In this week's episode, Sarah Ciavarri joins us to talk about her book, Finding Our Way to Truth: Seven Lies Leaders Believe and How to Let Them Go.Sarah Ciavarri, M.Div., PCC, CDTLF, Founder of Level Up Leadership, LLC, loves seeing leaders get excited about their lives and futures. As a Certified Dare to Lead™ Facilitator, trained in all of Dr. Brené Brown’s research, and a Professional Certified Coach through the International Coaching Federation, Sarah is always seeking new adventures in helping leaders craft a life they love. For ten years, Sarah has travelled nationally, keynoting and facilitating workshops on resilience, vulnerability, and authenticity. Sarah is the author of Find Our Way to Truth: Seven Lies Leaders Believe and How to Let Them Go and to be released in early 2024, The Unnamable: Beyond EQ: A Deeper Level of Emotional Understanding for Leaders and Entrepreneurs. In addition, she is a Chief Core Guide, coaching executive women, and the Vice President of Spiritual Life for a large senior healthcare organization based in Minneapolis. When not supporting leaders, you’ll find Sarah riding a horse, tending the animals on her hobby farm she shares with her family, and saying yes to wild adventures like singing The Star-Spangled Banner for a nationally televised Twins game.Sarah has an upcoming Certification Course starting September 8, 2023,  for those interested in Brene Brown's work - Dare to Lead.The discount code for your listeners is Daring.  All they have to do is enter it at checkout at my website:  Sarah Ciavarri's website.  It gives them 20% off of the $1500 investment.  So, the investment becomes $1300 and includes the workbook, Dare to Lead Trained LinkedIn badge, options for CEU's, and pre-assessments.

In this episode of The Human-Centric Leadership Podcast, your host and Executive Coach, Michelle Nicole Marti, takes the spotlight to address the intricate challenges that come hand in hand with stepping into a new professional role. Transitioning into a new position can be exhilarating yet nerve-wracking, and Michelle is here to guide you through five invaluable strategies that ensure your journey is not only smooth but also impactful.These five strategies, which are a glimpse into Michelle Nicole Martin's New Role Accelerator framework, lay the foundation for a successful transition:1. New Leader Assimilation for Expedited Connection:   Michelle stresses the significance of forging rapid connections with both your leader and your team. Understanding team dynamics, cultural nuances, and expectations right from the start sets the stage for a cohesive collaboration.2. Stakeholder Discovery (Listening Tour) for Swift Insight:   The importance of engaging in a connective investigation process cannot be underestimated. This approach swiftly equips new leaders with the vital information required to hit the ground running. By interacting with key stakeholders, you can glean insights that are crucial for making informed decisions.3. Your Research, Your Voice:   Michelle underscores the need to infuse your unique voice into the mix. Your perspective matters, and by contributing your insights, you not only showcase your value but also bring a fresh perspective that can lead to innovative solutions. Additionally, Michelle encourages examining your department's position relative to others to gain a broader perspective.4. Negotiating Success with Your Boss:   Open lines of communication with your superiors are paramount. Often, they might not be fully aware of the realities your team faces or the tasks that need to be accomplished. By initiating transparent conversations, you set the stage for clearer expectations and a smoother path to success.5. Self-Management for Long-Term Impact:   As the journey unfolds, maintaining self-management is crucial. Michelle advises the continuation of setting 90-day plans for alignment with goals. She cautions against engaging in office gossip, emphasizing professionalism. Lastly, she underscores the importance of self-care and periodically recharging to sustain your effectiveness.Throughout the episode, Michelle draws on her extensive experience to provide real-world examples that illuminate the effectiveness of each strategy. She also answers listener questions, offering personalized guidance for those navigating their own role transitions.As the episode wraps up, Michelle encourages listeners to implement these strategies in their own journeys. By doing so, they can navigate the challenges of starting a new role with confidence, impact, and resilience. Make sure to subscribe, rate, and review to receive the latest episodes directly. Connect with Michelle Nicole Martin on Instagram and LinkedIn

