I got a question on my Instagram Stories yesterday and it’s always one of the biggest worries for women. It was about how not to come across as intimidating with personal image in male-dominated arenas.

I have an answer for all arenas.

If you have a rock-solid level of self-assurance and show up like it, you will ALWAYS be intimidating to somebody.

I want you to know that this...

Your ability to Show Up Confident begins with giving yourself time to discover your next level. If you are beginning anything, save this as a reminder.

Then, when you finish, celebrate! Confidence is built every time you finish something and learn from it. If you are finishing, save this and post it as a reminder to yourself about your journey.

I shared this in an Instagram post a short few hours after I did this Facebook Live broadcast that, I have to say, was the one I am most proud of in my almost 5-year live-broadcasting history.

My intention was to share how to be more productive and confident starting with how you get dressed.  It turned into something more.

It turned emotional - not for myself but for hope for you - about...

Peace means different things to everyone but there is one thing that is true for all of us, we all get overwhelmed.

The causes may be different, the circumstances may be varied but we ALL have times of overwhelm. That’s when the world seems to get loud. Have you noticed it? When you do, find your peace. Not always a place of quiet but always a place of joy.

I shoveled freshly fallen...

WOMEN CHANGE THE WORLD WITH THEIR CONFIDENCE

:: By Michele Charles Gustafson ::

When women have the sureness of self, we can do anything.
We say “yes” when they want to.
We say “no” when they need to.
 
We give when we can’t.
We give more when we can.
 
We stand up when we are compelled.
We sit down when we are ready.
 
Our words speak.
Our works speak louder....

"Connect with those who see your light and celebrate your flame."

Many may see your light but not all will celebrate your flame.

[Pause on that.]

Connect with those who not only ‘see you’ but champion you. Cherish them. Share this with them if you like and let them know you appreciate them in your life. It never hurts to share your gratitude. There is power in it.

To your...

"Confidence is self-love in action."

Whether you are aware or not, you are serving someone - every day with every choice you make. No matter what your role. Are you intentional about who that is and what you offer them?

I've experienced that when we get very clear about what Magic we bring to those we serve AND use it, everything falls into place - we no longer question ourselves or our...

Mother Nature has seasons. You have seasons to your life. Flowing with them can feel like a crazy transition but look on the bright side, firstly, you’re not alone, and secondly, you can learn to navigate them when you know how to use them in your favor and define what is the most important time of your year - for you.

It took me a long time to learn this gem of a lesson.  For...

This week, I ran a 3-Day challenge in my Facebook community. If you haven't experienced a "Michele challenge," let's just say, it ain't no "fluffy" challenge.

I ask my participants hard questions. I challenge their thinking of their status quo. I teach them that the conventional thinking they have held is wrong and is what is holding them back. And then I ask them to personal responsibility and...