This week’s FlightPath is all about that powerful tension between what we know in our bones and what we can prove with data. In this edition, I share: The neuroscience behind executive presence (yes, mindfulness and visualization matter!) A behind-the-scenes look at the 168 sources that ground Call & Response in both faith and science What’s coming this week on The Culture Soup Podcast® (hint: we’re talking the…
But what other emotions did I feel? Watch the video where I share all the realness. We’re discussing how to navigated the emotions through layoffs, because emotional literacy and regulation is the key to getting closer to thriving as best as possible during dark times of like cuts. Join us in The Circle, and don’t forget to hop over to my Substack to subscribe where I’m spilling the…
In 2019, I noticed these signs and prepared accordingly. When the layoff came, I was ready and saw it as a new beginning. In my latest Substack article, I delve into how recognizing these “tea leaves” can empower you to navigate career transitions with foresight and confidence. Read the full story and subscribe here: https://lmichellesmith.substack.com/p/knowing-how-to-read-tea-leaves-can
So I prepared. I interviewed. I networked. And when the day came, I smiled. I was Dreamin’ in Black an entire year before the notice. I chose to walk out with grace, truth, and a quiet kind of power. I over-delivered on my final assignment at Black Enterprise Women of Power Summit with my beautiful colleagues, and took a ton of selfies. And as you know, this year,…
🎙️ Episode 191 of The Culture Soup Podcast marks the beginning of something special: the Leadership Revival series. As we step closer to the release of Call & Response: 10 Leadership Lessons from the Black Church, this new podcast series pulls back the curtain on the making of the book—blending soul, scholarship, and story. In this debut episode, I reflect on the deep historical roots of Black Church…
You’re not alone—and you’re definitely not the only leader carrying that weight in silence. This week’s episode of Her Next Power Move explores why it’s lonely at the top, and what you can do to reclaim connection and community. 🎧 Listen now: https://open.substack.com/pub/lmichellesmith/p/ep-10-its-lonely-at-the-top-combating?r=4lpoap&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web And don’t miss the free visual tool I created to help you recognize—and rewire—loneliness before it takes root.
I feel it. How about you? More decisions. More strength. More of your voice—even when your spirit feels quiet. But what if what you really needed wasn’t more… but a pause? Not the kind of pause that signals retreat, but the kind that restores.The kind that reminds you who you are beneath the titles, the goals, and the noise. The research says it matters—pauses activate the part of…
One step requires you to identify your cognitive distortions. I talk about it on the current episode of Her Next Power Move, but you may not know that this topic is also an intrigal part of one of my keynote messages as well as a workshop. Here is a snippet from a video where I was teaching women leaders from across the country about the most popular cognitive…
Coaching isn’t about sprinkling magic on your challenges. It’s about using science-backed strategies to guide you toward your own solutions. At NSC Coaching, our approach is rooted in both positive psychology and neuroscience. We believe that leaders already have the answers—they just need the right questions to unlock them. ✨ For Current NSC Coaching Members: The weather is still mild, so it’s the perfect time to explore our…
Ever feel stuck in negative thinking? You might be dealing with cognitive distortions—common thought patterns that shape how you perceive yourself and your world. In the latest episode of Her Next Power Move, I’m diving into how to spot these distortions and, more importantly, how to reframe them for personal growth. Catch the episode here: Her Next Power Move on Substack