Soul Boss

PODCAST · business

Soul Boss

I’ll show you practical ways to use soft skills to become the creative, wise CEO of your life—a Soul Boss! Your goals deserve more than wishing or willpower. So, skill up today with inspiring tips, tactics and affirmations!

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    Skip the AI Accent

    Is your AI prompt for tough conversations falling short? Discover why people skills are the secret to solid storytelling.

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    3 Ways to Be a Superstar Colleague AI Doesn’t Mention

    Is AI giving you ho-hum personal branding suggestions? Upgrade with your favorite people skills—that’s how to be unforgettable.

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    Rebalance Your People Skills Portfolio

    More skills = more opportunities. Increase your visibility and earning power with a suite of competencies.

  4. 483

    Reset Your People Skills with The Rule of Thirds

    All-or-nothing thinking can increase anxiety and limit your career. So, spring clean your approach and start clocking incremental wins on the daily.

  5. 482

    Is it Time to Wave Goodbye to the Culture of Genius

    Is the "Culture of Genius" tripping you up? Discover why using people skills is the secret sauce to jumpstarting your career.

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    Toss the 2016 You and Spring Clean Your Self-Image

    Does someone's flip negative comment or criticism still sting? Discover why new, awesome opportunities start with healthy self-confidence.

  7. 480

    How to Skyrocket Your Problem-Solving Stock

    Have you perfected the art of zoom-out/zoom-in thinking? Congratulations—your stock as a problem-solving ninja just skyrocketed.

  8. 479

    Make Get into It Your Go-To Mantra for Problem Solving

    Are you a "later" kind of person? Discover how people skills will help you overcome "someday" syndrome.

  9. 478

    Why Getting Pushy Has a Price

    Scapegoating feels satisfying in the moment, but payback is coming. Create a path to commercial success by building alliances.

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    Level Up by Learning How to Handle Haters

    Do you want to hear a secret? Problem-solving can get personal. So, discover why soft skills are the key to handling haters.

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    Swap Productivity for Generosity

    Is busyness blocking your progress and potential partnerships? Change your actions with people skills, and you'll change your results.

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    How to Talk to Stunt Queens and Kings without Losing Your Cool

    Even life-changing opportunities can have knuckleheads riding shotgun. Don’t let them ruin a good thing!

  13. 474

    When You're Stuck, Call Your Truth Council

    Do you have a Truth Council to help you get unstuck? Cultivate relationships with trustworthy people who speak with clarity and kindness.

  14. 473

    Why Standards are the Secret to Finding Green Flag Relationships

    Are you unsure how to find your people? Find green flag relationships by articulating your values.

  15. 472

    Choose Goals That Make You Feel Calm, Strong, and Empowered

    A Feel Wheel isn't just for kids—emotions are a powerful checkpoint. Discover why connecting head and heart is the secret sauce for success.

  16. 471

    Do You Want Success This Year? Change Your Mind

    Do some goals feel like one roadblock after another? Your Future Self says it's time for a rethink.

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    Exchange Efforting for Ease and Increase Your People Flex

    Are mid-month blahs leaving you doomscrolling? Discover why you should swap instant answers and quick fixes for lasting results.

  18. 469

    You're Not Unmotivated You Just Don't Know Your Why

    Is your motivation already nose-diving? Discover how soft skills will transform forcing and rushing into fun, rewarding, solid choices.

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    Stop Fighting Pointless Fights and Start De-Escalating

    Little spats will happen, but don't let them be the boss of you. Use people skills to take the lead.

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    Why Inconvenient Questions Are Your Secret Weapon to Success

    Did an overly optimistic mindset get you in trouble this year? Set yourself up for success by making tough questions routine.

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    From Avoidance to Action: Passing the Masterclass in Truth Telling

    Feedback can feel awkward, but it doesn't have to be. Discover how soft skills can help you use feedback to your advantage.

  22. 465

    Name Your Neurodiversity: Executive Function Meets People Skills

    Don’t get stuck in the grind mode grinder. Discover how people skills will help you flourish when the heat is on.

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    4 Ways to Streamline Friction

    Does grind mode have you spinning and cycling? Don't say yes to any work. Use people skills to say yes to the right work.

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    5 Tactics to Avoid Workslop

    Speed and intensity are mandatory in grind mode. Workslop and careless errors are avoidable. Discover how to elevate your reputation with soft skills.

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    10 Micro-Tasks to Get Out of Grind Mode

    Are you struggling to climb Grind Mode Mountain? Combine people skills with executive function to kickstart consistent success.