Welcome to this insightful episode of our podcast, where we have the pleasure of connecting with Carlee Myers, a Stress Expert and Safe Conversations facilitator. In this episode, Carlee takes us on a journey to understand the profound impact of stress on our bodies and communication.As a stress expert, Carlee sheds light on how stress can manifest physically and emotionally, affecting our overall well-being. Through her expertise, she reveals valuable insights on recognizing and managing stress effectively.Carlee introduces us to the revolutionary Safe Conversations framework. For the first time in history, this approach teaches us how to embrace empathy and create safe spaces for authentic dialogue. Understanding how to engage in safe conversations can lead to stronger connections and more harmonious relationships.Join me and Carlee in her next Safe Conversations® Workshop (Aug 26th):https://www.eventbrite.com/e/safe-conversations-workshop-tickets-622983158397$100 Off Promo Code: HUMANCENTRICCarlee Myers, Founder of The Stress Less Company, is an expert at helping leaders manage day-to-day stress to create satisfying results such as improved sleep, increased income, fulfilling personal relationships and more. She is the creator of Holding Space™, a new container that allows people to come together, share, and be deeply witnessed in a safe, judgment-free space. Carlee, a Diplomate of The American Institute of Stress and a Certified Safe Conversations® Facilitator and Workshop Leader has had her work most recently featured in media outlets such as Parade, FOX 29, Good Day Philadelphia, The Maui News and Wholly Magazine. Learn more about her work at: https://stresslessco.comFor more information connect with Carlee Myers - www.stresslessco.com/links

Show NotesIn this week's episode of the Human-Centric Leadership Podcast, we are delighted to welcome Terra L. Fletcher, an award-winning entrepreneur, author, and consultant. With her extensive experience working with various businesses and leaders, Terra brings valuable insights and best practices on employee retention.In today's show, Terra emphasizes the importance of focusing not only on acquiring new talent but also on nurturing and retaining the talent we already have. Terra guides us in understanding and embracing different generational mindsets, helping us view them as an opportunity for growth rather than an obstacle. She enlightens us on the unique job needs and desires of different generations, encouraging us to adapt our approach accordingly.Have you ever thought about using the "five languages of appreciation" to improve retention? Terra introduces us to this innovative concept, showing us how to express genuine appreciation to our employees. Terra advocates for allowing employees to work in their zone of genius, which not only costs nothing but also fosters engagement and keeps work exciting and fresh.Drawing from her book "Flex Your Communication: 47 Tips for Everyday Success at Work," Terra reminds us that learning how to give and receive feedback is a powerful way to connect with employees and engage with them meaningfully. Guest Bio:Terra L. Fletcher is an author, consultant, and award-winning entrepreneur. She founded Fletcher Consulting and wrote "Flex Your Communication: 47 Tips for Every Day Success at Work" and "Flex the Freelance: An Unconventional Guide to Quit Your Day Job." Terra has been a business builder since 2007 and today works as a Fractional CMO. Her strategies benefit individuals, nonprofits, and public and private companies. Terra has spoken to the International Spa Association, Smart Customer Service 2018, the National Association of Broadcasters, and Associated Bank. Terra can write a letter that will make you cry, design social media graphics in under five minutes, confidently speak to a crowd, and spot typos from a mile away. Resource Links: Terra L. Fletcher Flex Your Communication by Terra L. Fletcher5 Languages of Appreciation in the Workplace by Gary Chapman and Paul WhiteGenerations Inc. by Meagan and Larry JohnsonThe Gen Z Effect by Thomas Koulopoulos and Dan Keldsen

Today we have an amazing and horizon-expanding conversation with Cate Hollowitsch about the important subject of fear! Cate Hollowitsch is the Chief Marketing Officer for Nesnah Ventures, a private equity firm. Cate is an energetic, results-driven marketing professional with more than 30 years of experience and a proven track record in all areas of marketing including branding, innovation, and digital transformation. As an executive, she also has an extensive background in turnarounds, value creation, and mergers and acquisitions for small to medium-sized businesses. She has a BSBA and an MBA, is the author of Confidence Counts, the creator of the F.E.A.R. Framework for Selfless Leadership, and is an adjunct professor in digital marketing. Our chat covers fear's roots in self-preservation, how to identify fear in ourselves, the things that amplify fear, as well as Cate's powerful framework for transcending the perils and pits of fear. Join us to hear it all!Key Points From This Episode:Cate shares a little about her work at Nesnah Ventures and the company culture. The process of illumination that Cate went through with her relationship with fear. Lessons that Cate has learned since her youth and her views about the importance of personal experience. The efficacy of simple questions for helping someone gain a new perspective. How fear spreads; Cate explains the metaphor of fire.  Understanding how to self-check and assess the information you are given. Curiosity over assumption; why we need to make more room for questions as adults!The role and responsibility of great leaders in relation to individual needs on a team. Recognizing fear's manifestation in ourselves and the similarities between all types of fear.  Taking the necessary steps in order to be heard; the internal obstacles we all have to overcome.   Cate talks about some of the factors that amplify fear.How fear divides where we are and where we can get to. The F.E.A.R. framework and the four elements that make up Cate's process. A little about Cate's ebook, Confidence Counts, and her motivations for publishing it!How to find, connect, and work with Cate.Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:Cate Hollowitsch LinkedInCate Hollowitsch Speaker WebsiteF.E.A.R. FrameworkConfidence CountsMichelle Nicole MartinMichelle Nicole Martin on InstagramMichelle Nicole Martin on LinkedIn

