finisher" and cross the finish line, even when things get tough: Neutralize your goal - Learn to be okay either way, so you can lead from a place of calm and confidence instead of desperation. Prepare thoroughly - Know your numbers, have backup plans, and expect it to take more effort than you think. Multiply your effort -...

In this episode, Michele expands on the concept of "clean leadership" from her previous episode. She emphasizes the importance of not being attached to your team's results, and instead focusing on leading by example and believing in your people's potential. Michele discusses strategies to avoid the trap of relying on others to grow your business, and how to communicate with your team in a way that...

In this episode, Michele discusses the importance of "clean leadership" - having a clear, unattached mindset as a leader. She explains that clean leadership involves believing in your team, practicing what you preach, and taking responsibility for your own actions rather than blaming others. Michele shares insights on how to develop this type of confident, compassionate leadership approach to bett...

In this episode, Michele discusses how your past does not have to predict your future. She explains that you are not your past self, and by creating new thoughts and beliefs, you can achieve quantum leaps in your business. Michele emphasizes that if others can do it, you can too. She provides strategies for gathering evidence to support your new beliefs and overcome the self-limiting thoughts that...

In this episode, Michele discusses the common feeling of overwhelm that many entrepreneurs experience. She explores how overwhelm is often a habit that serves us in some way, and encourages listeners to challenge their assumptions about their capabilities. Michele suggests keeping a "win list" to remind yourself of your past accomplishments and resilience. She emphasizes that we all have endless c...

In this episode, Michele Kostos discusses the importance of embracing discomfort and being misunderstood as an entrepreneur. She shares how expanding your mindset can lead to growth, even if it means being misunderstood by those around you. Michele emphasizes the need to stay true to yourself and your mission, and not get derailed by the opinions of others. This insightful conversation is a must-l...

Michele's latest podcast episode dives into the importance of sales as the foundational "domino" for a successful, peaceful, and profitable business. She shares insights from working with clients, highlighting how improving sales mindset and skills can have a ripple effect across all areas of an entrepreneur's life and business. Michele emphasizes the need to overcome any shame or negative percept...

In this episode, host Michele Kostos discusses the mindset of achievers and leaders, and how it can sometimes lead to unrealistic expectations. She emphasizes the importance of focusing on people's wins and vision, rather than just their process and tasks. Michele shares strategies for creating a more empowering, partnership-based relationship with your team, rather than a rigid employee-manager d...

This week Michele talks about a mind shift that helped her become a much more disciplined person. Click here to join the waitlist: https://linktr.ee/michelekostos

In this episode, Michele discusses the power of active listening as a key skill for creating deeper connections and achieving greater results in your business. She shares how moving from a "fixing" mindset to one of genuine curiosity and understanding can transform your relationships with clients, team members, and loved ones. Michele provides practical tips on how to practice active listening, av...

In this episode, Michele shares her personal journey of investing in herself through coaching, therapy, and personal development programs. She emphasizes the importance of investing in your own growth as an entrepreneur, as it expands your mindset, relationships, and ability to serve others. Michele discusses how these investments, though sometimes uncomfortable, have paid dividends in her busines...

This week Michele Kostos shares powerful insights on how to develop the mindset and belief needed to achieve your biggest entrepreneurial goals. She emphasizes the importance of having faith without evidence, embracing failures as part of the journey, and focusing on who you become rather than just the end result. Michele encourages listeners to look for evidence that their dreams are possible, ra...

In this episode, Michele discusses why money alone is not enough to motivate and sustain us in business and life. She emphasizes the importance of connecting to deeper visions and feelings beyond just financial goals. Michele encourages listeners to get clear on their true motivations and the legacy they want to create, rather than relying solely on money as the driving force. She shares insights...

In this episode, Michele discusses the power of marketing to your ideal customer, rather than the masses. She emphasizes the importance of working with quality, champion-level clients who are already self-leaders, rather than trying to motivate and drag along low-commitment customers. Michele shares how this mindset shift can dramatically improve your business results, energy, and enjoyment. She p...

Michele's latest episode dives deep into the power of self-leadership. She shares how developing self-trust, keeping your word, and leading by example are foundational to becoming a confident, effective leader of others. Michele explains how attracting high-caliber team members starts with your own self-mastery, and why investing in your own growth is key to scaling your business and impact. If yo...

In this episode, host Michele Kostos shares her personal story of achieving rapid success in a network marketing company, only to then struggle with self-doubt when her numbers fluctuated. She emphasizes the importance of separating your self-worth from your business results, and offers strategies to stay grounded and focused on growth, rather than getting caught up in the highs and lows of the 's...

In this episode, Michele shares how authentic enthusiasm, rooted in genuine belief, is the key to effective selling and leadership - not just high energy. She discusses the importance of cultivating belief in yourself, your product/service, and your customers. Michele also announces a free business breakthrough consultation week coming up, where she'll help listeners get clarity on their next step...

This week Michele talks about the importance of working for your life versus working for the month. She discusses the "working for the month" mentality and provides strategies for entrepreneurs to adopt a more sustainable "working for your life" approach. The "working for the month" mentality leads to stress, poor decision-making, and potentially worse results. Shifting to a "working for your life...

This week Michele breaks down the concept of business success by focusing on what truly matters: the essentials. In a world where hustle culture often equates busyness with productivity, Michele highlights how successful businesses thrive by honing in on a few core activities that drive value and growth. From refining your core skills to delegating non-essential tasks, this episode offers actionab...

Are your unconscious thoughts secretly undermining your sales? In this eye-opening episode, we dive deep into the concept of the "unintentional sales pitch" – those subtle, unconscious beliefs that could be holding back your business without you even knowing it. Through a fascinating client success story and practical examples, we explore how your hidden thoughts about your products, pricing, and...

This week Michele talks about the importance of surrounding yourself with other entrepreneurs who are in a similar place than you or ahead of you. She also shares details on the Rising Leadher Mastermind that is open February 3-6, 2025. Click the link for more info: https://linktr.ee/michelekostos