"Mindset2Results" with Elena Apalkova

In this episode, Elena Apalkova welcomes Pete Marroni, who shares his compelling health journey and early challenges that underscore the importance of health for entrepreneurs. Pete discusses his turning point towards a passion for biochemistry and the role of epigenetics in his transition to a wellness focus. The conversation highlights key health pillars such as sleep, nutrition, and nature, and introduces PEMF, Optimal Hydration, and PenFit technology. Pete elaborates on his personal health transformation and the science behind PEMF, touching on mindset, aging, and various PEMF devices. The episode concludes with ways to connect with Pete and explore PenFit. (0:00) Introduction of guest Pete Maroni and his health journey (1:13) Pete's early health challenges and the importance for entrepreneurs (6:22) Pete's turning point and passion for biochemistry (10:32) Epigenetics and transition to a wellness focus (16:01) Key pillars for maintaining health: Sleep, nutrition, and nature (25:57) Introduction to PEMF, Optimal Hydration, and PenFit technology (30:05) Pete's personal health transformation and the science of PEMF (38:13) Mindset, aging, and the variety of PEMF devices (47:05) Connecting with Pete and PenFit

Join Elena Apalkova and Shermin Kruse as they explore Shermin's journey from Iran to leadership. They discuss stoic empathy's role in leadership, focusing on empathy and emotional control. Learn self-leadership essentials for business owners and how to integrate compassion into practices. Shermin offers insights on applying stoic principles to modern leadership, providing practical advice for overcoming challenges. Discover how to cultivate a leader's vision, team unity, and personalize team motivation. The episode wraps up with stoic philosophy's impact on leadership and an invite to a bourbon lounge event. (0:00) Introduction of Shermin Kruse and her journey from Iran to leadership (3:31) Exploring stoic empathy and its role in leadership (7:08) The cognitive skill of empathy and emotional control (13:10) Self-leadership essentials for business owners (18:22) Delving into compassion in business practices (22:27) Applying stoic principles to modern leadership (25:01) Practical advice for overcoming business challenges (29:14) Cultivating a leader's vision and team unity (31:01) Personalizing motivation for team members (31:45) Stoic philosophy's impact on leadership (32:05) Sponsor: Shermin Kruse's book "Stoic Empathy" (32:22) Closing remarks and future collaboration teasers (32:48) Exclusive invitation to a bourbon lounge event (33:00) Final goodbyes

In this episode, Elena Apalkova is joined by Parveen to discuss the mission and impact of the Circle of Fame community. They explore the meaning of the Circle of Fame and its significance for the community, emphasizing the event's structure and the goals for the audience. Parveen shares her speaking experience and highlights the importance of using money for impactful initiatives. The conversation delves into foundation initiatives and achieving financial freedom for coaches, encouraging a call for investors and community support. Together, they provide deeper insights into the Circle of Fame's mission and the value of expert speakers in inspiring change. (0:00) Introduction, event announcement, and mission of Circle of Fame (2:10) Deeper understanding and expert insights (5:18) Circle of Fame: Meaning and community importance (8:12) Event structure, audience goals, and value of speakers (12:02) Parveen's speaking experience and using money for impact (14:47) Foundation initiatives and financial freedom for coaches (17:19) Call for investors and community support

In this episode, Elena Apalkova chats with Dr. Rochel Marie Lawson about achieving life balance through meditation and Ayurveda. They discuss understanding one's essence, harnessing imagination, and the roles of dreamers in innovation. Key topics include the law of attraction, setting intentions, and aligning with personal goals. They also address societal pressures and the importance of imagination in education and business. The episode highlights mental visualization techniques, support groups, and collective creativity, concluding with reflections on Ayurveda and ideas for a global women's club. (0:00) Introduction and technical difficulties (6:28) Official start and guest introduction: Dr. Rochel Marie Lawson (8:01) Dr. Lawson's journey and the importance of balance in life (15:02) Meditation and Ayurveda for balance and well-being (23:39) Understanding your unique essence and the power of imagination (31:01) Dreamers, innovation, and becoming your future self (33:54) Law of attraction, setting intentions, and the law of vibration (40:27) Aligning frequencies with goals and the importance of pursuing dreams (45:38) Societal pressures, encouraging imagination in education and companies (55:00) Mental visualization techniques in athletics and personal reflections (57:00) Support groups and the power of collective creativity (59:42) Detaching from reality to create new possibilities (1:00:17) Closing thoughts on Ayurveda and future collaboration ideas (1:01:21) Visualization of a global women’s club and episode wrap-up (1:02:00) Closing remarks and next episode teaser

In this episode, Elena Apalkova is joined by Carrie Blaise to explore the themes of emotional pain and personal growth. Carrie shares her background and life challenges, highlighting the journey from internal to external reality. They discuss the importance of self-belief, positive influences, and eliminating personal blocks. The conversation delves into aligning with like-minded individuals, gratitude's power, and healing past wounds. Embracing darkness with insights from Carl Jung, they examine the role of emotional valleys in growth. Carrie reflects on personal transformation, the journey through life's challenges, and the transition from wounds to wisdom, including discussions on self-reflection, monogamy, and femininity. (0:00) Introduction with guest Carrie Blaise (1:00) Carrie Blaise's background and life challenges (5:22) Emotional pain, personal growth, and internal vs. external reality (14:15) Self-belief, positive influences, and eliminating personal blocks (21:01) Aligning with like-minded individuals and the power of gratitude (26:22) Healing past wounds and the role of emotional valleys in growth (29:09) Embracing darkness and Carl Jung's insights (31:12) Personal transformation and the journey through life's challenges (33:20) From wounds to wisdom and understanding cause and effect (36:43) Self-reflection, monogamy, and understanding femininity

