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Confidence Shift

Michele Charles Gustafson

The Confidence Shift podcast is for the growth-focused, heart-led, creative, community-building entrepreneur or professional that wants to reclaim their confidence to be seen, heard, remembered and chosen so they can make their mark! valuable, visible and vocal by transforming their image presence and confidence mindset. Michele helps excellence-driven individuals turn their self-confidence & self-presentation into a superpower that connects and attracts success online, offline, from zoomroom to boardroom. Need people to buy into you, your work or your ideas? You need everything Michele teaches!



Michele Charles Gustafson is a 25-year award-winning veteran entrepreneur, marketing strategist turned certified image consultant, certified master life coach, personal branding expert, Amazon best-selling author of Show Up Confident, international success mentor and the creator of Hue and Style®.



Join Michele in each episode with “teaches” and reflections to help you gain clarity, spark your personal growth and see the power in learning to master traditional marketing strategy woven together with image consulting concepts that have created massive breakthrough results for her global clientele. Whether you’re building a business or climbing a career path and don’t know if your image, your confidence level (or both) is holding your back, Michele is here to break it down for you.  Get you started exploring the image-mindset-success connection.



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Journey To Courageous Confidence: From Paused To Possibilities
Feb 13 2024
Journey To Courageous Confidence: From Paused To Possibilities
When you finally make your presence match your voice, you'll have everything you need to be seen & heard the right way! Kim is a dedicated brand-builder with a passion for helping entrepreneurs own the value of their voice but......she didn't "see" herself living her dreams in the mirror. Kim was urgently eager to show up differently in her business after life changed. She recognized that even as an audio assets coach and podcaster, she needed to prepare herself to use more than her voice to market her business. She needed more presence to expand toward her matured definition of success! She knew she needed to allow herself to be seen, not just heard. She learned to make getting dressed part of her marketing strategy, and something else happened... Kim said "yes" to herself first, boosting her courage to launch a bigger business vision! In under 6 weeks, she learned to master her newly empowered personal brand message in every way she puts herself into her communities - no matter where - online or offline! Kim shifted her image and found new COURAGEOUS CONFIDENCE! Kim shares:How recognizing transitions in life can create an opportunity to reinvent how you define success.How women in midlife can use an image renewal process to redefine their relevance and use their excellence in new and expanded ways.Which of her new Hue and Style® image-confidence skills did she use to re-launch her business, giving her more opportunities for "dream clients" to be attracted to her and her work?Plus, she'll toss in some valuable strategist nuggets if you long to use your voice in new ways and why going "all in" to receive expert advice and mentorship is vital to allowing yourself to take center stage.This one a heartfelt conversation about reclaiming your confidence, strengthening your alignment, and getting results for yourself before you offer it to others.LEARN HOW TO DO WHAT KIM DID AT THIS LEARNING EVENT: The Power Presence Formula Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/confidence-shift-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Style Myths That Keep You From Aging Authentically
Jan 30 2024
The Style Myths That Keep You From Aging Authentically
"Midlife" has become a buzzword, a community, and a movement. What does it mean for how you think and feel about getting dressed? A lot of mish-mashed feelings is what! Am I right? Between body changes, calls to love what you've got, pressure to find your "authentic style" and challenge beauty standards - it's. a.lot.Not to worry, I have some advice for you after working with countless women passing through these changes, redefining what life means in every way, including how they express themselves. I'm an expert on midlife women making a massive confidence shift, starting with tossing out three huge myths about what you need to do to age gracefully, vibrantly, and with maximum self-love and confidence.Tune in if you're a woman at this stage of transition, and share this with the women who need to hear that quieting the noise about finding style is more important than ever at this stage when life shifts: family, careers, health and happiness.Learn more with me! Take A Course: https://www.hueandstyle.com/shop-coursesMy Book (Show Up Confident): http://www.showupconfident.com/My Podcast (Confidence Shift):  https://www.hueandstyle.com/podcastlinksFacebook: www.facebook.com/michelecharlesgustafsonInstagram: http://instagram.com/michelecharlesgustafson/For everything else, public speaking, the blog, and my clients' successes: http://www.hueandstyle.comSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/confidence-shift-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Journey To Clear Confidence with Maureen: From A Rut To Ready For More
Oct 19 2023
Journey To Clear Confidence with Maureen: From A Rut To Ready For More
There's a reason you want to REINVENT YOUR IDEA OF DRESSING FOR SUCCESS!To celebrate my Amazon best-seller, Show Up Confident's 3rd Book-versary, I know I wanted to have one of my clients join me who learned to embody the beginner's teachings in the book. You'll learn how she became another real-life case study of the chapter on "Dress In Confidence." I can't wait to introduce you to Maureen who re-invented her idea of "dress for success" into something more lasting, powerful and fulfilling!Maureen is an award-winning executive career coach, who needed to move through life's transitions and prepare herself to create more success in her business, she found an unexpected way to make it happen - she learned to shake up how she thought about getting dressed!Maureen has spent decades in fast-paced corporate environments helping high-achieving executives get unstuck in their careers while helping them find satisfaction beyond work, but when life presented it's twists and turns in her own life, she knew she needed to