Lift Your Future

Welcome to Lift Your Future, a podcast that teaches you coping skills through stories, methods and proven techniques, to improve relationships and outcomes in your personal and professional life. I’m Nicole Winkler, a licenced therapist and (turned) executive coach. On this podcast we will share relatable life experiences to help you with practical ways to grow in your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors to impact your life personally and professionally in order to Lift Your Future.

Dealing With Imposter Syndrome 03/01/2023

Dealing With Imposter Syndrome Did you know that 70% of people have or will suffer from Imposter Syndrome? If you've ever lacked confidence in your accomplishments, questioned whether or not you 'deserved' to be on the team, or thought that people might see you as a 'fraud,' then you have dealt with Imposter Syndrome. On today's podcast Nicole shows us what Imposter Syndrome is, how it affects us, and how we can overcome it. Learn more about Nicole Winkler and how to lift your future and elevate your business at ! Original Air Date: Apr 27, 2022 /episode/index/show/liftyourfuture/id/26021772

Find Your Success 02/15/2023

Find Your Success We’re in the midst of trying times. People are resigning, unhappy with their current work life, or looking for something else; without anything set up. Matt Cumro, founder and partner at Supreme Basketball had a similar journey over ten years ago. He shares his journey with Nicole as he went from assistant basketball coach to establishing a successful statewide youth basketball program. They talk about what success looks like and how you can look for yours. Find out more about Matt Cumro and Supreme Basketball at Learn more about Nicole Winkler and how to lift your future and elevate your business at ! /episode/index/show/liftyourfuture/id/25869552

Overcoming Postpartum Depression & Anxiety 02/01/2023

Overcoming Postpartum Depression & Anxiety Are you struggling with postpartum depression and anxiety? Motherhood can be challenging for many reasons and can be physically, psychologically and emotionally draining. Today we're breaking down the taboo around Postpartum Depression & Anxiety with help from Dr Natalie Lynch (she literally delivers babies). Dr. Lynch shares her experiences, advice, and guidance that all mothers should hear. Nicole also shares her personal story in dealing and overcoming Postpartum Depression & Anxiety today, on Lift Your Future! Visit us at ! Original Air Date: February 23, 2022 /episode/index/show/liftyourfuture/id/25730667

Activating Events, Belief Systems, & Consequences: A Deeper Look 01/18/2023

Activating Events, Belief Systems, & Consequences: A Deeper Look Nicole helps us discover our ABCs - the key to unlocking greater success and happiness. By first recognizing Activating Events, then analyzing Belief Systems, we can make changes that lead to powerful Consequences! Listen in as Nicole breaks it all down and provides practical advice for how you too can benefit from a transformed outlook on life. Need help finding your ABCs? Visit us at ! /episode/index/show/liftyourfuture/id/25581159

How To Lead Yourself 01/04/2023

How To Lead Yourself How can you lead someone else, or your team, or your business, if you can’t first take the necessary steps toward self-leadership? Taking your own path to self-improvement is the first step in advancing both personally and professionally. Join Jill Phillips and Nicole as they provide valuable advice from a life coach's perspective! Reap real rewards by learning how to trust yourself, have faith in the journey towards growth, and lead with confidence. It all starts now. Click here to learn more about Want to learn more on how to lead yourself? Visit us at ! /episode/index/show/liftyourfuture/id/25418487

Failure Is Growth 12/21/2022

Failure Is Growth When life throws you an obstacle, it's easy to feel like a failure. But success isn't measured by how often we get things right – success is determined by what we learn and grow from when things don't go our way. Nicole Winkler knows this better than anyone, having overcome difficult times in her own life to become an executive life coach and mentor. Through Lift Your Future, she now helps others who have experienced 'failure' to see success on the other side. In this episode Nicole has 3 key strategies for viewing and dealing with failure as an opportunity for success. Learn more about Nicole Winkler and Lift Your Future at /episode/index/show/liftyourfuture/id/25302123

Lift Yourself Up by Finding Gratefulness in Everyday Moments 12/07/2022

Lift Yourself Up by Finding Gratefulness in Everyday Moments How do we increase happiness, self esteem, and eliminate stress? What if this can be done with improving one skill? In this video, we explore the power of gratitude and how it can help us to live a happier life. We all have moments that we might not consider to be good, but by finding gratitude in these moments, we can shift our perspective and find happiness. We often focus on what we don't have or what could be better, but gratitude can help us to appreciate the good moments in our lives. Being grateful for family and friends, a safe home, and even simple things like food can be an important part of finding happiness. Gratitude can also help us to find joy in unexpected places. Visit us at to help find other ways to increase happiness and find gratefulness in everyday moments. /episode/index/show/liftyourfuture/id/25181445

