The True Potential Podcast
66 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsThe True Potential podcast helps women over 40 build self confidence so they can tap into their truest, fullest potential.
Self confidence is something you can actively cultivate and in this podcast you'll find lots of practical tips on how to do that. Learn about the Self Confidence Formula and how you can apply it to your life.
Use you new found confidence to start or grow a business, move ahead in your career, reinvent yourself in some way, build better relationships or just feel better in your day-to-day life.
Learn from Sylvia Vandelogt who grew from a rather insecure young woman with low self esteem into a confident and successful business woman who has reached millions of women online.
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Gratitude for what you did and will do
January 20, 2021 11:28 - 7 minutes - 10.3 MBDo you ever feel gratitude for what you did in the past so you can enjoy the benefits now? I certainly do. I just bought a house with a sea view which was made possible because I decided to create a business. It was not easy to start this new business as I needed to step outside of my comfort zone and step into a newer version of me. Today I'm grateful to myself from 10 years ago for doing that. I'm also collecting the courage to do the same thing today. I don't always feel this ...
Why you'll want to take lots of ACTION this year
December 30, 2020 16:16 - 17 minutes - 24.5 MBIf there's one tip that I can give you that will ensure you make the upcoming year a success, it is to take action. In this podcast I will give you 6 very good reasons for this. Taking action will allow you to grow as a person in every possible way and it will help you reach your goals. Want my support in helping you take LOTS of action this year? Join the True Potential Academy: https://truepotentialacademy.com/join
How to stick to your resolutions this year
December 23, 2020 12:57 - 14 minutes - 20 MBIn this podcast let’s examine why resolutions so often fail and why you can't rely on will power alone to reach your goals and get things done. 2020 was a strange year for sure. Still I got a lot done and experienced some drastic life changes. You probably had every intention to have a productive year and hit your goals. It that didn't happen, let's discover how you can definitely make it happen this year! Want my help? Join my new workshop: How to get things done without the stres...
From overwhelm to productivity
December 17, 2020 13:23 - 18 minutes - 25.5 MBDo you find yourself overwhelmed a lot of the time and can't get anything done? Me too. But I have found a way to quickly turn it around or avoid overwhelm altogether. Discover some of the key steps to take and turn overwhelming into productivity. Want to learn more, sign up for my workshop at https://sylviavandelogt.com/getitdone/
Embracing the practice
November 25, 2020 09:23 - 15 minutes - 21.7 MBYou may have thought about your purpose, both inner and outer. Perhaps you’ve set yourself a goal about something that you want. But how can you actually EXPERIENCE your best year ever? It’s through becoming the person person you want to be. It’s by enjoying the actions you take on a daily basis. It’s by living each moment with intention. It's through establishing a clear routine and enjoying it. One of my favorite authors Seth Godin refers to it as ‘the practice’. It’s the t...
Why you'll want to create your personal bucketlist
November 18, 2020 13:22 - 10 minutes - 14.3 MB2020 has been quite the year. Most probably it went a whole lot different than you expected. I know I've had to pivot in some areas but I've also used this year to double down on some of my goals. A new year is coming soon with lots of new opportunities for growth. Are you ready for it? Why not get very intentional on what you'd like to accomplish? What would you like to see happen next year? If you're not sure, let's get more clarity on it. I invite you to create your ...
Who will you become?
November 11, 2020 12:56 - 12 minutes - 17.5 MBLast week I introduced the concept of an impossible goal to you. Did you give it some thought? Today I’d like to dive in a little deeper and talk about the person you’d need to become to actually start pursuing that impossible goal. Who would you need to become? What would you need to think? How would the person who’s actively pursuing the goal feel? In short, who will you become? Want to get ideas? Download the bucket list https://sylviavandelogt.com/bucket-list/
What's possible for you?
