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How to put New Year's resolutions into practice

Episode 6 of the Leading Change Conversations podcast, hosted by Ulrike Seminati, titled "How to put New Year's resolutions into practice" was published on January 2, 2024 and runs 30 minutes.

January 2, 2024 ·30m · Leading Change Conversations

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Summary

Welcome to another episode of Leading Change Conversations, where we explore practical strategies for making positive changes in our lives. In today's episode, your host Ulrike is joined by Sandy Kaufmann, a relationship and love coach, as they explore the fascinating topic of using our nervous system to drive real change and overcome common obstacles like procrastination and fear.Segment 1: The Role of the Nervous System in ChangeUnderstanding the impact of our nervous system on making life changes.Signs that your nervous system might be hindering your progress.The connection between emotions, thoughts about change, and the state of our nervous system.Segment 2: The Fight or Flight Response and its Impact on ChangeHow insecurity puts us in a physiological state of fight or flight.The challenges of connecting with others and accessing our own resources in this state.The inner and outer battles that may occur when trying to make changes.Segment 3: The 3-Step Approach to Ease ActionStep 1: Reflect on your logic about change, exploring past experiences and perceptions.Step 2: Identify triggers that lead to fear or anxiety and strategize solutions.Step 3: Utilize breath exercises to cool down the nervous system and shift towards a safe spaceBreathing through the nose to lower agitation. Alternate nostril breath for downregulation and mental clarity. Mouth breathing for increased energy using the O-mouth breath.Segment 4: Bringing It All TogetherCreating awareness and clarity about your attitude and triggers toward change.Leveraging breath techniques to make your nervous system your ally.Turning resolutions into concrete actions for the new year.Join Ulrike and Sandy as they guide you through this transformative journey from procrastination and fear to easeful action.Tune in to Leading Change Conversations for practical insights and accessible techniques to make your new year's resolutions a reality. Remember, change starts from within, and your nervous system can be a powerful tool on this journey.Thanks for tuning into 'Leading Change Conversations'! We hope you found our discussion inspiring and informative. If you enjoyed it, remember to subscribe, rate, and leave a review. Plus, sign up for our Newsletter to access our practical transformation roadmaps regularly. If you want to improve your own skills in leading change or communicating more effectively check out Ulrike’s online live courses for individuals here. Until next time, keep leading, keep learning, and making a difference!About Sandy KaufmannSandy is a relationship coach who helps her clients to materialize positive change in their lives by improving their relationship with themselves and with others. She is certified in traumatic stress from the Trauma Research Foundation de Bessel Van der Kolk, and among many other qualifications, she also holds certifications in breathwork and as a mental coach from the IPC Academy and the Life Coach School.https://sandykaufmann.ch/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/sandyloutfian/About Ulrike SeminatiUlrike is a globally operating coach, trainer, and consultant who brings a wealth of experience as a former C-level executive to her expertise in authentic leadership and impactful communication. By blending the latest self-development methodologies with her extensive practical experience in leading across all levels of hierarchy, she enables leaders to establish trust and lead change through effective communication. Ulrike's clients benefit from her pragmatic and user-friendly tools that enable them to make lasting improvements.Connect with Ulrike!Website: https://ulrikeseminati.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ulrikeseminati/Email: [email protected]

Episode Description

Welcome to another episode of Leading Change Conversations, where we explore practical strategies for making positive changes in our lives. In today's episode, your host Ulrike is joined by Sandy Kaufmann, a relationship and love coach, as they explore the fascinating topic of using our nervous system to drive real change and overcome common obstacles like procrastination and fear.

Segment 1: The Role of the Nervous System in Change

  • Understanding the impact of our nervous system on making life changes.
  • Signs that your nervous system might be hindering your progress.
  • The connection between emotions, thoughts about change, and the state of our nervous system.


Segment 2: The Fight or Flight Response and its Impact on Change

  • How insecurity puts us in a physiological state of fight or flight.
  • The challenges of connecting with others and accessing our own resources in this state.
  • The inner and outer battles that may occur when trying to make changes.


Segment 3: The 3-Step Approach to Ease Action
Step 1: Reflect on your logic about change, exploring past experiences and perceptions.
Step 2: Identify triggers that lead to fear or anxiety and strategize solutions.
Step 3: Utilize breath exercises to cool down the nervous system and shift towards a safe space

  • Breathing through the nose to lower agitation. 
  • Alternate nostril breath for downregulation and mental clarity. 
  • Mouth breathing for increased energy using the O-mouth breath.


Segment 4: Bringing It All Together

  • Creating awareness and clarity about your attitude and triggers toward change.
  • Leveraging breath techniques to make your nervous system your ally.
  • Turning resolutions into concrete actions for the new year.


Join Ulrike and Sandy as they guide you through this transformative journey from procrastination and fear to easeful action.

Tune in to Leading Change Conversations for practical insights and accessible techniques to make your new year's resolutions a reality. Remember, change starts from within, and your nervous system can be a powerful tool on this journey.


Thanks for tuning into 'Leading Change Conversations'! We hope you found our discussion inspiring and informative. If you enjoyed it, remember to subscribe, rate, and leave a review. Plus, sign up for our Newsletter to access our practical transformation roadmaps regularly. 


If you want to improve your own skills in leading change or communicating more effectively check out Ulrike’s online live courses for individuals here. 


Until next time, keep leading, keep learning, and making a difference!



About Sandy Kaufmann

Sandy is a relationship coach who helps her clients to materialize positive change in their lives by improving their relationship with themselves and with others. She is certified in traumatic stress from the Trauma Research Foundation de Bessel Van der Kolk, and among many other qualifications, she also holds certifications in breathwork and as a mental coach from the IPC Academy and the Life Coach School.

https://sandykaufmann.ch/ 

https://www.linkedin.com/in/sandyloutfian/



About Ulrike Seminati

Ulrike is a globally operating coach, trainer, and consultant who brings a wealth of experience as a former C-level executive to her expertise in authentic leadership and impactful communication. By blending the latest self-development methodologies with her extensive practical experience in leading across all levels of hierarchy, she enables leaders to establish trust and lead change through effective communication. Ulrike's clients benefit from her pragmatic and user-friendly tools that enable them to make lasting improvements.


Connect with Ulrike!

Website: https://ulrikeseminati.com 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ulrikeseminati/

Email: [email protected]



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