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Michelle Schafer is an ICF-certified coach and facilitator, specializing in career transition and leadership. She is the owner and founder of Michelle Schafer Coaching, empowering people to achieve career fulfillment. Michelle is passionate about people and inspired by their progress, working with clients at all levels of an organization and across sectors including federal and municipal government, high tech, not-for-profit and financial services. Michelle offers coaching 1:1 and in groups, and most recently was recognized as one of Ottawa's Top Coaches in 2024.

🗣QUOTE: "Look through your network, not just at it 🔍🤝. Every connection you have knows someone who could change your life 🌟💼." — Michelle Schafer

Fergie’s Top 5+ Knowledge Nuggets and Take-Aways:

1. You Bring Value—Right Now 💥 - You don’t need a new title to matter. You already have wins, skills, and wisdom to share. Own that truth.
2. Turn Setbacks Into Setups When life knocks you down, use it as fuel to rise higher. Your toughest transitions can become the foundation for your purpose.🔁
3. Give More to Grow More - The more value you pour into others, the more success flows back. Lead with generosity, and watch your 💧📈
4. Build Your Team of Champions - Success isn’t a solo sport. Surround yourself with people who challenge, support, and believe in you. 🏆🤝
5. Asking for Help Is Strength - Needing support doesn’t make you weak—it makes you smart. Lean in. Reach out. 💪📞
6. Stop Selling. Start Serving - Relationships are built on value, not pitches. Connect first—business follows. ❤️📬

🔹 Valuable Time-Stamps🔹

⏱️ [00:04:00] — Reinventing After Job Loss: Michelle shares how losing her job twice led to discovering her purpose in coaching.

⏱️ [00:08:00] — Free Support Strategy: Michelle explains how she offers free LinkedIn tips and 30-min consults to job seekers.

⏱️ [00:14:00] — Networking Mindset Shift: Game-changing insight: “Look through your network, not just at it.”

⏱️ [00:23:00] — Overcoming Imposter Syndrome: Michelle breaks down how to reframe limiting beliefs through evidence and feedback.

⏱️ [00:27:00] — Not Your Forever Place: A powerful reminder to job seekers that current struggles are temporary.

Recommended Resources:

Visit Michelle’s Coaching site:

Pick up Michelle’s Book: Cultivating Career Growth - Navigating Transitions with Purpose

Michelle’s Linked IN

Michelle’s Facebook

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Laura Templeton, author of Compassionate Leadership, joins the Time to Shine Today podcast to explore powerful strategies for business owners and professionals to lead with empathy and impact. Founder of 30 Second Success, Laura brings 25+ years in marketing, specializing in authentic brand communication that connects deeply with clients. Through her books, workshops, and speaking engagements, she empowers leaders to communicate with clarity, confidence, and compassion, inspiring growth and success at every level.

🗣QUOTE: “When you have leaders who are willing to have the hard conversation and still elevate people — that’s where real growth happens.” - Laura Templeton

Fergie’s Top 5+ Knowledge Nuggets and Take-Aways:

1. 🔍 Lead with transparency — in work and life. Open communication builds real trust, not just authority.
2. 🚀 Never stop improving. Progress is a lifestyle, not a once-a-year goal.
3. 🔥 Speak up before the fire starts. Self-leadership means spotting the warning signs early.
4. 🧠 Micromanaging yourself is just perfectionism in disguise. Go deeper — what’s really going on?
5. 🚪 Saying “my door is open” isn’t enough. Show people they’re safe to walk through it.
6. 🤝 Asking for help isn’t weakness — it’s wisdom. Drop the ego and lean into support.

🔹 Valuable Time-Stamps🔹

Recommended Resources:

Visit 30 Second Success

Pick Up Laura’s New Book: Compassionate Leadership

Laura’s Linked IN

Laura’s Facebook

Laura’s Instagram

Laura’s YouTube

Laura’s X (Twitter)

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Artwork courtesy of Dylan Allen

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As the CEO of TRANSFORM YOUR PERFORMANCE, Regina Huber helps her clients become THRIVING leaders with thriving teams and freakin’ amazing lives.

Her eclectic experience spans over five continents and includes ownership of businesses in Argentina, Brazil, and the U.S.

This experience shaped her into a multinational Transformational Leadership Coach, Inspirational Speaker, and Author of Speak up, Stand out and Shine, as well as LIVING MY FREAKIN’ AMAZING LIFE. She is the Host of the RISE TO LEAD Podcast.

QUOTE: "These experiences weren’t just traumas — they were reflections of undigested emotions. Life was handing me a mirror until I chose to transform." - Regina Huber

Fergie’s Top 5+ Knowledge Nuggets and Take-Aways:

1. You don’t need permission to live boldly 💥 The world doesn’t hand you courage — you decide to show up with it.
2. Your toughest moments can become your greatest teachers 🧠 That challenge might be your next breakthrough.
3. Confidence starts with intention, not credentials 🎯 Focus less on proving. Focus more on serving.
4. You already have the power — stop outsourcing it 🔋 Nobody’s coming to empower you. Flip the switch yourself.
5. Every moment you live can plant a legacy 🌱 Even if you never see the impact, your actions echo.
6. Your story is power — tell it 📖 Someone out there needs your truth to rise.

🔹 Valuable Time-Stamps🔹

00:02:15 – Global roots of transformation

00:07:48 – Trauma as emotional reflection

00:13:03 – Stop outsourcing your power

00:19:22 – Confidence begins with intention

00:26:40 – Your story plants legacy seeds

Recommended Resources:

Visit Transform Your Performance

Pick Up Regina’s Book, Living My Freakin Amazing Life (I was blessed to write the back cover blurb!)

Visit Regina’s Linked IN

Visit Regina’s Facebook

Visit Regina’s Instagram

Visit Regina’s YouTube

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Music Courtesy of: fight by urmymuse (c) copyright 2018 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/urmymuse/58696 Ft: Stefan Kartenberg, Kara Square

Artwork courtesy of Dylan Allen