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- The Power of Our Beliefs and Self-Image - by Submitted on May 08, 2015 from Ulrike Berzau MM, MHS, PT, FACHE, www.UlrikeBerzau.comOur views and habits have developed over time and we typically underestimate the power of our ingrained beliefs, the ones deeply rooted in our subconscious mind. They affect how we think, act and ultimately, affect our results. It’s not necessarily all negative. Actually our programming can ...
Views: 1270(1 vote) - How to Set an Intention - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2016 from Ulrike Berzau MM, MHS, PT, FACHE, www.UlrikeBerzau.comBy creating an intention, we become clear about what we want to accomplish and at the end of the day, we know how to measure our progress. When we set an intention, we connect with the deeper meaning of our desires and we pause to make our actions meaningful. This allows us to progress towards ...
Views: 1656(1 vote) - The Jack Canfield Story - by Submitted on May 12, 2016 from Ulrike Berzau MM, MHS, PT, FACHE, www.UlrikeBerzau.comDuring our Passion Test training, we learned about “Jack Canfield’s story” when Janet Bray Attwood, Founder of the Passion Test (http://ulrikeberzau.com/the-passion-test/), took him through the Passion Test. Both were presenting at the same inspirational conference in Vancouver and Janet had ...
Views: 96552(1 vote) - An Inspiring Interview - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2015 from Ulrike Berzau MM, MHS, PT, FACHE, www.UlrikeBerzau.comI am so inspired by my clients' progress and success. It is most rewarding. In the past, as an executive leader in healthcare, I was as able to mentor my leadership team. Today I have the opportunity to coach emerging and experienced leaders in various industries. It's exciting to see how ...
Views: 1351(1 vote) - Are you afraid of public speaking? - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2016 from Ulrike Berzau MM, MHS, PT, FACHE, www.UlrikeBerzau.comYou are not alone, most people are terrified of public speaking but there is something you can do about it. With practice, a mentor and a system everyone can become an incredible speaker. One of the best ways to start is joining Toastmasters (http://www.toastmasters.org/). This organization has ...
Views: 2396(1 vote) - Are You Fully Applying Yourself for Success? - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2016 from Ulrike Berzau MM, MHS, PT, FACHE, www.UlrikeBerzau.comHas it ever occurred to you that you may not be living up to your full potential because you are not giving your best to others including your work, clients, friends or family? Have you taken the time to schedule a lesson, pay for it and during the lesson you hoped time would pass instead of ...
Views: 1521(1 vote) - Are You Still Inspired? - by Submitted on Jun 07, 2016 from Ulrike Berzau MM, MHS, PT, FACHE, www.UlrikeBerzau.comWe all face the moments where we lose inspiration and excitement for what we do. Usually we focus on employee engagement but it affects as much the entrepreneurs, and business owners as the leaders of a team, department or organization. According to a 2015 Gallup study, only 32% of the American ...
Views: 1434(1 vote) - Change & Letting Go - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2016 from Ulrike Berzau MM, MHS, PT, FACHE, www.UlrikeBerzau.comIf you are ready to move beyond your comfort-zone and let go of the old, here are few mighty steps you can take: 1. Beyond Your Comfort-zone When we do something new or change locations and social surroundings, we get out of our comfort zone and into the unknown. We have no frame of ...
Views: 1500(1 vote) - Change, Change, Change... - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2015 from Ulrike Berzau MM, MHS, PT, FACHE, www.UlrikeBerzau.comSo, change...what is it? When we talk of change, we talk about starting something new, becoming and making something different, replacing someone or something; from little things such as putting on different clothes, driving a different car to bigger transformations such as changing daily ...
Views: 1422(1 vote) - Clear Your Space for New Opportunities - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2016 from Ulrike Berzau MM, MHS, PT, FACHE, www.UlrikeBerzau.comSpring, like early mornings, reminds me of new beginnings and new opportunities. It’s a time where we can plant new seeds and hopes. There is a great vibrancy and excitement in the air and I see sparkles of hope all over. What if we are so busy that we cannot enjoy the new beginnings? What if ...
