When your press badge doesn’t protect you. In my latest episode of The Culture Soup Podcast®️, Errin Haines shares what it was like reporting on the ground in Ferguson—rubber bullets flying, tear gas in the air—while law enforcement made no distinction between journalists and protesters. “Me having on a press badge or identifying myself as press—that did not protect me.” This is bigger than one city or one…
Leadership isn’t about control. It’s about clarity. Grace. Courage. Episode 12 of Her Next Power Move unpacks emotional agility—a skill too many leaders overlook, but one that neuroscience says will keep you grounded in storms. 🎧 Streaming today: lmichellesmith.substack.com
But social media sure makes some of us feel like we are. In the age of TikTok psychology, words like narcissist, gaslighter, and trauma are tossed around like confetti—often without context, training, or accountability. That’s not emotional intelligence. It’s emotional misconduct. A recent study found that over 83% of psychology-related TikToks contained misinformation or lacked context (BMJ, 2022)—and some of the loudest voices had no clinical credentials at…
If you’ve been circling SOAR… wondering if it’s really the right time, the right fit, or the right investment—I have something for you. This week, I’m opening the doors to the SOAR Women’s Leadership Academy with a LIVE Open House. No fluff, no pressure—just a real look inside this transformational 12-week experience for high-performing women leaders. 🗓️ 12 noon CT, Wed. Jul 16 📍 RSVP:https://SOARacademy.nsccoaching.co/checkout/Masterclass/2024 We’ll walk through…
That’s why I opened up a limited window for two high-impact coaching offers—designed to move you from stuck to strategic, overwhelmed to clear. But here’s the thing: the window closes at noon tomorrow. The clock is ticking on this one. Here’s what’s still on the table: 🔹 The SHIFT Strategy Session – 90 minutes, deep clarity + immediate next steps (I only have 10 of these available over…
Preparing my fourth book for the world has been an incredible journey, and the beautiful thing about it is that it doesn’t end when you finally get to the acknowledgements. Toward the end of the book, I make a promise. It’s a promise to deliver on a few things: 1) To start a conversation 2) To deliver coursework 3) To create change Blending science with c ulture…
Writing “Call & Response” was an incredible journey. The conversations I had with dear friends like Cynt Marshall were so powerful, and sometimes, we got in a few laughs. You’ve probably heard “the red hooker shoes” story before? She tells this story from the platform, in media interviews and even in her debut book “You’ve Been Chosen: Thriving Through the Unexpected.” In fact, it was in my first…
Into the inboxes of my private list of high-performing women leaders—something that makes it easier than ever to advocate for your growth at work. It’s the SOAR Women’s Leadership Academy Resource Guide for sponsors and leaders. Because the truth is you shouldn’t have to climb alone. This guide arms you with: ✅Two plug-and-play email templates to ask for professional development sponsorship (whether from HR, L&D, or your direct…
What happens when legacy meets evidence? In the second installment of the Leadership Revival series, we explore the science pillar of Call & Response. From positive psychology to neuroscience, we unpack why evidence-based coaching isn’t just powerful—it’s essential. I’ll take you behind the scenes of my journey through coach training at The CaPP Institute—founded by Valorie Burton, my mentor coach—and share how that science-centered approach continues to shape…