Rerelease How to Limit Negativity in Your Life 11/23/2022

Rerelease How to Limit Negativity in Your Life Do you find yourself worked up and on edge constantly? Is negativity affecting your professional and personal life? Nicole breaks down some of the negative sources that could be affecting you and how it changes your decision making. Join us as she shares 5 helpful tips that can help limit the negativity in your life. Talk more with Nicole Winkler today at /episode/index/show/liftyourfuture/id/25054521

Rerelease Fitness, Nutrition, Mental Health, & Mindset 11/09/2022

Rerelease Fitness, Nutrition, Mental Health, & Mindset We're revisiting one of your favorite episodes: Overcoming adversity takes on an entirely new definition in this episode, as Nicole is joined by Conner Rensch - a woman who defied the odds and lost over 150lbs, gaining back so much of her life in the process. Nicole and Conner share the importance of fitness, nutrition, mental health, and your mindset with real world stories we can all relate to. Learn more about Lift Your Future at . /episode/index/show/liftyourfuture/id/24883977

A Work Life Balance Isn't What You Want 10/26/2022

A Work Life Balance Isn't What You Want What if I told you that striving for a work life balance is completely wrong? What if balance shouldn’t be the goal at all? In this episode we will share how work life harmony is what we actually are seeking, but what is the difference between balance and harmony? Our guest is executive coach Todd Zimbelman, who shares tips to find harmony, the happiness and growth you will discover with this new perspective, and how to reflect on your week to get you to those big audacious goals you want to accomplish. Start lifting YOUR future today at ! Todd can be found /episode/index/show/liftyourfuture/id/24752847

Should You Work With Your Family? 10/12/2022

Should You Work With Your Family? Balancing your business and your family can be stressful enough, but what do you do when your family IS your business? Going to work can be a healthy separation for us to have our own space, but what if there is no separation? We each have a unique family dynamic of behaviors but how are they impacted by working with or working in a family business. On this episode we will find out how to work with family with the top 3 simple tips to make your life easier from our guest Molly Arnall. Start lifting YOUR future today at ! /episode/index/show/liftyourfuture/id/24627708

Women Entrepreneurs 08/31/2022

Women Entrepreneurs How to be a successful entrepreneur is a question that many people ask, but the women entrepreneurs on today's podcast have answered it time and time again. Nicole is joined by two of Omaha's most successful women entrepreneurs, Susan Reff and Tracy Hightower-Henne, founding partners of Hightower Reff Law. What are the keys to becoming a successful woman business owner? What are the challenges women face in a male-dominated industry? They share what their successes and setbacks have taught them, to help you know to get started, the advice they have for young women entrepreneurs, and how you can keep your success thriving. Listen to Susan and Tracy's podcast 'The Lady Lawyer League' here, and to learn more about Susan and Tracy visit: Start lifting YOUR future today at ! /episode/index/show/liftyourfuture/id/24217029

Work Life Balance 08/17/2022

Work Life Balance Entrepreneurs and do-it yourself workers are notorious for taking on all responsibilities. Omaha based realtor and musician Jason Birnstihl has spent nearly 30 years in marketing, media, and sales. He shares his story of trying that work-life balance all of us seek and how letting go of certain things increased his success both professionally and personally. /episode/index/show/liftyourfuture/id/24071892

Overcoming Loss With Growth Mindset 08/03/2022

Overcoming Loss With Growth Mindset We all face setbacks and loss. It can be the most trying of times. For nearly a decade Angie Wiley has been helping athletes find discipline, strong work ethics, and build mental strength. She shares an incredible story of her own perseverance through those tough times; how having a strong growth mindset got her through hard loss. Don’t miss this inspirational story. Angie Wiley can be found at To find how you can lift your future and how Nicole can help your business, go to /episode/index/show/liftyourfuture/id/23939688