see herself anew (literally), so she could present herself with fresh confidence, to "put herself out there" and serve as an example to her clients of what authentic resilience looks like.Maureen will share:Why recognizing turning points in your life, work and confidence gives you an opportunity to set yourself up for wild success.How women who may feel intimidated by changing their style after change can find ease and even fun in learning how to present their excellence the right way.What part of her new Hue and Style® personal brand image skill she used to draw new attention to her work.What new practice she used to snap out of a moment of "It doesn't matter if I get dressed" mindset that almost cost her a meeting with influential leaders in her community.Plus, she'll toss in some valuable career strategist nuggets about why asking for help and going "all in" to receive expert advice and mentorship vital to quantum leap advancement and lifetime satisfaction.There's never been a better time to replace the way you get dressed! Learn from this woman why! If Maureen's story has moved you, discover your next steps. My first sessions are FREE and for those ready and excited to harness the power to show up. I work with women locally and globally. See the links below. If you know you're done trying to figure it out on your own and you're ready to meet me in your first session at: https://www.hueandstyle.com/begin-your-journeyTake a starter workshop: https://www.hueandstyle.com/shop-courses See others just like you who have mastered my image-confidence process in my mentorship: https://www.hueandstyle.com/clients Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/confidence-shift-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Journey To Blossoming Confidence with Adria: From Frustrated To Fulfilled
Aug 30 2023
Journey To Blossoming Confidence with Adria: From Frustrated To Fulfilled
There's never been a better time to replace the way you get dressed! Learn from this woman why! Adria is an award-winning TV & film producer with a heart for leading the creation of change-making stories.In this inspiring and genuine chat, Adria will share:Her story of feeling paralyzed by career imposter syndrome despite having decades of excellence in the competitive Canadian film industry.How she knew she needed to increase her self-trust so she could project more authority to land projects worth millions.Why, as a creative project leader, she wanted to enhance the way she silently influenced others with her image.How she now uses the silent psychology of her Hue and Style® personal style profile & color palette to enhance communication and strengthen connections with her industry collaborators - whether they realize it or not!Why women need to cultivate the powerful connection of self-belief & self-presentation (not just fashion style) if they dream of finding long-term self-acceptance that leads to joyThis one is a heart-warming (maybe tear-jerking) chat about stepping into a new spotlight, showing up and making your mark. She will help you see what's possible for your next season of success!If Adria's story has moved you, discover your next steps. My first sessions are FREE and for those ready and excited to harness the power to show up. I work with women locally and globally. See the links below. If you know you're done trying to figure it out on your own and you're ready to meet me in your first session at: https://www.hueandstyle.com/begin-your-journey❝ ❞ ~Adria Budd-Johnson LINK MENTIONED: Read my Amazon Bestselling Book (Show Up Confident): http://www.showupconfident.com/TAKE YOUR FIRST STEP:Take a free or starter workshop: https://www.hueandstyle.com/shop-courses See others just like you who have mastered my image-confidence process in my mentorship: https://www.hueandstyle.com/clientsSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/confidence-shift-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Double Your Professional Image & Direct How People See You
Feb 28 2023
Double Your Professional Image & Direct How People See You
If you feel like you are falling behind, missing opportunities or not where you "should be" in your business or career, there is a chance that your professional personal brand image is not communicating completely what others need to see about you.Your resume and social media can only go so far to help you be visible; in the end, people will need to see you, and your appearance contributes 60,000x faster than any other element, whether who they choose on paper or from the internet as someone credible, knowledgable and competent.Your image appearance is a language all its own. Do you know what yours is communicating today, or are you leaving it to chance?In this season's finale, listen and learn in this micro-masterclass podcast how to double your professional image using it as communication. You'll direct how people see you in a brand new way.If you need to get it right starting today, enroll in my most comprehensive short workshop specially designed for professionals on the move and entrepreneurs who can not be invisible any longer.Give yourself 90-minutes, and I'll show you the road map to developing power in the language of your image so you can be:FEARLESS of outside judgment because you know how to share your unique message in every way someone experiences you;MAGNETIC to attract clients, customers and opportunities that lead to your advancement; andREADY for any occasion or situation to be a walking commercial for your expertise, making you top-of-the-mind memorable and seen as the expert you are.Let me teach you how in this workshop: https://hue.style/styleyourvisibilitynowImagine never questioning how you come across, if people see you the right way or if you are showing your authentic self.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/confidence-shift-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Journey To Empowering Confidence with Stacè: From Silent to Seen
Jan 31 2023
Journey To Empowering Confidence with Stacè: From Silent to Seen