Sometimes we have the talent and everything else needed to get a promotion but we don’t have a clear strategy and plan to turn it into a reality. Today on the Human Centric Leadership podcast, we are discussing our recipe for securing promotions. Tuning in, you will hear about how Michelle found success in her career, what set her apart from her colleagues, why you need to learn how to manage what you can control and let go of what you can’t, how comparison can limit your potential, and why you should be your biggest competitor. We delve into why you need to know what your goals are and why before exploring how you can balance money and passion. You may feel awkward about developing a relationship with your competition but doing so before the promotion is secured is a more effective way to build connections. We talk you through the importance of all kinds of connections, leveraging resources, and so much more. Finally, we give you five steps that will help you do the one thing that will set you apart from everyone else in your interview: proving that you can achieve financial results and execute the job. Thank you for pressing play and don’t forget to join us for our interview with Cate Hollowitsch in the next episode!Key Points From This Episode:A brief overview of the growth in Michelle’s career. How strategy and continuous learning put Michelle ahead of her colleagues. The importance of managing what’s in your control to secure a promotion. How the mediocrity around you can trap you and limit your promotion potential. Why you should see yourself as your own biggest competition. The importance of knowing what you want and why in order to advance your career. The danger of choosing a job for the money only and why you should align with your passion. Why you have to understand what success looks like in the role you want. How leveraging the resources around you can put you ahead of the promotion game. The importance of having relationships with competitors and building connections in general. One thing that will set you apart in an interview: actual proof that you can do the job. Five steps to help you prove that you can achieve financial results and why that is critical. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:Episode Worksheet DownloadSelf-Leadership Breakthrough SessionCate Hollowitsch on LinkedInCate Hollowitsch SpeakersMichelle Nicole MartinMichelle Nicole Martin on InstagramMichelle Nicole Martin on LinkedIn

In this episode we delve into the concept of limiting beliefs and their profound impact on our effectiveness as leaders. Beliefs are the deeply rooted convictions we hold about ourselves, others, and the world. As highlighted by Tony Robbins, our beliefs have the power to shape our perception of reality and influence our outcomes.Michelle Nicole shares common examples of limiting beliefs that hinder our growth as leaders, emphasizing the need for reframing these beliefs to unlock our true potential.The episode then presents six actionable steps to identify and let go of limiting beliefs, enabling listeners to enhance their self-leadership skills. Additionally, we provide a thought-provoking example that demonstrates how a belief that once served us well can become a hindrance when we transition into different roles.It's important to recognize that our beliefs not only inform our identity but also shape our habits and ultimately drive our results. As Wayne Gretzky famously said, "you miss 100% of the shots you don't take." By challenging and reshaping our beliefs, we can expand our leadership capabilities, improve our decision-making, and achieve greater success.Episode HighlightsDefinition limiting beliefsBeliefs are a state of mind we hold to be true about our selves, others and the world.Quote by Tony RobbinsOur beliefs change our perception of reality Example of how to use the energy series in leadershipExamples of Leadership limiting beliefsReframing those beliefs6 steps to identify and let go of a limiting beliefExample of how a belief that once helped us can hurt us when we change roles.our belief inform our identity which shapes our habits and drives our results. Our beliefs change our perception of reality A quote from Wayne Gretzky “you miss 100% of the shots you don’t take”Join the Human-Centric Leadership NewsletterMichelle Nicole MartinInstagramLinkedIn

The world we live in is full of dualities and few are more distinct than the split between masculine energy and feminine energy. While many of us choose to focus on only one of these energies, the path to realizing your full potential can only be achieved with a healthy balance of both. Today is part two of our chat with Kathryn Morrison as we begin to explore how to balance and use our energies properly. Kathryn is an ex-tech worker turned digital entrepreneur who explodes her corner of the internet with equal parts cosmic rainbows and super strategic business-building guidance. People come to her to build businesses that are equal parts intuition and logic, structure and flow, creative and strategic. Think like if a yogi, Lady Gaga, and Warren Buffett had a baby. You can find her at www.kathrynmorrisoncoaching.com or on Instagram @kathrynmorrisoncoaching, or find her on her podcast "Ascension Through Entrepreneurship" on your favourite podcast platform. In our conversation, we discuss the differences between masculine and feminine energy and the issues that arise in the workplace when one energy is more dominant. Then, we explore the importance of listening to your intuition and being present in every moment, how to avoid self-sabotage in the office, the dangers of only focusing on masculine energy, and how to recognize when it’s time for you to start working on balancing your energies. Creativity in business is essential and we need more of this feminine energy in the workplace and you’ll learn how tapping into your feminine energy aids self-expression, why emotion will always play a hand in your decision-making, why the world is experiencing a burnout pandemic, and so much more! If you’d like to know how to set clear boundaries at work without feeling guilty, and to find out why “density” is Kathryn’s gift to the world, press play now. Key Points From This Episode:We continue our chat with Kathryn Morrison as we explore how to use our energy properly.The differences between masculine and feminine energy.How Kathryn used to only focus on her masculine energy and how she rectified the scale. The problems with ignoring one side of the energy scale as it pertains to the workplace. Why you need to listen to your intuition, follow your gut, and be present in the moment. The dangers of leaning too heavily on masculine energy. How to recognize that you need to self-reflect and work on balancing your energies. Betraying your own intentions in the office and how to avoid self-sabotage. Why we need more (feminine) creativity in business and how that aids self-expression. Emotion as an inherent trait of decision-making. The burnout pandemic and how it relates to our energies. How to set, communicate, and honour your boundaries without feeling guilty. Kathryn’s gift to the world: Destiny. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:Set Boundaries - Amplify EffectivenessKathryn Morrison Coaching Self-Leadership Breakthrough SessionMichelle Nicole Martin

