Happy New Years! Happy Goal Setting Day! I hope you’ve been thinking about your one word and your goals for the new year.

Why choose a one word for the year? And how is that different than making New Year’s resolutions or setting goals for the new year? Here I talk through the difference between the One-Word and your Resolutions. Let’s make 2025 the year you achieve ALL of your dreams!!

In this episode, Michelle is joined by special guest Rebecca Silvestri to discuss tips for making every day your Best Day Ever. Rebecca gives practical tips for handling the morning routines, getting the kids up and out, and chasing gratitude every day. She will tell you her favorite mantra and help you shift your mindset when you think your day can’t get any worse. She will even lead us in her Best Day Ever cheer! This is an absolute don’t-miss episode – one you will return to every time you have a down day.

In this episode, Michelle shares tales of her mother teaching her the lesson not to follow the crowd simply for the purpose of going along with the crowd. Her mother cautioned, “Don’t be cattle” or you risk following the tail of the cow in front of you all the way to the hamburger factory where you will find yourself next to lettuce and tomato on a sesame seed bun.

In this episode, Michelle shares her mother’s timeless wisdom that most problems are like Mickey Mouse cartoons – not as big and scary when put in perspective of the things that really matter in the grand scheme of things. Michelle’s mother wore a Mickey Mouse watch as a reminder that to keep things in perspective.

Attorney Melanie Bragg brings her special brand of heart-centered authenticity to the podcast, teaching us what it means to embrace vulnerability, lead with compassion, and live with intention. She demonstrates the difference between a typical hug and a heart-centered hug to connect with the other person’s heart for a deeper connection. Learn from Melanie how to show up as your most genuine, empowered self to live authentically to give the world your best light.

In this episode, Michelle O’Neil shares a lesson from her mother’s story about the “40 Chicken Alligator” to highlight how small commitments can grow into overwhelming responsibilities. She explains that, like a baby alligator, these obligations may seem manageable at first but can quickly spiral out of control if not kept in check. Michelle emphasizes the importance of setting boundaries and learning to say no, ensuring you can give your best to the commitments that truly matter.

In this episode, management consultant and author Jill Johnson shares key insights from her book Compounding Your Confidence on how to steadily build and strengthen confidence. Jill discusses her own journey from modest beginnings to becoming a widely acclaimed consultant, offering practical strategies for anyone looking to grow their self-belief. She explains how small, bold actions can have a compounding effect, leading to transformative opportunities and success.

In this episode, Michelle O’Neil shares three simple yet effective strategies for working a room and making meaningful connections at any event. She offers tips on adapting your approach based on whether you aim to make a wide range of contacts or focus on building deeper relationships. The episode also includes suggestions on memorable follow-up techniques to solidify those new connections for lasting impact.