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The Aligned Leadher

"Success without fulfillment is the greatest failure"- Tony Robbins. Listen in weekly to hear success strategies and mindset elevation!

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27:37

Lessons from motherhood Pt 2

The Aligned Leadher ·

2025/09/16

In this candid and vulnerable episode, Michele shares the lessons she's learned and was reminded of during her first 12 weeks as a new mom. From the importance of asking for help, to priority management over time management, to the power of embracing hard things - Michele's insights are applicable to both business and life. This episode is a must-listen for any entrepreneur or go-getter looking to grow their capacity, strengthen their resilience, and show up more authentically. Click here

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32:40

Lessons from motherhood Pt 1

The Aligned Leadher ·

2025/09/09

In this candid and vulnerable episode, Michele shares the lessons she's learned and was reminded of during her first 12 weeks as a new mom. From the importance of asking for help, to priority management over time management, to the power of embracing hard things - Michele's insights are applicable to both business and life. She's open about the mental health challenges she faced postpartum, encouraging listeners that even the most successful people struggle with their human brains

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18:59

How to grow past where you are

The Aligned Leadher ·

2025/09/02

In this episode, Michele shares powerful strategies to help you grow past where you are and achieve your biggest goals. She discusses the importance of thinking something new, reading something new, attending new events, putting yourself in new rooms with high-caliber people, and developing new relationships. Michele also highlights the upcoming launch of her Driven Mastermind program, which is designed to help driven women in direct sales rapidly grow their businesses and income. If you're

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16:03

The power of a community of winners

The Aligned Leadher ·

2025/08/26

In this episode, Michele Kostos shares her insights on the power of community for entrepreneurs. Michele discusses how being part of a mastermind group or coaching community has been pivotal to her own growth and success. She highlights how community provides support, accountability, and the opportunity to learn from others' experiences - both successes and failures. Michele emphasizes that community helps overcome the isolation that can come with entrepreneurship and allows you to

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17:45

The mindset to multiply results

The Aligned Leadher ·

2025/08/19

This week Michele discusses the importance of developing a "multiplication mindset" for entrepreneurs and leaders, rather than just an "addition mindset." Michele emphasizes that adopting this multiplication mindset is crucial for maximizing your results and leading your organization to new levels of growth. She invites listeners to get on the waitlist for her upcoming direct sales leadership group program. Visit www.michelekostos.com to join the waitlist.

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12:11

Working with an unmotivated team

The Aligned Leadher ·

2025/08/12

In this episode, Michele discusses why it can feel like 'no one is working' on your team, and provides 3 key reasons this may be happening: 1) Not leading by example with activity, 2) Inconsistent communication with your team, and 3) Your team needs more vision and encouragement, not just a focus on the work. Michele shares strategies to turn this around, including her unique coaching approach to motivate and move people forward. If you're struggling to get your team engaged, this episode

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18:40

Momentum in any season

The Aligned Leadher ·

2025/08/05

In this episode, Michele discusses how to create momentum in your business during any season, even when you have limited time and energy. She shares strategies for focusing on your essential activities, delegating or eliminating non-essentials, and leveraging your strengths to drive results - even during busy or challenging periods like summer. Michele emphasizes the importance of self-compassion, managing your mindset, and trusting natural ebbs and flows. She also highlights how vacations

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17:41

Creating your own path

The Aligned Leadher ·

2025/07/29

In this episode, Michele discusses the importance of creating your own path as an entrepreneur, rather than always following someone else's step-by-step plan. She shares her personal experience of finding more success and joy when she customized her sales process to align with her values and priorities, rather than just copying what others were doing. Michele emphasizes the power of self-trust and confidence in allowing you to forge your unique business journey. She also previews an

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12:54

The power of planning like a CEO

The Aligned Leadher ·

2025/07/22

In this episode, Michele discusses the importance of planning and acting like a CEO in your business, even if you're a solo entrepreneur or in direct sales. She emphasizes the power of taking intentional, proactive steps to map out your activities, events, and marketing well in advance. Michele explains how this "CEO mindset" creates more peace, confidence, and control over your results, versus a reactive, last-minute approach. She encourages listeners to schedule regular "CEO time" to

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14:36

Loving your process

The Aligned Leadher ·

2025/07/15

In this episode, Michele discusses the importance of loving your business process. She explains how having a process you genuinely enjoy can unlock consistency, motivation, and growth in your business. Michele provides an analogy of how we eagerly prepare for vacations, versus feeling obligated for other tasks. She emphasizes that by customizing your sales, onboarding, and team-building processes to align with your strengths and personality, you can create a contagious enthusiasm that

