Best Michele Phillips Podcasts (2025)

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The Habit of Happiness with Michele Phillips | #22 1:07:09

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When life throws curveballs, do you let circumstances dictate your story, or do you write your own outcome? Michele Phillips, aka “The Light Lady,” has spent 25 years coaching Fortune 500 leaders and teams to rewire their habits, elevate their mindset, and lead from the heart. Her approach blends neuroscience, positive psychology, and a healthy dos…

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406 Data as a Leadership Superpower: How to Fuel Strategy, Innovation, and AI with Justin Evans, Author of The Little Book of Data 39:03

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In this episode of Partnering Leadership, Mahan Tavakoli speaks with Justin Evans, a seasoned executive and author of The Little Book of Data. With a career spanning leadership roles at major media and tech firms including Microsoft, NBCUniversal, and Paramount, Evans brings a rare combination of commercial acumen and data fluency to the conversati…

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Food as Medicine: Unlocking Your Genetic Potential | #24 1:12:18

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What if the foods you eat could reprogram your body, mind, and future? 🌱 In this episode of Unlocking Our Higher Consciousness, host Tim Shields sits down with international thought leader and wellness pioneer Teri Cochrane. As the creator of The Cochrane Method and founder of the Global Sustainable Health Institute, Teri has guided world-class per…

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Small Choices, Big Change with Katie Mares | #12 32:41

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What if the life you want starts with brushing your teeth, standing tall, and saying “not anymore”? In this episode of Write Your Outcome, I sit down with Katie Mares, bestselling author, TEDx speaker, and founder of Now Is Non-Negotiable. Katie’s story is one of radical resilience—leaving an abusive relationship, rebuilding from scratch, and helpi…

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405 [BEST OF] Jeremy Caplan on Beyond the Hype: AI-Powered Productivity Tools for Busy Executives 50:39

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Welcome to the Best Of series on Partnering Leadership. While many of us take a bit of a breather in July and August, we’re revisiting standout episodes—conversations that are worth hearing again, especially as leadership challenges shift and new moments call for fresh thinking. I’ve also pulled together 12 of the leadership books I recommend most …

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(Bonus) The Check Up: Peaking Behind the Scenes of Our Heroes in Health Celebration 6:09

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Each year, the Alliance honors advocates and changemakers who set the standard in research, innovation, and advocacy for older adults. We’re thrilled to continue that tradition at our annual Heroes in Health Awards Dinner on September 30 in Washington, DC. Today, we’re taking a peek behind the curtain with the producers of this year’s event: Sarah …

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When Deep Gladness Meets Deep Need with Valerie Bowden | #11 32:46

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What if the very talent your business needs is waiting in a place you’ve never thought to look? In this episode of Write Your Outcome, I sit down with Valerie Bowden, founder of CRDLE, a company connecting businesses with extraordinary talent across Africa. We explore how shifting your perspective about a place, a platform, or a business challenge …

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Near Death, New Life with Jenna Phillips Ballard | #23 1:10:11

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At 17, Jenna Phillips Ballard lay awake at night wishing she could watch her own funeral. A year later, she fell 14 feet through a hayloft, landed on concrete, and slipped into a coma. What should have been the end became the beginning, a second lease on life, a discovery of resilience, and eventually a mission to awaken greatness in others. From t…

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404 [BEST OF] Jon Levy on How to Cultivate Your Influence and Build Powerful Connections 44:35

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Welcome to the Best Of series on Partnering Leadership. While many of us take a bit of a breather in July and August, we’re revisiting standout episodes—conversations that are worth hearing again, especially as leadership challenges shift and new moments call for fresh thinking. I’ve also pulled together 12 of the leadership books I recommend most …

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Get More Yeses In Life with Oscar Subirats | #10 36:11

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I am so excited for this week’s episode because I get to sit down with sales expert, speaker, and author Oscar Subirats to flip the script on what it means to “sell.” Forget the pushy pitch. Oscar’s “Ask, Don’t Tell” method is all about curiosity, connection, and genuine human skills. In this episode, he reveals why introverts often close more deal…

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403 [BEST OF] Todd Cherches on the power of visual leadership 30:28