How To Find Your Success 07/20/2022

How To Find Your Success We’re in the midst of trying times. People are resigning, unhappy with their current work life, or looking for something else; without anything set up. Matt Cumro, founder and partner at Supreme Basketball had a similar journey over ten years ago. He shares his journey with Nicole as he went from assistant basketball coach to establishing a successful statewide youth basketball program. They talk about what success looks like and how you can look for yours. Find out more about Matt Cumro and Supreme Basketball at Learn more about Nicole Winkler and how to lift your future and elevate your business at ! /episode/index/show/liftyourfuture/id/23788835

How Treating People Impacts Your Success 07/06/2022

How Treating People Impacts Your Success Has your occupation turned into, “I have to go to work?” Or find yourself not as successful as you believe you can be. Joining Nicole is author, motivational speaker, and successful business owner Van Deeb. Van Deeb shares his years of experience empowering others to reach their potential. They discuss how positive messages can elevate not only your business, but your life. Listen to Van Deeb's podcast wherever you listen to your podcasts or at Don't miss Van Deeb's weekly radio program 'The Journey' at , Thursdays 5-6pm & Sundays 10-11am. Purchase Van's books or book him for your next motivational event at . Learn more about Nicole Winkler and how to lift your future and elevate your business at /episode/index/show/liftyourfuture/id/23640632

How To Maintain Your Faith Through Adversity In Business 06/22/2022

How To Maintain Your Faith Through Adversity In Business Business can be rough and at times tests you to limits that are unimaginable. Eric Howland, the owner of Country Tire had nearly ten years of difficulties and misfortunes. From environmental disasters to embezzlement, and a global pandemic; he’s gone through a lot. Now, his business is thriving and the future is looking bright. He joins Nicole and shares his story of perseverance and insights on how to get through those tough times. Set up a discovery call with Nicole Winkler today to set your business up for success at /episode/index/show/liftyourfuture/id/23499857

How Food Makes You Think & Feel 06/08/2022

How Food Makes You Think & Feel What we eat and drink satisfies our hunger and cravings, but it also affects our brain function. Joining Nicole in the studio is Dr. Kristin Saxena, a pediatrician and host of Feeding the Family Podcast. Dr. Kristin explores how food and relationships are interconnected in creating healthy eating habits. She brings her knowledge to the table and shares how foods can make us feel. Listen to Dr. Kristin's podcast 'Feeding the Family' wherever you listen to podcasts or online at Talk to Nicole about how she can help coach you and your company at /episode/index/show/liftyourfuture/id/23344850

Being a Successful Woman in a Male Dominated Industry 06/01/2022

Being a Successful Woman in a Male Dominated Industry Male leadership has traditionally been the standard across many industries. Nicole invites Gwenn Aspen, CEO of Anequim to share her story of success in a male dominated industry; how her will and determination took her business from 26 to over 800 people across North America. Gwenn provides helpful tips and strategies she uses in business and at home. Join us for this inspiring story. Listen to Gwenn's podcast "Bootstrappers" wherever you get your podcasts Talk with Nicole Winkler about coaching you and your business team at /episode/index/show/liftyourfuture/id/23285021

How to Limit Negativity in Your Life 05/11/2022

How to Limit Negativity in Your Life Do you find yourself worked up and on edge constantly? Is negativity affecting your professional and personal life? Nicole breaks down some of the negative sources that could be affecting you and how it changes your decision making. Join us as she shares 5 helpful tips that can help limit the negativity in your life. Talk more with Nicole Winkler today at /episode/index/show/liftyourfuture/id/23077271

Imposter Syndrome 04/27/2022

Imposter Syndrome Did you know that 70% of people have or will suffer from Imposter Syndrome? If you've ever lacked confidence in your accomplishments, questioned whether or not you 'deserved' to be on the team, or thought that people might see you as a 'fraud,' then you have dealt with Imposter Syndrome. On today's podcast Nicole shows us what Imposter Syndrome is, how it effects us, and how we can overcome it. Learn how Nicole can help you Lift Your Future at /episode/index/show/liftyourfuture/id/22922351

Leadership Mindset 04/06/2022

Leadership Mindset What does it take to create and develop leaders in your organization? It all starts with a leadership mindset. Jill Phillips joins Nicole to talk about the fundamental pillars to develop the right leadership mindset for your personal and professional growth. Learn more about Jill Phillips Coaching online at Start lifting YOUR future today at /episode/index/show/liftyourfuture/id/22694492