November 04, 2020 07:49 - 14 minutes - 20 MBCombining a strong inner purpose with a strong outer purpose allows you to grow as person. It opens you up to all kinds of possibilities. Do you know what's possible for you? Have you explored how you can make the impossible, possible? That's what we'll explore in today's podcast. Want to get inspiration for you impossible goal? Download the bucket list at https://sylviavandelogt.com/bucket-list/
Living your life with purpose
October 28, 2020 12:16 - 18 minutes - 24.9 MBDo you ever get the feeling that your life is not purposeful enough? Are you still looking for that elusive purpose that will make your life more meaningful? In today's podcast discover how you can discover both your inner and outer purpose and how you can live your life with intention. Like to get more ideas? Download the bucket list guide https://sylviavandelogt.com/bucket-list
What to eat during your weight loss journey - with Karen Kjaerulff, RDN
October 21, 2020 07:49 - 35 minutes - 48.2 MBAre you confused about what you can or cannot eat during your weight loss journey? And should you count calories or not? Join Sylvia Vandelogt and dietician Karen Kjaerulff, RDN as we discuss what should and definitely should not be included in your diet. Want to lose 10 pounds? Join the program at https://truepotentialacademy.com/stop-overeating-sale-page/
3 myths about losing weight
October 14, 2020 06:57 - 23 minutes - 32.3 MBLosing weight is never easy. And that’s especially true when you’re going about it the wrong way. You need to overcome your biology, your environment, your emotion and your evolution. If you want to know about all the factors causing you to overeat and what to do about it, be sure to check out my free class on How to stop overeating. Today I want to dispel some myths about losing weight so you can approach your weight loss journey the right way.
How to stop overeating
September 30, 2020 10:28 - 22 minutes - 30.3 MBDo you gain weight from eating too much? Let's discover what causes the overeating and how you stop it. Overeating not only leads you to gain weight but it stops you from focusing on the things that are really important to you. If you want to know more attend my free masterclass: How to stop overeating and get the body you love. https://40plusstyle.com/stop-overeating-masterclass/
Loving Your Body, Dressing It Well AND Losing The Weight
September 23, 2020 14:06 - 20 minutes - 27.6 MBCan you love your body and use dressing guidelines to dress it more flattering way? Absolutely. Can you love your body AND still want to lose weight? Of course. In fact I think you will be a lot more successful losing the weight if you do that. Discover how in today's episode. If you like to sign up for the free class mentioned in the episode, register here.
The problem with clutter
August 12, 2020 12:40Is there too much clutter in your life? And not just in your home, but also your brain? When there’s a lot of clutter in your brain you can’t think clearly. If the clutter is in your house, you literally can’t move. Clutter externally is very much linked to clutter internally. It's important to clean it up. I'll show you how in this episode of the True Potential Podcast. Join me in my free masterclass: How to unclutter like a pro and get really organized at https://sylviavande...
The problem with clutter
August 12, 2020 12:40 - 10 minutes - 14.3 MBIs there too much clutter in your life? And not just in your home, but also your brain? When there’s a lot of clutter in your brain you can’t think clearly. If the clutter is in your house, you literally can’t move. Clutter externally is very much linked to clutter internally. It's important to clean it up. I'll show you how in this episode of the True Potential Podcast. Join me in my free masterclass: How to unclutter like a pro and get really organized at https://sylviavande...
Are you failing ahead of time?
August 05, 2020 12:41 - 7 minutes - 11 MBWhat's stopping you from tapping into your true potential? For many of my customers it's fear of failure. And this fear often stops them from even starting to work on their dreams. But what if 'failure' is not as bad as it seems? What if you already know how to cope with this failure? In this short podcast of the True Potential Podcast, learn how to avoid failing ahead of time.
Emotional balance
July 29, 2020 18:24 - 17 minutes - 24.2 MBDo you manage your feelings or do they manage you? Feelings are powerful. They can make or break your day. Feelings are the first clue about what’s going on with us. When we have happy feelings, we’re content. When we have feelings we don’t like so much we try to fight them, or numb them or avoid them. That in turn makes us suffer. So how do we manage our feelings to create the life we want for ourselves? Find out in today's episode of the True Potential Podcast. Want to go ...
Uncovering the truth
July 08, 2020 17:53 - 12 minutes - 17.7 MBWe often have negative opinions about ourselves or our capabilities. We believe that these opinions are fact. But what if they weren't? What if the brain likes to think that thought because it's a very effective way for you not to do something new and keep you very comfortable? In this episode learn why the thoughts we have about ourselves is often a lie and what we can do about it. Want to get weekly coaching and become truly confident? Join the Self Confidence Formula: https://thes...
Dealing with overwhelm
June 25, 2020 09:12 - 10 minutes - 13.9 MBFeeling overwhelmed can keep us stuck. When we feel overwhelmed we are not very productive and don't do the important work that we need to do. The solution is actually quite simple since overwhelm is created through our thoughts. Discover what you can do to beat to overwhelm and become really organized and productive instead. Join our free class at https://sylviavandelogt.com/scf-masterclass/
Dealing with overwhelm
June 25, 2020 09:12Feeling overwhelmed can keep us stuck. When we feel overwhelmed we are not very productive and don't do the important work that we need to do. The solution is actually quite simple since overwhelm is created through our thoughts. Discover what you can do to beat to overwhelm and become really organized and productive instead. Join our free class at https://sylviavandelogt.com/scf-masterclass/
Making decisions
June 17, 2020 11:58 - 19 minutes - 26.9 MBSo many of us find it hard to make decisions. However, not making decisions keeps us stuck. 1. You end up doing nothing by not making a decision at all. 2. You get overwhelmed by all the ideas in your head that you're not deciding on and a never ending to-do list. 3. You get overwhelmed from not deciding on one thing and instead start doing too many things at the same time. So how can you make sure that you're taking a decision and make the right one? Find out in today's episode of...