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Welcome to the Best Of series on Partnering Leadership. While many of us take a bit of a breather in July and August, we’re revisiting standout episodes—conversations that are worth hearing again, especially as leadership challenges shift and new moments call for fresh thinking. I’ve also pulled together 12 of the leadership books I recommend most …

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402 Refresh: Alain Hunkins on Cracking the Leadership Code: Three Secrets to Building Strong Leaders 49:58

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Welcome to the Best Of series on Partnering Leadership. While many of us take a bit of a breather in July and August, we’re revisiting standout episodes—conversations that are worth hearing again, especially as leadership challenges shift and new moments call for fresh thinking. I’ve also pulled together 12 of the leadership books I recommend most …

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Rick Allen: Left Arm Lost. Rhythm Found. | #21 1:24:10

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One split-second accident could have ended his career. Instead, Def Leppard drummer Rick Allen transformed unimaginable loss into a life of music, art, and service. In this powerful conversation, Rick opens up about his journey from teenage rock prodigy to surviving a devastating car crash that claimed his left arm — and the rebirth that followed. …

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Write Your AI Outcome with Dr. Jill Schiefelbein | #9 37:34

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This week on Write Your Outcome, I sit down with Dr. Jill Schiefelbein, a dynamic entrepreneur, author, AI strategist, and communication powerhouse, to explore a question many of us are asking: Can artificial intelligence ever feel... human? From improving customer service to saving you time in your workday, Dr. Jill shares how to use AI with purpo…

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401 [BEST OF] Bob Johansen on Full Spectrum Leadership for a VUCA world 41:35

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Welcome to the Best Of series on Partnering Leadership. While many of us take a bit of a breather in July and August, we’re revisiting standout episodes—conversations that are worth hearing again, especially as leadership challenges shift and new moments call for fresh thinking. I’ve also pulled together 12 of the leadership books I recommend most …

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How to Follow the Energy and Rewrite Your Life with Juliet Hahn | #8 40:12

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Juliet Hahn didn’t wait for permission, a perfect plan, or even the “right” credentials. She just got curious and kept going. From launching multiple podcasts to becoming a communications exec in regenerative medicine, Juliet is proof that you don’t have to have it all figured out to begin. You just need to be brave enough to follow the breadcrumbs…

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Songs from the Unseen World with Lauren Monroe | #20 1:23:06

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Lauren Monroe’s journey began in a Queens, New York, Catholic household filled with folk songs, transcendental meditation, and whispered wisdom from the unseen. By age six, she was channeling mystical experiences into song and hands-on healing long before she had words for what she was doing. In this conversation, Lauren and I travel through the sa…

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400 [BEST OF] Michele McQuaid on using research-based positive psychology to become a better leader 37:41

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Welcome to the Best Of series on Partnering Leadership. While many of us take a bit of a breather in July and August, we’re revisiting standout episodes—conversations that are worth hearing again, especially as leadership challenges shift and new moments call for fresh thinking. I’ve also pulled together 12 of the leadership books I recommend most …

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How to Live Longer and Stronger with Dr. Stuart Phillips 26:29

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Starting around age 30, we all begin to lose muscle mass and strength. For some, this progresses into sarcopenia, a condition that can reduce independence, increase disability, and heighten risks of falls, hospitalizations, and other health complications.Joining us to discuss how to prevent muscle loss with age is Dr. Stuart Phillips, muscle health…

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Medicine Beyond the Veil with Dr. Greg Eckel | #19 1:14:28

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When Dr. Greg Eckel followed the Grateful Dead at 17, he didn’t know the trail would lead him through psychedelic awakenings, preschool classrooms, devastating personal loss, and regenerative medicine. In this episode, we get into it all. Dr. Greg and I dive into bioenergetics, whales and soul contracts, protein misfolding, and the radical idea tha…

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The Ladder Up: One Emotion at a Time | #7 24:59

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Hello, trailblazers and beautiful people! In this episode of Write Your Outcome, we dive into the real work of emotional resilience, step by step, feeling by feeling. If you've ever tried to leap from feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unworthy straight into joy or inspiration and ended up feeling even worse, you’re not alone. The truth is: you can’t s…

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399 [BEST OF] Robert Rosenberg on Leading Dunkin Donuts from Around the Corner to Around The World 52:05

