The step-by-step online program for developing your strengths at work – and helping others do the same – using the science of positive psychology.
Imagine what might be possible if you:
- Felt truly confident each morning when you walked in to work, no matter what was facing you.
- Had the opportunity and the energy to do more of what you do best, no matter what your job description said.
- Could help other people realize their own potential and create lasting, positive change in the way they worked.
And imagine you could use evidence-based, busy-proof techniques and tools to do all these things, no matter who you’re working for.
Whether you’re an employee, entrepreneur, coach, human resources leader, or manager, researchers have discovered that it is possible to cultivate rock solid confidence, feel alive and energized and be happy in your job – and to help others do the same.
Get started today and discover practical ways to put positive psychology to work so you can consistently show up, shine, and succeed.
Why Should You Listen to Me?
My name is Michelle McQuaid, and these days I’m a best-selling author, workplace wellbeing teacher and playful change activator. I help people find the confidence, energy and happiness to consistently thrive.
But my life wasn’t always like this. Back in 2007, despite living in New York with my beautiful family, working in a job that paid me more money than I could spend, and being in good health… each day it was becoming harder and harder to find the energy to drag myself into work.
The constant stress to prove myself in a job that had no real sense of purpose was slowly but surely draining away my confidence, my energy and my joy for life. Despite the creeping sense of greyness blanketing my life, I couldn’t just quit my job. I needed the money to support my family, and work at my level was hard to find.
I felt stuck and helpless.
So as I lay there in bed one morning, wondering if perhaps this was just how life is, I couldn’t help but wonder: “If I started truly showing up and shining at what mattered most to me, what might my life and the world around me actually look like?”
A year later, this question led me to a Masters in Applied Positive Psychology, with the field’s founder, Professor Martin Seligman, to discover what science was uncovering about the secrets of human flourishing. What I learned finally made it possible to create the kind of personal and professional success that was beyond my wildest dreams.
Now I’m an honorary fellow at Melbourne University’s Graduate School of Education, and my work has been featured in Forbes, the Harvard Business Review, the Wall Street Journal, Boss Magazine, The Age, and many more.
I know many of you are inspired to develop your strengths at work, and that’s exactly why I’ve created a program to give you the practical tools you need to do just that – and to teach these approaches to others. This program will help show up in the ways that matter … shine in the things that really count … and succeed in the areas you value most.
Introducing The Show Up, Shine and Succeed Program
What I hear again and again from my clients is once they know how to develop their strengths, new opportunities start to open up for them.
As they begin to feel more confident, happier and more energized in their work, they can create the kinds of careers and lives they truly love.
I’ve worked with more than ten thousand people around the world – employees, managers, HR leaders, entrepreneurs and coaches – to create an evidence-based blueprint for developing their strengths and creating lasting success on their terms.
Now I’m offering that blueprint to you through my six-week online training program, Show Up, Shine & Succeed.
Here’s What You’ll Learn in Show Up, Shine and Succeed
Module 1: discover Your Strengths
Finding Out What You Like to Do and How You Like to Work
Discover your character strengths – how you like to work - using the VIA Survey; and your talents – what you like to do – using the Gallup StrengthsFinder and how you can map them together to uncover your “zone of greatness” in any job.
Most importantly, in this module you’ll learn the secret to using your strengths intelligently, so you don’t underplay or overplay the things you do best. And you’ll learn how to use these strengths assessment tools to help others do the same.
Module 2: Design Your Strengths
Silence Your Doubts and Step Into Your Strengths-Fueled Future
In this module, I’ll give you the simple formula for developing your strengths so you can feel more confident, energized and happy in your work and finally overcome the fears and self-doubt that are holding you back.
Then you’ll get clear on what success looks like for you, and design a simple, evidence-based plan to make your strengths-fueled future a reality.
Module 3: Deliver Your Strengths
The Busy-Proof Way To Create Lasting Change and Cultivate Grit
This module focuses on giving you busy-proof steps for creating lasting changes in your life – including ways to develop your strengths in as little as 11 minutes a day.
You’ll also discover how to cultivate the grit you need for long-term success, and how to bring out the best in anyone you’re working with – yes, even your most challenging colleagues and clients.
“It sounds dramatic to say Michelle’s sessions on strengths have changed my life, but they really have.” Tessa Cason
“What I have always liked the most about Michelle – she is who she says she is, & she tries to practice what she preaches.” Helen Fitzpatrick
“Michelle made it easy who our whole team to start seeing what their strengths are & how they can be applied at work.” Caroline Dillistone
How Show Up, Shine and Succeed Works
- Each module is broken into bite-sized videos you can watch whenever it’s convenient for you (on your commute, during your lunch break, or in spare moments here and there throughout the day).
