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Elena Apalkova
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Mar 10, 2025 • 38min
Mastering Decisions: Overcoming Procrastination and Achieving Goals Through Action
Elena Apalkova and Paul Angelle explore the vital role of decision-making in overcoming procrastination. They differentiate between decision and commitment, stressing the importance of taking action. The episode discusses how external influences impact decisions, the value of detaching from current results, and using intuition for better choices. It emphasizes planning, prioritizing new habits, and the satisfaction of task completion, arguing decision-making often outshines planning. Strategies include building a mastermind, overcoming resistance, and aligning actions with goals. The episode concludes with a homework assignment and highlights community support.
(0:35) Introduction to decision making and its role in overcoming procrastination
(3:58) Decision vs. commitment and the importance of taking action
(7:30) How others influence our decision making process
(9:00) Detachment from current results in decision making
(12:06) Using intuition and self-knowledge to make better decisions
(15:01) Planning, prioritizing, and forming new habits
(25:50) The satisfaction and dopamine rush from completing tasks
(30:15) Why making decisions outperforms planning
(33:18) Building a mastermind and believing in your capabilities
(34:22) Tackling resistance and aligning actions with goals
(35:38) Strategies to overcome procrastination
(36:04) Taking the first step towards commitment and success
(37:00) Homework assignment, community support, and feedback mechanisms

Mar 9, 2025 • 35min
The Power of Discipline: Transforming Self-Image and Achieving Success (Wealth Matrix Week-8)
In this episode, Elena Apalkova and Ahmed Assaf explore the vital role of discipline in achieving success and personal transformation. They discuss three steps to success, focusing on changing self-image and maintaining commitments. The conversation highlights identifying unique gifts and effective planning. They introduce the four pillars of success: discipline, willpower, focus, and non-negotiable actions. The episode also covers the power of journaling, the importance of self-worth, celebrating achievements, and setting big goals, concluding with insights on building momentum.
(0:15) Discipline: The Secret Ingredient to Success and Personal Transformation
(4:22) Three Steps to Success and Changing Self-Image
(7:16) Daily Commitments and Overcoming Stagnation
(10:45) Your Gift and Planning for Success
(14:11) The Four Pillars of Success and Unwavering Discipline
(21:37) Willpower, Focus, and Non-Negotiable Actions
(27:26) Journaling and the Role of Thoughts in Discipline
(31:09) Self-Worth, Celebrating Achievements, and Big Goals
(33:40) Preparing for Momentum and Closing Thoughts

Mar 8, 2025 • 13min
Building Business Resilience: Helen Lipscombe on Preparedness and Managing Uncertainty
Elena Apalkova is joined by Helen Lipscombe to discuss the critical importance of business resilience. They explore various types and elements of business disruptions, emphasizing how different areas can be affected and sharing key takeaways from past experiences. The conversation provides practical advice on preparedness and highlights the significance of societal resilience in minimizing the impact of unforeseen events. Helen shares real-world examples of disasters, offering insights into managing uncertainty effectively. The episode concludes with Helen's final thoughts on navigating challenges and maintaining stability amidst disruptions.
(0:00) Introduction and Importance of Business Resilience
(0:41) Types and Elements of Business Disruption
(2:13) Areas Affected by Business Disruption and Takeaways from Experience
(6:30) Practical Advice on Preparedness and Societal Resilience
(9:11) Examples of Disasters and Final Thoughts on Managing Uncertainty

Mar 7, 2025 • 51min
Harnessing Emotional Intelligence for Success and Self-Understanding
In this episode, Elena Apalkova and Farzin Mazinani delve into emotional intelligence with a soul-centered approach. They highlight self-awareness, subconscious reprogramming, and how AI can aid in recognizing personal limitations. The discussion covers gender perspectives on success, emphasizing self-regulation and empathy. They also explore empathy's role in connections and overcoming self-doubt through self-connection. Additionally, they discuss aligning conscious and subconscious minds for success and the importance of praxis and conversational learning. Tune in for a preview of an upcoming program on universal laws for clarity and happiness.
(0:00) Introduction to Emotional Intelligence
(2:05) Soul-centered Emotional Intelligence
(4:33) Self-awareness and Subconscious Reprogramming
(8:15) Identifying Personal Limitations with AI
(13:21) Gender Perspectives on Success
(17:22) Self-regulation and Empathy in Success
(27:08) Empathy and Judgement in Personal Connections
(35:49) Self-connection and Overcoming Self-doubt
(40:28) Aligning Conscious and Subconscious for Success
(43:20) The Role of Praxis and Conversational Learning
(45:54) Upcoming Program Preview and Universal Laws
(47:31) Achieving Clarity and Happiness through Self-understanding