Performance is just the things we’re doing. Who we are is who we are being while we do those things. In a continuation of our energy series, this episode explores the exciting world of human performance and what it means to step into your potential. Your mental ability and strength play such a big part in how you show up. Tuning in, you’ll hear Michelle Nicole’s simple equation for performance and the big fat secret of potential. Using the framework provided by the Institute of Professional Excellence in Coaching (iPEC), this episode unpacks the Seven Levels of Energy and the implications of each one. Listeners will also learn how rumination and stress can interfere with potential, why no energy level is superior, and how to assess where you spend most of your time. Michelle Nicole shares an inside look into the Performance Interference Breakthrough Session with listeners, which further unpacks these ideas and supports individuals as they leverage the power of Energy Levels for leadership. Join us to hear more today! Key Points From This Episode:Today’s topic: human performance. The simple equation for performance. Defining and giving examples for interference.The big fat secret of potential.Examples of mental strength. Human performance at its best: stepping into your potential.How human performance relates to iPEC’s seven levels of energy.The nature of belief and our ability to change what we believe.Level One and why it is draining.Level Two energy and its association with antagonism, resentment, and defiance.How Level Three acts as an in-between.Level Four’s resulting action: service.Exploring what you see when you operate at Level Five.The wisdom and connection of Level Six, where intuition comes alive.Non-judgment, passion, and creation at Level Seven.How rumination and stress can interfere with potential.Understanding that no energy is superior.Assessing where you believe that you spend most of your time on a good day.Asking yourself where you go in stress.How Michelle can help you to navigate energy levels.A broad definition of goals beyond what society has to offer.Why Michelle believes that clarity is the root of confidence.What you can expect from the coaching process.The next episode of the show. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:Energy WorksheetPerformance Interference Breakthrough SessionDr. Wayne DyeriPEC's Energy Leadership AssessmentiPECMichelle Nicole MartinMichelle Nicole Martin on InstagramMichelle Nicole Martin on LinkedIn

Finding the balance between connecting with your inner guide and navigating the influences and expectations that shape your leadership identity can be difficult. Still, by strengthening your self-leadership, you can tackle these issues! Today the brilliant Kathryn Morrison joins us on the Human-Centric Leadership podcast. Kathryn is an ex-tech worker turned digital entrepreneur who explodes her corner of the internet with equal parts cosmic rainbows and super strategic business-building guidance. People come to her to build businesses that are equal parts intuition and logic, structure and flow, creative and strategic. Imagine if a yogi, Lady Gaga, and Warren Buffett had a baby. You can find Kathryn at www.kathrynmorrisoncoaching.com or on Instagram @kathrynmorrisoncoaching, or find her on her podcast, Ascension Through Entrepreneurship, on your favourite podcast platform.Tuning in, you’ll hear all about the misalignment in the push and pull energy, how it affects leaders (especially women), why you have to empower yourself to speak up, the importance of self-awareness, and how to connect to yourself, listen to your inner voice, and realize that feelings are optional. Kathryn delves into how her level of consciousness helped her move into self-leadership, changed her life, and motivated people to follow her. You don’t want to miss out on this one, so press play now and listen to this ‘freaky fresh’ episode!Key Points From This Episode:Introducing today’s guest, the wonderful Kathryn Morrison. Kathryn explains what misalignment in push/pull energy is and how it affects people.The importance of speaking up when unhappy or finding companies that suit you better. How self-awareness helps you to fix your own issues from a place of love not judgement. How misalignment affects women in leadership in particular due to conditioning. How to connect to yourself and the stories you tell yourself and listen to your inner voice. Why feelings are optional and how you can be in control of your emotions.How this increased level of consciousness and self-leadership changed her life for the better. How Kathryn motivated people to follow her and why leadership skills are learned. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:Kathryn Morrison CoachingKathryn Morrison on InstagramKathryn Morrison on FacebookAscension Through EntrepreneurshipSelf-Leadership Breakthrough SessionMichelle Nicole MartinMichelle Nicole Martin on Instagram