- For those who prefer listening to, or reading the content, we also include downloadable audio files and full transcripts. Just download the audio or PDF to your computer, smart phone or tablet, and you’re set to go.
- To help you immediately apply what you’re learning, we provide playsheets with simple exercises and practical tips for every module of the course. You can immediately start teaching, coaching, or sharing what you’ve learned with others.
- You’ll discover how to create small, busy-proof strengths development habits to help you succeed in the things that matter most to you.
- A new module is released every two weeks, so you’ll never feel overwhelmed, or like you’re or struggling to keep up.
- You also get lifetime access to all the materials in Show Up, Shine and Succeed, so you can set your own pace, revisit the ideas later, and have all the tools at your fingertips whenever you need them
- In Show Up, Shine and Succeed, you’ll get a variety of practical, done-for-you tools and resources I welcome you to steal with pride and put in place right away for yourself, or to help other people.
You’ll also get these exclusive
bonuses when you join us:
The Business Case for Using Strengths
Everything you need to get the people around you (your team members, your boss, and your peers) on board with using their strengths.
Building Strengths-Based Teams
Learn how to use strengths for recruiting, job descriptions, and performance evaluations. I charge thousands of dollars when I teach these tools and techniques to my consulting clients, but this bonus is yours FREE when you join Show Up, Shine and Succeed.
Become a More Positive Leader
Whether you’re a formal or informal leader of others, you can expand your positive psychology toolkit with these tested, practical approaches based on Professor Seligman’s theory for flourishing at work.
“I really benefited from Show Up, Shine and Succeed.” Laurenne Di Salvo
“I really benefited from Show Up, Shine and Succeed. While I was already familiar with the VIA character strengths and positive psychology theory, the course gave me a deeper understanding of the application of strengths and also the power of using strengths in combination. The play sheets were really useful to draw this out. Thank you Michelle.”
“Extremely impressed with and grateful for the program Michelle has created.” Deb Smolensky
“Out of the numerous personal growth classes I have taken, Michelle has created one of the best, high-quality, value based programs I've taken. She has uniquely combined leading expert research and studies with engaging, practical learning methods to help me clearly paint a picture of my strengths and give me the practical tools I can use every day to capitalize on them fully. Extremely impressed with and grateful for the program Michelle has created.”
“Show Up, Shine & Succeed is full of good information, exercises, and support to learn how to tap into the best of who you are.” Steve Hendon
“Show Up, Shine & Succeed is full of good information, exercises, and support to learn how to tap into the best of who you are. Michelle has a wonderful way of presenting the information so that it is understandable and easy to implement. I have studied my strengths for several years, but saw them with a new perspective after going through the program. It's well worth the investment and delivers exceptional value.”
Here’s Everything You’ll Get:
- The full Show Up, Shine and Succeed online program, including all of the information-packed modules.
- Short, focused videos and lessons you can watch on any device, so you can go through the lessons at your own pace, whenever you have time.
- Lifetime access to the entire course, so you can refer back to the videos, transcripts, playsheets, tools, and resources at any time.
- Easy, actionable steps you can use to start creating immediate changes at work.
- All the additional learning bonuses, including the Business Case for Using Strengths and the Building Strengths-Based Teams bonus.
- Tools and resources you can steal with pride and start using immediately to help others develop their strengths.
Our Risk-Free Guarantee
It’s our heartfelt hope that this program will help you to bring out the best in yourself and others. If you don’t feel the content or delivery style is working for you, we’ll happily refund 100% of your money.
Just go through the training and do the work for the first two modules. If you’re not seeing a real difference in your work from developing your strengths, just let us know, send us what you’ve tried and we’ll immediately refund your money. No questions asked.
Phew! I know that’s a lot to absorb!
So, take a quick moment to close your eyes and consider what might be possible if you:
- Felt confident enough to show up and do more of the things that mattered most to you in your work.
- Could help others shine by bringing out the best in them, and showing them how to do more of what they do best every day.
- Truly had enough energy and courage to joyfully live your life, and to be of service – as only you can – in the world.
I truly believe that when we feel happier, more connected, and more fulfilled at work, the world becomes a better place for all of us.
It’s my heartfelt hope that you’ll join me today.
Warmest wishes,
Michelle