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Welcome to the Best Of series on Partnering Leadership. While many of us take a bit of a breather in July and August, we’re revisiting standout episodes—conversations that are worth hearing again, especially as leadership challenges shift and new moments call for fresh thinking. I’ve also pulled together 12 of the leadership books I recommend most …

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Death, Miracles, and Messages from Beyond with Kimberly Meredith | #18 1:17:55

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What happens when the human body breaks, but the soul breaks open? In this soul-stretching episode, I sit down with Kimberly Meredith, a medical intuitive and trance channeler whose life changed after two near-death experiences. From hospital trauma to healing with her hands, Kimberly’s journey is a story of divine interruption, spiritual downloads…

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The Myth of Balance and the Magic of Consistency with Reena Vokoun | #6 28:08

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What if one small “power move” could shift your energy, your mindset, and your life? This week on Write Your Outcome, I am so excited to welcome Founder and CEO of Passion Fit, TEDx speaker, author, and wellness expert, Reena Vokoun. In this episode, you’ll hear real talk about breaking up with perfectionism, making movement doable, and using food …

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398 [BEST OF] Steve Robinson on How Chick-fil-A Became an Iconic Brand 47:52

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Welcome to the Best Of series on Partnering Leadership. While many of us take a bit of a breather in July and August, we’re revisiting standout episodes—conversations that are worth hearing again, especially as leadership challenges shift and new moments call for fresh thinking. I’ve also pulled together 12 of the leadership books I recommend most …

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Spiriduality with Dr. Daniel Branco | #17 1:16:42

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Today, I am joined by Dr. Daniel Branco, author on consciousness and spirituality, neuroscientist, astrophotographer, and biotech executive. Daniel’s book, Spiriduality, presents the case that consciousness may be more real than the brain and gives readers the tools to build a better life and a better world based on that new understanding. Tune in …

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Show Up Positive: Rewriting the Workplace Story with Rita Ernst | #5 41:22

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What if the secret to a thriving company isn’t more strategy, but more humanity? This week on Write Your Outcome, I sit down with Workplace Culture and Employee Experience Expert Rita Ernst to explore how we can rewrite the story of leadership in the 21st century. Rita challenges outdated corporate norms and makes a compelling case for trust, auton…

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397 [BEST OF] Aidan McCullen on How to lead yourself and your organization to become Undisruptable 42:54

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Welcome to the Best Of series on Partnering Leadership. While many of us take a bit of a breather in July and August, we’re revisiting standout episodes—conversations that are worth hearing again, especially as leadership challenges shift and new moments call for fresh thinking. I’ve also pulled together 12 of the leadership books I recommend most …

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The Sacred Art of Imagining with Josiah Brandt | #16 1:22:36

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What happens when an Air Force intelligence briefer turns into a mystic explorer and discovers his soul’s assignment? This week on The Inciting Incident, I get to sit down with Josiah Brandt, founder of the School of Imagination and modern-day steward of Neville Goddard’s teachings. What begins as a story of ambition and military precision soon bec…

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396 Thursday Refresh: Emmanuel Daniel on Navigating the Great Transition - Personalization, Disintermediation, and the Future of Work 49:31

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Welcome to the Best Of series on Partnering Leadership. While many of us take a bit of a breather in July and August, we’re revisiting standout episodes—conversations that are worth hearing again, especially as leadership challenges shift and new moments call for fresh thinking. I’ve also pulled together 12 of the leadership books I recommend most …

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What’s True For Me? with Jay Moon Fields | #4 44:26

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People pleasers of the world, this episode is for you! Whether you’ve struggled with boundaries, felt unseen in relationships, or simply want to deepen your emotional intelligence, this discussion will help you reconnect with yourself and show up with conviction, courage, and compassion. This week, I sat down with Jay Moon Fields, M.A. for a powerf…

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395 [BEST OF] Greg Satell on How To Create A Movement That Drives Transformational Change 46:31

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Welcome to the Best Of series on Partnering Leadership. While many of us take a bit of a breather in July and August, we’re revisiting standout episodes—conversations that are worth hearing again, especially as leadership challenges shift and new moments call for fresh thinking. I’ve also pulled together 12 of the leadership books I recommend most …

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Freediving into Consciousness with William Trubridge | #15 1:06:47