If you’ve ever been curious about where motivation comes from or had questions about why you always seem to perform so well under pressure, then this episode is for you! In today’s conversation, we kick off our energy series (and no, we’re not talking about the energy that gets you off the couch) by unpacking the concept of core energy and the many ways it informs our perception and shapes our actions. Tuning in, you’ll learn about the theories central to this topic, such as the strength versus shadow concept and the differences between anabolic and catabolic energy, before taking a detailed look at the seven levels of energy (and the energetic perception chart). We find out how the energy you put into the world gets reflected back at you, why the best leader is a self-aware leader, and how you can learn to understand your own energetic temperament. For a comprehensive overview of all these topics and key insights on how to become a better leader, be sure to tune in today! Key Points From This Episode: Introducing the first topic in our energy series: what is core energy? Understanding the energy at the core of all your beliefs, thoughts, and actions. Why energy leadership is such an important topic to explore. Insight into why the best leader is a self-aware leader. An introduction to the concept of strength versus shadow. Illustrative examples of why every strength has a shadow side. How to identify your strengths and their possible shadow sides. An overview of the two types of energy: anabolic and catabolic. Anabolic energy and its regenerative, motivating, energizing qualities. The draining nature of catabolic energy and how it can motivate us under pressure. Understanding when to utilize anabolic and catabolic energy. The characteristics of a leader with catabolic energy versus anabolic energy. Recognizing the situations that bring out catabolic energy versus anabolic energy. How stress and engagement impact your energetic presentation. An outline of the seven levels of energy and the energetic self-perception chart. How the energy you put into the world gets reflected back at you. The exciting things you can expect from our upcoming interview with Kathryn Morrison. Learn about Michelle’s Breakthrough Energy session and how to get in touch. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Episode 3: Manage Your Mind Part 1Kathryn Morrison CoachingEnergy Leadership Breakthrough SessionEnergetic Self-Perception ChartMichelle Nicole MartinMichelle Nicole Martin on InstagramMichelle Nicole Martin on LinkedIn

As a business leader, if you want to achieve the goals that you have set for your organization, start focusing less on the outcomes themselves and more on developing the people in your team! Why? The answers can all be found in this episode. As we discuss today, only 3% of people set and achieve their business goals, and it is your responsibility as a leader to change this! During this conversation, we delve into three pillars that are essential for inspiring team performance, namely, gaining your team members’ trust, advocating for their growth and development, and managing their performance effectively. The truth is that succeeding in a business setting requires teamwork, so tune in today to hear how you can achieve your goals by prioritizing your people! Key Points From This Episode:The definition of a good employee management system.Surprising statistics about goal setting. The problem with the way many companies approach goal setting.Examples of how to build trust amongst your team as a leader.What business leaders can learn from the sporting world.One of the main things that employees value very highly.The difference between a manager and a leader.How to encourage the growth and development of your team members. Benefits of flattening the hierarchy in your company. A triathlon analogy that highlights the value of breaking down your goals.  The importance of talking openly about obstacles.Lessons in performance management from the time Michelle spent running a recycling facility. Why leaders should focus on cultivating accountability amongst their team members. How to give feedback in the most effective way.Advice for dealing with underperforming team members.  How clear communication makes managing performance so much easier. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:Michelle Nicole MartinMichelle Nicole Martin on InstagramMichelle Nicole Martin on LinkedIn

Welcome to part two of our conversation with Joanne Zuk, as she continues her masterclass in negotiation! Joanne is a business strategist and consultant who works with large, complex organizations to help them develop strategies to meet their goals and create cultures that help them execute their strategies. She’s also on a mission to help women develop the knowledge, confidence, and strategies they need to negotiate for what they deserve. She spent 20 years in senior roles in public service, where she was known for growing leaders and changing cultures. Today, she focuses her consulting business on organizations and leaders that are committed to leadership that puts people first. She is the creator of a series of courses, titled Fearless Negotiation, that help women and people from historically marginalized backgrounds to help them overcome their blind spots and negotiate for what they deserve and desire. Joanne has degrees in biology, psychology, and public and business administration, and she holds certificates in human-centred design and executive leadership. She is based in Winnipeg, Manitoba, in the centre of Canada. Make sure to join us to catch all that Joanne has to say.Key Points From This Episode:Joanne shares some statistics about the wage gap and the entrepreneurial sector.Better practices for salary negotiation and the impact this can have on employers. Resources for skill development; Joanne shares some impactful courses. Exploring the traditional ideas of negotiation and how we can update these. Assumptions about others' priorities and the value of bringing things into the open. Joanne talks about her observations of laying the foundations for future negotiations.  Strategies for changing the tone of the conversations you have with your boss. Recapping some of the highlights from Joanne's framework.Thoughts on how to best perform on the negotiation stage!  Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:Joanne Zuk Negotiate for EntrepreneursNegotiating LifeStrategic Salary Negotiation for ProfessionalsMichelle Nicole MartinMichelle Nicole Martin on InstagramMichelle Nicole Martin on LinkedIn

