Today I kicked off the first of my hot Sizzling Summer Radio Series with Change Expert and Author, ARIANE DE BONVOISIN.

Over the next 3 weeks, I am interviewing three of the finest strategists who will show you how to walk the line - with grace, confidence and know-how.

Today’s show was about tuning us into how to embrace and leverage change, vs fear or avoid it. There is no point to fighting change.  Kicking and screaming does NOT help.

In her book, “The First 30 Days, Your Guide to Making Any Change Easier”, Ariane teaches us the 9 foundational principals that make someone good at change, in comparison to resisting it. Think of how you can embrace and apply change to your business to get it to where you want it to be.

Principle 1: People who successfully navigate change have positive beliefs.

Principle 2: People who successfully navigate change know that change always brings something positive into their lives.

Principle 3: People who successfully navigate change know they are resilient, strong, and capable of getting through anything.

Principle 4: People who succesfully navigate change know that every challenging emotion they feel is not going to stop them and will GUIDE them to positive emotions that help them feel better.

Principle 5: People who successfully navigate change know that the quicker they accept the change, the less pain and hardship they will feel.

Principle 6: People who successfully navigate change know that the quicker they accept the change, use empowering questions and words, think better thoughts, and express their feelings.

Principle 7: People who successfully navigate change know they are connected to something bigger than themselves.

Principle 8: People who succesfully navigate change are not alone; they surround themselves with people who can help, who have the RIGHT beliefs and skills. They create an environment that supports their change.

Principle 9: People who succesfully navigate change take ACTION. They have a plan. They know to to take care of themselves.

There are 6 negative emotions or CHANGE DEMONS that stall us. Beware of: Fear, doubt, impatience, blame, guilt and shame.

What’s your Change GPS telling you? Be honest with you. Where are you now? Where do you want to get to? What kind of business are you experiencing now? And What do you really want to experience?

Get honest about where you are, who your with - and then become focused and determined to get what you want and need - No Matter What! Create boundaries and stick to them!

CHANGE IS ABOUT TRUTH! The sooner you embrace the truth, the sooner you and those around you - can move forward with change that in the end will serve you and others around you. We always benefit from the outcomes that change brings.

For more detail and practical tips on how to manage and leverage change, check out Ariane’s book here: The First 30 Days: Your Guide To Making Any Change Easier

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