Views: 1521(1 vote) - Healthy Mind and Healthy Body - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2015 from Ulrike Berzau MM, MHS, PT, FACHE, www.UlrikeBerzau.comWe all go through times where we feel great and times we have lack of energy, perhaps feel ill or get sick. As a physical therapist and healthcare executive, I have longstanding interest in integrative (complementary) medicine and am fascinated about the connection between our mind and our body. ...
Views: 1380(1 vote) - How Do Results Happen? - by Submitted on May 17, 2015 from Ulrike Berzau MM, MHS, PT, FACHE, www.UlrikeBerzau.comMost people strive to have more and be more - we want more money, rewarding work, enhanced relationships, optimal health, fitness, wellbeing and so much more. Clearly, we are programmed to measure our effectiveness by what we see. When we see our results, for example our bank account, our ...
Views: 1411(1 vote) - How Does Imagery Work? - by Submitted on Jun 19, 2018 from Ulrike Berzau MM, MHS, PT, FACHE, www.UlrikeBerzau.comI was recently interviewed on Facebook Live by the Rider Fitness – Riding Without Backpain community where I shared about the power of “Imagery” to decrease pain and improve performance. The concept of imagery is so mighty and it is used so successfully by high performing athletes, successful ...
Views: 1688(1 vote) - Leading Yourself First - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2015 from Ulrike Berzau MM, MHS, PT, FACHE, www.UlrikeBerzau.comWe all are leaders and followers in our personal and professional lives. Most importantly, we must lead ourselves because leadership starts with us. Our attitude, actions, and ability to grow and learn set us apart from ineffective leaders. Exceptional leaders are led from within – they ...
Views: 1355(1 vote) - The Missing Ingredient - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2016 from Ulrike Berzau MM, MHS, PT, FACHE, www.UlrikeBerzau.comWe are already two weeks into the new year and most peoples’ new year’s resolutions are history. It’s a common and interesting phenomena. Goals often don't last - sometimes we don't even get started on them or fall back into old habits creating the same old results. I know your year can ...
Views: 1499(1 vote) - Your Success – Career, Sports Performance and Health - by Submitted on May 24, 2016 from Ulrike Berzau MM, MHS, PT, FACHE, www.UlrikeBerzau.comAll the time we have images on our mind, images that inspire us or images that increase worry and doubt. We actually think in pictures. Just pay attention to what’s on your mind all day - your thoughts and images. We know the body’s performance is an expression of what is going on in our mind, ...
Views: 1294(1 vote) - Please Stay the Same! - by Submitted on Dec 29, 2018 from Ulrike Berzau MM, MHS, PT, FACHE, www.UlrikeBerzau.comReflecting back on the past year and looking ahead to 2019, I would like to share this quote with you: “There are two types of people who will tell you that you cannot make a difference in this world: those who are afraid to try and those who are afraid you will succeed.” ~ Ray ...
Views: 1227(1 vote) - Build Your Business Strategy Around What Matters Most - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2017 from Ulrike Berzau MM, MHS, PT, FACHE, www.UlrikeBerzau.comThe year ended and some of us reflected back on 2016. How did it go? Did you enjoy your work, make progress and achieve some of your goals? If not, you are not alone. We all face moments when we lose inspiration and excitement for what we do. Your work becomes boring or routine or daily tasks ...
Views: 1412 - A Labyrinth & You - by Submitted on Jun 05, 2018 from Ulrike Berzau MM, MHS, PT, FACHE, www.UlrikeBerzau.comLast week we held the Passion Test for Business , Level II, Consultant & Trainer certification course in Delray Beach, Florida with participants from New Zealand, Israel, Germany, Switzerland, Canada, Belgium and USA. Our Business Consultants learned how to develop passion-based business ...
Views: 1480 - A Miraculous Year - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2018 from Ulrike Berzau MM, MHS, PT, FACHE, www.UlrikeBerzau.comImagine 2018 is the year where you: -Are inspired and passionate about pursuing your goals -Don’t know if you’re at work or having fun because you enjoy what you are doing so much -Wake up before your alarm clock with excitement to get started on your projects If you have been working hard ...
