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

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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An invitation to all Hummingbirds

I recently stumbled on a talk by Elizabeth Gilbert – the author of Eat Pray Love – on a curiosity-driven life. In this talk entitled “The Flight of the Hummingbird: The Curiosity-Driven Life”, Gilbert speaks out against passion. That’s right – it’s not a typo – she was advocating for steering clear of passion. And I got excited, because this incessant search for passion, and the frustration that some of us have with not finding it, is one of the reasons why we created The LEAP Journey… […]

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The secret behind greatness

Our modern-day society tends to overemphasise talent at the expense of other factors that lead to success and they perpetuate the myth that excellence or greatness is mystical. Consequently, some of us assume that we are not meant for greatness and that we will never excel. Here’s why reaching excellence or greatness is both easier and harder than just having talent. […]

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How to incorporate the three C’s of Resilience into your life

Resilience is mental toughness. It is the ability to adapt, recover from, or bounce back from setbacks, failures and disappointments. We have all heard tales of bravery and resilience from people who were able to overcome difficult circumstances or events and turn their lives around for the better. What is their secret? Is it something we can all learn? […]

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