"Mindset2Results" with Elena Apalkova

Join Scott Grozelle as he shares his journey in architecture and home building, focusing on challenges, successes, and the importance of mentoring. Discover why real estate agents need more construction training and gain insights on choosing a good builder. Scott emphasizes the role of trust, integrity, and relationships in real estate, offering valuable advice for agents and buyers. He also discusses his move to Mexico, ongoing construction work, and his books and resources. The episode wraps up with final advice for sales professionals and a preview of future episodes. (0:00) Scott Grozelle's journey and background in architecture and home building (3:28) Challenges, successes, and mentoring in the home building industry (5:29) Moving to Mexico and continuing construction work (6:11) Building trust and proper construction practices (7:03) Why real estate agents need more training in home construction (9:23) Selling vs. showing homes: Insights from builders (11:49) Advice for choosing a good builder (13:46) How construction knowledge builds trust and helps close deals (17:37) Essential knowledge for agents and buyers about homes (21:20) What separates top-performing agents from others (23:47) The importance of mindset, integrity, and relationships in real estate (25:37) Listening to clients and building long-term trust (27:36) Selecting the right builder with integrity (29:17) Overview of Scott Grozelle’s books and resources (33:14) Final advice for sales professionals (34:38) Importance of alignment and integrity in sales (35:18) Closing remarks and future episodes

Elena Apalkova and Asim Kumar delve into Asim's career, from navigating the dot com crash to becoming a solution architect. They discuss AI's impact on decision-making, Asim's psychological studies, and the importance of understanding human behavior in tech. The episode covers AI misconceptions, over-reliance risks, and implications for leaders. They explore the law of attraction, workplace happiness, and high performers. Asim introduces his book and company, Avegna, focusing on technology and self-awareness. The episode concludes with insights on beliefs, childhood influences, and the podcast's mission. (0:00) Asim Kumar's early career, dot com crash, and becoming a solution architect (1:16) AI, human decision-making, and Asim Kumar's journey feeling blocked (4:24) Studying psychology, human behavior, and technology's impact (10:31) The importance of training and understanding psychology (13:15) Misconceptions about AI, success, and over-reliance risks (21:11) Implications of being blocked for leaders (24:37) Law of attraction, happiness at work, and high performers (30:37) Asim Kumar's book and company Avegna (33:05) Technology, self-awareness, and internal patterns (34:21) Where to find Asim Kumar's book and connect (34:42) Closing remarks and gratitude to listeners (35:07) Being the cause of your own life (35:22) Beliefs, childhood influences, and individual journeys (36:02) Podcast's mission and future episodes

Elena Apalkova is joined by Neo Shadowfall to explore the power of imagination. They delve into Neo's journey into storytelling and the creative process, discussing how imagination shapes emotions and perceptions. The conversation differentiates between expanding and escapist imagination, stressing the importance of balancing it with real-life experiences and relationships. They discuss using imagination to create versus escape, and its emotional impact. Neo shares insights on leveraging imagination for empowerment, growth, and transformation in storytelling, business, and personal growth. The episode highlights developing imagination for success and concludes with Neo's intended impact and final thoughts. (0:00) Introduction, the power of imagination, and guest Neo Shadowfall (1:12) Neo's journey into storytelling and creative process (3:19) How imagination shapes emotions and perceptions (5:26) Differentiating between expanding and escapist imagination (6:21) Balancing imagination with real-life experiences and relationships (8:11) Using imagination to create versus escape, and its emotional impact (11:24) Imagination for empowerment, growth, and transformation in storytelling (13:48) Insights and lessons from imagination for business and personal growth (15:47) Using imagination intentionally to overcome challenges (17:43) The intended impact of Neo's work and final thoughts on imagination (24:24) The importance of developing imagination for success (24:50) Closing remarks and gratitude

Elena Apalkova and Chad Taylor delve into the importance of embodying knowledge and the obstacles to real change. They discuss navigating polarized thinking, self-awareness as a form of avoidance, and recognizing repeating patterns in relationships. Emphasis is placed on taking responsibility and the role of therapy in personal growth. They highlight the importance of expressing feelings, emotional honesty, and unconditional love, while balancing appreciation and criticism. The conversation explores visualizing positive changes in partners and balancing present well-being with future success. They discuss implementing knowledge from books, the impact of re-reading, and provide a book review preview for the next episode. (0:00) Introduction and Chad Taylor's passion (1:57) Embodying knowledge and obstacles to real change (5:29) Navigating polarized thinking and self-awareness as avoidance (9:08) Recognizing and breaking repeating patterns in relationships (11:02) Taking responsibility in relationships (14:49) The role of therapy in personal growth (19:22) Expressing feelings and emotional honesty (25:20) The value of unconditional love (27:44) Balancing appreciation and criticism in relationships (29:38) Visualizing positive changes in your partner (33:17) Balancing present well-being with future success (37:37) Personal development and avoidance of real change (44:36) Implementing knowledge from books (46:18) The impact of re-reading and deeply understanding books (47:12) Book review preview and next episode

Elena Apalkova and Emily Levy discuss strategies for understanding and supporting children with learning challenges, focusing on recognizing and managing ADHD. They explore ways to foster children's strengths and set realistic expectations. The episode offers effective study strategies to boost student performance and shares techniques to help children with ADHD concentrate better. Additionally, they discuss building reading skills and self-confidence in children. The conversation concludes with final tips for enhancing a child's confidence and academic success. (0:00) Understanding and supporting children's learning challenges (7:15) Recognizing and managing ADHD in children (10:10) Fostering children's strengths and setting expectations (13:46) Effective study strategies for better student performance (17:50) Techniques to help children with ADHD concentrate (19:10) Building children's reading skills and self-confidence (20:22) Final tips for enhancing a child's confidence and academic success

