This is the final episode in Cheryl McDonald’s six-part series about building a stronger mindset. How are you unleashing your potential? Where are you on that journey? What habits do you need to change? Grab your earbuds and learn more about sustaining momentum and doing your long-term goal setting using a 12-week method.

Podcast Content Time Stamps

1:48 Understanding Momentum and Consistency

4:09 Mindset: Fixed vs. Growth

4:37 Neuroplasticity and Self-Talk

9:55 Implementation and Accountability

15:45 Long-Term Goal Setting and Values Alignment

KEYWORDS: #mindset, #fixedmindset #growthmindset #neuroplasticity #selftalk #momentum #consistency #productivitycoaching #unleashedpotential #podcast

What habits do you want to change? In this fifth episode in the series, Cheryl McDonald focuses on 'unleashing the power of habits'. Grab your earbuds and learn about the 'habit loop' consisting of cue, routine, and reward, and the neuroscience behind habit formation and change. Key to your success includes starting small, tracking progress, and creating supportive environments for habit change.

Podcast Content Time Stamps

3:25 Understanding Habit Formation

6:32 The Habit Loop Explained

10:02 Breaking Bad Habits

16:18 Building New Habits

22:47 Creating Supportive Environments

KEYWORDS: #habits, #habitformation, #newhabits, #badhabits, #Habitloop, #businessmindset, #productivitycoaching

In this fourth session of ‘Unleashed Six Weeks to a Stronger Mindset’, Cheryl discusses techniques for re-thinking how to use your brain to achieve success: neuroplasticity, visualization, affirmations, cognitive restructuring, and strategies for focus and productivity. This podcast episode will help you learn more about how focus and productivity strategies as daily practices to achieve success.

Action Items (i.e., podcast time stamps)

25:15 Start each day with visualizations and affirmations to set a positive tone.

23:36 Break larger goals into smaller actionable steps using the 12-week year method.

21:39 Emphasize the importance of identifying and challenging limiting beliefs through cognitive restructuring.

3:32 Create a vision board to visualize goals and maintain focus on achieving them.

KEYWORDS: #mindset, #businessmindset, #productivitycoaching, #brainbased, #businessleaders, #shamelessplug, #visualization, #affirmations, #cognitiverestructuring, #visionboard, #actions

In this episode, host Cheryl McDonald interviews Jennifer Lanzarotta about her journey in business. Jennifer describes her beginnings in new construction sales, challenges in building her real estate business, and eventual success through perseverance and adaptation. She discusses the importance of dropping ego, trusting the process, and focusing on building generational wealth. The conversation highlights Jennifer’s growth from struggling entrepreneur to successful professional, with a focus on helping others.

Key Episode Time Stamps

2:44 Motivation and Personal 'Whys'. Jennifer discusses her primary motivations. She emphasizes her commitment to building generational wealth through property investment.

4:42 Career Evolution and Home Depot Experience. Jennifer describes her journey through business challenges, taking a part-time job at Home Depot, which became a transformative experience. She gained valuable knowledge about construction and home improvement, enhancing her real estate business.

13:44 Defining Success and Future Goals. Jennifer shares her evolving definition of success, moving from monetary goals to finding peace and authenticity in her work.

KEYWORDS: #ego, #perseverance, # trusttheprocess, #pushoutthenoise

In this third session of 'Unleashed Six Weeks to a Stronger Mindset', Cheryl discusses the crucial connection between thoughts, emotions, and actions. She introduces the cognitive behavioral framework, explaining how negative thoughts can trigger stress responses (fight, flight, or freeze), while positive thoughts foster confidence and problem-solving abilities. You’ll leave this episode with a better understanding of reframing negative thoughts into positive ones to achieve better outcomes in both personal and professional contexts.

Action Items (i.e., podcast time stamps)

19:35 Practice awareness of thought patterns and their impact on behavior.

17:37 Reframe from negative thoughts: move to 'haven't mastered yet' instead of 'can't do this'.

18:11 Change from want/need statements to excitement statements for better brain engagement.

16:04 Reflect on situations where negative thoughts hold you back.

16:20 Identify positive thoughts that pushed you forward.

KEYWORDS: #mindset, #thoughtpatterns, #cognitivebehavioralframework #thoughts, #emotions, #actions

In this second session of 'Unleashed Six Weeks to a Stronger Mindset', Cheryl discusses the concept of mindset and how the brain works. She explains the three parts of the brain: brain stem (survival state), limbic system (emotional state), and prefrontal cortex (executive state), including how these components interact and influence our behavior. Did you know that 95% of our life is spent on autopilot? You’ll leave this episode with a better understanding of the habit loop, and practical applications for changing thought patterns and behaviors.

Action Items (i.e., podcast time stamps)

08:17 Implement one new learning within 24 hours of receiving it to create lasting change

13:26 Practice mindfulness and meditation to train the brain to respond thoughtfully instead of impulsively

13:39 Use visualization and affirmations to build new neural pathways

15:55 Read 'Mindset, The New Psychology of Success' by Carol Dweck

16:12 Research brain function and behavior change through Google or ChatGPT

16:28 Consider working with a coach for objective perspective and guidance

KEYWORDS: #mindset, #habit loop, #mindfulness, #meditation, #brain function

In this episode of Unleashed Potential, host Cheryl McDonald introduces her new series, 'Unleashed Six Weeks,' focusing on developing a stronger mindset. Embrace challenges as opportunities, learn from criticism, and seek feedback, because your mindset impacts your career, leadership, and work dynamics. Learn to believe in your ability to grow and change, because the journey of personal development is ongoing.

Action Items (i.e., podcast time stamps)

05:03 Identify areas in their life where you have a fixed mindset and consider how to shift to a growth mindset.

11:00 Embrace challenges as opportunities for growth rather than viewing them as obstacles.

11:49 Seek out honest feedback from others to foster personal growth and improvement.

12:20 Change your language from 'I can't' to 'I haven't mastered this yet' to promote a growth mindset.

16:11 Take time for self-reflection and self-awareness to identify areas for personal growth.

In this episode of Unleashed Potential, host Cheryl McDonald discusses the importance of breaking down complex tasks into manageable steps, using the concept from Gary Keller's book 'The One Thing'. Cheryl emphasizes the power of focusing on a single, impactful action that makes everything else easier or unnecessary. She stresses the importance of commitment, not just to others but to oneself. Grab your earbuds. You don’t want to miss this episode.

Action Items (i.e., podcast time stamps)

03:56 Break down complex tasks into small, manageable steps.

10:35 Apply the 'one thing' concept to various aspects of life.

15:33 Emphasize practicing consistently to achieve mastery.

14:14 Ask yourself the clarifying question from 'The One Thing' book in every situation.