Getting clarity
June 10, 2020 07:57 - 13 minutes - 19.1 MBIf you lack clarity on what you want to do or you find yourself saying I don't know a few too many times, you stay stuck. You may start to react to life rather than actively plan your unique path. In this episode I will show you a way to get more clarity so you can become really intentional about your goals and create the life you want. https://sylviavandelogt.com/latest-short-episodes/
Comparing yourself to others
June 03, 2020 15:03 - 19 minutes - 27.1 MBOne of the most common obstacles I see with my clients is that they compare themselves to others. That is a problem because it stops you from making progress on your dreams and sometimes it stops you from even starting with your new project. In this episode learn how to catch yourself when you compare yourself to others and what you can do instead. Want to know more, check out http://theselfconfidenceformula.com/
Arguing with reality
May 20, 2020 07:00 - 9 minutes - 13 MBHow often do you find yourself saying the 'should' word: I should know this by now.. I should be thinner, healthier, fitter.. This should not take so so long... I should have had a better career... Whenever, you use the world 'should' you are arguing with reality. In this episode discover why using 'should' is not helpful in getting you results and what you can do instead. Want to attend the free class I mentioned? Register at: https://sylviavandelogt.com/scf-masterclass/
Loving yourself
May 13, 2020 07:19 - 13 minutes - 18.8 MBSometimes we don't even realize how low our self esteem is. When I finally understood how low mine was, it kickstarted my journey towards fully loving myself. If you've ever doubted that it's possible to build your own self esteem and self confidence, then listen to this episode. I believe that my story shows that anything is possible for you too! Want to know more about this story, I also wrote about it at https://sylviavandelogt.com/the-road-towards-loving-yourself/
Finding evidence for your thoughts
May 06, 2020 06:52 - 8 minutes - 11.8 MBOur thoughts and beliefs determine how we feel and act. So it's important to think on purpose. We sometimes believe that we can't think any differently than we do because we point at all the evidence that supports a belief. But in fact, you can always find evidence for what you believe. And if that's the case, you may as well think and believe something that helps you move forward with your goals. Learn more about the Self Confidence Formula: https://truepotentialacademy.com/confid...
The story you tell yourself
April 29, 2020 11:13 - 13 minutes - 18 MBSometimes we believe our own stories so much that we think that they are facts. I believed the story about my eyes for many years and someone had to point out to me that the story may actually be wrong. That's when my journey towards more self confidence began. Discover the importance of recognizing the stories you tell yourself. Perhaps those stories need to be changed. To learn how to do that you may like to join my new program: theselfconfidenceformula.com
Cultivating self confidence
April 22, 2020 03:39 - 9 minutes - 13.5 MBSelf confidence is something you can cultivate and actively learn and the Self Confidence Formula I developed will make that easy and practical. In this episode, learn the importance of self confidence and how you can get more of it for yourself so you can cope and grow in any situation. Want to join my free class go to https://40plusstyle.com/confidenceclass
Pitfall of perfectionism
April 16, 2020 04:10 - 10 minutes - 14.6 MBAre you a perfectionist? I used to be one. However, I've learned to let go of my perfectionism so I could grow my business. In this episode of the True Potential Podcast, find out why your perfectionism can stop you from reaching your goals and prevents you from developing true self confidence.
Accepting the current moment
April 08, 2020 09:53 - 7 minutes - 10.9 MBThis is the first of shorter episodes that will give you tidbits of any wisdom I have. In this episode, I talk about how to connect with the current moment which is so important at a time like this.
How to cope in a crisis
March 18, 2020 11:49 - 27 minutes - 38.4 MBThe world is in a bit of crisis at the moment and it can feel difficult to cope with all the changes and restrictions. But there are actually quite a few things you can do. And one of the key things it to learn how to manage your emotions, especially around anxiety and fear. In this podcast I discuss how you can use my ABLE framework to better manage your mindset and emotions. You will learn how to not let your emotions get out of control so you’ll be able to keep your head cool and make...
