You Were Meant for More! Discover Your Path to Purpose, Prosperity & Impact | Ep 296

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[00:02:17] every single one of us experiences at some point in our lives. And that's this feeling that there must be something more, more to life, more to who we are, more to what we are capable of, more to what we came here to experience and contribute. Have you ever had that feeling? Maybe you're going through life doing all the things you're supposed to do. You're working, taking care of your family, paying the bills, showing up for everyone around you.

[00:02:47] And from the outside, everything might look perfectly fine. Yet, somewhere inside, there's this little voice, this feeling that something is missing, that you are capable of so much more than what you're currently experiencing. Or perhaps you're at a different point in your life. Maybe you've been struggling with anxiety, frustration, self-doubt, or feeling overwhelmed.

[00:03:13] Maybe you find yourself reacting to things in ways you don't really want to. Someone says something and suddenly you're upset. Something doesn't go according to plan and your whole day goes sideways. You want to feel differently. You want to feel differently. You know you want to respond differently. And yet, somehow you keep finding yourself in the same emotional patterns.

[00:03:36] Or maybe it's your thoughts. You wake up in the morning and before your feet even hit the floor, your mind is already going, thinking about everything you need to do. Everything that could go wrong. Everything you haven't accomplished. Everything you should have done differently. And before your day has begun, you're exhausted. Have you ever experienced that? I know I have.

[00:03:59] And here's something I want you to consider. What if you could learn to become the master of your own mind instead of feeling like your mind is running you? What if you could learn how to completely shift your emotional state in minutes? What if you could become more intentional about what you are focusing on? What if you could understand why you do the things you do? Why you react the way you react?

[00:04:26] And how to begin changing patterns that no longer serve you? And what if learning those skills could completely change the direction of your life? That's what I want to explore with you today. Because learning those skills has completely changed the direction of my life. And I believe that one of the most valuable things you can ever learn is how your own mind works. And here's the exciting part. You don't need to become a coach.

[00:04:56] You don't need to become a therapist. You don't need to have any previous training and personal development. You simply need to be curious. Curious about yourself. Curious about what's possible. And willing to explore the incredible potential that already exists within you. Now, if you've been listening to this podcast for any length of time, you know that I talk a lot about the unconscious mind. And there's a reason for that.

[00:05:24] Because so much of what we experience in life is influenced by patterns we're not even consciously aware of. Think about it. Have you ever decided that you were going to change something? Maybe you decided you were going to start exercising regularly. Or eat healthier. Or stop reacting emotionally when someone pushes your triggers. Or finally start the business you've been dreaming about. You made the decision. You were motivated. You knew exactly what you wanted.

[00:05:52] And then a few days or weeks later, you found yourself right back in your old habits. Why does that happen? Well, one reason is that our habits, learned association, beliefs, and automatic responses are deeply programmed into our unconscious mind. And therefore, those patterns are operating through processes outside our conscious awareness. And that's why understanding the unconscious mind can be so valuable.

[00:06:20] Because awareness gives you choices. And when you begin developing greater awareness of your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors, you can start responding to life more intentionally. Let me give you an example. Imagine you're driving down the road and someone cuts you off. What is your immediate reaction? Do you get angry? Do you start yelling? Does your heart race?

[00:06:46] Do you spend the next 10 minutes thinking about how inconsiderate that person was? Now, here's my question. Who is actually controlling your emotional state in that moment? Is it you? Or have you allowed a complete stranger who probably doesn't even know that you exist to determine how you are going to feel? Hmm. Interesting, isn't it? Now imagine having the awareness to recognize that reaction as it's happening. Imagine being able to say to yourself,

[00:07:16] Okay, I'm feeling angry right now. What's going on inside me? What meaning am I giving to this situation? And how do I actually want to respond? Suddenly you have options. You can choose to shift your focus. You can change the meaning you're assigning to the experience. You can regulate your breathing, calm your nervous system. You can choose a response that serves you better. And the more you develop those skills, the more natural they become.

