"Mindset2Results" with Elena Apalkova

In this episode, Elena Apalkova and Annika Sorensen explore the link between stress and productivity. Annika explains stress's internal nature and its effects on the nervous system. They discuss how negative thinking affects decision-making and the importance of breaking habits. Topics include emotion contagion in negotiations, changing thought patterns, and creating positive auto-responses. Annika highlights gradual habit change, aligning the conscious with the subconscious, and the power of self-love. The episode wraps up with insights on visualizing and aligning with success goals. (0:00) Introduction to stress and productivity with Annika Sorensen (2:37) Understanding stress: medical perspective and internal nature (5:32) Stress hormones and nervous system overload (7:14) Negative thinking and its impact on decision-making (9:49) Awareness and breaking habitual behavior patterns (11:47) Conscious decision-making to boost productivity (13:14) Emotion contagion in negotiations and relationships (16:33) Changing thought patterns and creating positive auto-responses (18:48) Commitment to personal change and overcoming resistance (21:19) Overcoming inadequacy and aligning the conscious with the subconscious (25:27) Importance of gradual habit change for lasting results (28:25) Sequence of thoughts, feelings, actions, and overcoming hurdles (30:17) Awareness, acceptance, and responsibility in stress management (33:44) Overcoming life's challenges and choosing to be a victor (37:13) The role of energy and frequency in achieving success (39:18) Making conscious decisions and positive influences (41:04) The power of self-love and staying present (45:22) Visualizing and aligning with your success goals

Join Elena Apalkova and Ahmed Assam as they explore the crucial role of focus in achieving success. They discuss leveraging past experiences with New Year resolutions, recognizing self-potential, and setting life-changing goals. Learn about embracing the cost of success by eliminating limiting habits and cultivating a powerful mindset. Discover how aligning goals with personal vision and raising standards impacts daily life. The episode covers essential morning routines and the five pillars of success: decision, discipline, standards, identity, and attitude. Transform fantasies into beliefs and engage with actionable next steps. (0:00) Introduction and the role of focus in success (0:25) Combining past experiences with New Year resolutions for success (3:01) Exploring self-potential and setting life-changing goals (7:53) Embracing the cost of success and eliminating limiting habits (12:19) Cultivating a powerful mindset through inspiring goals (18:02) Aligning goals with personal vision and philosophy (24:26) Raising standards to influence daily life and outcomes (33:22) Morning routines and the five pillars: Decision, discipline, standards, identity, attitude (35:10) The transformation from fantasy to belief in goal achievement (36:13) Recap and next steps for listeners (37:05) Invitation for audience engagement and episode closing

In this episode, Elena Apalkova is joined by Galia, who shares her insights on the power of creativity and overcoming limiting beliefs through storytelling. They discuss the significance of collaboration and collective growth, offering a preview of Galia's book "Magnificent Aid." The conversation shifts to starting a wellness business and transitioning to life coaching, highlighting the steps involved and the mindset required. They also delve into the process of visioning success and the role of women's empowerment in achieving personal and professional goals. (0:00) Introduction: Galia's background and the power of creativity (7:07) Overcoming limiting beliefs and the importance of storytelling (8:31) Collaboration, collective growth, and "Magnificent Aid" book preview (12:07) Starting a wellness business and transitioning to life coaching (16:03) Visioning success and women's empowerment

In this episode, Elena Apalkova is joined by Debbie Brian to discuss her transformative journey through various high-profile speaking engagements, including TEDx and the House of Lords. They explore the impact and recognition from these experiences, highlighting the importance of networking and community building through the Elite 100 Network. Debbie shares insights from overcoming challenges in cycling training and how these lessons translate to business strategies. They delve into the power of intuitive decision-making, the impact of a life-altering accident, and the importance of gratitude, second chances, and self-love. The conversation concludes with Debbie's future plans and reflections on her journey. (0:00) Introduction and Debbie Brian's TEDx Experience (3:01) Impact and Recognition from TEDx (4:12) Speaking at the House of Lords and Networking Importance (6:42) Launch and Events of Elite 100 Network (23:09) Community Building and Panel Discussions (23:30) Training Failures and Overcoming Bike Ride Challenges (28:20) Business Lessons from Cycling (32:14) Adapting Business Strategies (34:09) Embracing Opportunities and TEDx Insights (36:39) Commitment and Comfort Zone Expansion (38:06) Intuitive Decision-Making and Trust (42:23) Life-Altering Accident and Learning to Say No (48:26) Intuition and Decision Making Lessons (50:18) Impact of Near-Death Experience (52:00) Gratitude, Second Chances, and Self-Love (53:28) Future Plans and Farewell

In this episode, Elena Apalkova is joined by Lovely Marshall to explore her journey and the transformative power of gratitude in overcoming adversity. They discuss the influence of Bob Proctor and the significance of self-development, touching on themes of self-worth, friendships, and dreaming big. The conversation delves into fostering children's dreams and the advantages of mastermind groups, alongside Elena's vision for a knowledge-sharing platform. They also cover vision boards, choosing a word for the year, and setting ambitious goals. The concept of "guaranteed results" in personal growth is examined, concluding with reflections on mindset's role in overcoming challenges and a teaser for the next episode on financial goal manifestation. (0:00) Introduction to Mindset2Results and Lovely Marshall's journey (4:06) The transformative power of gratitude and overcoming adversity (10:14) Bob Proctor's influence and the importance of self-development (13:17) Self-worth, friendships, and the art of dreaming big (22:17) Fostering children's dreams and the benefits of mastermind groups (28:06) Elena's vision for a knowledge-sharing platform (31:06) Vision boards, choosing a word for the year, and setting big goals (35:00) The concept of "guaranteed results" in personal growth (37:21) Podcast reflections and the impact of mindset in overcoming challenges (42:33) Teaser for the next episode and financial goal manifestation

