L. Michelle Smith

#Credentialed

  Today, I’m grateful to officially add the ICF, Associate Certified Coach (ACC) to the end of my title. It reflects my commitment to excellence, but it really is only a symbol of what I do. Last night, a client called who engaged me about 3 months ago upset that her dreams to be promoted had been deferred. Less than 3 months into our engagement, she reached her…

No Thanks on NBC5 DFW

I really enjoyed this conversation about my new book, No Thanks: 7 Ways to Say I’ll Just Include Myself on NBC DFW today with Kristi Nelson and Sheryl Adkins-Green. Sheryl is one of the voices in the book. She speaks on what it takes to maintain your authenticity in an environment that may push back on it. Here is a look at the conversation. Audio and video were…

LMS on the Cover on Texas Metro News: Lead Your Life First

  Thank you to the publishers of Texas Metro News, The Garland Journal and iMessenger who have posted a feature, a cover story called Lead Your Life First.  Check out the issue.

Pushing Through with Gratitude and Hope

It’s rough out here, Sis. How are you hanging in? I just wrapped a recording of @theculturesoup with one of my good friends from Atlanta who is a political pundit, Matt Stevens, and we had to make an intentional effort to end the show on a happy note. What are you doing to end your day on a happy note? Research says that happy people are successful people,…

Celebrating the opportunities in the storm

  My week has been amazing. First, so many of you wished me a happy birthday, and continue to. Thank you! As you know, the No Thanks hardcover was released worldwide on my birthday, so that was cause for celebration too! I’m especially loving how God turned down the thermostat, and the fall weather arrived, even in Texas. That said, the conversation that my new book is spurring, No Thanks: 7 Ways to Say…

#NoThanks Book Club Bundles Are Here

Your book club can celebrate the worldwide release of the hard cover edition of No Thanks: 7 Ways to Say I’ll Just Include Myself online and in retail with a special offer. Order at least 10* hard cover books for your club and get as many free #NoThanks branded T-shirts. You will  also receive squad access to the  #NoThanks Digital Tool Kit absolutely FREE.  Order 20 or more books, and score a…

Birthday Blessings Come Every Year

IT NEVER FAILS: Every birthday, God blesses me with something awesome. I didn’t know what today’s heavenly birthday treat would be. Sometimes it is a surprise, other times, the run up foreshadows it. Like the completion of the build on my home four years ago. Or Joni’s due date… my birthday, in 2012. (Doc took her two weeks early because she ran my blood pressure up!) In 2008,…

Receive a FREE #NoThanks Digital Tool Kit with Purchase of No Thanks Paperback
I don' t know about you, but when I purchase a book, I like to know the behind the scenes stories and even the added insights from the author that may not be in the book. I know that when the author actually appears on the screen and speaks to me, it makes the original work so much more meaningful. I'm doing that for people who purchase the…
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What is a rockstar leadership mindset with the swag to go with?  Let's rebuke the status quo together, and lead. It's our time, and here is the ultimate affirmation to get you through:  branded apparel. Wearables launch FRIDAY from my website. Some items from Youth sizes up to 4XL.... because all the queens and queens-to-be need one or two of these.  We even have a unisex t-shirt and a…

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