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Soul Boss

Michelle Mainsmichellemains.com
I’ll show you practical ways to use soft skills to become the creative, wise CEO of your life—a Soul Boss! Your goals deserve more than wishing or willpower. So, skill up today with inspiring tips, tactics and affirmations!
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Episodes

Break Out Of Hustle Culture

Don’t let hustle culture push you around. Learn easy ways to start the day centered, grounded, and present.

Aug 23, 20225 min

Be A Recovery Expert

Are you pushing when your mind, body, and emotions are begging for a break? Learn how soft skills can help you make the shrewd choice to take recovery time.

Aug 16, 20225 min

5 Ways To Reimagine Your Day

Are you in a working from home funk? Get back to peak productivity with soft skills. Learn 5 ways to reimagine your day.

Aug 09, 20225 min

Be A Prime Time Pro

Do you want to achieve peak productivity? Don’t wait for a break in your schedule. Use soft skills to turn down the stress and tension with prime time.

Aug 02, 20225 min

3 Ways To Thrive With Soft Skills

Do you want to develop qualities to thrive, like curiosity, empathy, and persistence? Don’t wait for the perfect day. Learn how to practice these soft skills every day.

Jun 27, 20225 min

Thrive By Putting Integrity Into Action

Practicing self-control and integrity is easier than you think. Learn how soft skills can help you achieve practical, attainable descriptions like being authentic, upright, and true.

Jun 21, 20225 min

See Challenges as Temporary and Solvable

Have you confused perseverance with muscling through and carnage everywhere? Learn how soft skills will help you be steady, determined, and confident.

Jun 13, 20225 min

Listen All The Way Through

Are you the first to answer in meetings, like playing beat the buzzer on Trivia Night? Don’t let self-imposed pressures to be right or first be the boss of you. Dig for what’s happening behind the scenes, and build a reputation where you listen all the way through.

May 17, 20225 min

Meet With Yourself First

Difficult people will test every soft skill in your toolkit—it’s true! But don’t let closed mindsets or frustrating behaviors get the best of you or become a distraction. Learn how to use soft skill How tactics to up your EQ game.

May 10, 20225 min

Become The Voice People Want To Hear

Have you ever known someone who thinks boldness and bossing up means dominating the room with data or opinions? Knowing how to drop the mic doesn’t make you the voice everyone wants to hear. Learn how to round out your technical skills with emotional intelligence!

May 03, 20225 min

Cultivate Success By Playing Your Own Game

The wins you achieve won’t be quite as sweet unless they’re backed up by actions which may seem like a “nice to have,” like knowing your principles, having integrity, and making the right choice instead of the easy choice. But you won’t have the success you desire without those actions. So, whether you’re just starting out or in the middle of reinvention, turn to soft skills to play your own game.

Apr 26, 20225 min

Cultivate Succces Through Alliances

Have you ever worked with people who have forgotten to learn about people? Here’s the secret no one tells you about cultivating success: People are your top priority—all the other stuff is extra. No one may remember the presentation, new policy, or tool update you’re making. But they will remember and tell the story about the alliances you create or lack thereof. Start building alliances if you want to get to the finish line with ease, speed, and fun. Learn how soft skills can help you get there...

Apr 19, 20225 min

Cultivate Success With Your Personal House Rules

A positive outlook is only part of the success equation. The other part is having a framework or set of house rules. This was a lesson learned by Mike Krzyzewski when he took over the losing Team USA. He banned drop-ins and required everyone to put the team first. Three gold medals later, the results speak for themselves. Learn how soft skills will help you make a new set of house rules. If you want to cultivate success, start by getting your house in order!

Apr 12, 20225 min

Give Up The Go - It - Alone Mindset

You may not be leading a team, but you're constantly collaborating. You partner in community projects. You're part of a cross-group team at work, And you might even be in serious negotiations with the fam about Spring Break activities! Build your ability to partner with soft skills—they'll help you flip the bit on the worn-out go-it-alone mindset.

Apr 05, 20225 min

Three Ways To Watch Your Wake

Has your passionate response ever caused a mishap? Learn how soft skills—like emotional intelligence, collaboration and using your inner wisdom—can help you watch your wake.

Mar 21, 20225 min

Skip The Gotcha Factor

Have you ever honed in on someone else’s error or gap, got on a roll, and kept talking? There’s a fine line between critical thinking and criticism. Learn how soft skills can help you collaborate successfully and boss up!

Mar 15, 20225 min

Check Your Communication Assumptions

Have you ever been caught in a long-winded, jargony presentation? Don’t be That Person. Use soft skills tactics like empathy and smart choices to tailor your message for your audience. Communicate with impact!

Mar 08, 20225 min

Answer Back Instead Of Hitting Back

Do you feel an emotional tsunami coming on? Calm the storm with soft skills like self-management powered by adaptability and discernment.

Mar 01, 20225 min

Three Ways To Practice Positive Attention

Abandon the tired notion that the only effective motivation is negative. Learn how soft skills can help you manage your calendar, career, and identity like a boss!

Feb 22, 20225 min

Give Your Self - Image Positive Attention

Have you accidentally confused a slip-up with your self-esteem? Learn how soft skills can help you rebound and start feeling like your healthy, confident self!

Feb 15, 20225 min

Give Your Career Positive Attention

Is your career in a rut of hustling, pushing, and chasing? Give your career positive attention by using soft skills tactics like creativity and smart choices. You’ll change from forcing a single opportunity to seeing all the possibilities!

Feb 08, 20225 min

Give Your Calendar Positive Attention

Do you feel tethered to the meeting reminder bell? Change the relationship you have with your calendar by using the soft skills of smart choices and healthy self-esteem. Don’t let your schedule be the boss of you!

Feb 01, 20225 min
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