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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

Grownupify Your Communications

Do you get tongue-tied when you need to deliver challenging news? Sidestep mistakes and shift gears before you hit Send. Learn how to take charge of your How with marketable work skills.

May 09, 20235 min

Grownupify Your Self - Confidence

Do you ever sail along feeling great, then a small sigh or oversight from someone instantly takes you back to middle school? Everyone does! Discover how to put the people skills you use to support others to work for yourself. Don’t let a few flaws keep you from being fabulous!

May 02, 20235 min

Spring Clean Your Leadership Abilities

Are you unsure about stepping into a leadership role? Discover how work skills can help you bring your genuine, whole self to everything you do. Challenge the “crush ‘em, kill ‘em” status quo about what bossing up looks like!

Apr 25, 20235 min

Spring Clean Your Success Mindset

Are you tired of trying to fit into someone else's shoes? Learn how to combine your imagination and people skills to highlight your achievements and create authentic success.

Apr 18, 20235 min

Spring Clean Your Trade - Offs

Do you ever feel pressured to make trade-offs, but regret them later? Use people skills to prune dead weight and perfect the art of smart concessions.

Apr 11, 20235 min

Spring Clean Your Priorities

Are you juggling too many priorities at once, where everything seems essential? Research has shown that having agency over your day has a ripple effect. Self-confidence benefits include better problem-solving, strengthened relationships, and being in control of your emotions. And what are all those qualities? Soft skills sought out by Hiring Managers, Recruiters, and colleagues. So, tune in and discover three practical ways to skill up and take charge of your day.

Apr 04, 20235 min

How To Discover Unforgettable Jobs

People skills will make you unforgettable, but learn the 5 essential interview questions to help land your dream job. Dedicate your time, energy, and talents to opportunities worthy of you!

Mar 28, 20235 min

How To Have Unforgettable Problem - Solving Skills

Zero sum game negotiations are so yesterday. Learn why today’s workplace demands build people skills, like keeping confidences, finding common ground, and putting ideas forward that benefit everyone.

Mar 21, 20235 min

How To Have Unforgettable Conversations

Diving deep in the weeds and sharing everything under the sun is forgettable, especially at the end of a long day when people are talked out. Discover how you can use soft skill How tactics to tailor your communication style and be unforgettable.

Mar 14, 20235 min

Strike a Balance Between Me and We

Do you know what makes your heart sing and what makes you feel safe, powerful, and wise? Learn how soft skills can take your self-awareness to the next level.

Feb 28, 20236 min

Strike a Balance Between Leading and Following

You don't have to act like The Lone Ranger and double down on binary, black-and-white absolutes. Instead, learn how soft skills allow you to take off the mask, ask for help, and keep your self-respect intact.

Feb 21, 20235 min

Strike a Balance Between Clapping Back And Collaborating

If you want to stand out at work, resolve conflicts before they take on a life of their own. Learn how soft skills can help you stand up for yourself in healthy ways. Strike a balance between clapping back and collaborating.

Feb 14, 20235 min

Succeed By Making The Done List

What goals will truly move the needle? Soft skills like collaboration, communication, and managing your emotions. Go beyond green smoothies and more steps and learn five 5 breakthrough uncomfortable intentions.

Jan 31, 20235 min

Succeed By Becoming The Precision Storyteller

Every goal starts as a raw idea. However, you also need to be a great storyteller to share your vision and passion. Hear the story of how one woman used the soft skill of communication to power her passion project.

Jan 24, 20235 min

Succeed By Becoming The Wise Collaborator

Soft skills aren’t optional—they’re a required competency for interdependent, matrixed environments. Hear the story of how actor Leslie Jordan used emotional intelligence to succeed. Changing his mindset changed his life.

Jan 17, 20235 min

Succeed By Becoming The Practical Visionary

Today on Soul Boss Soft Skills, we’ll talk about January intentions. Having a big idea is one thing, but the trick is to make your vision cogent, scalable, and driven by shrewd priorities. The case study will reveal a real-life story about how a business executive leveraged soft skills to create a multi-million-dollar company. So, stick around to find out how you can mirror his tactics to take your vision from aspirational to attainable. Boss up with my free 15-minute mini-course, "Soft Skills B...

