Annica brings an intriguing package of the mindset of a former kickboxing champion, the experience of extreme burnout, having had three babies in one year, and then diving into single parenthood. She's an avid writer and has self-published several books, is an Amazon Bestseller who has invested the last decade into studying, coaching, and mentoring with some of the most respected profiles in the industry of personal development, and became an award-winning mentor herself. Annica shares lessons learned from starting and building a business in a foreign country, the brutal process of facing a pandemic as an independent, the ups and downs of life - all that and more, delivered in a real, honest, and entertaining way, straight into the Podcast-world to inspire, empower and encourage you to want to become your everything. When we learn how to master our mindset, to be in control of both thoughts and feelings, our actions take us to our dream life. Victimhood is no longer possible. You have just one life. Live it. Own it. This podcast is designed to be consumed in bite-sized messages that reach out and touch your heart and grab you by the hand, giving you the courage to believe you can do it! You will hear concrete examples and real-life stories of how each choice we make can lead us to - or away from - owning our own life. Annica's core values are: AUTHENTICITY INTEGRITY COURAGE DISCIPLINE FAMILY
Very happy to introduce you to my second co-host, my 12-year old daughter Mia, who has just started high school. We talk about what's new and exciting, what it's like to meet new friends and how to prepare for big tests. Also sharing a little trick to make sure you can articulate when recording, learned it from Holly Matthews in the 10 Days to get Seen program.
When you express yourself, thinking it is obvious what you mean and thinking everyone or that someone specific will understand exactly what you mean, just like you mean it, sometimes that goes very wrong. Last time it happened for me was now, just before recording this podcast episode. I am still shaking as I write this, because of the very negative feedback I got about me and what I wrote in a post on Facebook. This is not pretty. It is hard core, it is personal, it is very painful, for more th...
Today has been HYSTERICAL. I am exhausted. A very long day with prep for a client, training session to improve the marketing in my coaching business, cooking lunch with my kids, crafting my brand story (homework from the training I'm doing now), catch up with my accountability partner, post valuable content on social media ( LinkedIn , Facebook and Instagram ), read a book in my garden (a book on branding, not a romance or thriller or something, only time to study and grow), chat with my kids, m...
They say that children, drunks and fools say the truth. Today one of my children pointed out some ugly truth for me, in a way that made me just want to be a better version of me. I hope this episode and my questions will make you take a good look at who you show up for. Who gets the best of you?
I wonder if there is ONE SINGLE PERSON on earth who has never worried about the opinion of others? I think not. In one way or another, we either care about their opinion, we worry about it or straight out fear it. Some even live in the shadow of their true self, just because they are so scared of what others will think if they step into their full glory. I say it's a waste of lifetime to hold back because of what someone might think or feel about who we are and what we do. Remember: what someone...
So many c's in this day. Some scary, some chocking, some entertaining, some wonderful and some funny! I hope this little personal share gives you some food for thought. And I leave you with my gratitude for listening to this podcast. If you enjoy it, we'd be so crazy happy to receive a review and 5-star rating!
You know when things just don't go your way, things break, you forget important things, loose things, and it all just keeps on happening. How do you pick yourself up and move forward? In this episode, I share how a VERY unpleasant experience at the technical control station "helped" me make two big decisions. Looking back, I must say I am pleased, as both decisions are really a win for me.
Do you know what a blindspot is? Up until a year ago, I had never heard the term. I would guess it's an area you don't see. I would even suggest it's a traffic term, when you look over your shoulder to make sure there is not a car coming up from behind you. Isn't that called the blindspot? I believe it is. Anyway, today I'm talking about a different kind of blindspot. One that I learned in a painful way, but that has brought much wisdom and understanding. It has made me a better me. Thanks to on...
There is no limit to what we, as women, can accomplish. That's what Michelle Obama said. And Madonna said "I'm tough, ambitious and I know exactly what I want. If that makes me a biiiiiiiip, okay." Yes, and last but not least, Sheryl Sandberg said "In the future, there will be no female leaders. There will just be leaders". Today's episode, that was simultaneously broadcast as a Facebook live on my personal page, is all about When Women Lead. A combination of my own business experiences, greates...
