Upleveling Work

Hosted by Michelle Kay Anderson

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The podcast that helps managers create high-performing teams without working more or burning out. Created for real people using simple tools to improve their work life so they can create a bigger impact, feel more connected, and find more fulfillment. Michelle is an executive coach on a mission to empower women and minorities to become conscious leaders who gracefully navigate complex work environments with confidence. Learn how to improve communication, manage conflict, build psychological safety, and set better goals for your team while also leaning into your strengths, tapping into natural motivation, and identifying obstacles to growth. Michelle shows you how the Enneagram personality system can be used to uplevel the work you do as a team. Learn more at http://uplevelingwork.com/

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March 5, 20241 hr 11 min

9. Coaching Through Career Transition

In this episode, we delve into Jeanna's journey through a major job transition. From initial frustrations and uncertainties to newfound confidence, Jeanna shared her experiences navigating the challenging job search process and overcoming emotional hurdles.This exploration of Jeanna's six-month evolution was captured through Marco Polo clips, offering you an intimate glimpse into her mindset as she prepared to leave her previous job. As she faced challenges, Jeanna grappled with questions of worthiness and inherent value (a struggle familiar to many job seekers). We discuss the importance of reframing thoughts, externalizing feelings, and building awareness to navigate the complexities of job transitions successfully. Additionally, Jeanna shared how a crisis in her personal life added layers to her decision-making process, highlighting the interplay between the personal and the professional.Through engaging conversations, practical advice, and candid reflections, this episode provides valuable insights for those navigating job transitions, showcasing the resilience and growth that can emerge. Join us as we continue Jeanna's story, offering inspiration and guidance for listeners navigating their career journeys.Episode Contents:[00:01:38] Reflections on Jeanna's evolution from insecure/afraid to dreaming bigger and confidently interviewing[00:08:20] Marco Polo Clips over 6-months as she gets ready to look for a job[00:12:55] Assumed Worthiness[00:16:17] Energy changes as you work somewhere over time[00:19:44] In the background: personal life in crisis[00:24:23] Marco Polo Clip: Turning around the last few days of work[00:37:02] Time management and prioritization[00:40:38] When your heart is not in alignment[00:48:20] Why it is common for women to default to overworking[00:49:42] Starting to dream bigger[00:57:20] Energetic upleveling [01:01:38] Marco Polo pep talk in preparing for interviews[01:09:37] Conclusion🔗 This episode is packed with tools and resources to help you uplevel work. You'll find everything mentioned in the complete show notes at https://uplevelingwork.com/9 Connect with Michelle:Instagram | Free ebooks | Website

February 27, 20241 hr 5 min

8. Upleveling as a manager - an interview with Jeanna (Part 1)

In this episode, Michelle interviews her sister Jeanna and they delve into the profound impact of coaching on Jeanna's life, particularly in addressing the emotion of dread and transforming it into a tool for empowerment. The conversation emphasizes the idea that dread is not merely an emotion but a thought process, providing a crucial clue to the underlying stories or tapes that drive such feelings. Through coaching, Jeanna learns to identify and shift these narratives, leading to a more empowered and positive mindset. The discussion expands to reflect on coaching dynamics, with Michelle highlighting the importance of consensual, adult-to-adult relationships in coaching, challenging traditional hierarchical models.Key Ideas Discussed:Dread as a thought process rather than just an emotion.Coaching as a tool to shift thought patterns and narratives.The transformative power of mental flexibility and interpreting circumstances differently.The role of coaching in building capacity, self-worth, and self-esteem.Michelle's reflections on feminist coaching and questioning societal conditioning.Jeanna's appreciation for Michelle's coaching style, addressing problems in the moment.The shift from hierarchical to consensual, adult-to-adult relationships in coaching.The conversation provides valuable insights into the nuanced and transformative nature of coaching, offering a glimpse into Jeanna's personal journey and the broader implications for redefining coaching relationships.🔗 This episode is packed with tools and resources to help you uplevel work. You'll find everything mentioned in the complete show notes at https://uplevelingwork.com/8 Connect with Michelle:Instagram | Free ebooks | Website

February 20, 202421 min

7. Improving Communication Using the Enneagram

In this episode, I continue our exploration of four ways to use the Enneagram at work to build trust within your team. We cover how to build stronger relationships to reduce friction and inefficiencies and how to be more effective communicators.I show how the Enneagram can nurture containers for growth that improve understanding, reduce conflict, and build relationships. Understanding the unconscious behaviors, thoughts, and patterns we have towards work, can help you be more empathic or compassionate and understanding towards each other. And that is what ultimately improves team performance.🔗 This episode is packed with tools and resources to help you uplevel work. You'll find everything mentioned in the complete show notes at https://uplevelingwork.com/7 Connect with Michelle:Instagram | Free ebooks | Website