Jan 10, 20235 min

How You 2.0 Can Level Up With Soft Skills

Have you fallen under the spell of over-optimism? Stop waiting until the stars align and level up with soft skills and empowered choices. If you're new to soft skills or want a refresher, boss up with my free 15-minute course, "Soft Skills Basics in a Flash": https://soul-boss-soft-skills.teachable.com/p/soft-skills-basics-in-a-flash. You'll learn what soft skills are, why people who understand soft skills stand out in a crowd, and practical, actionable ways to use soft skills every day. With th...

Nov 29, 20226 min

How You 2.0 Can Streamline With Soft Skills

Are you ready to say goodbye to old-fashioned ways of working? Learn how to streamline projects using soft skills. Streamlining is the sophisticated choice!

Nov 15, 20226 min

How You 2.0 Can Stay Teachable

Mishaps may happen, but they don’t have to be the boss of you. Use soft skills like compassion and healthy self-esteem to keep an open mind. Stay teachable! If you're new to soft skills or want a refresher, boss up with my free 15-minute course, "Soft Skills Basics in a Flash": https://soul-boss-soft-skills.teachable.com/p/soft-skills-basics-in-a-flash. You'll learn what soft skills are, why people who understand soft skills stand out in a crowd, and practical, actionable ways to use soft skills...

Nov 08, 20226 min

How You 2.0 Can Manage Feedback

Are you facing the headwinds of unsolicited advice and strong opinions? Learn how soft skill How tactics will help you conquer uncomfortable feedback.

Nov 01, 20226 min

Change From Stressed And Scattered To Your Best Self

Are you ready to stop the frantic chase for inbox zero? Learn how soft skills can help level up your productivity and build your street cred. If you're new to soft skills or want a refresher, boss up with my free 15-minute course, "Soft Skills Basics in a Flash": https://soul-boss-soft-skills.teachable.com/p/soft-skills-basics-in-a-flash You'll learn what soft skills are, why people who understand soft skills stand out in a crowd, and practical, actionable ways to use soft skills every day. With...

Oct 25, 20226 min

Use Manageable Milestones for Elegant Execution

Do you feel a tension between your “yes” reflex and healthy choices? Shift from overloaded to elegant execution with soft skills and manageable milestones! Check out my new course, "Soft Skills Basics in a Flash." You'll learn what soft skills are, why people who understand soft skills stand out in a crowd, and practical, actionable ways to use soft skills every day. https://soul-boss-soft-skills.teachable.com/p/soft-skills-basics-in-a-flash

Oct 18, 20226 min

Execute with Agility and Strategy

Don’t give up on that big project—instead, fine tune your execution. Switch from a fixed to a flexible mindset and use soft skills to stay agile and successful. If you're new to soft skills or want a refresher, boss up with my free 15-minute course, "Soft Skills Basics in a Flash." You'll learn what soft skills are, why people who understand soft skills stand out in a crowd, and practical, actionable ways to use soft skills every day. With the bonus 1-pager, "7 Ways to Pitch Your Soft Skills Sup...

Oct 11, 20225 min

Start Projects Right

Are you ready to change spinning and cycling to elegant execution? Then show the planning stage of projects some love with soft skill How tactics. If you're new to soft skills or want a refresher, boss up with my free 15-minute course, "Soft Skills Basics in a Flash." You'll learn what soft skills are, why people who understand soft skills stand out in a crowd, and practical, actionable ways to use soft skills every day. With the bonus 1-pager, "7 Ways to Pitch Your Soft Skills Superpower" in yo...

Oct 04, 20226 min

Quiet Quit By Reskilling And Repurposing

Do you want to expand and grow professionally? Don’t postpone your success. Start now by repurposing soft skills you do well and mastering new ones.

Sep 27, 20225 min

Quiet Quit With Next Level Soft Skills

Don’t get left behind when The Big Opportunity, The Crisis, or The Pivot happens. Get ready for the career lottery ticket coming your way with next-level soft skills! Soft Skills Basics in a Flash free 15-minute course: https://soul-boss-soft-skills.teachable.com/p/soft-skills-basics-in-a-flash

Sep 20, 20225 min

Quiet Quit With A High Value Pitch

Qualification are a springboard, not a destination. Learn soft skills examples so your know-how and achievements are on the tip of your tongue!

Sep 13, 20225 min

Quiet Quit With A 3 - Step Pitch

Are you crafting a pitch for your quiet quitting exit strategy? Learn why you need three essentials: technical acumen, work experience, and soft skills expertise!

Sep 06, 20226 min
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