Mar 5, 2025 • 22min
Reprogramming the Subconscious: Ryan Christensen on Hypnosis and Personal Growth
In this episode, Elena Apalkova introduces Ryan Christensen, diving into the intriguing world of hypnosis, mental health, and the subconscious mind. They explore methods for reprogramming the subconscious and discuss their effectiveness in fostering personal growth. The conversation delves into the development of habits, belief systems, and self-understanding, emphasizing the concept of the unified self and the significance of changing internal programs. The episode wraps up with closing remarks, summarizing key insights and takeaways from the discussion.
(0:00) Introduction and guest introduction: Ryan Christensen
(0:26) Hypnosis, mental health, and the subconscious mind
(3:02) Reprogramming the subconscious: Methods and effectiveness
(11:10) Personal growth: Habits, belief systems, and self-understanding
(18:24) The unified self and changing internal programs
(21:20) Closing remarks and episode conclusion

Mar 4, 2025 • 22min
Sheryl Green on Burnout, Emotional Leakage, and the Power of Boundaries
Elena Apalkova welcomes Sheryl Green to discuss her journey through burnout and the pivotal role of establishing boundaries. Sheryl shares her background and emphasizes the necessity of boundaries in preventing burnout. They explore a structured framework for setting boundaries and delve into the repercussions of suppressing emotions, including emotional leakage. Sheryl reflects on the significant life changes she experienced after successfully implementing boundaries, offering insights into the benefits of healthy emotional expression. The episode provides listeners with practical strategies for boundary setting and encourages reflection on personal experiences.
(0:00) Introduction and welcome
(0:31) Sheryl Green's background, burnout, and the importance of boundaries
(5:23) Framework for boundary setting
(9:25) The consequences of suppressing emotions and emotional leakage
(15:28) Life changes after setting boundaries

Mar 3, 2025 • 53min
Mastering Success: The Power of Planning, Mindset, and Purpose
Elena Apalkova and Paul Angelle explore the vital role of planning in success. They discuss overcoming setbacks, building mastermind alliances, and the three phases of planning. Key topics include daily actions, tackling uncomfortable tasks, and necessary attitudes for effective planning. They address pitfalls like planning failure, lack of purpose, limiting beliefs, and social circle influence. The episode emphasizes aligning goals with purpose, managing procrastination, and leveraging mastermind groups for feedback. It concludes with insights on leadership, self-accountability, and real-life examples, with a preview of the next episode focused on leadership.
(0:33) Introduction and Importance of Planning
(3:55) Overcoming Temporary Defeat and Building a Mastermind Alliance
(7:25) The Three Phases of Planning
(10:43) The Importance of Daily Actions and Uncomfortable Tasks
(13:00) Key Elements and Attitudes Towards Effective Planning
(17:04) Common Causes of Planning Failure and Lack of Purpose
(30:56) Addressing Limiting Beliefs and Dreaming Big
(32:03) Influence of Social Circle and Belief in Success
(33:28) Aligning Goals with Purpose and Overcoming Challenges
(36:29) Procrastination, Lack of Discipline, and Homework Assignments
(38:40) Translating Desires into Plans and Determined Execution
(40:26) Utilizing a Mastermind Group for Feedback and Overcoming Challenges
(41:58) Transition to Action and Incorporating Previous Steps
(42:50) Homework: Creating and Executing a Plan
(44:17) The Role of Planning in Accelerating Progress
(45:10) Leadership and Its Importance in Achieving Goals
(46:03) Implementation and Encouragement to Follow the Program
(48:24) Self-Leadership and Accountability in Transformation
(50:14) Real-life Examples and the Speed of Achieving Goals
(51:55) Planning for Success and Homework Encouragement
(52:26) Next Episode Preview: Leadership

