Do you have a friend that you may not speak to for months or even years, but when you do talk, it’s like you pick up right where you left off? That’s how it is with my good friend Michelle Riddell. She knows the power of presence, and she has been a welcome presence in my life. Michelle also has a reputation as a leader for inspiring and empowering people working on executive teams in global marketing organizations. What I admire most is her personal vision statement, ”I lead my life honorably with boldness to unleash the potential in people and organizations for the betterment of society”. Isn’t that powerful?

I believe you will appreciate this conversation as much as I did. Michelle’s ability to show up fully present is such a gift. I hope you will feel encouraged to find guides that truly fit who you are and where you are trying to go. You’ll hear her share about the good guides in her life and even those that weren’t so good. But you’ll appreciate how she has learned the power of presence from all of it.

If you want to learn more about finding good guides, check out my book The Life You're Made For

Step into The Life You're Made For, I'm cheering you on!
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When I announced that I'd be sharing my word for the year 2025, I asked you all to share what words you have chosen. Thank you for sharing them with me! I am so inspired by your intentional growth. I have heard words like...

• Freedom
• Love
• Wisdom
• Courage
• Focus
• Presence
• Power
• Faith
• Amplify
• Results
• Mission
• Grow
• Live
• Be

…and even one who wants to keep it private because they are too sacred and personal to share their word out loud.

What a powerful year each individual will have with words like these! I can’t wait to follow up and hear what they learn from their words at the end of the year.

In this podcast, I share what my past words have taught me along with my word for the year 2025. Because I know how choosing a word for the year keeps me focused and guides me. But what I really like about choosing a my word for the year… it’s simple. It’s the simplest way I know to live intentionally. And when you align with who you want to be, this is the direction you grow. It has been exciting to have watched this practice attract exactly the right people, guides, opportunities, and experiences needed to learn and grow.

So, find your focus, stay curious, and listen to this podcast about how my word for the year influenced me last year and why I chose my new word for this year.

Cheering you on!

If you're looking for ways to find good guides in your life, check out my book The Life You're Made For

Step into The Life You're Made For, I'm cheering you on!
heatherpenny.com
@heatherpennyphd
Music by Jason Squires
Production by Cody Vermillion

When was the last time you got some great guidance? Maybe you were starting a new business or sorting out a relationship. But the counsel you received shifted it all in a positive direction and helped you see things dramatically different. This is what Good Guides can do for us. They are people who are further along the journey than you, but have something to offer that you don’t have at the moment— to see things differently or explore new possibilities that encourage you to take new risks and venture out in new ways. They help you level up in your life.

That’s why I want to share with you a new podcast series on Good Guides. You’ll hear from people who I know and respect who have both offered guidance and been on the receiving end of it. But what I have come to believe is that we can’t get to new levels in life without good guidance along the way. In the first episode, you’ll hear me share what Good Guides have meant to me and how it has been so critical to my development. So, join us as we discuss what makes a good guide and some important counsel people have received that significantly impacted their lives. Who knows, maybe it will impact yours too!

For more info on Good Guides, pick up my book The Life You're Made For

Step into The Life You're Made For, I'm cheering you on!
heatherpenny.com
@heatherpennyphd
Music by Jason Squires
Production by Cody Vermillion