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It's Your Time
by Michelle A Bourque
Welcome to It's Your Time, the podcast designed for busy professional women in sales who want to excel in their careers—without the stress and overwhelm. If you're ready to do more of what you love while thriving in your career, you're in the right place. Join veteran sales professional, Certified Life Coach, and career mentor Michelle A. Bourque as she shares real-life experiences and powerful cognitive tools to help you feel more empowered and live the life you truly want. Each episode is packed with practical insights to help you create the changes you need and achieve the results you desire. It's your time—let's make it happen!
Episodes
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When Your Work Becomes Who You Are | EP405
Work can matter a lot to you without becoming who you are. Michelle A. Bourque talks with Marisa Burnett about work and identity, self-worth, and learning to trust yourself as you decide what success looks like next. If you're good at your job, it's easy for the job to start answering the…
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How to Be Successful Without Giving Your Whole Life to Your Career | EP404
You can be ambitious, successful, and well paid without giving your whole life to your career. In this solo episode, Michelle A. Bourque talks about how work became the center of the calendar for so many high-performing women, and a better question to start with. If you're good at what you do…
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Stop Waiting for the Right Time: Hormones, Health & Midlife Wellness with Kelly Killen | Episode 403
You'll focus on your health after the holidays. After this project. When work settles down. If that sounds familiar, this conversation about midlife women's health, hormones and behavior change with Kelly Killen is one you'll want to hear. Kelly is a board certified behavior analyst, certified...
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More Than a Recipe — Family Legacy and Entrepreneurship with Katie Potter | Ep 402
Episode 402: More Than a Recipe — Family Legacy and Entrepreneurship with Katie Potter You don't have to hate what you have to know there's something more. That might be the most important thing Katie Potter's story teaches us — and it's a lesson that lands differently when you realize she left a...
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Leadership, Personal Branding & Reimagining What's Possible with Kelly Hiller | Episode 401
What do Taylor Swift, binary code friendship bracelets, and 10,000 people walking into a mall in Indianapolis have in common? A CMO who said "yes, and" to a wild idea from her team — and watched it become one of the most talked-about brand activations of the year. This week I'm joined by Kelly...
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Redefining Success for High-Achieving Women — 400 Episodes Later 🎉
You've built the career. You're doing all the right things. On paper, life looks pretty good. And yet — something on the inside still doesn't quite match what everything looks like on the outside. This milestone episode starts right there, and goes somewhere I could never have predicted when I...
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High Performing vs. Over Functioning | Episode 399
You're hitting your numbers. Your customers love you. Your manager can't stop singing your praises. But inside? You're tired. Maybe even a little resentful. And somewhere underneath all of it, you're starting to wonder why a career you've worked so hard to build requires so much of you. That's…
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The Invisible Rule That's Costing You More Than You Know | Ep 398
You hit the number. You got promoted. You built something people look at and call impressive. And somewhere along the way, a quiet voice started asking — why doesn't this feel like enough? Today's episode is about the invisible rule that might be behind all of it: My worth comes from my...
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Why High Achieving Women Can't Rest (And What It's Actually Costing You) | Ep 397
You crushed your quota, hit every metric, and by Thursday afternoon your body whispered, "I need a minute." Your brain said, "Not yet." If that loop sounds familiar — this episode is for you. This week kicks off a brand-new series called The Invisible Rules. These are the rules nobody handed you…
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Time Management Is a Lie — What Actually Works Instead Ep 396
How many times this week have you said "I just don't have time for that"? The workout. The follow-up. The lunch you keep skipping. This episode is here to tell you — gently, but directly — that sentence is a lie. And the moment you see it differently, everything changes. What You'll Learn in This...
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Failure Is Data — The Resilient Mindset Shift High Performers Need | Ep 395
You know you need to make a change. You can feel it. And somehow — despite wanting it, despite knowing it matters — nothing happens. Here's what I need you to hear: that's not a willpower problem. That's your brain doing exactly what it was designed to do. And once you understand it, you cannot...
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Quiet Confidence — How High-Performing Women Succeed Without Being Loud | Ep 394
You don't have to be the loudest person in the room to be the best one in it. If you've ever hit your numbers, done the work, and still walked away from a meeting feeling like you weren't enough — not because of your results, but because of how you showed up — this episode is exactly what you…
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Stop Dismissing Your Symptoms: Women's Health, Worth & Wisdom (Replay) | Ep 393
Episode 393: Stop Dismissing Your Symptoms: Women's Health, Worth & Wisdom (Replay) with Jessica Arias You've been running on empty for so long it started to feel normal. The symptoms keep stacking — the fatigue, the brain fog, the sense that something is just off — and yet every appointment ends...