[00:07:44] That's what I mean when I talk about mastering your emotional state. It doesn't mean you're never going to experience anger, sadness, frustration, or fear. Those emotions are part of being human. It means learning how to recognize your emotional responses, understand, and then respond in ways that support the life you want to create. And the same applies to your thoughts. Because your thoughts influence your emotions. Your emotions influence your behavior.

[00:08:14] And your behavior influences your results. So if you want to change your results, one powerful place to begin is by exploring what is happening inside your own mind. And this brings me to something I'm really excited to share with you. Because over the years, through our work with Amplify Impact Academy, we've met so many people who are curious about personal development. People who want to understand themselves better. Who want to feel more confident.

[00:08:43] Who want to stop allowing their emotions to dictate their lives. Who want to create healthier relationships. Feel more peaceful. Move towards their goals with greater clarity. And many of them aren't looking to become professional coaches. They simply want to improve their own lives. And I love that. Because personal development isn't reserved for people who want to turn it into a career. It's for everyone. And it's what's not taught at school.

[00:09:11] And so why not learn it now? So as part of the Impact Maker Alliance, we've created a pathway called Lightflow. And I want you to think of Lightflow as an invitation to begin learning how to work with your own mind. It's a bundle of personal growth trainings designed to help you build awareness, develop greater self-mastery, and begin making more intentional choices. Rather than feeling like you're constantly reaching to the world around you,

[00:09:38] you begin developing the skills to respond from a place of greater awareness and choice. Less blame. And more freedom to move forward. There are three areas I particularly want you to think about. The first is mastering your emotional state. Imagine waking up in the morning and feeling empowered to influence how you begin your day. That is freedom.

[00:10:08] Overwhelm. And instead of automatically following that emotional spiral, you know how to pause, refocus, and assess a more resourceful state. How might that change your relationships, your work, your health, and well-being? I tell you, when you calm your nervous system, your health and well-being are improved significantly. How might it impact your overall experience of life?

[00:10:35] The second area is mastering your thoughts and focus because where you direct your attention matters. Let me give you an example. This happened to me. Have you ever purchased a new vehicle? And suddenly everywhere you go, you see that exact vehicle. Same make, same model, sometimes even the same color. Now, did everyone else suddenly go out and buy the same vehicle you did? Of course not. Your attention has changed.

[00:11:01] Your reticular activating system now sees that vehicle, knows it's important to you, and recognizes it elsewhere in your life. I didn't think there were very many Subaru Outbacks on the road before I bought mine. In fact, I'd never noticed them. And the sales manager at the Subaru store told me, Oh, there's tons of these cars in the area where you live. And I was shocked by that. And as soon as I drove my new car home, guess what? I saw them everywhere.

[00:11:31] He was right. Because your brain becomes more sensitive to noticing something that is important to you. And we can use that understanding in our everyday lives. If you're constantly focusing on everything that's going wrong, you're more likely to notice more things that reinforce that perspective, and it feels like everything continues to go wrong. If you begin intentionally looking for opportunities, resources, and possible solutions,

[00:12:00] you may notice options you previously overlooked. It doesn't mean ignoring genuine problems. It means learning to direct your attention in ways that help you respond more effectively. And that is an incredibly valuable skill. And the third thing is understanding your unconscious mind. Why do certain things trigger you? Why do you keep repeating certain behaviors? Why do you sometimes feel resistance to doing something you consciously want to do?

[00:12:28] And how can you begin creating new patterns that support your goals? These are the kinds of questions we explore through personal development. And through Lightflow, our intention is to make these concepts accessible and practical. You're not simply learning information. That's shelf development. Read the book, put it on the shelf, nothing changes. No. In our courses, you're learning skills you can apply in your everyday life.

[00:12:54] Because knowing something intellectually and actually living it are two very different things now. Imagine what could happen if more people understood these concepts. Imagine children growing up in homes where their parents knew how to manage their emotional responses. Imagine workplaces where people communicated more effectively. Imagine relationships where people understood how their beliefs and interpretations influenced their reactions.