Today we are sharing the first part of an amazing conversation with Joanne Zuk, on how to become the best negotiator that you can be. It is no understatement that this exploration could completely revolutionize your approach to this important part of all of our lives, and something that we as women often struggle with. Joanne is a business strategist and consultant, and she has dedicated herself to helping women develop the knowledge, confidence, and strategies that are necessary for successful negotiating. For Joanne, a world in which the organizations and leaders that we work for put people first, is something worth aspiring toward, and she sets her sights firmly on growing better leaders and changing corporate cultures. In our chat, Joanne shares her personal journey and how this informed where she chose to push her energy; talking about her early difficulties with negotiating, the corporate experiences that made her feel unwelcome, and the common disparity of gender norms around asking for what we need and want. So if you want to hear all about it, make sure to tune in and check back for part two!Key Points From This Episode:Joanne talks about the roots of her people-first philosophy. The experience that kickstarted Joanne's interest and passion for negotiation.How our socialization has trained us to respond to new commitments. Important areas of organization and administration that we often overlook.  Exploring the variety of negotiation blindspots and how they relate to other areas of our lives. The fundamental value of negotiation skills and our lack of training in these. Contrasting the appearance of negotiation practices in men and women.How organizations can better support women and enable them to perform more effectively.   The role of men in supporting women; practical tips around the manner of asking.  Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:Joanne Zuk Negotiating LifeFearless NegotiationMichelle Nicole MartinMichelle Nicole Martin on InstagramMichelle Nicole Martin on LinkedIn

Have you ever found yourself struggling to identify what you really want? Or felt dread at the prospect of asking for a raise? If so, you are not alone. There are many complicated factors that prevent us from identifying (and asking for) what we really want, all of which can be difficult to address when you lack the proper knowledge or insight. In today’s episode, we examine all of this and more by unpacking four key questions to help you identify what you truly want and how to go about asking for it. Tuning in, you’ll gain insight into why we don’t ask for what we want, why we should ask for what we want, how to figure out what we want, and finally, how to ask for what we want. We explore how self-reflection and self-knowledge can help you identify what you truly want before discussing some of the positive effects of asking for it, like improved confidence, clarity, and communication. Our conversation also covers why not getting what you want provides you with an opportunity to learn along with helpful strategies that will empower you to overcome your fears and communicate what you want. Be sure to tune in for a comprehensive breakdown of how to figure out what you want, how to ask for it, and everything in between!Key Points From This Episode:Why people struggle to identify and articulate what they want.The importance of making time to reflect on what you want.How misconceptions around selfishness prevent you from understanding yourself.Getting to the root cause of what is bothering you rather than just treating the symptoms.Why we need to be ready to put in the work required before we can ask for what we want.How focusing on current challenges can limit our ability to visualize a different future.Creating an environment that gives people the opportunity to learn and thrive.The benefits of asking for what you want.How asking for what you want can bolster your confidence and give you clarity.Why not getting what you asked for isn’t a failure: it provides you with valuable feedback.Asking for what you want and how it can improve communication.How to practice a healthy level of assertiveness.A breakdown of how to figure out what you want and how to ask for it.Why it can be helpful to determine what you don’t want and why.Reflecting on past successes and how they can help you build new outcomes.Using visualization and meditation to inspire you.How to ask for what you want effectively.Preparing for the conversation by identifying where you can be flexible.Defining your reasons for why you want something.Letting go of the ‘shoulds’ and why it’s so liberating.How to face your fears ahead of time.What to expect from our upcoming conversation with Joanne Zuk.Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:Joanne ZukHuman-Centric Leadership on LinkedInLeadership ProgramMichelle Nicole MartinMichelle Nicole Martin on InstagramMichelle Nicole Martin on LinkedIn

