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.
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…
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…
🧠 Did you know stress, good or bad, can rewire your brain? Join us this May in The Circle as we delve into stress management and its impact on our brains. 📚 We’ll explore neuroscience insights from Harvard Medical School on how stress affects cognition and memory. Join today and you’ll also be included in our monthly group coaching on the 3rd Friday at noon CT—mark your calendars!…
I get asked about negative emotions often. At one of my book signings in DC, a leader told me that he was driven by the anger that resulted from his boss undermining him at work. I asked him if that was sustainable? What could be the cost? Another community member here on IG said that his anxiety had been driving him more than any positive emotion could. Well……
It’s hard to regain your focus when you return from a long break away from work. Who else still has holiday on the brain? 🙋🏽♀️ It’s even harder when the news of the day is triggering (i.e. the resignation of Dr. Claudine Gay, international conflict, politics headed into what promises to be a contentious election). Some of you are drinking from a firehose like I am, and still……
Book L. Michelle Smith, three-time best-selling and award-winning author renowned for her expertise in business and leadership for your Black History Month Events. She will be sharing “Breaking the Chains: Five Ways Black Historical Culture Influences Today’s Black Leader… and What to Do About It.” In this compelling talk, L. Michelle delves into the cultural roots that shape the approaches of Black leaders in today’s corporate America. She…
It was a pleasure to sit with News 8 Midday anchor Cleo Green to discuss the impact positive emotion can have on your mental wellness for World Mental Health Day. We discussed some basic concepts in positive psychology and neuroscience, but most importantly, practical ways to improve your mental health: primarily working with professionals and tapping into positive emotion to boost moods. There are ten of them, and…
So, you want to change your life…your leadership trajectory? What could you accomplish if only you were consistent? That means that you can’t give up, Sis. Building new habits means that you need to stick to it, and not just for a week or month or two. My private online growth group is discussing it today and all this week. Watch the video to hear me talk…