[00:13:25] Imagine communities filled with people who were more self-aware, more compassionate, and more intentional. That's the kind of ripple effect I get excited about. And it can begin with one person deciding to learn more about themselves. So maybe that person is you. So check out the link to Lightflow in the show notes below, where you get to access over $11,000 worth of courses for only $888 being a listener on this show.

[00:13:54] The best investment you can ever make is the investment you make in yourself. Now, perhaps you're listening to this and thinking, Melissa, I already know how the mind works and how powerful it is. I've done personal development. I've taken courses. I've even become certified as a coach. Wonderful. Then I want to ask you something else. Are you actually making the impact you imagined you would when you first became a coach? Because here's something we've also noticed over the years.

[00:14:23] There are so many incredibly passionate, talented people who have invested thousands of dollars into becoming coaches. They've attended seminars, completed trainings, earned certifications, learned some incredible techniques, and then graduated excited to change the world, only to discover they have no clients. Have you experienced that? You're sitting there with your beautiful new certificate wondering, OK, now what?

[00:14:52] How do I find clients? How do I market myself? How do I explain what I do? How do I build a business doing something I absolutely love? And before you know it, you're spending more time figuring out social media, website, marketing, and sales than you are actually helping people. And maybe you're starting to question yourself, am I really good enough? Do I need another certification? Why does everyone else seem to be doing so well? And perhaps you're feeling completely alone in the process.

[00:15:22] Or maybe you're already attracting clients. And here's the other challenge we notice. You're having sessions with people. You're listening to their stories. You're helping them identify their goals. You're giving them exercises, strategies, and action steps. They leave your session feeling fantastic and motivated. And they come back the following week with exactly the same problem. They know what they need to do. They understand it intellectually. And yet they keep repeating the same patterns.

[00:15:52] And you're wondering, why aren't they getting the results they want? What am I missing? How can I create more meaningful, lasting change for these people? That's exactly where I was at when I discovered the tools of the unconscious mind. Because sometimes the challenge isn't that your client doesn't know what to do. Sometimes they're dealing with emotional patterns, limiting beliefs, or deeply ingrained habits that are influencing their behavior.

[00:16:20] They are programmed at the unconscious level. And so attempting to create lasting change at the conscious level doesn't work. That isn't where the program runs. That would be like updating your laptop's software and expecting it to update your phone too. Having additional coaching skills that work with the unconscious mind can help you explore those patterns with your clients within your professional scope of practice.

[00:16:44] That's why we're so passionate about NLP, neuro-linguistic programming, timeline therapy, hypnosis, and NLP results coaching. And it's also why we believe that learning to be an effective coach and learning to build a successful coaching business need to go hand in hand. Because what's the point of having incredible skills if nobody knows you exist?

[00:17:07] And what's the point of having a successful marketing strategy if you don't have the skills to genuinely support the people that come to you and be able to guarantee their results in writing? You need both. You need the ability to help people. And you need the ability to build a sustainable business that allows you to continue helping people. Which brings me to why Impact Maker Alliance was created in the first place. Over the years, Billy and I have worked with so many people through Amplify Impact Academy.

[00:17:35] We've met people at every stage of their personal development journey. And we started noticing something. There were these three groups of people all experiencing different challenges, yet underneath those challenges was a common theme. They were looking for something more. The first group was made up of people who were simply struggling with life. They wanted to feel happier, have healthier relationships, stop worrying so much, feel confident, achieve their goals.

[00:18:05] And they didn't understand why they kept getting in their own way. They hadn't learned how their minds worked. They didn't understand how their thoughts and emotions were influencing their experiences. And they certainly hadn't been taught how to intentionally shift their emotional states. And I thought, why aren't we teaching people this? Why do we spend so many years learning about things outside ourselves, yet so little time learning about what's happening inside our own minds?

[00:18:32] As I said earlier, none of this is taught at school. Then there was the second group, the coaches. These people have discovered personal development. They'd experienced transformation in their own lives. They'd become passionate about helping others. They'd invested in professional training. And now they were struggling to turn that passion into a financially sustainable business. They had the heart. They had the desire. Many had the valuable skills.