When and how to start a business
February 26, 2020 08:37 - 8 minutes - 12 MBDo you ever wonder when it's the right time to start your business? Or which business is right for you? Many of you have thought about starting a business but are waiting for the right moment. Until you’re “ready’. Until you have THE best idea. Until you know exactly HOW to do it. But here’s the thing. You need to start before you think you’re ready. You need to just take the first step. In this week’s podcast I share with you why that’s so ...
Awareness and the Big Why
February 19, 2020 12:09 - 15 minutes - 21.5 MBI teach a simple framework for confidence and business success, which is summarized by the word ABLE. (Find out more about this in my podcast on how to get successful in business and life.) It stands for: Awarenes Belief Lots of action Evaluation Today I want to dive a little deeper into the first step, the A: awareness. Awareness actually stands for 2 important things you need to do as your first step You need to become aware of your thoughts on a daily basis as they create yo...
How to be successful in business and life
February 12, 2020 12:11 - 19 minutes - 26.6 MBWhat does success mean to you? Do you feel you are successful? I believe I am. And that's because I choose to feel successful. I can find lots of evidence for it. Success is a choice. That doesn't mean I don't see plenty of evidence of why I'm NOT successful. I see that too. But these are simply the results I haven't achieved yet. And even though I'm successful I still want to go after those results as well and go after them. In this week's episode discover how to be successful....
How to get confidence in you and your capabilities
February 05, 2020 07:30 - 23 minutes - 46.2 MBOne of the most important skills you can learn is self confidence. It's a bit different from confidence. According to Wikipedia: Confidence is a feeling of self-assurance arising from an appreciation of one’s own abilities or qualities I couldn't find the definition of self confidence on Wikipedia which assumes that they believe it's the same thing as confidence. However, I believe it's something different. It's a definition I learned from one of my mentors: Brooke Castillo. Self-conf...
How to reinvent yourself
January 29, 2020 03:19 - 38 minutes - 65.9 MBHave you ever thought of reinventing yourself? Perhaps you feel this itch somewhere inside you that tells you're capable of more. You feel that you're ready for a change. You know that you haven't quite tapped into your full potential yet. Perhaps it's time for a reinvention! In today's episode of the True Potential podcast I talk about how you can recognize this feeling of unfulfilment, why you would want to reinvent yourself in the first place and my 3 step process to make it happe...
How little actions can generate big results with Melanie Kobayashi
January 22, 2020 10:06 - 37 minutes - 64.3 MBIf you're into style and follow stylish women over 40 on Instagram, you may know Melanie Kobayashi or Bagandaberet as she is known on Instagram. You will see a very stylish, very funny woman who is not afraid to be different. What you may not know is that it took her a while to become that. In fact, the personage that she shows online used to be her alter ego, Ms Bag. However, through taking consistent action and little steps that sometimes scared her, she is more and more becoming like ...
Coaching yourself and being coached with Karen Kjaerulff
January 15, 2020 12:42 - 37 minutes - 65.2 MBIn this episode I discuss the benefits of coaching and myself and Karen have added it to our programs. One great tool I use in my programs is the coaching model. It's a brilliant tool that helps you get really clear on why you don't yet have what you want and how to get it. I'd love for you to learn this tool too as it can be really useful for your self coaching too. And rather than just hearing how beneficial it has been for me, I thought I would invite another coach, Karen Kjaerulff, ...
How to create your own personal bucket list (and why it matters)
January 04, 2020 07:29 - 15 minutes - 21.5 MBWelcome to 2020! Are you ready to make this year your best year or even best decade ever! I am. But in order to do that, you need to know what would make it the best year or decade? What do you really want to achieve? What do you want in your life by the end of 2021 and the end of 2030? And what do you already have and can be really grateful for? These are the questions that we ponder in my latest podcast. I will explain the big benefit of creating a bucket list: a list that includ...
What regret can teach you
December 31, 2019 03:26 - 23 minutes - 32.2 MBDo you have any regrets? I think if we’re really honest with ourselves, most of us have some form of regret. And if you’re still thinking about it from time to time, or if you find yourself saying ‘I should have….’ a few too many times, you haven’t fully processed the regret yet. Or taken action upon it. Sometimes regret can be the perfect teacher. It can inform us what our next goal should be. It can remind us that it’s worth pursuing our new goal when things get tough. That’s...
How to believe new things and make things happen in 2020!