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When William Trubridge dives into the ocean’s depths, he leaves more than the surface behind—he lets go of time, thoughts, even the sensation of having a body. In this episode, I got to sit down with William to learn how freediving became a gateway not just to world records, but to profound states of consciousness, stillness, and surrender. He open…

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It Starts Within: with Patricia Stark | #3 48:43

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You are in for the best treat ever today. In the studio, I have Patricia Stark, who is not only an author, speaker, communication coach, and trainer, but she’s also a colleague and good friend who I’ve known for a very long time. This episode is packed with useful mental tips and tools, so let’s get started! Tune in and learn how to: Harness your i…

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394 Leading in the Exponential Era: Futurist David Espindola on AI, Strategy, and the Future of Work 49:51

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In this compelling episode of Partnering Leadership, Mahan Tavakoli is joined by David Espindola, a futurist and strategic advisor with deep expertise in technology, AI, and leadership. As the author of The Exponential Era and Soulful, Espindola brings a unique lens to the conversation—one that blends exponential technology insight with a deep unde…

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(Bonus) The Check Up: What Are Neuropsychiatric Symptoms? 9:10

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are you familiar with the symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease? Neuropsychiatric symptoms, or NPS, are emotional and behavioral symptoms that often go overlooked and under-treated in people with Alzheimer’s and other neurodegenerative diseases. This month, the Alliance released a six-part educational series that breaks down these symptoms, explores trea…

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Sex, Death, and Grief with Dr. Laura Berman | #14 1:24:09

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Warning: This episode may upend everything you thought you knew about sex, intimacy, and grief. This week, Dr. Laura Berman - Oprah’s go-to sex therapist, bestselling author, and spiritual explorer - joins me for an unfiltered, soul-baring conversation that swings from the ecstatic to the excruciating. From the electrifying energy of sex magic to t…

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Set The Table For Success | #2 30:36

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Last week, I walked through the first three steps of how to Write the Outcome. This week, you’re going to learn the last four. This is more than goal setting. Our days are full of different events, and we get to Write the Outcome for every single one. Try this on for 30 days, and you be the judge. Tune in to learn more about climbing the ladder, se…

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393 Embracing Infinite Possibilities in Leadership: Lessons from Astronaut, Physician, and CEO Dr. Bernard A. Harris 42:48

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In this episode of Partnering Leadership, Mahan Tavakoli speaks with Dr. Bernard Harris, a leader whose extraordinary career trajectory—from physician to NASA astronaut to CEO and venture capitalist—offers rare insights into the inner work of leadership. Dr. Harris is the first African American to walk in space, and the author of Embracing Infinite…

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AI, Aliens, & the Birth of a New World with John Petersen | #13 1:14:41

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This week on The Inciting Incident, I sat down with renowned futurist John Petersen for a mind-bending journey through time, consciousness, and the unseen forces shaping our world. From out-of-body experiences and remote viewing to the role of extraterrestrials, artificial intelligence, and quantum consciousness, we explore the most urgent question…

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Welcome to Write Your Outcome! | #1 24:05

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Hello, fellow trailblazers! Welcome to Write Your Outcome. My name is Michele Phillips, and I work with leaders to empower them to take ownership of their personal and professional futures. Each week on my show, I will share tools, tips, and knowledge to not only help you create a path for your outcome, but also to help those you lead. I will be in…

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392 Section CEO Greg Shove on Leading Through AI: Rethinking Business Models, Talent, and Strategy 56:57

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In this episode of Partnering Leadership, Mahan Tavakoli is joined by Greg Shove, CEO of Section and a serial entrepreneur with a deep track record of leading transformative growth. Shove’s leadership journey includes multiple successful pivots, and in this conversation, he brings a uniquely grounded perspective on how AI is fundamentally changing …

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Demystifying Intellectual Property with David Kappos 34:18

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Intellectual property may not be the first thing we think of when it comes to equitable care, but it’s what drives the innovation that saves lives. Joining us to discuss IP’s vital role is David Kappos, co-founder of the Council for Innovation Promotion and a leading voice in health innovation policy.…

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In our first episode of This Is Growing Old: The Check Up, we reflect on our conversation last month with Natalie Kean, Director of Federal Health Advocacy at Justice in Aging. During our chat, Natalie emphasized the serious implications of proposed cuts to Medicaid and SNAP for vulnerable Americans. Around the same time, we also saw reductions in …