Boundaries 03/30/2022

Boundaries What are boundaries? Why are they so important for you? How do you set boundaries for yourself? We're not talking about just physical boundaries, these are boundaries for every aspect of your personal and professional life that make a profound impact on your health, wellness, and success. Nicole breaks down what boundaries are, why they're so important, and how to set them in this episode of Lift Your Future podcast. See how Nicole can help you Lift Your Future at /episode/index/show/liftyourfuture/id/22608881

Learning How to Lead Yourself 03/23/2022

Learning How to Lead Yourself Learning how to lead yourself is where true progress begins. How can you lead someone else, or your team, or your business, if you can’t first take the necessary steps toward self-leadership? Jill Phillips joins Nicole as we have 2 life and business coaches here to help increase the return on your personal and professional life. Learn the steps to trust yourself, trust in the process, and experience true growth. Learn more about Jill Phillips coaching at Begin to Lift Your Future at /episode/index/show/liftyourfuture/id/22538183

Emotional Intelligence 03/16/2022

Emotional Intelligence Just how important is emotional intelligence? Turns out, E.I. is just as, if not more important than, I.Q. Nicole goes through the various types of emotional intelligence, how it impacts our lives, and shares real life examples of how she's helped people recognize and utilize their emotional intelligence as a strength. You'll also get actionable steps you can take to implement emotional intelligence in your personal and proffesional life! Learn more about Nicole Winkler's coaching at /episode/index/show/liftyourfuture/id/22460978

When to Take the Leap 03/09/2022

When to Take the Leap Shawn Peterson is Nicole's guest today as they talk about culture, having the right mindset, and knowing when to take the leap. Shawn took the leap to starting his own business helping people and he shares his journey from manual labor to coaching other successful business owners and companies. If you're looking to take the leap, set up a consultation with Nicole Winkler at to see how she can help you Lift Your Future. /episode/index/show/liftyourfuture/id/22391279

Postpartum Depression & Anxiety 02/23/2022

Postpartum Depression & Anxiety Postpartum Depression & Anxiety are serious mental health challenges that millions of mothers face with varying severities in symptoms. Unfortunately, this is something that isn't talked about openly enough, leaving too many new mothers unsure of where to turn or who to talk to. Today we break the stigma with special guest (and deliverer of babies!) Dr. Natalie Lynch. Dr. Lynch shares her experiences, advice, and guidance that all mothers should hear. Nicole also shares her personal story in dealing with Postpartum Depression & Anxiety today, on Lift Your Future! If you're struggling with personal or professional challenges, contact Nicole Winkler today to talk about her coaching and how it could help you Lift Your Future at /episode/index/show/liftyourfuture/id/22224248

How Assumptions Hold You Back 02/16/2022

How Assumptions Hold You Back There's an old adage about when you 'assume' you make an ass out of you and me, but while we all know this saying, we still let assumptions sneak in and hijack our progress and potential. In today's episode, we learn about assumptions and how assumptions are holding us back. Nicole shares the 5 different ways that assumptions hold us back from our true potential, growth, and success, and she also gives us 5 ways to keep your assumptions in check! Visit with Nicole Winkler about how Lift Your Future coaching can help you personally and professionally at /episode/index/show/liftyourfuture/id/22154399

The 6 Stages of Change 02/09/2022

The 6 Stages of Change Change is hard, but change is vital to our growth and evolution. Today we learn about the 6 stages of change from being in denial, to recognizing and identifying what needs to change, through action steps and maintenance. The 6 stages of change are important for us to know well, because this process will give us the tools to make substantial and lasting change to better our lives personally and professionally. Learn more about Nicole Winkler's life and business coaching at . /episode/index/show/liftyourfuture/id/22068131

9 Mental Skill Sets of Successful Athletes 02/02/2022

9 Mental Skill Sets of Successful Athletes What makes a successful athlete? There are actually 9 mental skill sets that make a successful athlete and today's guest Corey Smith shares the research and psychology behind them that he has studied. Today we learn how these 9 mental skill sets of successful athletes can be applied to your everyday life, both professionally and personally. Become the 'Michael Jordan' of YOUR life as we Lift Your Future! Corey Smith PsyD, is currently at the MDFMR in Maine-Dartmouth and has studied and worked with athletes on this subject his entire career. /episode/index/show/liftyourfuture/id/21990779

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