Lead From Within

Lead From Within

Each week, host Michele Thomson will do a deep-dive into how leaders can hold space so people feel valued, build trust and create psychologically safe workplaces that people never want to leave. We will include how to sustainably incorporate self-care into your daily routine so that you feel balanced and purposeful in all aspects of your life. Leadership isn‘t complicated - it begins from within.

Episodes

October 26, 2025 62 mins

In this episode I talk to Jim Carlough about his book, The Six Pillars of Effective Leadership and how his leadership has evolved. 

Introduction

With over 30 years of leadership experience, Jim Carlough is an accomplished business strategist, speaker, and author.

Having successfully driven explosive growth for healthcare organizations—from start-ups to industry leaders — Jim is a trusted expert in building high- performing teams, r...

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A mid-week dose of inspiration that I hope will keep you thinking in all aspects of your life. 

I'd love to hear your comments about this episode. Share with me your thoughts about this quote. Did you use it to journal your thoughts? 

 

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In this episode, I talk to Samantha Bradshaw about empowering leaders to operate from a place of stability, not stress through making legal protection a form of self-care. 

Introduction

Samantha is a small business and IP lawyer. After spending 5 years in Beirut, Lebanon, she came back to the US in 2018 and founded InLine Legal, a 100% virtual Virginia licensed law firm that keeps creative service providers out of the courtroom and...

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October 15, 2025 19 secs

A mid-week dose of inspiration that I hope will keep you thinking in all aspects of your life. 

I'd love to hear your comments about this episode. Share with me your thoughts about this quote. Did you use it to journal your thoughts? 

 

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In this episode, I talk to Ingrid Hu Dahl about embracing an authentic approach to life and leadership. Following our path and listening to the inner wisdom can help to redefine success and transform your life. 

Introduction

Ingrid is a TEDx speaker, former corporate leader at Meta, Capital One and Gap and the founder of a coaching and consulting business dedicated to empowering the next generation of leaders. With over two decades...

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October 8, 2025 19 secs

A mid-week dose of inspiration that I hope will keep you thinking in all aspects of your life. 

I'd love to hear your comments about this episode. Share with me your thoughts about this quote. Did you use it to journal your thoughts? 

 

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In this episode I talk to Dacia Moore about strategies leaders can do to care for their own well-being. 

Introduction

Transforming lives through mental wellness and nonprofit leadership, Dacia L. Moore, MA, LPC, NCC has dedicated her career to breaking barriers in mental health access, particularly within the African American community. As the former Executive Director of a nonprofit, she orchestrated a remarkable 500% budget expan...

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October 1, 2025 19 secs

A mid-week dose of inspiration that I hope will keep you thinking in all aspects of your life. 

I'd love to hear your comments about this episode. Share with me your thoughts about this quote. Did you use it to journal your thoughts? 

 

Let's Connect

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Email: mthomson@curisconsulting.ca 

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In this episode I talk to Sharissa Sebastian Deppen about the power within introverted leaders. 

Introduction

Sharissa Sebastian Deppen is the CEO of Leadership Mastery Alliance; a company specializing in supporting introverted servant leaders who are women in corporate leadership. She's a leadership and executive coach with an MBA, MSc in Technology Leadership and her PCC Certification from the International Coaching Federation (I...

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September 24, 2025 19 secs

A mid-week dose of inspiration that I hope will keep you thinking in all aspects of your life. 

I'd love to hear your comments about this episode. Share with me your thoughts about this quote. Did you use it to journal your thoughts? 

 

Let's Connect

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Email: mthomson@curisconsulting.ca 

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September 17, 2025 19 secs

A mid-week dose of inspiration that I hope will keep you thinking in all aspects of your life. 

I'd love to hear your comments about this episode. Share with me your thoughts about this quote. Did you use it to journal your thoughts? 

 

Let's Connect

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Email: mthomson@curisconsulting.ca 

Self-Care Guide on Amazon:

Canada: HERE

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September 10, 2025 19 secs

A mid-week dose of inspiration that I hope will keep you thinking in all aspects of your life. 

I'd love to hear your comments about this episode. Share with me your thoughts about this quote. Did you use it to journal your thoughts? 

 

Let's Connect

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Email: mthomson@curisconsulting.ca 

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Canada: HERE

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In this episode I talk to Jessica Lyonford about The science of happiness and how all leaders can create happiness for themselves and others. 

Introduction

Jessica Lyonford is a Certified Happiness Coach, Consultant and Best-Selling Author of The Happy Leader Playbook: A Science-Backed Guide to Supercharging Energy and Impact. She helps leaders harness the science of happiness to fuel authentic leadership, sustainable well-being an...

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September 3, 2025 19 secs

A mid-week dose of inspiration that I hope will keep you thinking in all aspects of your life. 

I'd love to hear your comments about this episode. Share with me your thoughts about this quote. Did you use it to journal your thoughts? 

 

Let's Connect

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Email: mthomson@curisconsulting.ca 

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In this episode, I talk to Jennifer Jensen about embracing a more authentic, ego-free approach. Jennifer shares how emerging leaders can close the leadership gap and build lasting influence rooted in self-trust and team connection.

Introduction

Hello, I'm Jennifer Jensen, and I'm passionate about transforming leaders into their most authentic selves. In a world where leadership is often seen as a title rather than a journey of self...

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August 13, 2025 19 secs

A mid-week dose of inspiration that I hope will keep you thinking in all aspects of your life. 

I'd love to hear your comments about this episode. Share with me your thoughts about this quote. Did you use it to journal your thoughts? 

 

Let's Connect

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Email: mthomson@curisconsulting.ca 

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Canada: HERE

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In this episode I talk to Penny Armbruster about how she supports and encourages her clients to feel empowered by their business finances so they can lose the shame often associated with money management.

Introduction

Penny Armbruster is a Fractional CFO and founder of 1610 Consulting, where she helps faith-driven business owners turn financial chaos into confident, strategic growth. With over 20 years in accounting and a heart for...

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August 6, 2025 19 secs

A mid-week dose of inspiration that I hope will keep you thinking in all aspects of your life. 

I'd love to hear your comments about this episode. Share with me your thoughts about this quote. Did you use it to journal your thoughts? 

 

Let's Connect

Follow me on LinkedIn Here

Visit my website Here

Email: mthomson@curisconsulting.ca 

Self-Care Guide on Amazon:

Canada: HERE

USA: HERE

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In this episode I talk to Tracy Wallace about how her life experiences have helped her cultivate emotional intelligence so that she can support herself and others. 

Introduction

A Southern California native, Tracy grew up in a suburb just outside of Los Angeles proper, navigating the world as an only child.  After graduating from USC with a Bachelor's in Business Administration, she opened her own retail store in Old Pasadena - a m...

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July 29, 2025 19 secs

A mid-week dose of inspiration that I hope will keep you thinking in all aspects of your life. 

I'd love to hear your comments about this episode. Share with me your thoughts about this quote. Did you use it to journal your thoughts? 

 

Let's Connect

Follow me on LinkedIn Here

Visit my website Here

Email: mthomson@curisconsulting.ca 

Self-Care Guide on Amazon:

Canada: HERE

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