After almost six months at home with three kids, or pre-teens that is, I am at the end of my rope as a mother. Tired. Irritated. Frustrated. Did I say tired. I've had enough of cooking ALL the time, all the time, all the time. Don't even want to mention the dishes. Ugh. I long for school to begin, so we can go back to some sort of routine, with moments of peace and quiet - so that I can get some REAL work done. I got some feedback on my parenting today, from my teenager. It wasn't great. It wasn...
This episode is the FIRST TIME EVER we have a co-host. It's my youngest son, Max. He's 12 and has just been on a 3-day virtual conference with me. It's also his first time ever as a co-host on a podcast. No big surprise there. We're sharing our experience from our first time ever virtual IMC. And, Max is reading from The Youth Book, written by his mom. That's me. This episode will be a longtime favorite of mine; I almost can't believe he had the courage to sit with me and speak English, without ...
OK, with this episode I am celebrating 20 years in Luxembourg. I really do have trouble understanding that it's been twenty years, like I have trouble grasping that I started this podcast on my 45th birthday. How can I be 45? It's magic. This episode is me sharing twenty, plus one bonus, things I have experienced during the years here. Some of them are REALLY BIG DREAMS that have come true, some are really embarrassing things, some are tough and painful, and then there are the beautiful things t...
This upcoming weekend is the International Maxwell Certification event, the first-ever virtual one. Thousands of coaches and speakers from around the world will be enjoying training and sessions with our fantastic mentors and teachers. As I'm thinking of all the great people who've mentored me and been my champion, helping me not just succeed, but to become the person I really want to be, I was reminded of one of the biggest shifts of perspective I have ever experienced. One that has made a giga...
The title of today's episode might be raising some questions. It is referring to a message I received from one of you listeners, Francesca, Italian very driven and lifelong learner based in Luxembourg. Francesca wrote and shared what scares her most, in response to episode #53: What are you afraid of ? In one way, this is very entertaining, but at the same time, if you live with these, or any other fears, you'll not be enjoying it so much, the fear that is. The question that remains to ask is; w...
Does everybody want results? I thought so. But the more I speak with people and clients, the more I see that not all adults seek to achieve big things or "live the dream" or at least a fraction of it. Today I got a perspective and the input of a person in a mastermind I am in, and understood a key factor that separates those who seek for and desire results, and those who don't. Two key ingredients actually. And I add them to my "Results Formula", that now has five steps.
Which is better: to give support or to receive support? I've often felt that I'm not a super nice human as I'm not super supportive of this, that and the other. But, I always go all in to add value and bring my best. If I am nice to myself, maybe I add a lot of support and value to others... I know for a fact that there are those who are always supporting others, always encouraging, and sometimes, that support in itself is what makes the person "leading the way" continue to have strength and cou...
What is the most courageous thing you've ever done? I don't mean only crazy things like sky diving, bungy jumping off a bridge, and adrenaline chocks like that. I mean all the steps that required you to believe in you, have faith, trust someone else or do life in a whole new direction. This episode shares some profound ways people have been courageous in their life; sometimes by choice, sometimes by force or no other choice. The most courageous thing I did so far in my life was giving up my secu...
The list of what we are afraid of is quite impressively long, and for each individual quite different from others. Personally, I am afraid of bad things happening to my children and those I love. Apart from that, I think the only thing I'm not in control of my fearful thoughts yet is: the dark. I am ridiculously and almost unreasonably scared of the dark. Or like I share in this episode; what my creative imagination can create in that dark space. If you listen to what I share about Elon Musk bei...
You know when you feel like you can't take any more, when life is to tough and hard and unfair and confusing it just hurts. When no matter how much you give and try and show up, it doesn't "happen". Well, today's episode is about that; and in particular how to get yourself through that moment, and move on with life in a way that feels lighter, happier and more hopeful. Putting things into perspective is the most powerful tool I know of to change our focus and energy in an INSTANT! With the power...