In this episode, Elena Apalkova hosts Farzin Mazyani to explore the concept of stagnation and its impact on personal growth. They delve into the subconscious mind's resistance to change and how inner stagnation can affect health and relationships. The conversation links happiness to goal achievement and redefines success through belief systems. They examine the influence of belief and emotional blockages on success, offering techniques for removing these obstacles. The episode provides a comprehensive look at alignment, game planning, and mental rehearsal for success, emphasizing focus and mindset. It concludes with a life quality assessment quiz, upcoming workshops, and contact information for Farzin. (0:00) Introduction of guest Farzin Mazyani (0:42) Discussion on types and importance of stagnation (7:02) The subconscious mind's role in resistance to change (10:42) Inner stagnation's effects on health and relationships (13:07) Linking happiness with goal achievement (16:02) Redefining success and belief systems (20:19) The influence of belief and emotional blockages on success (24:38) Techniques for removing blockages and achieving success (26:00) Comprehensive look at the alignment process (34:28) Utilizing game planning and mental rehearsal for success (38:02) Strategies for implementing daily game plans (38:56) The critical role of focus and mindset in success (42:55) Life quality assessment quiz and its benefits (44:15) Announcements: Upcoming workshops and resources (45:15) Closing remarks and guest contact information

Elena Apalkova chats with Dr. Larry Waldman about his shift to forensic psychology and a case study on PTSD management. They discuss expanding professional practices, challenges for entrepreneurs, and overcoming fear by taking action. Dr. Waldman shares insights on embracing uncertainty, hospital consulting, and cognitive psychology's role in managing fear. They also cover setting big goals, nurturing a positive inner voice, and seeing failure as a learning opportunity. The episode wraps up with a preview of future discussions with Dr. Waldman. (0:00) Introduction to the episode with Dr. Larry Waldman (0:25) Dr. Larry Waldman’s career and transition to forensic psychology (4:51) Case study on PTSD management in a client (9:51) Expanding professional practice and seizing opportunities (15:09) Challenges for business owners and entrepreneurs (18:25) Overcoming fear and the importance of action (22:28) The risks of comfort zones and decision-making for growth (29:13) Embracing uncertainty in business (33:51) Hospital consulting and speaking experiences (38:09) Cognitive psychology's impact on overcoming fear (41:43) Setting big goals to conquer fear (44:31) Feeding the right inner voice and business ownership (48:38) Embracing failure as a learning tool (50:09) Conclusion and future episodes with Dr. Larry Waldman

In this episode, Elena Apalkova is joined by Sheila Balgobin to explore the fascinating world of dreams and their impact on mental and physical health. Sheila discusses how dreams have historically influenced inventions and how they can help overcome self-imposed limitations through analysis. They dive into techniques for interpreting dreams, balancing spiritual insights with practical living, and enhancing energy awareness. The conversation highlights the importance of aligning beliefs with actions for holistic wellbeing and using dreams as a tool for healing and personal growth. They also cover the different types of dreams, their significance for achieving goals, and ways to act on dream insights and metaphors. (0:00) Introduction and Sheila Balgobin's background (1:37) The impact of dreams on inventions and mental health (4:49) The relationship between dreams and physical health (7:10) Overcoming self-imposed limitations through dream analysis (9:47) Techniques for interpreting and learning from dreams (15:10) Balancing spiritual insights with practical living (24:52) Energy awareness: Sensitivity and combining mental and physical energy (33:00) Aligning beliefs with actions for holistic wellbeing (34:19) Dreams as a tool for healing and personal growth (35:53) Types of dreams and their significance for goal achievement (38:08) How to act on dream insights and understand dream metaphors (41:10) Preview of the next episode

In this episode, Elena Apalkova is joined by Kelly, who shares insights from "The Breakout Creative," focusing on finding passion and the role of art in career development. Kelly discusses transitioning to brand strategy and provides academic insights into the significance of branding. The conversation covers marketing strategies for consumer engagement and outlines comprehensive steps to create a powerful brand. They also address overcoming mindset blocks and introduce mental conditioning exercises. The episode concludes with audience questions and final thoughts, alongside a mention of the sponsor, ThriveWell Supplements. (0:00) Introduction and guest background on "The Breakout Creative" (1:28) Finding your passion and the role of art in career development (3:37) Guest's transition to brand strategy and academic insights (8:48) The significance of branding and developing a brand strategy (14:18) Marketing strategies for consumer engagement (20:16) Comprehensive steps to create a powerful brand (24:10) Closing remarks and introduction to mindset blocks (25:00) Overcoming mindset blocks and mental conditioning exercises (34:20) Sponsor: ThriveWell Supplements (35:15) Audience Q&A and final thoughts

In this episode, Elena Apalkova is joined by Keith Budden to discuss his journey through medical challenges and the strategies he developed to cope. Keith shares his unique 48-hour rule for processing emotions and a 24-second decision rule for adapting business plans effectively. They explore how a positive attitude can significantly impact success and the resilience needed to overcome entrepreneurial challenges. The conversation highlights the importance of living in the present and concludes with a wrap-up and expressions of gratitude. (0:00) Introduction of guest Keith Budden and discussion on overcoming health challenges (5:24) The 48-hour rule and adapting to life's surprises (8:11) Agility and attitude in business success (14:12) The power of mindset: Positive versus negative (17:01) Embracing challenges and work-life balance in entrepreneurship