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How to Stay Consistent When Life Disrupts Everything | Episode 392
Your power's out, your routine is gone, and your brain is already writing the story that you failed before the day even started. Friend, that moment — the one where everything you count on just disappears — is not the moment you fall apart. It's actually the moment that reveals who you are. What...
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Breaking Generational Patterns — The Hidden Fear of Outgrowing Your Family | Episode 391
If you've ever built the case for the promotion, the bigger territory, the raise — and then frozen right at the moment you needed to ask — this episode is for you. That freeze isn't a confidence problem. It's inherited wiring, and today we're tracing it back to where it actually came from. ✨ What...
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The Freedom to Rise — How Changing What You Think, Feel, and Do Changes Everything | Ep 390
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Mid-Year Reset for Women in Medical Device — Burnout, Brain Science & Self-Trust | Ep 389
Episode 389: Mid-Year Reset for Women in Medical Device Six months down, six to go — and if you're in medical device or field-based sales, I'm willing to bet the first half of this year felt productive on paper and quietly exhausting underneath. Not because you're doing something wrong. Because…
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The Neuroscience of Change: Why Your Brain Is More Ready Than You Think | Ep 388
Big change can feel disorienting even when you know it's the right move — and there's actual neuroscience behind why. In this episode of It's Your Time, host Michelle Bourque breaks down neural transfer, the brain science explaining why the skills you built in one chapter of your life (career,...
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Why Doing Less Can Help You Achieve More | Replay with Rhonda Farr Ep 387
Are you constantly busy but still feeling like something is missing? In this powerful replay, Michelle Bourque sits down with emotions expert and coach Rhonda Farr to explore why high performers often struggle to slow down—and why creating space may be the key to reaching your next level of...
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The Power to Pivot: Trusting Yourself Into Your Next Chapter | Ep 386
In this special replay episode of It's Your Time, Michelle sits down with Medtronic leader Natalie de Minaur to explore what it really means to trust yourself, embrace change, and have the courage to pivot when life calls you in a new direction. Together they discuss redefining success, building...
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Why High-Achieving Women End Up Resenting the Life They Built | Breaking the Over Functioning Cycle | Ep 385
Why do so many high-achieving women end up resenting the very life they worked so hard to build? In this episode, Michelle explores the hidden cost of overfunctioning, chronic responsibility, and the nervous system patterns that keep women stuck carrying everything for everyone else. From...
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Human Design for High-Achieving Women | The Self-Awareness Tool That Changes Everything | Ep 384
What if burnout, frustration, and feeling stuck aren't signs that something is wrong with you… but signs that you've been operating against your natural design? In this episode, Michelle explores the foundations of human design and why this powerful self-awareness tool can completely change the…
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Burning Bright Without Burning Out | Sustainable High Performance for Women in Sales | Ep 383
What if high performance didn't have to come at the cost of your nervous system, energy, and well-being? In this episode, Michelle explores the hidden mental load so many women in sales and leadership roles carry — and why burnout is often less about capability and more about chronic cognitive...
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Rejection in Sales: How to Bounce Back Faster and Build Confidence | Ep 382
Struggling with rejection in sales? You're not alone—and more importantly, you're not doing it wrong. In this episode of It's Your Time, Certified Life Coach Michelle Arnold Bourque breaks down the neuroscience of rejection and why it feels so personal—especially for women in sales and...
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Sales Burnout for Women: How to Hit Quota Without Losing Yourself | Ep 381
Burnout in sales doesn't always look like falling behind—it often shows up when you're performing at your highest level. In this episode, Michelle breaks down the difference between being tired and true burnout, and why so many high-achieving women in sales are operating in a state of chronic...
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Why Top-Performing Women Still Feel Like Frauds | Ep 380
Why do so many high-performing women in sales still feel like frauds—despite the results, promotions, and proof? In this episode, Michelle breaks down imposter syndrome through the lens of neuroscience, nervous system regulation, and cognitive behavioral tools. You'll learn why this experience...