As a dedicated and hardworking employee, you’re committed to the company’s mission and always strive to add value. As a team player, you understand the importance of working together to achieve success, but despite your positive energy and optimism, you can sense that something is off. Although everyone appears to share the same values, you notice discrepancies between their words and actions. Sound familiar? Once you begin to unravel their coded language, artificial harmony, and passive-aggressive behaviour, you might realize that your team is not playing the same game. What now? In today’s episode, we dive into the world of working in dysfunctional teams and how to stop yourself from people-pleasing and self-deception tendencies while still practicing empathy in an empowering way. While this might seem like a big hill to climb and it's easy to feel overwhelmed, if you recognize that your team needs to change and you have the will to take on the challenge, you’re already halfway there! To learn how to get unstuck, relieve frustration, cultivate thought processes that encourage action, lead empathetically without abandoning yourself, and keep your sanity along the way, be sure to tune in today!Key Points From This Episode:Signs and symptoms of dysfunctional teams.How to tell the difference between flexibility and people-pleasing behaviour.Three questions to ask yourself to determine if you're engaging in people-pleasing.Defining self-deception and some examples you might be familiar with.Ways to lead and support empathetically without abandoning yourself.Why you need to identify and focus on your top priority.The value of beginning with the end in mind: what does success look like?How asking yourself these questions can help you stop self-deception.What happens when you allow yourself to be a victim of your environment.Why dysfunctional teams make it difficult for you to be empathetic.A puzzle analogy that illustrates why we should exercise empathy.Some of the tough conversations that come with being transparent and trustworthy.Why empathy isn’t necessarily self-sacrificing.The value of taking inventory, identifying behaviour patterns, and setting intentions.Important reasons to humanize others and find ways to connect.Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:Manage Your Mind (Part 1)Manage Your Mind (Part 2)Leadership Intensive ProgramMichelle Nicole MartinMichelle Nicole Martin on InstagramMichelle Nicole Martin on LinkedIn

Are you experiencing enough growth in your life? And if not, what stops you from stepping outside your comfort zone? Today on the show, we take a closer look at the concept of self-development and unpack five powerful reasons why we resist it. We inspect how a lack of self-belief can hold you back, how being too comfortable in the safety zone can stop you from putting yourself out there, and why asking for help is so important. Our conversation provides insight on recognizing whether any of these traits are actively stopping you from growing, along with practical steps to address them and overcome your resistance to self-development. We also discuss how our spiritual journeys align with self-development and why finding meaning is ultimately more important than career success before unpacking key lessons on adult learning, including the importance of developing emotional intelligence and how to apply the 70-20-10 Learning Model. For a comprehensive look at self-development and five major reasons we resist it be sure to tune in today!Key Points From This Episode:How self-leadership supports you in achieving personal and professional goals.Why we can’t lead others if we can’t lead ourselves.How work can help you build habits that positively impact the rest of your life.A breakdown of the five reasons we resist self-development.How to test whether a lack of self-belief prevents you from pursuing self-development.Practical steps you can take to improve your self-belief.Why staying in the safety zone can make us resist self-development.How to recognize whether you are keeping yourself in the safety zone.Changing your perspective to view growth as a lifeline.Why thinking everything is good enough can keep us from taking the next steps in self-development.What we can learn from the athlete’s approach to training.Having a resistance to the spiritual journey and how it aligns with having a resistance to self-development.What spirituality means in this context, and how we can benefit from being more connected.The concept of heart-centred leadership and sharing your gift.Understanding the spiritual journey through the lens of masculine and feminine energy.How to combine both masculine and feminine energy in your spiritual journey.Exercises that will help you find your purpose and identify what gives your life meaning.Why a lack of humility can stop you from enlisting the help, you need to pursue self-development.How to tap into the resources available to you.A breakdown of the 70-20-10 Learning Model and its relevance to adult learning.Parting insights on how to cultivate impactful learning experiences.Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:What Is Spirituality? | Taking Charge of Your Health & WellbeingFeminine & Masculine Energy70/20/10 Learning Model Leadership Intensive - The Year of YouIkigai - Find your Passion and Purpose The Top Five Regrets of the DyingMichelle Nicole MartinMichelle Nicole Martin on InstagramMichelle Nicole Martin on LinkedIn