Feb 27, 2025 • 44min
Mentorship, Growth, and Transformation: Insights with Ahmed Assaf
In this episode, Elena Apalkova and Ahmed Assaf explore the transformative power of mentorship and personal experience, inspired by Bob Proctor. Ahmed shares his professional journey, focusing on decision-making, accountability, and supporting others. They discuss wealth-building and personal development, with Elena reflecting on her educational background and key life moments. They emphasize sharing knowledge, readiness for change, and impactful decision-making. Topics include investing in growth, working with the dissatisfied, and overcoming negative emotions. They stress choosing mentors wisely, understanding universal laws, and embracing transformation.
(0:00) Introduction and purpose of the episode
(1:34) Mentorship, influence of Bob Proctor, and the power of personal experience
(3:27) Ahmed Assaf's background, professional journey, and lessons learned
(10:37) Decision-making, accountability, and helping others succeed
(14:26) Building wealth and transformative personal development insights
(20:09) Elena's educational background, career, and pivotal life moments
(31:09) Sharing knowledge, readiness for change, and making impactful decisions
(35:29) Investing in growth, working with the dissatisfied, and achieving success
(38:04) The essentials of transformation and crafting effective programs
(39:44) Overcoming negative emotions and choosing mentors wisely
(41:22) Creating lasting change, understanding universal laws, and embracing the journey

Feb 26, 2025 • 9min
Becoming a Thought Leader: Insights from Nicky Billou on Value, Success, and Future Trends
Elena Apalkova and Nicky Billou explore the concept of thought leadership and its pivotal role in achieving success. They discuss the intrinsic connection between value and compensation, drawing insights from "The Science of Getting Rich" to elucidate how impact influences income. The conversation offers listeners actionable steps toward becoming a thought leader. Nicky Billou's success story serves as a practical case study, illustrating effective positioning strategies. The episode also anticipates the growing significance of thought leadership by 2025, encouraging listeners to prepare for future opportunities in this evolving landscape.
(0:00) Introduction: Thought Leadership and Success
(2:32) Value, Compensation, and "The Science of Getting Rich"
(4:22) Steps to Becoming a Thought Leader
(6:12) Case Study: Nicky Billou Success through Positioning
(7:54) The Future Importance of Thought Leadership in 2025

Feb 25, 2025 • 41min
Diane Taylor on Integrating Self-Care, Strategic Breaks, and Leadership Success
Elena Apalkova and Diane Taylor explore leadership and self-care, inspired by Diana's book. They discuss the impact of physical activity and breaks on mental clarity and success, effective morning routines, and setting intentions. The conversation highlights aligning vision, purpose, and emotions in leadership, motivation techniques, and integrating thoughts and beliefs. Diana shares insights on transforming knowledge into action and her leadership programs. They also address overcoming entrepreneurial challenges through outsourcing and aligning personal growth with business strategies, concluding with gratitude.
(0:00) Introduction and Overview with Guest Diana Taylor
(1:14) Diane Taylor on Her Book and Leadership Experience
(2:28) Integrating Self-Care with Leadership
(5:34) Enhancing Mental Clarity Through Physical Activity
(7:06) Achieving Natural Success with Strategic Breaks
(11:09) Morning Routines and Intention Setting for Leaders
(14:29) Vision, Purpose, and Emotional Alignment in Leadership
(20:07) Motivation Techniques for Leaders
(23:26) Harmonizing Thoughts, Feelings, and Beliefs for Success
(27:21) Transforming Knowledge into Actionable Wisdom
(31:32) Insights into Diana's Leadership Development Programs
(33:03) Cultivating Automated Behaviors for Goal Achievement
(35:00) Overcoming Entrepreneurial Challenges through Outsourcing
(37:48) Aligning Personal Growth with Business Strategies
(39:08) Concluding Thoughts and Gratitude