Unchain the Elephant
Written by Ulrike Berzau
When an elephant baby is born in captivity, the owner uses a rope or chain to tie it to a tree or post so it cannot escape. Once the elephant is fully grown, it can still be tied with the same rope or chain and will not escape, as it believes it cannot. The elephant’s mind is conditioned to believe it cannot escape although his body is easily able to. (Erik Wahle, Unchain the Elephant)
Far too often we limit our life and our success because of our own “ropes and chains”, our perceived constraints, and our limiting beliefs. We often avoid pursuing what we’d love to do because we are conditioned by our past experiences and what other people have told us.
Think about it...how many times have you doubted yourself because someone told you in the past you couldn’t do it?
Have you avoided speaking in public because you believed you are not a good speaker?
Have you thought your business cannot grow because you were told in the past you would not be successful?
It’s time to break free from your limiting beliefs in your personal and professional life. Success takes belief in yourself, determination and passion for what you do. Let’s start your success journey today.
Personal Breakthrough
Discover your “ropes and chains” and take the inward journey. The first step is to check in with yourself 3-5 x day and ask yourself:
What am I thinking, feeling and telling myself?
If it’s positive, appreciate yourself. If it’s negative, write it down.
At the end of the day, look at your list of negative thoughts, feelings, self-talk and identify the pattern. You will notice that there is a recurring theme and you will understand your theme quickly. Contact me for a free Breakthrough session <https://ulrikeberzau.com/contact-ulrike-berzau/> to get deeper into this technique and “set yourself free.”
Business Breakthrough
Inspired by the book “Unchain the Elephant,” I called my new business breakthrough program “Unchain Your Business” <https://ulrikeberzau.com/business/>. In this program, I have put together the tools and techniques I learned from the best – the top business owners and transformational leaders.
Unchain Your Business is a 6-Step program that includes 6 videos, worksheets and bonus videos. You have the option to work through it on your own or together with one-on-one coaching via video conferencing (Zoom or Skype) or phone.
Right now, to lead you into 2019 with an exceptional business strategy that brings the results, I am offering this new program at a special introductory price you won’t want to miss!
Contact me for a Free Strategy session <https://ulrikeberzau.com/contact-ulrike-berzau/> to get clear on how to take your business to the next level.
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About the Author
Ulrike Berzau, Executive Coach & Consultant, works with individuals, teams and organization to achieve exceptional results in life and business. With extensive experience as healthcare executive, she is known for providing highly respected insights and creative solutions to secure continuous advancement and excellence. Ulrike has an unwavering passion for igniting the talent and brilliance in others and her international and multicultural experiences allow her to relate to a diverse audience. Her ambitious, yet well balanced, positive and inspiring mindset is the catalyst of her own success and assures the success of clients, staff and organizations.
Ulrike is the co-author of the International Best-Seller Imagine a Healthy You and an inspirational speaker. She is certified as Thinking into Results Consultant, Passion Test Facilitator, ASAP Engagement Consultant and Achieve Today Coach, and holds a Master’s Degree in Management, a Master’s Degree in Health Science, Physical Therapy, and is a Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives.
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