February 13, 202412 min

6. Leadership Development Using the Enneagram

Have you ever wondered if an issue you were facing at work was related to the task or perhaps to personality styles? Do you long to feel more confident in your ability to be a great leader? What if I could share data that could give you x-ray vision into your team dynamics?In this episode, I share two ways that I use the Enneagram personality system to help teams reach their full potential. We cover how the Enneagram can help with leadership development, how to identify the strengths and weaknesses of your team.(The two ways I use the Enneagram to help teams communicate better are explored in Part 2 next week.)🔗 This episode is packed with tools and resources to help you uplevel work. You'll find everything mentioned in the complete show notes at https://uplevelingwork.com/6 Connect with Michelle:Instagram | Free ebooks | Website

February 6, 202420 min

5. Why use the Enneagram at work?

Have you ever wondered if an issue you were facing at work was related to the task or could be related to personality styles? Do you long to feel more confident in your ability to be a great leader? What if I could share data that could give you x-ray vision into your team dynamics?In this episode, I share why I use the Enneagram personality system to help teams reach their full potential. Episode Contents:[00:04:38] What the Enneagram is great at[00:05:48] The business case for working with the Enneagram  [00:06:48] The Enneagram helps you see your default mode  [00:09:42] The Enneagram helps us understand each other  [00:11:09] The ripple effect of working with the Enneagram  [00:13:54] The Enneagram can help teams work together more effectively  [00:16:08] Companies use the Enneagram for organizational development and to support diversity and inclusion efforts  [00:16:31] Coming up next🔗 This episode is packed with tools and resources to help you uplevel work. You'll find everything mentioned in the complete show notes at https://uplevelingwork.com/5 Connect with Michelle:Instagram | Free ebooks | Website

January 30, 202422 min

4. My Enneagram Origin Story

This unscripted episode is a raw reflection on why I use the Enneagram personality system as a coach. Learn a more about me, my personality style, and the work that I'm personally doing with the system. I even share my hesitation with using personality tests at work and self-coaching I'm working on.It is not an exaggeration to say that my life changed when I found the Enneagram and started using it for my own personal development 15 years ago. It helped me to come home to who I am and more clearly see the ways that I was conditioned as a woman in leadership growing up in an evangelical environment. 🔗 You'll find everything mentioned in the complete show notes at https://uplevelingwork.com/4 Connect with Michelle:Instagram | Free ebooks | Website

January 22, 202423 min

3. Leaders of the Future

Ever found yourself questioning if the old-school 'boss knows best' leadership is still cutting it in our evolving work landscape? Well, grab your headphones because on this episode, I’m diving into the future of leadership, pitting the traditional hierarchy against the cool kids on the block - the inclusive and systems-oriented leaders. I'll also share the three must-have superpowers of future leaders, and of course, share some tips on how you can unleash these powers within your team. Are you ready to shape the future of leadership?Episode contents:[0:00] Introduction and overview[01:28] Outdated styles of leadership[04:46] The problem with continuing to use this style of leadership[o5:53] A better way of leading[07:24] 3 key capabilities of leaders of the future[07:44] Capability #1: Seeing the larger system[[12:18} Cability #2: Creating containers for growth[15:51] Capability #3: Shifting the collective focus[18:47] I’m fired up about this!🔗 This episode is packed with tools and resources to help you uplevel work. You'll find everything mentioned in the complete show notes at https://uplevelingwork.com/3Connect with Michelle:Instagram | Free ebooks | Website

January 16, 202424 min

2. Framework: Tuckman's Stages of Team Development

Did you know that every team evolves to high performance through a predictable set of stages? Knowing what to expect at each of the stages can help reduce overwhelm and frustration on your team. And it can help you pinpoint interventions that are most likely to help get you unstuck and back on track. In this episode, I share Bruce Tuckman's stages of group development and describe how each stages looks for teams. I also identify the task, process, and relationship challenges in each stage and offer tips on how to accelerate through the stages to get to high performance faster.🔗 This episode is packed with resources to help you understand the 5 stages of development, including a free PDF download you can use as a resource. You'll find everything mentioned in the complete shownotes at uplevelingwork.com/2Connect with Michelle:Instagram | Free ebooks | Website

January 9, 202414 min

1. An Open Letter to New Managers

Managing a new team can be a real challenge whether you are a first-time manager or are working with a new team. In this encouraging episode, I share what I wished someone said to me when I became a new manager. It has some of my best advice to help you trust in yourself and open up to a style of management that helps you feel more connected and fulfilled. And you'll learn the two things every team needs to reach peak performance.I believe that we need leaders who are more inclusive and diverse because the future is calling us to be more innovative and creative as we face increasing complexity. Ready to learn how to create a collaborative environment where teams can perform at the highest levels?🔗 This episode is packed with resources to help you uplevel work. You'll find everything mentioned in the complete show notes at https://uplevelingwork.com/1Connect with Michelle:Instagram | Free ebooks | Website

February 13, 20233 min

Introducing Upleveling Work with Michelle Kay Anderson

Welcome to Upleveling Work! This episode outlines the key questions we will explore together in the podcast.Check out the full archive of episodes at http://uplevelingwork.com