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Rewriting Your Identity After Infertility: Purpose, Worthiness & Life Beyond Motherhood | Redefining Success as a Woman Ep 379
What happens when life doesn't go according to plan—and the identity you expected no longer fits? In this episode, Michelle sits down with Lana Manikowski to explore life after infertility, and the deeper conversations around identity, worthiness, and redefining success as a woman. They discuss:...
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How to Build a Personal Brand at Work | Confidence, Trust & Leadership for Women in Sales | Ep 378
What if your personal brand has nothing to do with how much you produce—and everything to do with how people experience you? In this episode, we redefine performance through the lens of identity, nervous system regulation, and intentional leadership. You'll learn why sustainable success isn't…
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Spring Clean Your Habits & Make the Leap | Identity, Atomic Habits & Breaking Upper Limits | Ep 377
If you've been feeling the pull for a reset—but don't know where to start—this episode offers a grounded, practical way in. Inspired by Atomic Habits and The Big Leap, we explore how small habit shifts and deeper identity work come together to create lasting change. Inside this episode, you'll...
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The Upper Limit Problem: Why High Achievers Self-Sabotage Their Next Level | Ep 376
If you've ever felt like you're right on the edge of your next level—only to pull back, procrastinate, or create stress out of nowhere… this episode is for you. In this episode of It's Your Time, Michelle breaks down the upper limit problem, a concept from Gay Hendricks' The Big Leap, and…
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The Beliefs Driving Your Work: Rewire Your Brain for Joy, Self-Trust, and Success | Ep 375
Most high performers are excellent at taking action. We know how to work hard, stay productive, and keep moving forward. But what we often don't examine is the belief underneath the work. In this episode, Michelle shares a powerful coaching experience that revealed a belief many ambitious...
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Why High Performers Need to Slow Down to Go to the Next Level | Rhonda Farr Ep 374
High achievers are often praised for working harder, pushing longer, and producing more. But what if the next level of success actually requires slowing down? In this episode, Michelle is joined by emotions expert and coach Rhonda Farr for a candid conversation about the hidden patterns many high...
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Breaking the Habit of Burnout for High-Achieving Women | Sustainable Success Without Exhaustion Ep 373
High-achieving women in sales and leadership roles are often praised for their drive, resilience, and capacity to "handle it all." But what if burnout isn't a time-management issue — it's an identity pattern? In this episode, Michelle explores how stress can become neurologically wired into your...
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The Self Love Check In High Achieving Women Need | Ep 372
As Q1 comes to a close, this episode offers a powerful self-love reset for high-achieving women — especially women in sales, leadership, and performance-driven roles. This is not self-love as self-care. This is self-love as identity, boundaries, and intentional decision-making. Inside this…
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How Women in Midlife Reclaim Energy and Reset Their Nervous System | Becoming the CEO of Your Health with Kelly Lupsha | Ep 371
What if your exhaustion isn't "just aging" — but nervous system burnout? In this episode, Michelle sits down with women's health expert Kellie Lupsha to explore how women in midlife can reclaim energy, regulate their nervous system, and become the CEO of their health. If you're navigating...
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How High-Achieving Women Rebuild Self-Trust and Confidence Without Burnout | Letting Go of Perfectionism and Redefining Success
I recently had the opportunity to guest coach in an amazing program led by Dr. Stacy Heimburger Smalley. We explored what it really takes for high-achieving women to rebuild self-trust, confidence, and sustainable success — without burnout or perfectionism. Together, we unpack why so many driven...
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The Cost of Not Trusting Yourself (Even When You're Clearly Capable) | Ep 369
Most high-performing women don't struggle because they lack skill or experience. They struggle because they don't fully trust themselves. In this episode of It's Your Time, Michelle explores the hidden cost of not trusting yourself — especially for women in sales, leadership, and...
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The Power of Mentorship for Meaningful Careers Beyond Titles and Promotions | Ep 368
What if mentorship wasn't about getting ahead — but about coming home to yourself? In this episode of It's Your Time, Michelle is joined by Medtronic leaders Kelsey Hougen and Courtney Behrmann for a grounded, honest conversation about mentorship, identity, and self-trust. Recorded during a live...
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Ambition Without Guilt for Women in Sales: Releasing the Fear of Being Too Much | Ep 367
Ambition shouldn't feel heavy — but for many women in sales and leadership, it does. In this episode of It's Your Time, Michelle explores ambition without guilt and the often-unspoken fear of being "too much." She breaks down why high-performing women aren't afraid of success itself, but of the...
