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
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…
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…
“Just be grateful.” “Everything happens for a reason.” “It could be worse.” Maybe you’ve said it. Maybe you’ve heard it. But here’s the truth: Positivity, when used to silence pain, becomes a barrier to growth. In the latest episode of Her Next Power Move, I explore the trap of toxic positivity and how it disguises itself as motivation—while denying us the space to feel, grieve, and grow. Based…
Sometimes the bravest thing you can do is get your hopes up. When everything around us feels uncertain—when crisis hits or change comes too fast—it’s easy to believe that staying guarded is smarter. But research tells a different story. Hope Theory, grounded in positive psychology, shows that hope isn’t naive—it’s strategic. It fuels resilience. It builds pathways where none seem to exist. It keeps us moving when the…
Tomorrow’s episode is for anyone leading in uncertain times and wondering if they’re built for it. Here’s your reminder: You are—and neuroscience agrees. We’re talking resilience—not as something you’re born with, but something your brain can build. Let me be the voice on your shoulder reminding you: You’re not broken. You’re becoming. Subscribe: lmichellesmith.substack.com
Some days, we hold it together with one deep breath and a quiet prayer. Grief comes in waves, not always from loss of life—but from the fading of dreams, jobs, roles we once found meaning in. And yet, beneath the ache, there’s a whisper: You are still becoming. There’s beauty in the breaking. There’s strength in the pieces. In the newest episode of Her Next Power Move, we’re…
A recent case study reported a staggering 4X+ annualized ROI for leadership training. That’s $4.15 for every dollar spent! But the benefits go far beyond the dollars. It also enhances workplace culture with ✅ increased collaboration: Leadership training fosters better communication skills, helping teams break silos and work more cohesively. ✅ empowered employees: When leaders model empowerment and inclusivity, it cascades through the organization, creating a culture where…
What is the one thing that is missing from your decision making? Hint: It is something that will make your conclusion stronger, removing doubts and making it far more satisfyingly decisive. If you want to make a decision and sleep even better after, watch today’s video to find out more, and as always, there’s some science to it. I practice this with my high-ranking senior leaders. Eventually, it…