To attain a new reality we have to first see and then believe in a new one. But how do we accomplish that? Today, we are back for part two, of the Manage Your Mind series! Where we are diving into how to let go of those limiting beliefs, and how to reverse-engineer your thoughts to get results. We start the conversation with a real-life example of how the model (spoken of in episode three) functions, and jump to discuss the biggest factor that holds us back from getting the results we want. We also hear an example of what it is like when you realize a limiting belief and the process of letting the moment of grief come and go. We then switch gears and talk about reverse-engineering our thoughts and invoking change as a leader. This episode is a continuation of part one, so if you haven’t already, go back and have a listen to episode three. If you want to find out how to reverse-engineer your outcome, don’t miss out on part two of the Manage Your Mind series. Tune in now!Key Points From This Episode:A quick recap of part one: the flow of the model, true versus truth, and more.Another example of how the model functions: a real-life example.The biggest factor that holds us back from getting the result(s) we want.A must-have versus a nice-to-have: a habit to build.Why it can be hard to let go of a limiting belief: a recent example from Nicole.The experience of seeing that limiting belief.The importance of going through the process of letting the moment of grief come and go.We talk about The Work, by Byron Katie: four self-inquiry questions.Michelle defines the term inspiration.We shift gears to discuss reverse-engineering our thoughts.The best line Michelle ever heard that kicked butt for victim thinking.Invoking change: your fault versus your responsibility as a leader.Michelle shares her thoughts on energy and the impact it has.She talks about the litmus test she uses (to check her loftiness).The importance of having a vision: it leads to intention, a solid team, and a great result.Why you should be realistic about the situation you are in.Actions you would take (as a leader) if you knew the results you were going to achieve (with your team). The feelings associated with someone who took these actions.What kind of thoughts generate these feelings.The power and energy in a positive belief. The actual definition of success, as the leader of a team.The trick: to see it, believe it, and act now as if. The two choices in life.Helpful tips to reverse-engineer your outcome.Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:Byron Katie - 4 QuestionsEpisode 3Michelle Nicole MartinMichelle Nicole Martin on InstagramMichelle Nicole Martin on LinkedIn

Have you ever witnessed a situation where two people experience the same thing but have two completely different beliefs? Today we dive deep into everything “beliefs" — are you ready? Welcome back to another episode of Human-Centric Leadership, with your host Michelle Nicole Martin, here to provoke your thoughts and teach you how to lead with purpose, all the while creating success. In this episode, we talk all about beliefs, from the definition of the word to how our beliefs impact not only us but the world we live in. We explain that there is a difference between the truth and something that is true. We also touch on two things that highly impact our thoughts and behaviours; what we say and the evidence we see. If you want to find out more about how our beliefs affect us, and more, don’t miss out on this episode today! Key Points From This Episode:Where to learn more about The Year of You program.Beliefs and how they impact the world around us.A quote by Tony Robbins.Michelle shares the definition of belief.The difference between something that is true and the truth.How we sometimes focus on external barriers but forget to challenge our own thoughts.How to work with people that have two different sets of beliefs; the model.What is the truth, really?Michelle talks us through an at-work example: giving presentations.How what you believe about yourself impacts the model; the domino effect.How confirmation bias is born.How the truth affects what we do and how we do it.Michelle touches on two things: what we say and the evidence we see.Why words carry power. Michelle shares some research; neurons that fire together wire together. She shares a quote by James Clear.An example of how beliefs affect us, and how you can see it in others.Two powerful questions to get you into the right space to create change.A recap of what we covered today. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:The Year of YouMichelle Nicole MartinMichelle Nicole Martin on InstagramMichelle Nicole Martin on LinkedInJames ClearAtomic Habits

Have you ever been curious about what motivates you? For example, what drives you to complete certain tasks with enthusiasm and ease while others require you to bribe and coerce yourself into doing them? As it turns out, there are insightful theories that can help us better understand what motivates us and how internal and external factors can impact our behavior. In today’s conversation, we unpack what it means to have a mastery orientation versus a performance orientation, why each of us is motivated by a combination of both, and how you can choose to prioritize one over the other. We delve into the differences between intrinsic and extrinsic motivational factors and what happens when you value performance above all else before exploring how the pursuit of mastery leads to better collaboration among teammates and a healthier sense of self. Our conversation also covers how you can encourage your team to adopt a mastery orientation through teaching and learning exercises and why you should define what success looks like for you before you start a task. Tune in as we break down how motivation influences our behavior and explore how you can take action today!Key Points From This Episode:An introduction to mastery orientation and performance orientation.Mastery orientation and the benefits of high intrinsic motivation.Performance orientation (and why it’s also known as an ego orientation).The characteristics of extrinsic motivation.Why we are all a mixture of these two orientations depending on the situation.Uncovering to what extent you are motivated by both mastery and performance.Identifying when you have the option to choose between intrinsic and extrinsic motivation.The characteristics of mastery orientation and how they present in individuals.Performance orientation characteristics and how to recognize them in yourself and others.How our internal and external environments inform our motivation.A key tactic Michelle uses to create community and collaboration in her teams.Advice on how to influence different orientations in life and at work.The benefits of defining what success looks like for you before taking on a task.Creating safe spaces for team members to discuss their process and how to progress.Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:Characteristics of Learners with Mastery Versus PerformanceGoal Orientation TheoryThe Year of YouMichelle Nicole MartinMichelle Nicole Martin on InstagramMichelle Nicole Martin on LinkedIn