December 23, 2019 09:51 - 38 minutes - 54.1 MB2020 is almost upon us and I'm excited! Are you? Have you already given the new year some thought? Perhaps you're ready to make this new year special and amazing! Perhaps it's time to believe something new about yourself and your capabilities so you can make it happen. That's what I'm discussing in this week's podcast. You can listen to it below. Why is believing new things so important? As we've already discovered in previous episodes, how you feel depends on what you think. What y...
How to feel confident with your appearance
December 18, 2019 07:27 - 22 minutes - 44.8 MBWould you love to feel more confident with your appearance? Then this podcast is for you. How can you feel confident with your appearance and your clothes? You may think that you need to find exactly the right dress. Or that you need to understand all my dressing guidelines for your body type. But it's actually a lot easier. There's only one thing that you need to master to feel confident in your clothes and that's what I'll be sharing in this podcast. You will learn: The one thing ...
How to feel better
December 11, 2019 07:42 - 30 minutes - 41.8 MBIf you've listened to my podcast on why we don't yet have what we want, you will have learned that we want most things because of the way they make us feel. Most of the time you do the things you do in life because of the way you want to feel. You want to feel happy, or accomplished or excited. On the other hand often we don't achieve the things we want, because achieving it and doing the actions that are necessary to achieve it, just feels too awful. When we start feeling awful, we m...
Why you don’t yet have what you want
December 03, 2019 05:56 - 26 minutes - 37.1 MBWhy you don’t yet have what you want I’m excited to announce that my podcast is back with a new vision and a new name! It’s now called the True Potential Podcast. A podcast especially for women over 40 who want to tap into their truest, highest potential. I know MANY of you want to reinvent yourself in some way. You know that you want to do more with your life than what you’re doing now but you’re just not quite sure how to do it. That’s what I’m going to help you with in this p...
How Suzanne Carillo turned her passion into an Etsy business
December 04, 2018 09:11 - 21 minutes - 29.9 MBIn this week's podcast I speak with the fabulous Suzanne Carillo whom I have featured previously on the blog here. She is a great example of a woman who has turned her passion into a business. It took her a while to find her perfect business, but through her blogging and trying out several other little businesses she discovered her big WHY and what's she is truly passionate about. In this episode discover: How to find your passion business The benefits of blogging and how it can he...
#011: How Suzanne Carillo turned her passion into an Etsy business
December 04, 2018 09:11 - 21 minutes - 29.9 MBIn this week's podcast I speak with the fabulous Suzanne Carillo whom I have featured previously on the blog here. She is a great example of a woman who has turned her passion into a business. It took her a while to find her perfect business, but through her blogging and trying out several other little businesses she discovered her big WHY and what's she is truly passionate about. In this episode discover: How to find your passion business The benefits of blogging and how it can he...
Why a business is the perfect personal development tool
November 27, 2018 08:06 - 21 minutes - 10 MBStarting a business will not just help you achieve your financial goals. You will grow as a person as well and that growth is almost just as important! I have learned SOOO much both about myself and about doing business during my journey as an entrepreneur. And even though I usually talk more about business tactics rather than personal issues or mindset, I think it’s just as important Today you may know me as a strong confident woman with big goals and a belief in herself (most of the tim...
Coaching as a business model with Willo Sana
November 20, 2018 09:00 - 45 minutes - 21.7 MBHave you thought about coaching as an online business model? Then this could be the podcast episode for you! Willo Sana is a Transformational Business Coach who empowers visionary entrepreneurs with heart-centered action. In this episode discover: How to follow your own genius How to get started with a coaching business Why it's important to invest in yourself How to enjoy the journey of entrepreneurship, the highs and the lows! Enjoy listening to this episode and I can't wait ...
#009: Coaching as a business model with Willo Sana
November 20, 2018 09:00 - 45 minutes - 21.7 MBHave you thought about coaching as an online business model? Then this could be the podcast episode for you! Willo Sana is a Transformational Business Coach who empowers visionary entrepreneurs with heart-centered action. In this episode discover: How to follow your own genius How to get started with a coaching business Why it's important to invest in yourself How to enjoy the journey of entrepreneurship, the highs and the lows! Enjoy listening to this episode and I can't wait ...
How to get more website traffic and build an audience
November 11, 2018 21:04 - 25 minutes - 11.9 MBIt is very busy in the online world and it is getting harder to get noticed! No matter what online business you have, website traffic is needed to grow it. You need eyeballs on your offers to make important sales. This week I am sharing 6 traffic strategies that have helped get my site up to 500,000 visitors a month. I discuss the pros and cons of each strategy and share my own experiences using these strategies. The 6 strategies are SEO and website content creation Pinterest ...