Views: 1230 - Appreciation – the Catalyst to Performance - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2016 from Ulrike Berzau MM, MHS, PT, FACHE, www.UlrikeBerzau.comIn my last newsletter, I shared with you a few of Jack Canfield’s Success Principles and today, I’d like to share one more: Practice Uncommon Appreciation. Jack Canfield shares, as you might have heard, before “employees are more motivated by appreciation, the feeling included in things, and ...
Views: 1807 - Are You Afraid of Public Speaking? - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2018 from Ulrike Berzau MM, MHS, PT, FACHE, www.UlrikeBerzau.comAre You Afraid of Public Speaking? You are not alone! Most people are terrified of public speaking but did you know there is something you can do about it? With practice, a mentor and a system everyone can become an incredible public speaker. One of the best ways to start is the ...
Views: 1177 - Are You Trying Too Hard? - by Submitted on Dec 18, 2018 from Ulrike Berzau MM, MHS, PT, FACHE, www.UlrikeBerzau.com“There’s a small fly burning out the last of its short life’s energies in a futile attempt to fly through the glass of the windowpane. The whining wings tell the poignant story of the fly’s strategy — try harder. But it’s not working. The frenzied effort offers no hope for survival. ...
Views: 1070 - Are You Willing to Take the Big Leap for Your Goals? - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2016 from Ulrike Berzau MM, MHS, PT, FACHE, www.UlrikeBerzau.comOne of the thought-provoking questions Gay Hendricks asks in the beginning of his book is: “Am I willing to feel good and have my life go well all the time?” Gay says: “In my view, saying yes to that question is one of the most courageous actions a human being can take. In the face of so ...
Views: 1596 - Be Remarkably Different - by Submitted on Sep 19, 2017 from Ulrike Berzau MM, MHS, PT, FACHE, www.UlrikeBerzau.comOur unique skills and talents make us irresistible. Think about what you enjoy, are good at, what inspires you and what brings a smile to your face. Our passions are an indication of our skills and talents. Interestingly, when we admire and even envy someone, it’s just a sign that we have the ...
Views: 1528 - Beyond the Comfort Zone - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2015 from Ulrike Berzau MM, MHS, PT, FACHE, www.UlrikeBerzau.comLet’s find out what holds us back from exploring and experiencing the many new things we could do to grow and bring more joy and fulfillment into our life. Today in our known environment, we are comfortable and continue with our same routine. With no or just little effort we can stay in our ...
Views: 1473 - Charismatic & Transformational Leaders - by Submitted on May 09, 2017 from Ulrike Berzau MM, MHS, PT, FACHE, www.UlrikeBerzau.comAre you a charismatic leader or person? Not only leaders, politicians and famous people but fathers, mothers, spouses, partners, friends and our children can be charismatic or have charismatic traits. We know this because we are attracted to it. So, what attracts us to charismatic leaders ...
Views: 1686 - Clarity Will Bring You Closer to Achieving Your Goals - by Submitted on Jun 16, 2015 from Ulrike Berzau MM, MHS, PT, FACHE, www.UlrikeBerzau.comJanet and Chris Attwood, internationally renowned Passion Test Founders, share: “Your passions are the pipelines to your soul. When you are connected to your passions, you feel happy, self-motivated, fulfilled, engaged, and worthwhile. And when you are disconnected from your true purpose, you ...
Views: 1605 - Do You Know What Drives Your Business’ Success? - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2017 from Ulrike Berzau MM, MHS, PT, FACHE, www.UlrikeBerzau.comIn March 2017 we achieved a milestone that built upon our 2016 work. During 2016 we successfully conducted two virtual Passion Test for Business, Part I, certification courses and in March 2017 we held our Part II course in sunny Fort Lauderdale, Florida. All courses together, we had ...
Views: 1278 - Do You Run Your Life? - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2018 from Ulrike Berzau MM, MHS, PT, FACHE, www.UlrikeBerzau.comWhen we are living our life to the fullest, it opens up like a flower – gradually, beautifully and unrestricted by external constraints. Is your life energy flowing and blossoming? Often times I see people putting external constraints onto their life such as: -When my kid graduates from ...