Today, I received two very detailed and specific messages. One on WhatsApp and one via email. What they had in common is that they were both about the podcast. What was different about them is that one was positive feedback and one was negative feedback. Don't we just LOVE positive feedback!!!! It's so nice. Nice. Nice. Lovely! And our ego is so happy and content. Life is great! We are awesome :) But how about the negative feedback. Ouff... right? Not so nice. It hurts, makes us feel stupid, we ...
One of the best things about supporting local business and small businesses is that, whether you think of it of not, you are the once supporting a family put food on their table and pay their bills. Like I share in this episode, there is no one I am more grateful to than my 1:1 coaching clients, those of you who are members in on online coaching program and the companies who book me to facilitate virtual training with your staff. To all of you, I LOVE you. Thanks to you, I can continue to do wha...
True story: a moment ago I was laying in the sofa with my kids waiting for our bedrooms to cool off in the crazy hot heatwave here in Luxembourg. I said to them "I have to record a podcast, what shall I talk about"? My boys were deeply concentrated on some very important documentaries (uhm... not quite that, but you get it) on YouTube, and my daughter answered immediately: "talk about self-love". Say what?! I loved that she said that!! I asked her what she meant, and what came next is just too g...
When I shared episode #47 on my Facebook, I got such amazing feedback, input, help, advice and wisdom from teenage parents from all over the world, I just had to share it with you in this episode. Journalist Sarita Rao who writes for Luxembourg Times shared this link to an article she wrote on finding an upside to parenting a teen. Personally, I feel sincerely grateful to everyone who took the time to share your thoughts and experiences on the topic of how to deal with teenage hormones and our p...
I'm not talking about my hormones. Nope. I'm OK. I'm stable. I'm goooood. I am talking about teenager hormones, and possibly even worse; pre-teen hormones. My house is full of them. And I don't know how to handle this... It triggers me in so many ways. The laziness. The lack of drive. The lack of gratitude. The disconnect. And worst of all: the ATTITUDE!!! It drives me crazy. I feel like I am missing some vital parenting skills about how to cope with all this. Is there nothing I can do to "get o...
Some negative results are REALLY good; like getting a negative test result from the Covid-19 testing. Great result to be negative. And there are others. But in general, when we experience "negative" things (that are truly negative) we tend to sink into sadness and drift off towards victimhood and other not so nice places to be. Even if I'm sincerely grateful to be negative in the test, I am also a little sad with this whole virus thing that is stopping so many people from being with their loved ...
Sharing my experience of getting tested for Covid-19. Not because I have a reason to want to get tested. But only because the government invites us to do voluntary testing. My daughter and I got tested, and within 24-48 hours we will get notified of a negative result, or receive a phone call with instructions if it's a positive result (which would not be very positive at all). And how do you cope with planning out the summer activities, what are your kids doing all day long if you have to work? ...
How many things can you do without it taking a toll on the result? Not very many at all, in my opinion. Yes, some mechanical things can be done simultaneously, whereas some shouldn't; like driving and putting on mascara, or having dinner with our family and checking our phone. In today's episode I share some of my thoughts around how to avoid and limit how much we multitask, in order to maximize the output of our invested time. 1) Know your priorities. Do what is most important to you first. Not...
Today I was attacked by a mean, mean, mean lady in the forest. She "just" attacked me with her hate, negativity and anger. It hurt like hell, and I still feel a little shook by it. But, I forced myself to bring out something positive of it. Hey Lady in the forest, IF you hear this, please know that you cannot take ANY credit of what went down in the forest today. None. But, I do respect and admire your courage to stand for what's important to you.
Having one of those days? No matter what you do, it all goes wrong, nothing works, you give but the day takes. I'm having one of them days today. My best strategy to own my day, in spite of a challenge like that, is that I create a disruptive shift in my mood, energy and focus. Jumped into my workout clothes and am heading over to the gym right NOW! Shift your thoughts, with force if needs be. Get yourself out of your funk! Here we go!!!!
Have you ever made a decision that you really wanted, something you longed for or felt you needed, even if you had the feeling that it wasn't really the best decision? I am sure you have. We all do it. And then we have to live with the consequences of that choice, right. I made a decision like that, and shared it in the last podcast episode For your Perusal . Well, in today's episode, I share how that backfired, as I didn't care about my gut feeling. I disregarded my intuition, and now I have to...
