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What makes our LEAP unlike any other? Part 7: We believe in “thinking on our feet”

Hannelize JacobsFuture Self / LEAP / LEAP Thinker / Mindset / Self-InnovationLeave a comment

“Just-do-it” is a motivational call to action frequently used to move people into action. At the LEAP Academy we argue that the just-do-it view is not enough to successfully transform your life and career because it does not require conscious thinking. Rather what is requires is the ability to “think on your feet”.

For the LEAP Academy “thinking on our feet” means that thinking is something we do as part of our actions. It involves a distinctive type of learning in action. Thinking in this way, is like creative problem-solving.

We believe that authentic self-leaders are also self-teachers who can navigate their own transformation by seeking novel solutions to challenges that are true to who they are and that will give them the edge and put them forward more quickly. In this blog post, Hannelize explains our “don’t just do it, think about it too”-philosophy, and why it will help you to successfully reinvent yourself. […]

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What makes our LEAP unlike any other? Part 6: We understand that “we” is stronger than “I”

Hannelize JacobsLEAP / LEAP Thinker / Self-InnovationLeave a comment

A big reason why so many traditional approaches to personal transformation are unsuccessful is that they’re based in the false perception that you (and you alone) know the answers; you have the resources, and you know the right passion to follow in order to have it all. These approaches are in the same category as those who say that you should simply set some goals and go get it. At the LEAP Academy, we do not agree with this, as we understand that we co-create with others when we self-innovate. Simply put, we understand that “we” is always stronger than “I”. In this blog post, Hannelize explains the importance of and concerns when teaming up with other people in the process of self-innovating or redesigning yourself. She also shares how we approach co-creation on The LEAP Journey. […]

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What makes our LEAP unlike any other? Part 5: We develop LEAP Thinkers not Leap Takers

Hannelize JacobsExperiential Learning / Future Self / LEAP / LEAP Thinker / Mindset / Purpose / Self-Cultivation / Self-Discovery / Self-InnovationLeave a comment

Because people can quickly understand the power of leaping to a better future, transformational programs have latched on to the idea and quickly accelerated it to the top of the hype curve. This has created many problems for both experts and for the methodology itself. The hype machine has led many transformational programs to claim that simply taking leaps is the hammer to every nail.

In this article, Hannelize warns against this practice and explains what a program that will bring lasting results should look like. On The LEAP Journey, we travel beyond mindfulness and use tools to develop meaningful cognitive transformation. This requires that our clients become LEAP Thinkers and not mere ‘leap takers’. We believe that you can only leap meaningfully if you align your life and career with who you truly are. This requires deep self-work that changes the way you think and feel. LEAP Thinkers balance their conscious and intuitive thinking and follow a disciplined approach to decision-making. To guide our clients accordingly we use a LEAP Thinker Journey Map, which Hannelize also shares with you. […]

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How immigrating to the other side of the world, helped me realise the power of being present to my reality

Chantal BreytenbachFuture Self / LEAP / Mindset / Real Self / Self-InnovationLeave a comment

LEAP Thinkers know that embarking on a leap requires a lot of planning and preparation. In my case, the end of 2017 involved a major life leap, not just for myself, but for my whole family. My husband and I had decided to immigrate. When you decide to immigrate, you start imagining what your new life is going to be like. You conduct research about your new home and you try to put as much as possible in place. But in all honesty, no amount of preparation or research can prepare you for how your future imagined self will handle a future life in an unknown place. I’ve been in Canada for almost a year now, and I am yet to find some sort of equilibrium. I had big ideas and big dreams, but I can honestly say that I was wholly unprepared for how my life would change due to this transition. […]

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