Views: 1132 - Entrepreneurial Leadership - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2017 from Ulrike Berzau MM, MHS, PT, FACHE, www.UlrikeBerzau.comSuccessful people like Richard Branson, Walt Disney, Steve Jobs, Oprah Winfrey and Bill Gates are known to have tremendous passion, determination and a vision far beyond to see opportunities instead of limitations. What is the secret to successful entrepreneurship? Is it passion? Vision or ...
Views: 1294 - For Wealth and Happiness, Maro-Up! - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2016 from Ulrike Berzau MM, MHS, PT, FACHE, www.UlrikeBerzau.comI recently had the opportunity to participate in a nine day intensive, small group training with Janet Bray Attwood, the founder of The Passion Test. From our group, more than half of the participants were from Japan as The Passion Test has been experiencing fast growth in Japan. During our ...
Views: 1897 - Grateful For You - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2015 from Ulrike Berzau MM, MHS, PT, FACHE, www.UlrikeBerzau.comI am grateful for the Hallmark hype and everyone’s marketing for Thanksgiving. It’s a perfect opportunity to focus on giving thanks and gratitude but let’s not wait for this once a year celebration. If you celebrate the American Thanksgiving or already celebrated the Canadian Thanksgiving in ...
Views: 1465 - Harness the Power of Your Thoughts - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2016 from Ulrike Berzau MM, MHS, PT, FACHE, www.UlrikeBerzau.comI had the opportunity last week to see Jack Canfield live and attend his A Day to Greatness seminar. For sure, you all know Jack Canfield, the co-creator of the Chicken Soup for the Soul. Have you read his book The Success Principles? The workshop covered a number of his success principles and I ...
Views: 1600 - Harness the Power of Your Thoughts - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2016 from Ulrike Berzau MM, MHS, PT, FACHE, www.UlrikeBerzau.comI had the opportunity last week to see Jack Canfield live and attend his A Day to Greatness seminar. For sure, you all know Jack Canfield, the co-creator of the Chicken Soup for the Soul. Have you read his book The Success Principles? The workshop covered a number of his success principles and I ...
Views: 0 - High Performance Habits - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2017 from Ulrike Berzau MM, MHS, PT, FACHE, www.UlrikeBerzau.comBrendon Burchard reminds us in his new book High Performance Habits: How Extraordinary People Become That Way, that with the right habits, anyone can dramatically improve results and become a high performer in almost any chosen field. He writes: “High performance is not strongly correlated ...
Views: 1791 - How to Embrace Feeling Uncomfortable - by Submitted on May 02, 2019 from Ulrike Berzau MM, MHS, PT, FACHE, www.UlrikeBerzau.comIn his Forbes article, “Why Feeling Uncomfortable Is The Key To Success,” Sujan Patel shares, “Routines may make you feel at ease and in control, but what a constant routine really does is dull your sensitivities. Think about the times in your life when you’ve driven the same route repeatedly: ...
Views: 976 - How to Finish 2018 Strong - by Submitted on Jul 04, 2018 from Ulrike Berzau MM, MHS, PT, FACHE, www.UlrikeBerzau.comIn my newsletter back on January 13, 2018 , I shared with you something near and dear to me – and it’s about YOU. I asked you to: Imagine 2018 is the year where you: ~Are inspired and passionate about pursuing your goals ~Don’t know if you’re at work or having fun because you enjoy what ...
Views: 1032 - How Was Your October? - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2017 from Ulrike Berzau MM, MHS, PT, FACHE, www.UlrikeBerzau.comHave you thought about what makes you unique? What are your “different colors” like the October leaves? Many people try to fit in and do what others do instead of building on what makes them special to become all they are. Since I started to integrate all I am – my skills, talents, ...
Views: 1295 - Invisible Barriers to Success - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2019 from Ulrike Berzau MM, MHS, PT, FACHE, www.UlrikeBerzau.comPeople frequently contact me to find out about my services and how they can advance in their life, at work or in their business, and how they can improve their athletic performance and their wellbeing. In listening to them I continually see the same patterns over and over. Two of the areas ...