[00:18:59] And they needed more support with the business side of coaching. And then there was the third group. And this group really touched my heart. These were the people who felt alone. People who knew they were meant for something more. Who had started awakening to new possibilities. And their friends didn't understand their interests anymore. Their families thought they were changing. They wanted to talk about consciousness, personal growth, spirituality, purpose, and create a meaningful life.

[00:19:28] And they didn't know where to find other people who shared those interests. They were searching for their people, their community. A place where they could feel connected, supported, inspired. These are the people that join our community. They often recognize they're the black sheep in their family. And when they join our community, they know they have found their people. They have come home.

[00:19:52] And as we continued seeing these patterns, the question became, what if we could bring all these people together? What if we could create an environment where someone who was just beginning their personal growth journey could find resources and support? Where someone who wanted to become a coach could access professional training? Where an experienced coach could find business development, resources, collaboration, and community? And where people who wanted to become trainers, leaders, and visionaries could continue growing?

[00:20:22] What if we could meet people exactly where they are? Not where someone else thinks they should be. Not where society says they should be. Exactly where they are today. And give them opportunities to grow from there. That is the vision behind Impact Maker Alliance. Impact Maker Alliance was founded by my Amplify Impact Academy co-founder, Billy. And it's a vision that I'm incredibly excited to be part of.

[00:20:46] Through our work together at Amplify Impact Academy, we're helping bring the personal development and professional training components of this vision to life. And what I love most about the Impact Maker Alliance is that it isn't designed for just one type of person. It's an ecosystem. A community of people who want to grow, contribute, collaborate, and create meaningful impact. And we've developed something called the Impact Ascension Model. It consists of 10 pathways that support different stages of growth.

[00:21:15] Meeting you where you're at today. We begin with Spark Seed, which is about awareness. That moment when you recognize there's more to life and you're ready to explore what's possible. And then comes Light Flow, our personal growth and awakening pathway I talked about earlier. This is where you begin learning more about your mind, your thoughts, your emotions, and your ability to create change in your life. And perhaps that's exactly where you want to be. Perhaps you have no desire to become a coach.

[00:21:44] You simply want to live a happier, healthier, more empowered life. And that's wonderful. And maybe as you begin learning these tools, something changes. You start recognizing how valuable they are. You begin sharing what you're learning with people around you. And one day you think, wow, I'd love to learn how to help other people with this. Well, that's where the next pathways come in. Or if you're already a coach, this may be where you choose to join us.

[00:22:11] Karma Code focuses on working with patterns and emotions connected to the past. All of that stuff down negative emotion and limiting beliefs that are no longer serving you. Using Timeline Therapy, we release all of that. And through this process, you get a professional designation in Timeline Therapy and the opportunity to join the American Timeline Therapy Association. And then there's Dharma Path, our Master Impact Coach Pathway.

[00:22:39] This is where people can pursue advanced professional qualifications, including Master Practitioner Training in NLP and Timeline Therapy, Master Hypnotherapy, and Master NLP Results Coaching. And be able to guarantee your results in writing to your clients. Because when they're done working with you, they can literally no longer do their problem. Because you have the ability to guide them in rewiring their neurology.

[00:23:06] To serve them in who they are now, rather than having that old programming from childhood and their inner five-year-old running their life. And through our business development resources, we want to support coaches in learning how to bring skills into the marketplace. Then for people who want to continue growing into training and leadership, we have additional pathways by invitation only. Because you must have completed Dharma Path to move forward. You can become a trainer.

[00:23:35] You can become a master trainer. In fact, tonight I am graduating from my master trainer of NLP. And last August, I graduated as a master trainer of hypnosis. And we will be offering these programs. We have a retreat option, as well as an annual Impact Makers Conference. And for those who want to experience the full journey, all of the first eight pathways all in one,

[00:24:02] we have that option with significant discounts when you say, yes, I want it all. And we have the visionary Nova designed for aligned investors who want to participate in growing the mission. Now, I don't expect you to remember all of that. What I simply want you to understand is this. You don't have to know where your journey is going to lead you to before you begin. You can simply start with personal growth. And perhaps that's where you'll stay.

