The Flourish Podcast

Many in the corporate world have felt the tug of their "golden handcuffs" (ie. the benefits they receive from their employer that are designed to encourage them to stay with the company) when they think about leaving their company for a new role. But is this a bad thing? Join Devin and Michelle in this captivating episode where they talk about golden handcuffs vs. work mindset- because t...

Imposter Syndrome is often times described as "feeling like a fraud". Sometimes we could even feel that we don't deserve recognition for the things we do in our work because they feel "too easy". No matter how this phenomenon shows up for you, if you have this unpleasant feeling, we have tips for you! Join Michelle and Devin in this episode with some very tangible advice an...

Minimalism at home is pretty well known by now... but what about at work? Tune in for this episode, as Michelle and Devin talk about how you can adopt a minimalist mindset and the long list of benefits of doing so for wellness. _________________________________________________________________ The Flourish Podcast is built on candid conversations on what it means to truly FLOURISH. We believe every...

Planning on making a big life change sometime soon? Whether it's a career change, marriage, family, new baby, move, or something else- we might be a mix of excited and nervous. In this episode, join Michelle and Devin as they talk about how to flourish during these transitions and find success in planning for these life changes. _________________________________________________________________...

Join Team Flourish in this episode where Devin, pro traveler, gives all of his best advice to stay on track with your health and wellbeing while traveling for work or pleasure! _________________________________________________________________ The Flourish Podcast is built on candid conversations on what it means to truly FLOURISH. We believe every individual can create the impact they desire, with...

Join Devin and Michelle in a conversation about the necessary components for wellness, especially for those in high demand, high performance roles. This is a foundational episode to anyone looking to improve their health and wellbeing! _________________________________________________________________ The Flourish Podcast is built on candid conversations on what it means to truly FLOURISH. We belie...

Want to do more reading in 2024? We gotchu!! In this episode of The Flourish Podcast, Devin and Michelle list their Top 10 Personal Development books for you to read in 2024. Links to all the books mentioned (affiliate links): The Happiness Equation - Neil Pasricha All Marketers are Liars - Seth Godin Seven Habits of Highly Effective People - Stephen Covey First, Break All The Rules - Marcus Bucki...

Boundaries can go a loooong way in helping us recover from burnout, and ensure we take care of ourselves along the way. We have some INTERNAL work to do! Self care is great, but what if we could use a strategy to help us stave off resentment and overwhelm using MOMENT by MOMENT awareness? In this episode, we dive into expectations around work, with our leadership team, ourselves, and communication...

Burnout ISN'T just a hard week at work where a weekend out of the office will refresh you. NOPE! It goes deeper than that. In this episode of The Flourish Podcast, we dive into the real symptoms of burnout so you know what you're dealing with. _________________________________________________________________ The Flourish Podcast is built on candid conversations on what it means to truly FL...

What's better than picturing everyone in the audience in their underwear? Listen in for some fresh advice from Devin and Michelle on how to overcome the fear of public speaking and get ready to OWN your next presentation! _________________________________________________________________ The Flourish Podcast is built on candid conversations on what it means to truly FLOURISH. We believe every i...

You know the excitement you felt as a child entering a new grade in school?!  Many working parents feel the same way about their kids returning to school with the feeling of NEW BEGINNINGS!   How can we take that energy and apply it in our lives?  Join us for an impromptu discussion on checking in with our January intentions, preparing for the fall, and how we can hold onto this energy even if we’...

Limiting beliefs can hold us back from reaching our full potential…and they can also push us too far into workaholism, anxiety, and burnout even after we’ve reached the standard measures of “success”.  In this episode, we talk about 3 limiting beliefs that commonly show up for high performers and what the first step is in working with them so you can improve your life. ____________________________...

Gratitude is important- yet it's one of the first things to fall off in our daily routine when life gets busy. You've heard it's important to be grateful...but today we're discussing more than just surface level! In this episode of The Flourish Podcast, we talk about social media and the comparison trap, things that bring us joy, and acknowledging relationships that are important t...

The past 3 years have been a journey for companies around the world. Now that we have a "new normal", should companies mandate a return to office for their employees? What do we think about the recent changes in the big name companies who have mandated their employees be back in the office lately? Is there a better way? The Flourish Podcast is built on candid conversations on what it mea...

Ever wish you could turn your mind off about work? If you've been taking time AWAY but still find yourself mentally AT WORK, this one is for you! Follow Michelle's 3 tips to get a handle on your thoughts again! ______________________________________________________________ The Flourish Podcast is built on candid conversations on what it means to truly FLOURISH. We believe every individual...

Introverts have to network too...so how can you do it without it being a total energy drain? In this episode of The Flourish Podcast, we discuss practical tips on how introverts can make networking worthwhile and impactful to their goals....without hating every minute of it. _________________________________________________________________ The Flourish Podcast is built on candid conversations on w...

Stop color coding your calendar! Just kidding... you can keep your calendar hacks BUT- How about you do something even better for your productivity? Managing your energy is WAY BETTER than managing your time. In the latest episode of The Flourish Podcast, we talk about how to do this so you can supercharge your day ON YOUR TERMS. _________________________________________________________________ Th...

In episode 13 of The Flourish Podcast, join Devin + Michelle to learn about one of the most important relationships we can have in our professional life- the Mentor/Mentee Relationship. What does it look like? How do you initiate this type of relationship? How can this help you in your professional life so you don't waste precious time trying to do it all on your own? What should you BEWARE of...

Have you ever felt like you're constantly overstimulated by all the technology in our lives? Are people putting unrealistic expectations on your availability by texting at all hours and emailing during family time? Are you one of those couples who spends date night...scrolling?! We have certainly left our desks with a headache and that buzzy feeling of being way too involved with screens and N...

We ALL know what it’s like to be in a meeting that could have been an email.  Ugh!  These days, we’re bombarded with SO. MANY. MEETINGS.  Many of us aren’t actually accomplishing anything in our work day because we’re stuck in back to back meetings all day.  In this episode, Devin gives 10 profoundly impactful best practices so you can run a great meeting from start to finish.  Organizations every...

We all know the feeling of life getting “in the way” of our lofty pursuits and big dreams sometimes, so what can we do to help us reach our goals even in the midst of that?  In this episode, tune in as Devin and Michelle discuss being consistent, reaching the milestones that move the needle forward, and how YOU can start small with your own big dreams too.  The Flourish Podcast is built on candid...

What do you do when you don't want to quit quietly and fly under the radar?  In this episode, we discuss the power of saying NO, and when to say YES!  Using your own guiding principles, you can tune in and find out what is a YES, and what doesn't make the cut.  Tune in and listen to this conversation on effective communication, deciding what to prioritize for your own measure of suc...

Quiet Quitting is being amplified more now that there is a large population of people working from home, but it isn't limited to just work from home employees.  What do we think of this phenomenon, and does it go against our own beliefs about how to be a valuable employee?  What do you do when you've lacked support and balance for so long within your organization?   In this episode,...

In this episode, join co-hosts Devin Abellon and Michelle Holmes as we dive into what it takes to win the day... on a real level.  Like, how should we organize our tasks?  What do we do when we get trapped by an energy vampire?  And how can we get out of work mode...and move on with our day?   Let's dive in and get Devin + Michelle's top tips for creating daily success.  ...

Across social media, it seems like setting New Year's Resolutions is soooo....2019?   In this episode, we go into how we feel about the whole New Year, New Me mindset, and what best practices we keep in mind when we do set New Year Resolutions.   Is it too late to figure this out?  Does it have to be January 1st?  What's Devin's tip for being successful in reaching a goal he se...