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    The Courage to Pivot - Use AI to Make Purpose Personal

    Are you ready to take charge of your next chapter? Pivot with confidence, courage, and a little help from AI.

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    Shut Down Setbacks by Paring Purpose and Persistence

    Wanting splashy, instant success isn't a shortcoming—it shows you're passionate. Reach your goals by backstopping purpose with persistence.

  28. 459

    Build Your Purpose on Compassion and Connecting

    Facts and logic are only half the story of business success. Discover why people skills and genuine connections are your secret weapons.

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    How Happy Accidents Can Kickstart Your Next Era

    Living on purpose doesn't have to be heavy or boring. Take charge of your next fun chapter by combining people skills + a growth mindset.

  30. 457

    3 Ways to Make The Stare Work for You

    Are you dishing out The Stare left and right? Discover why people skills are the secret to knowing when and where to use it.

  31. 456

    Toggle Off the Shame Game

    Are your standards so high that they're unattainable? Use people skills to course correct before resentment takes over.

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    From Overwhelmed to Empowered-Use People Skills to Manage Trauma Dumping

    Bad days happen but think twice before you unload to anyone and everyone. Toggle off oversharing and toggle on to heartfelt connections.

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    Toggle Off Doing All the Things

    Are you ready to be known for your style, smart choices, and impeccable work? Swap doing all the things with doing your thing.

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    The One Critical Skill LinkedIn Missed

    Keep your trustworthy character front and center. High standards are the gateway to payoffs like increased status and better-paying roles.

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    Work Conflict is Normal But Solvable (No Kidding)

    Right-fighting may feel justifiable, but it's a fast pass to damaging relationships. Use people skills to keep your solid reputation intact.

  36. 451

    5 Ways to Flex Your Learning Muscle

    Being a lifelong learner in in demand, but does life get in the way? Discover 5 ways to blast through common blocks and flex your know-how.

  37. 450

    Bring Your Marketable Collaboration Skills to Light

    Do you want your name to be front and center for collaboration opportunities? Make How you do things as well known as What you deliver.

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    Level Up Your Communication Skills with Self-Awareness

    Reading the room is one thing—understanding how you fit in is another. Be self-aware and you’ll say the right thing at the right time.

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    Ace Your Interview with High EQ

    Could developing emotional intelligence take your career to the next level? Mastering people skills is as simple as this: Every What needs a How.

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    5 Ways to Make Friends Before You Need Them

    Are you ready to take your career to the next level? Don’t just let your work speak for itself. Make friends before you need them.

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    5 Ways to Describe Your Make it Work Superpower

    Do you want to become an elite contributor? Combine industry know-how and people skills to create a “make it work” superpower.

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    Attain Optimum Productivity with a Perception Correction

    Are you ready for your productivity to soar? Start by challenging assumptions and certainties, then make a perception correction.

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    Reshape Your Network Spike Your Productivity

    Are you ready for your career to take off with stretch projects and cool people? Spike your productivity by upgrading your network.

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    Reach Optimum Productivity by Pruning Too Much of a Good Thing

    Automatically saying Yes to any opportunity may result in too much of a good thing. Get to the right results by pruning the wrong projects.

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    Prune Hot Mess Habits for Optimum Productivity

    Life may get messy, but you don’t have to become a hot mess. Create optimum productivity by saying yes to the right people and projects.

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    Perfect Your High Agency Cut-Off Game

    Did you know you can be nice and still have a superb cut-off game? Discover how people skills will help close the door to shenanigans.

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    High Agency People Know Pausing isn't Punitive

    Pausing is the secret weapon of high agency people. Discover how to listen to your gut and use time outs to save time, cycles, and capital.

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    Shift Ambiguity into Action with People Skills

    Facing fears and challenges—even if you ease into it—keeps you at your strongest. Discover why people skills are the way to take charge of negative patterns.

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    Why Gaining Traction Starts with Showing Up

    Do you want to be known for having high agency, but you’re not sure where to start? Do what seems simple with excellence: Show up.

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    5 People Skills to Rewrite How the Story Ends

    Are you facing a challenging, tough situation? Stay confident and empowered with people skill superpowers. Rewrite the end of that story.

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

I’ll show you practical ways to use soft skills to become the creative, wise CEO of your life—a Soul Boss! Your goals deserve more than wishing or willpower. So, skill up today with inspiring tips, tactics and affirmations!

HOSTED BY

Michelle Mains

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