[00:24:27] Or perhaps you'll discover a passion for coaching, or training, or leadership, or building a business. And wherever your journey takes you, the vision is to have a community that supports your continued evolution. And now here's something else I really want to talk about today. Because I think this is one of the biggest limiting beliefs we encounter in the personal development world. The idea that you have to choose. That you can either make a difference in the world, or you can make money.

[00:24:56] You can either be spiritual or financially successful. You can either serve others, or you can create wealth for yourself. And I want to challenge that thinking. Why can't you have both? Why can't you build a business that genuinely helps people and also creates financial freedom for you and your family? Why can't you be passionate about personal growth, healing, and transformation, while also being a successful entrepreneur?

[00:25:22] Why can't you create meaningful impact and experience financial abundance? I believe you absolutely can. And here's why this matters. Imagine you're a coach who genuinely loves helping people. You have the skills. You have the passion. And you have a business that provides a sustainable income. What does that allow you to do? It allows you to continue investing in your education. It allows you to support your family. It allows you to create resources that help more people.

[00:25:50] It might allow you to offer scholarships or contribute to causes that are important to you. Just like we contribute to Girls Matter, our non-profit. Keeping girls in school in Uganda, Kenya, and Liberia. Stopping teenage marriages and empowering these girls to be able to have a career. Earn an income and become independent. And perhaps it allows you to mentor someone who's just beginning their journey. Your financial success can create opportunities for greater impact.

[00:26:18] That's why we believe in Get Big to Give Big. And that's one of the ideas behind what we're calling the impact economy. An approach to business where creating value, developing financial prosperity, and contributing to the greater good can work together. Now that doesn't mean that simply joining a community guarantees financial success. Of course it doesn't. Building a business takes commitment, skills, action, and consistency.

[00:26:44] And what we want to create is an environment where people can access resources, relationships, and opportunities that support their goals. Because we believe there is tremendous power in collaboration. And that brings me to one of my favorite parts of this entire vision. Have you ever noticed how much easier life can feel when you're surrounded by people who genuinely understand you? People who celebrate your growth, encourage your dreams. People who share ideas, knowledge, and resources.

[00:27:14] People who want to see you succeed instead of competing with you. Now compare that with feeling like you're doing everything alone. You're the only one in your circle who's interested in personal development. You're the only one talking about the unconscious mind. You're the only one dreaming about starting a business or creating a bigger impact. And maybe every time you share an idea, someone tells you why it won't work. Well guess what? That's on them. They don't have your passion.

[00:27:44] They don't have your skills. They don't have your dreams. They're saying it won't work because they can't do it. Not because you can't do it. However, how does that affect your energy, your confidence, your motivation? Our environment influences us. And being surrounded by people who share our values can make a meaningful difference. This is one of the reasons community is so important to Impact Maker Alliance.

[00:28:09] We want to create a place where people can connect with like-minded souls, where collaboration is encouraged, where people can share their knowledge and celebrate another's achievements. Where a new coach can learn from someone more experienced. Where entrepreneurs can connect with professionals who have complementary skills. And where people who are just beginning their personal development journey can feel welcomed. I love the idea of shifting from me to we.

[00:28:36] Because when we focus only on ourselves, our perspective can become limited. Like the horse with the blinders on. When we begin exploring what we can create together, new possibilities emerge. Imagine a community where people bring their unique gifts to the table. One person is an incredible coach. Another is a talented speaker. Someone else understands marketing. Another person loves creating systems. And someone else has a passion for mentoring. What could those people create together?

[00:29:05] Perhaps something far greater than any one of them could create independently. It's that old adage of 1 plus 1 doesn't equal 2. In this case, 1 plus 1 equals 11. And that's the beauty of an alliance. You don't lose your individuality. You bring your individuality into a community where it can contribute to something much greater. Now, I want to bring this conversation back to you. Because perhaps you're listening and thinking, This sounds wonderful, Melissa.