Elena Apalkova welcomes Dr. Marcella Raimondo to discuss her journey through anorexia and its broader impact. They explore overcoming harmful beliefs and cultural influences, highlighting the importance of emotional eating and identifying core needs. Dr. Raimondo shares insights on achieving body freedom and self-respect, advocating for societal changes in body image perception. The conversation highlights martial arts as a resilience-building tool and rebuilding a healthy self-relationship and body image. The episode concludes with closing remarks and information on where to find Dr. Marcella Raimondo. (0:00) Introduction and background with guest Marcela Raimondo (3:15) Turning point and broader impact of anorexia (8:55) Overcoming harmful beliefs and cultural influences (16:26) Emotional eating and establishing core needs (21:32) Achieving body freedom and self-respect (28:45) Advocating for societal changes in body image perception (31:26) Martial arts as a tool for building resilience (33:44) Rebuilding a healthy self-relationship and body image (36:54) Closing remarks and where to find Dr. Marcella Raimondo

Elena Apalkova chats with Sora Vernikoff about transforming relationships with food. They debunk dieting myths, emphasizing "eat what you want, stop when you want," and explore the link between emotions and overeating. Sora highlights the limits of willpower and the power of journaling. Practical tips for overcoming cravings and techniques for tackling diet struggles are shared. The episode underscores mindset's critical role in weight loss and ends with motivational insights. (0:00) Introduction and Sora Vernikoff’s background (2:01) Classroom techniques and Sora's food relationship breakthrough (6:33) Diets debunked and "eat what you want, stop when you want" explained (12:48) Emotional well-being and overeating (18:54) Journaling and the failure of willpower (24:17) Practical tips to overcome food cravings (29:37) Key shifts and techniques for diet struggles (32:33) Success factors in weight loss and mindset's role (35:00) Motivational insights and episode wrap-up

Elena Apalkova is joined by Dr. David Kent, who shares his journey into psychiatry and addresses misconceptions about Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS). Dr. Kent explains TMS technology, its application, and how it can effectively treat conditions he describes as the "brain on tilt." They discuss the treatment experience, differentiating stress from mental illness, and the critical link between depression and suicide. The episode explores cognitive distortions, mood disorders, and overcoming judgment. Dr. Kent shares his influences and emphasizes the importance of accurate mental health diagnosis and potential future breakthroughs in psychiatry. The episode concludes with key takeaways, final advice, and contact information. (0:00) Introduction and Dr. Kent's Psychiatry Journey (3:10) Misconceptions and Explanation of TMS Technology (7:10) TMS Application, Effectiveness, and "Brain on Tilt" (17:10) TMS Treatment Experience and Stress vs. Mental Illness Signs (22:08) Depression's Link to Suicide and the Importance of Early Treatment (26:29) Cognitive Distortions, Mood Disorders, and Overcoming Judgment (33:25) Support for Mental Illness and Dr. Kent's Influences (39:02) Accurate Mental Health Diagnosis and Future Psychiatry Breakthroughs (44:56) Episode Closing: Key Takeaways and Final Advice (46:21) Contact Information and Social Media (47:33) Episode Wrap-up and Thank You

Elena Apalkova welcomes Jeff Glick to discuss business financial structures. They explore common mistakes, data-driven decisions, and compare weekly vs. monthly financial reviews. The role of a CFO in scaling businesses, capital raising, and managing investor expectations is highlighted. Jeff identifies financial red flags and stresses staff retention. They discuss essential tech tools and traits of successful companies. A ninety-day financial foundation plan is introduced, emphasizing a mindset shift for founders. The episode contrasts revenue with clarity in assessing company strength, concluding with closing thoughts. (0:00) Introduction with guest Jeff Glick on financial structures (5:48) Financial mistakes and data-driven decisions (10:17) Weekly vs monthly financial review metrics (12:12) Strategic CFO role in business scaling (16:32) Capital raising and investor expectations (21:26) Red flags in financial management (24:40) Staff retention and management in scaling (28:28) Tech essentials for business scaling (31:38) Characteristics of successfully scaling companies (33:16) Ninety-day financial foundation plan (35:17) Mindset shift for founders (37:27) Revenue vs. clarity for company strength (37:51) Closing thoughts and sign-off

Elena Apalkova hosts Christopher Dundy to discuss transitioning from building to managing in organizations. Christopher shares his journey from Marine to e-learning CEO, highlighting clarity and leadership in training. They examine how a military mindset and clear purpose can enhance business practices. The discussion covers managing vs. building, outsourcing vs. in-house training, and the importance of effective training for employee retention. They offer practical tips like using checklists and Kaizen, and understanding the ROI of outsourcing. Christopher concludes with advice on scaling company training programs. (0:00) Introduction of the guest and today's topic: Stop building, start managing (1:04) Importance of clarity and leadership in training (3:12) Christopher Dundy's background and his journey from Marine to e-learning CEO (4:35) Military mindset and definiteness of purpose in business (8:25) Shifting focus: Building to managing and outsourcing vs. in-house training (14:57) Applicable training and its role in employee retention (18:04) Red flags in LMS selection and governance impact (25:01) Enhancing training operations with checklists and Kaizen (27:18) LMS support for the employee lifecycle and the real ROI of outsourcing training (32:18) Final advice for scaling company training programs (33:34) Sponsor: Flagship LMS (34:11) Episode wrap-up and future episodes teaser