Views: 1018 - Let Your Body Talk - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2016 from Ulrike Berzau MM, MHS, PT, FACHE, www.UlrikeBerzau.comHave you paid attention to your body language and the message it sends out to others and to yourself? Have you wondered why at times people react very differently to you than you expect or the intent of what your message was? You might notice that you reacted negatively to a message that ...
Views: 1999 - Let Your Uniqueness Shine - by Submitted on May 13, 2016 from Ulrike Berzau MM, MHS, PT, FACHE, www.UlrikeBerzau.comWe all have unique skills and talents. Think about what you enjoy, are good at, what inspires you and what brings a smile to your face. Our passions are an indication of our skills and talents. Interestingly, when we admire and even envy someone, it’s just a sign that we have the same skills, ...
Views: 1458 - Look Up - Release the Happy Hormone - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2015 from Ulrike Berzau MM, MHS, PT, FACHE, www.UlrikeBerzau.comThe way we sit, stand or walk affects our mind and therefore our results. Likewise, the way we feel affects our posture and movements. “There is an inner and an outer side to everything,” as Thomas Troward said. Your Posture and Your Mood? Think about a happy and successful moment, a ...
Views: 2078 - Measures of Success - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2015 from Ulrike Berzau MM, MHS, PT, FACHE, www.UlrikeBerzau.comMoney is not the only Measure of Success Considering money as the only success measure can be very discouraging, especially when we start a business or new venture, join a networking marketing company, or go through changes and business expansions. When I hear the frustrations from my clients ...
Views: 1322 - Meet Verna Bowen – All Ways Inspired™ - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2016 from Ulrike Berzau MM, MHS, PT, FACHE, www.UlrikeBerzau.comRecently, I had the opportunity to be one of the 17 experts from around the world presenting at the Global Online H.E.A.L. Summit (http://www.healsummit2016.com/). It takes vision and passion to organize such an impactful global event and I had the pleasure to get to know the organizers, ...
Views: 1382 - Mindful Life & Leadership - by Submitted on Oct 11, 2016 from Ulrike Berzau MM, MHS, PT, FACHE, www.UlrikeBerzau.comDo we really have the time to be “mindful” during our busy days at home and at work? What is mindfulness and what are the benefits? Merriam Webster’s Dictionary defines mindfulness as: “the practice of maintaining a nonjudgmental state of heightened or complete awareness of one’s thoughts, ...
Views: 1147 - Motor Imagery: Enhancing Healing and Sports Performance - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2015 from Ulrike Berzau MM, MHS, PT, FACHE, www.UlrikeBerzau.comAfter working for many years in health care as a physical therapist and health care executive, I have witnessed peoples’ life-changing events, illnesses and recoveries. I have seen how powerful the human mind is and how much our mindset affects our mind, our body, our spirit, and, most ...
Views: 1868 - Moving Your Business Forward on Track - by Submitted on Apr 04, 2019 from Ulrike Berzau MM, MHS, PT, FACHE, www.UlrikeBerzau.comIn previous newsletters, I shared with you two solutions to the two most common business problems that limit your business’ growth and success. Today, we will look at Problem #3: Mindset & Action Business owners, leaders, entrepreneurs and network marketing professionals hire me to grow ...
Views: 1009 - My Attitude? - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2015 from Ulrike Berzau MM, MHS, PT, FACHE, www.UlrikeBerzau.comOur attitude is going to determine where we go in life; it is the foundation of failure or success and also significantly affects our health and well-being. You have most likely heard expressions such as “we can always look for the positive or the negative in any situation,” and “we can take ...
Views: 1417 - Our Heart = The “Little” Brain - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2016 from Ulrike Berzau MM, MHS, PT, FACHE, www.UlrikeBerzau.comFebruary is the month where we see red all over…Valentines and Go Red for Women just to mention the two biggest established events. Go Red for Women is an important annual fundraiser to increase awareness, improve prevention and treatment of heart disease and stroke. Interestingly, we all ...
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