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17:14

Reconnecting to your business

The Aligned Leadher ·

2025/07/08

In this episode, Michele discusses the importance of reconnecting to your business and your purpose as an entrepreneur. She shares insights from a recent mastermind call where she witnessed female entrepreneurs struggle with feeling disconnected from their successful businesses. Michele emphasizes that the key to maintaining motivation and inspiration is to focus on serving your clients and the impact you can have, rather than just chasing revenue goals. She provides practical tips on how

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14:57

The power of celebrating

The Aligned Leadher ·

2025/07/01

In this episode, Michele celebrates the wins and achievements of her clients, many of whom are wrapping up a successful fiscal year in their network marketing or direct sales businesses. Michele emphasizes the importance of taking time to properly celebrate and evaluate your wins, no matter how big or small. She encourages listeners to recognize their own progress and growth, and to create a culture of winning on their teams by consistently acknowledging and celebrating everyone's efforts

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17:17

How to finish big goals

The Aligned Leadher ·

2025/06/24

In this episode, Michele shares 5 key strategies to help you become a true "finisher" and cross the finish line, even when things get tough: Neutralize your goal - Learn to be okay either way, so you can lead from a place of calm and confidence instead of desperation. Prepare thoroughly - Know your numbers, have backup plans, and expect it to take more effort than you think. Multiply your effort - Market and work as if you're going for the maximum, not just the minimum. This keeps you

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13:35

Clean leadership part 2

The Aligned Leadher ·

2025/06/17

In this episode, Michele expands on the concept of "clean leadership" from her previous episode. She emphasizes the importance of not being attached to your team's results, and instead focusing on leading by example and believing in your people's potential. Michele discusses strategies to avoid the trap of relying on others to grow your business, and how to communicate with your team in a way that is supportive and non-judgmental. She also shares tips on categorizing your team members to

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16:29

Clean leadership

The Aligned Leadher ·

2025/06/10

In this episode, Michele discusses the importance of "clean leadership" - having a clear, unattached mindset as a leader. She explains that clean leadership involves believing in your team, practicing what you preach, and taking responsibility for your own actions rather than blaming others. Michele shares insights on how to develop this type of confident, compassionate leadership approach to better support and empower your team. She also mentions an upcoming group program to help leaders

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18:40

Creating a new future in your business

The Aligned Leadher ·

2025/06/03

In this episode, Michele discusses how your past does not have to predict your future. She explains that you are not your past self, and by creating new thoughts and beliefs, you can achieve quantum leaps in your business. Michele emphasizes that if others can do it, you can too. She provides strategies for gathering evidence to support your new beliefs and overcome the self-limiting thoughts that may be holding you back. Whether you're a coach, network marketer, or entrepreneur, this

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18:09

Overcoming overwhelm

The Aligned Leadher ·

2025/05/27

In this episode, Michele discusses the common feeling of overwhelm that many entrepreneurs experience. She explores how overwhelm is often a habit that serves us in some way, and encourages listeners to challenge their assumptions about their capabilities. Michele suggests keeping a "win list" to remind yourself of your past accomplishments and resilience. She emphasizes that we all have endless capacity for growth, and that feeling "behind" is just a thought pattern we can shift. Michele

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18:12

When people misunderstand us

The Aligned Leadher ·

2025/05/20

In this episode, Michele Kostos discusses the importance of embracing discomfort and being misunderstood as an entrepreneur. She shares how expanding your mindset can lead to growth, even if it means being misunderstood by those around you. Michele emphasizes the need to stay true to yourself and your mission, and not get derailed by the opinions of others. This insightful conversation is a must-listen for any entrepreneur looking to navigate the challenges of growth and expansion. Join the

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18:22

The sales domino effect

The Aligned Leadher ·

2025/05/13

Michele's latest podcast episode dives into the importance of sales as the foundational "domino" for a successful, peaceful, and profitable business. She shares insights from working with clients, highlighting how improving sales mindset and skills can have a ripple effect across all areas of an entrepreneur's life and business. Michele emphasizes the need to overcome any shame or negative perceptions around selling, and instead embrace it as a service-oriented, life-changing endeavor. She

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13:56

Motivating communication with your team

The Aligned Leadher ·

2025/05/06

In this episode, host Michele Kostos discusses the mindset of achievers and leaders, and how it can sometimes lead to unrealistic expectations. She emphasizes the importance of focusing on people's wins and vision, rather than just their process and tasks. Michele shares strategies for creating a more empowering, partnership-based relationship with your team, rather than a rigid employee-manager dynamic. She also mentions an upcoming coaching opportunity for listeners who want to work on

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