In this episode, Elena Apalkova chats with Jessica Callahan about aligning work and life. Jess shares insights on finding true purpose and breaking free from societal norms using a five-part realignment framework. They discuss the importance of self-discovery, personal strengths, and challenging money-focused success ideals. The conversation covers balancing practicality with passion in careers, belief roles in a fulfilling life, and talent development. Jess emphasizes giving oneself time for inspiration and self-awareness, recognizing signs, and taking proactive steps in self-exploration, concluding with advice on slowing down to inspire. (0:00) Introduction and Jess Callahan's journey to alignment (3:26) Understanding alignment in work and life (6:00) Discovering one's true purpose (7:22) Overcoming societal conditioning and the five-part framework for realignment (12:10) Self-discovery and the importance of personal strengths (17:26) Challenging the societal focus on money and success (20:27) Balancing practicality and passion in career choices (22:24) The role of beliefs in creating a fulfilling life (25:08) Talent development and connecting with purpose (28:40) Embracing inspiration and creating space for new ideas (33:57) The benefits of giving yourself time to receive information (34:57) Achieving self-awareness and breaking autopilot habits (37:05) Recognizing signs and taking proactive steps (40:29) Enjoying the journey and self-exploration (43:34) Jess Callahan's closing advice on slowing down for inspiration (44:10) Closing remarks and thanks to the guest

In this episode, Elena Apalkova is joined by Phil Masielo to explore the intricacies of entrepreneurship and brand growth. Phil shares valuable insights on effective branding strategies and the importance of building strong customer relationships. The discussion highlights techniques for differentiating and making a brand stand out in a competitive market. Phil emphasizes the necessity of cultivating an entrepreneurial mindset and provides guidance on overcoming common obstacles faced by entrepreneurs. The conversation wraps up with final advice on the critical role of mentorship in achieving business success. (0:00) Introduction of Phil Massiello and today's topic (5:49) Insights on entrepreneurship and brand growth (17:01) Branding strategies and customer relationship building (23:08) Differentiating and making your brand noticeable (28:56) Entrepreneurial mindset and overcoming obstacles (37:20) Final advice and the importance of mentorship

In this episode, Elena Apalkova is joined by Marnie Stockman and Nick Coniglio to explore effective leadership, drawing inspiration from the character Ted Lasso. They discuss leadership lessons and servant leadership themes from Ted Lasso, emphasizing the importance of aligning business with core values and fostering a positive company culture. The conversation highlights recognizing and developing team strengths, practical applications of Ted Lasso's principles in business, and the role of listening, curiosity, and communication. They delve into self-leadership, emotional intelligence, and empathy's impact on leadership. The episode concludes with insights on resilience, embracing change, and trusting the process. (0:00) Introduction to the episode and guests (0:20) Overview of the episode's topic: Effective leadership and inspiration from Ted Lasso (3:20) Leadership lessons from Ted Lasso and servant leadership themes (5:08) Aligning business with core values and creating company culture (7:23) Recognizing and developing team members' strengths influenced by Ted Lasso (9:57) Practical application of Ted Lasso's principles in business with examples (11:31) Listening, curiosity, and communication in leadership (15:06) Building small business culture and personal operating systems (18:59) Self-leadership and different leadership styles (22:12) Attitude, emotional intelligence, and adaptability in leadership (24:37) Steps to improve empathy and its impact on leadership (27:33) Celebrating small wins and the importance of a supportive network (29:04) Techniques to create empathy through personal reflection (33:12) Building resilience and taking risks as a leader (35:45) Pre-mortem strategy and detaching from the current situation for resilience (37:37) Embracing discomfort, change, and trusting the process (39:23) Final thoughts and advice from guests (40:04) Closing remarks

In this episode, Elena Apalkova welcomes Christoffel Sneijders to delve into the intricacies of goal achievement and decision-making. Christoffel introduces the three brain theory, explaining why people often struggle to follow through on goals. They explore the gap between knowing and doing, using Arnold Schwarzenegger's success as a case study. The discussion covers overcoming limiting beliefs, energy allocation, and the impact of primal beliefs, intuition, and subconscious influences on our decisions. Christoffel shares insights into identifying personal blocks and understanding the role of the three brains in effective decision making. The episode wraps up with a discussion of Christoffel's book and his future plans. (0:00) Introduction and background of Christofel Schneider (3:00) Why people don't follow through on their goals and the three brain theory (10:07) Bridging the gap between knowing and doing (14:52) Case study: Arnold Schwarzenegger's success principles (18:13) Overcoming limiting beliefs and energy allocation (22:13) Primal beliefs, intuition, and subconscious influences (28:00) Decision making and identifying personal blocks (31:22) In-depth understanding of beliefs and decision-making processes (37:40) The role of the three brains in effective decision making (38:22) Christoffel Schneider's book discussion and future plans

In this episode, Elena Apalkova is joined by Karen Rudolf, a transformational coach, to explore the journey of personal growth and self-management. They discuss the significance of self-awareness and attitude shifts in achieving transformation. Karen introduces the Butterfly technique and Clarity tool as effective methods for personal development. The conversation also delves into recognizing and addressing burnout, emphasizing the importance of health, gratitude, and stress prevention. The episode concludes with insights on maintaining well-being and fostering a positive mindset. (0:00) Introduction of Karen Rudolph and transformational coaching (2:05) Self-management, awareness, and attitude shifts (6:05) Tools and techniques for personal growth (9:04) Butterfly technique and Clarity tool introduction (16:51) Recognizing and addressing burnout (21:03) Final thoughts on health, gratitude, and stress prevention