Stacè is a powerful force and champion for women to be seen and heard with ultimate authenticity. She came to me urgent and ready to create the kind of energetic alignment between her passion for serving women and every way the world experienced her essence.  She had done some typical style programs before but after experience and practice Hue and Style®'s repeatable process of daily image intention and renew, her voice, value and vision amplified! She is a woman for all women and is ready to share why getting dressed to see the woman she is becoming is a vital tool in her abundance-creating tool-kit.In this engaging and electric chat, Stacè shares:Her own story of feeling invisible and why it is critical for women (and women of color especially) to invest in connecting their contribution to the way they present their image with authenticity.Why as a coach of women she continues to commit to intentional dressing practice that helps her serve her clients at a higher level. How she uses her Hue and Style® personal palette of colors to "spin the wheel" of intention that brings boldness to her personal brand visibility. brand image definition and self-expression like a billboard that attracts her ideal clients, andWhy women need to say "yes" to themselves first and investing in support to fill their self-doubt gaps if they have a dream of influencing their families and communities.✨This one's a sister-style chat about breaking out of your silence, showing up and making your mark. She will help you see what's possible for your next season of success!If Stacè's story has moved you, discover your next steps. Click here to take the workshop that started Stacè's journey: https://hue.style/styleyourvisibilitynowSee others just like you who have mastered my image-confidence process in my mentorship: https://www.hueandstyle.com/clientsWork with me: https://www.hueandstyle.com/begin-your-journeySupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/confidence-shift-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Journey To Adaptable Confidence: From Hidden To Happy
Jan 18 2023
Journey To Adaptable Confidence: From Hidden To Happy
WHEN YOU SHIFT HOW YOU SEE YOURSELF, YOU CAN ADAPT TO ANYTHING WITH CONFIDENCE!Amanda is a growing real estate professional who knows what you can build in your life when you have a daily confidence-building habit that renews your courage and motivation. She came to me 7 years ago after switching careers and needed an image presence that would set her apart from others in the highly-competitive real estate field. She nailed my teachings and has used Hue and Style®'s repeatable process of communicating her value and authenticity ever since. She's used her learned confidence skills to adapt through changing times - not letting the rampant self-doubt of the pandemic days take hold. Not only has her business grown, so has her self-love, fulfillment, and joy!In this candid and casual chat, Amanda shares:The priceless asset of investing in "seeing herself differently" (first in the mirror, then in life) that became a foundation for her current success.Why she can feel completely "competitionless" even in an industry with so much competition.How she uses her Hue and Style® personal brand image definition and self-expression like a billboard that attracts her ideal clients, andWhy women need to stop dressing worried about "fashion" and start using this daily habit to change how they feel about themselves, their relevance and life direction.❝I used to listen to all the fashion advice talking heads about the latest and the greatest saying if you wear "this or that," you'll feel good. But it doesn't matter how much you do that. If you don't fix the inside, the outside stuff not going to make it work.❞ ~ AmandaThis one's all about the magic that happens over time when you choose yourself. She will help you see what's possible for your next season of success!If Amanda's story has moved you, discover your next steps. My first sessions are FREE and for those ready and excited to harness the power to show up. I work with women locally and globally. That may be you. See other Confidence Shift Conversations of women just like you here: https://www.hueandstyle.com/breakthrough-interviewsLinks For More:Get my *free* resources: https://www.hueandstyle.com/free-resourcesTake a starter workshop: https://www.hueandstyle.com/shop-courses Read my Book (Show Up Confident): http://www.showupconfident.com/See others just like you who have mastered my image-confidence process in my mentorship: https://www.hueandstyle.com/clientsWork with me: https://www.hueandstyle.com/begin-your-journey💛 Love the ‘cast? Become a show supporter. Leave a tip 👉www.paypal.me/MicheleCGSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/confidence-shift-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Journey To Clear Confidence with Amy: From Stuck to Soaring
Jun 7 2022
Journey To Clear Confidence with Amy: From Stuck to Soaring
You can bust out of any confidence rut when you have clarity on which roadblock to move! Find out how one woman did it!Amy is a professional brand photographer who was stuck in the fog of the pandemic, the pressures of being a full-time entrepreneur, and the overwhelm of parenting from an intentional space. When she came to me, she didn't think changing the way she saw herself in the mirror in the Hue and Style® way would be the way to more progress, ease, and happiness in every part of her life. But it was.Since adding and living a Hue and Style® image, personal development and mindset growth lifestyle, she has:found a new flow in her creative businessdeveloped more visibility for her ideal clientsimproved her outlook toward her marriage and parenting her "littles", andincreased her self-love adding habits that nurture her wellness (and actually sticking with them).And transformed her personal style and presence to show for it all!❝Anytime I’ve had something hard come up, within what feels like a split second, I have a tool or an answer or something in me to figure it out and that feels amazing! I’m not floundering around for days or weeks and wishy-washy trying to figure things out. And sometimes I’m an overthinker… but I feel like I have so many tools and learned so many things about myself in this that I can answer anything for myself and feel so confident in my choices and decisions immediately.❞ ~Amy Z.That's the power of learning what’s right for you be it in your closet or in your life. Hue and Style® combine them both.Links For More:Get my *free* resources: https://www.hueandstyle.com/free-resourcesTake a starter workshop: https://www.hueandstyle.com/shop-courses Read my Book (Show Up Confident): http://www.showupconfident.com/See others just like you who have mastered my image-confidence process in my mentorship: https://www.hueandstyle.com/clientsWork with me: https://www.hueandstyle.com/begin-your-journey💛 Love the ‘cast? Become a show supporter. Leave a tip 👉www.paypal.me/MicheleCGSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/confidence-shift-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.