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Why Proving Yourself Never Feels Like Enough (And the Neuroscience Behind It)
Why does success never feel like enough—even when you're doing everything "right"? In this episode, Michelle breaks down the neuroscience behind the proving loop and why so many high-achieving women feel driven to constantly earn their worth. You'll learn how the nervous system links performance...
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The Hidden Pressure Behind High Achievement (and How to Lead Without Burning Out) | Ep 365
High-achieving women often believe pressure is the price of success — but what if that belief is the very thing causing burnout? In this episode of It's Your Time, Michelle explores the hidden pressure behind high achievement and why it's not your schedule, workload, or ambition that's the…
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Conscious Leadership: Why Discipline, Self-Trust, and Flow Matter More Than Willpower
Conscious leadership isn't about doing more — it's about leading yourself with clarity, self-trust, and nervous system awareness. In this episode of It's Your Time, Michelle explores how executive function, discipline, and flow state actually work through the lens of neuroscience. You'll learn…
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Build a Resilient Mindset & Protect Your Energy Without Burning Out | December Reset | Ep 363
✨ December Reset Series continues! ✨ If you've been feeling the weight of overwork or burnout, this episode is your personal pause button. In this powerful conversation, we explore how to build a resilient mindset and protect your inner energy—so you can thrive instead of just survive. 🌿…
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December Reset Collection: Mastering Priorities & Aligning Work + Life | Ep362
Feeling overwhelmed by your to-do list? Struggling to balance career, family, and your personal well-being? In this empowering episode of The It's Your Time Podcast, Certified Life Coach Michelle Arnold Bourque shares how high-achieving women can prioritize what matters most, set healthy...
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December Reset: Strategy Behind The Scenes: Mastering Your Internal Choreography with Transformation Expert Joe Wishon | Ep 361
Feeling stretched too thin, yet still not getting the results you want? In this empowering December Reset episode, I am joined by strategy and transformation expert Joe Wishon to explore how doing less can actually drive more consistent success. Together, we unpack: Why most strategies fail in...
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Holiday Joy Reset: How to Embrace Fun, Abundance, and Ease | Ep 360
This time of year, high-achieving women are juggling it all—work deadlines, family dynamics, holiday pressure—and often putting themselves last. But what if joy wasn't just a bonus… but a strategy for success? In this empowering episode, Certified Life Coach Michelle Arnold Bourque shares how to...
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How Gratitude for Your Future Self Rewires Your Brain for Peace and Purpose | Ep 359
Struggling to stay connected to your goals or overwhelmed by stress? In this episode, certified life coach Michelle Arnold Bourque shares how practicing gratitude for your future self can rewire your brain, reduce anxiety, and activate aligned decision-making. You'll learn: Why your brain treats...
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SPECIAL EDITION: Thrive Without Burning Out: A Stress Reset for High-Achieving Women During the Holidays - Replay
In this special edition of It's Your Time, Michelle shares the replay of her powerful "Sip It Saturday" workshop—an empowering session designed for busy, high-achieving women navigating the stress and overwhelm of the holiday season. Tune in for practical tools to reset your nervous system…
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How to Stop Feeling Overwhelmed During the Holidays and Finally Get Control of Your Calendar | Ep 358
Feeling overwhelmed during the holidays? You're not alone—and it's not a personal failure. In this empowering episode of At Your Time, Certified Life Coach Michelle Arnold Bourque shares science-backed strategies to help high-achieving women stop holiday burnout, manage stress, and take back...
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How to Shift Your Energy, Reduce Burnout & Alchemize Joy with Galit Stam | Ep 357
Feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or burned out — even while doing "all the right things"? In this episode, transformational coach Galit Stam shares how to shift your energy, rewire your mindset, and finally make joy your default state. We explore how to: Heal from burnout and chronic stress Use...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Welcome to It's Your Time, the podcast designed for busy professional women in sales who want to excel in their careers—without the stress and overwhelm. If you're ready to do more of what you love while thriving in your career, you're in the right place. Join veteran sales professional, Certified Life Coach, and career mentor Michelle A. Bourque as she shares real-life experiences and powerful cognitive tools to help you feel more empowered and live the life you truly want. Each episode is packed with practical insights to help you create the changes you need and achieve the results you desire. It's your time—let's make it happen!
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Welcome to It's Your Time, the podcast designed for busy professional women in sales who want to excel in their careers—without the stress and overwhelm. If you're ready to do more of what you love while thriving in your career, you're in the right place. Join veteran sales professional, Certified...
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