[00:29:35] And I'm still figuring out what I want. And that's perfectly okay. Maybe you simply want to stop feeling overwhelmed. Maybe you want to learn how to manage your emotions. Maybe you want to stop repeating the same patterns in your relationships. Maybe you want to develop more confidence. Maybe you want to start a business. Maybe you're already a coach and you're ready to grow. Or maybe you have absolutely no idea what your next chapter looks like. You just know there's something more.

[00:30:03] And here's what I want you to remember. You don't have to see the entire staircase to take the first step. You can begin with curiosity. You can begin by learning one new skill. You can begin by becoming more aware of your thoughts. You can begin by asking what you truly want. And you can begin by connecting with people who inspire you. That's enough to start. I often talk about the importance of listening to that little voice inside. The voice that tells you there is something more.

[00:30:33] The voice that nudges you toward growth. So often we ignore it. We tell ourselves we're too busy. We don't have enough money. We don't have enough time. We're not ready. And then life happens. Something changes. A relationship ends. A career shifts. A health challenge arises. And suddenly we're forced to look at our lives differently. That's why this podcast is called Don't Wait For Your Wake Up Call!. Because you don't have to wait for a crisis to begin creating change. You can make that decision today.

[00:31:03] You can choose to become more aware. You can choose to learn. You can choose to grow. And you can choose to surround yourself with people who support the person you are becoming. So as we wrap up today's episode, I want you to imagine something. Imagine yourself one year from now. You've spent that year learning more about your mind. You've become more aware of your thoughts. You've developed tools to have you navigate your emotions.

[00:31:30] You're responding to situations with greater confidence and clarity. You're making choices that feel more aligned with what you actually want. And perhaps you've connected with a community of people who share your passion for growth. Maybe you've even discovered a new direction for life. Perhaps you've decided to become a coach. Or perhaps you're already coaching and you've begun developing a business that allows you to help more people while creating a greater financial stability.

[00:32:00] And imagine how that could influence the people around you. Your family, your friends, your clients, your community. Because here's something I truly believe. When you change the way you show up in the world, you create opportunities for people around you to experience something different too. And that ripple effect is what the Impact Maker Alliance is all about. One person begins their journey. They discover something valuable. They share it with someone else. And that person shares it with another.

[00:32:29] And another. And another. One spark. Infinite impact. That's our vision. And whether you're just beginning your personal growth journey, exploring the power of your unconscious mind, becoming a coach, building a business, or stepping into leadership, there is an opportunity to explore where you fit within the Impact Maker Alliance community. So I'd love to invite you to learn more. Discover our pathways.

[00:32:55] Explore Lightflow if you're ready to begin mastering your thoughts, focus, and emotional state. Explore our professional coaching pathways, Karma Code or Dharma Path if you're ready to expand your skills and build a business helping others. And most importantly, discover the community we're creating. Because you were never meant to do everything alone. And creating financial abundance and meaningful impact don't have to be competing goals.

[00:33:20] You can create a life you love, contribute to something meaningful, and experience prosperity along the way. So let me leave you with one final question. What if that little voice telling you there's something more is inviting you to begin the most meaningful chapter of your life? Are you ready to listen? Because your next chapter begins with one decision. One spark. And who knows how far that spark might reach.

[00:33:50] Thank you so much for joining me today. If this episode resonated with you, please share it with someone who you know is ready for their next chapter. Someone who's curious about personal growth. Someone who's thinking about becoming a coach. Or someone who simply needs to know that there are other people out there who share their vision of creating a better world. And I invite you to explore Impact Maker Alliance and discover where your journey could begin.

[00:34:14] Remember, find your light, live your purpose, amplify your impact, and help others do the same. And as always, don't wait for your wake-up call. Thank you for investing this time with me on the Don't Wait for Your Wake-Up Call podcast. I'm so glad you joined in. If you can take two minutes to share this episode with someone you think can benefit and have a positive impact on their life, that would be wonderful.

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