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- 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) - 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) - Our Mental Muscles - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2015 from Ulrike Berzau MM, MHS, PT, FACHE, www.UlrikeBerzau.comOur mental muscles give us the abilities to take charge of our life, change the course of habitual actions and achieve the results we desire! In the Thinking Into Results program I teach my clients, we cover the six powerful mental muscles everyone has and how to use them. They are as ...
Views: 2282 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 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) - 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 - 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) - When Everything Is Going Downhill - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2017 from Ulrike Berzau MM, MHS, PT, FACHE, www.UlrikeBerzau.comWhen things don't go well, frustration with other people or with yourself often comes up and our mood goes downhill fast. Have you had those days? Well, you are not alone. While we cannot control other people and all situations, we can manage our own emotions and how to deal with things ...
Views: 1646 - Six Key Areas for Success - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2017 from Ulrike Berzau MM, MHS, PT, FACHE, www.UlrikeBerzau.comLooking back at last year, I am reflecting on those things that have been helpful for me to achieve success, meet and exceed my goals. I came up with the following six key areas in my life and I would love to hear from you about the things that have been most helpful for your development, ...
Views: 1626 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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) - 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) - The Power of Saying Yes - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2017 from Ulrike Berzau MM, MHS, PT, FACHE, www.UlrikeBerzau.com“Yes, has magic within it,” says Susie Moore in her Huffington Post article 9 Little Known Truths About the Power of Yes! How often do you say yes or wish you had said yes? What is holding you back from saying yes? We often regret that we did not realize an opportunity, experience something ...
Views: 1517 - The Sky is No Limit - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2017 from Ulrike Berzau MM, MHS, PT, FACHE, www.UlrikeBerzau.comQatar Airways, rated #1 in the world in 2015 and #2 in 2016, knows how to treat its customers, as do Emirates and Etihad, both UAE airlines, also at the top of the world’s best 100 Airlines. The Top 100 Airlines of 2016 1. Emirates 2. Qatar Airways 3. Singapore Airlines 4. Cathay ...
Views: 1512 - The Past is Simply a Stepping Stone to Better Things - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2015 from Ulrike Berzau MM, MHS, PT, FACHE, www.UlrikeBerzau.comRecently, I had the opportunity to provide consultative work in New York and this month it’s Boston and Cincinnati. On the flight back from New York to the west coast, I was thinking about my past ups and downs. We all have them and I want to inspire you to look at it in a different way. We ...
Views: 1511 - The Zappos Philosophy - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2015 from Ulrike Berzau MM, MHS, PT, FACHE, www.UlrikeBerzau.comOn my way to San Diego, after providing hospital consulting for a few days in the greater Chicago area, I re-read Tony Hsieh’s book, “Delivering Happiness: A Path to Profits, Passion, and Purpose.” This book was a great preparation for The Passion Test conference I was headed to, and following ...
Views: 1502 - 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) - 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) - Transform Your Vision into Reality - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2016 from Ulrike Berzau MM, MHS, PT, FACHE, www.UlrikeBerzau.com“Could you really turn the desert into a lush green land? Fifty years ago, one man firmly believed it was possible. For Sheikh Zayed the only limit was your imagination. To turn his vision into reality, the Founding Father summoned prominent agricultural experts from around the world to the ...
Views: 1499 - Set Yourself Free - by Submitted on Nov 21, 2017 from Ulrike Berzau MM, MHS, PT, FACHE, www.UlrikeBerzau.comHow often have you doubted yourself? And how did it affect your life, work or business? I can relate to this and until I learned to believe in myself and create a “success image” of myself, I was unable to neither use my full potential nor bring out the best in myself. It may seem strange ...
Views: 1487 - 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 - 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 - Stressful Times in Life - by Submitted on May 01, 2018 from Ulrike Berzau MM, MHS, PT, FACHE, www.UlrikeBerzau.comThe only constant in life is change I was told many years ago. Change in both your personal and professional life is inevitable and can be energizing or frightening. Many times, change happens “to you” versus you actively seeking out the change. This can be very stressful and ...
Views: 1466 - The Perfect Time to Enhance Your Business - by Submitted on Feb 20, 2018 from Ulrike Berzau MM, MHS, PT, FACHE, www.UlrikeBerzau.comThree years ago, after a rewarding and successful career as a healthcare executive leading rehabilitation services and hospitals, I shifted my focus to follow my entrepreneurial spirit. Over the years, I had the opportunity to learn from the world’s best in the personal development area—mind, ...
Views: 1466 - 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 - 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 - Your Priorities - by Submitted on Aug 15, 2018 from Ulrike Berzau MM, MHS, PT, FACHE, www.UlrikeBerzau.comAre you feeling overwhelmed? Or are you frustrated because you have too many things going on and you don’t know where to start? Many of my clients share with me they feel overwhelmed, frustrated and stressed because they have so much to do to keep their business going or keep up with their ...
Views: 1451 - What Are Your Top Passions? - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2018 from Ulrike Berzau MM, MHS, PT, FACHE, www.UlrikeBerzau.comHow would you score the following questions on a scale 1-10? (1 – never at all ……… 10 – always the best it can be!) Find out: 1. I am excited about my life and inspired by my work and leisure activities. 2. Others comment on how happy I am and what a joy it is to be around me. 3. I know ...
Views: 1443 - 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) - Our Lives In 2036 - by Submitted on Aug 29, 2017 from Ulrike Berzau MM, MHS, PT, FACHE, www.UlrikeBerzau.comI recently came across this well written LinkedIn post, “Must read article on how our lives will change dramatically in 20 years” that is extremely fascinating. It is actually based on a Facebook post by Udo Gollub who went April 2016 to the SingularityU Germany Summit in Berlin. Singularity ...
Views: 1433 - What is it About Intuition? - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2015 from Ulrike Berzau MM, MHS, PT, FACHE, www.UlrikeBerzau.comI find it fascinating that people we perceive as rational are totally using their intuition. What is your experience with intuition? I’d love to hear about it and how it has affected your life? Everybody knows Albert Einstein, the German-born physicist who developed the theory of relativity. ...
Views: 1429 - 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) - 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 - 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 - 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) - Passion Is Your Catalyst - by Submitted on Feb 17, 2017 from Ulrike Berzau MM, MHS, PT, FACHE, www.UlrikeBerzau.comWhat traits do individuals who help a company reach the next level have? I have found that remarkable individuals who play a key role and make an impact have a vision. They are clear about what they want to accomplish and by when. Their vision is aligned with the company’s vision and they are ...
Views: 1385 - 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 - 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) - 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 ...
Views: 1379 - STOP! No "more of the same!" - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2015 from Ulrike Berzau MM, MHS, PT, FACHE, www.UlrikeBerzau.comEvery day gives us a new start and the opportunity of a New You. When you look back at yesterday, last month and last year, you might realize you did not accomplish all your goals, and you might make the decision to try harder. But wait, before you try harder and do more of the same, let me ...
Views: 1359 - Taking Charge of Your Results - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2015 from Ulrike Berzau MM, MHS, PT, FACHE, www.UlrikeBerzau.comThe weekend of July 14, 2013 was magnificent for my friend Marion. She rode her very first top level dressage tests called Prix St. George and received excellent scores, thus she will be receiving the Silver Medal from the United Dressage Federation in 2013. This is an amazing success story ...
Views: 1357 - 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 ...
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