The Courage to Say No (Without Guilt)

The easy button doesn't exist...but this does!

Everyone loves the idea of making it look easy — but nobody talks about what it actually takes to get there. In this episode, Michell breaks down the real ingredients behind effortless-looking success: time, grit, energy, strategy, and continuous learning. Through a relatable, real-life example (your hairdresser knows what's up), she reframes the grind and meets you exactly where you are — whether you're at the beginning, the middle, or right on the edge of your breakthrough. This one is for every woman who's ever felt behind. It's time to stop comparing your process to someone else's result. Topics Covered: * Why effortlessness is earned, not given * The hairdresser breakdown (and what it teaches us about mastery) * The 5 real ingredients of success * How to honor where you are in the process * What to do when you feel like quitting Connect with Michell:Instagram: @LeadingUnfiltered

Energy over Time: Leading with your best self is advantage

In this episode, Michell Bartlein discusses the critical relationship between energy management and effective leadership. She emphasizes that productivity is not solely about time spent working but rather about the energy invested in tasks. The conversation explores the importance of recognizing personal energy rhythms, the necessity of groundwork for creativity and clarity, and practical strategies for leaders to manage their energy effectively. By designing their schedules around energy rather than just time, leaders can enhance their productivity and overall well-being.

The Courage to Say No (Without Guilt)

In this episode of Leading Unfiltered, Michell Bartlein discusses the importance of setting boundaries and the courage to say no without guilt. She emphasizes that every yes to the wrong thing is a no to the right thing, and explores how leaders can design their time effectively. The conversation covers practical strategies for establishing boundaries, the significance of rest, and the mental space needed for creativity and decision-making. Michell encourages listeners to take actionable steps towards prioritizing their impact work and designing their time instead of managing chaos.

Mini Series 1: Leadership Reset-From Overwhelm to Ownership:Reclaim you day"

Overbooked. Overwhelmed. Over it. Feeling stretched thin and running on autopilot? It’s time for a leadership reset. Join Michell Bartlein as she shares how to shift from survival mode to intentional ownership of your time and energy. You’ll walk away with practical tools and mindset shifts to reclaim your day, restore your focus, and reignite your purpose.

When Business Ownership Breaks Your Clock: How to Take Back Your Time”

You thought owning a business would give you more income, more freedom, more time… that's the narrative you bought into. Then reality hits. Now you’re working on vacation, making less than before, people drive you crazy, you have less time with your family, you feel defeated, you feel drained, and wondering how to get off the hamster wheel. Sound familiar? You’re not alone. But there is hope and a real way to look at how to use your time. Time management is for regular people, Time Design is for business owners!