Karen Brown – Unlimiting Your Beliefs

“The state of your life is nothing more than a reflection of the state of your mind.”

Karen Brown is an unconscious mind expert. In my interview with Karen, we break down the nuts and bolts of the unconscious mind so you can rid yourself of your limiting beliefs and accomplish your wildest dreams.

After she realized her own transformation and discovered the keys to achieving greater success in her personal and professional life she became inspired to found Velocity Leadership Consulting.

At the age of 46, she accomplished her 28-year dream and completed the toughest race in the world, the IRONMAN World Championships in Kona, Hawai. Now through Velocity Leadership Consulting Karen brings her unique difference-making model and tools of success to all leaders, helping others tackle critical challenges in life and business.

Guest Bio

Karen Brown is an expert on transforming beliefs to achieve goals and dreams.  She identified the 7 keys of achievement, through the process of accomplishing her own goal – finishing the toughest race in the world, the IRONMAN World Championship and overcoming her own limiting beliefs.  Karen is CEO of a business psychology coaching company, a best-selling author, keynote speaker and ultra-athlete.

Topics of discussion 

• What are limiting beliefs?
• Conscious vs. unconscious mind –  The power of the unconscious mind.
• Unlimited beliefs – a journaling practice.
• Taping into dreams – visualisation.

Quick round questions

Do you have any routines and rituals that you believe contribute to your success?

To continually expand myself.

What advice would you give your 20-year-old self?

Live to my own expectations.

How would you define success? What does success look like to you? 

Being happy and fulfilled by living my passions and purpose.

What is one tool, skill, resource, or technique that has helped improve your effectiveness and/or productivity? 

Do the hard thing first.

If I would serve you your last meal what would you request?

Green smoothies.

What activity gives you the greatest sense of joy? 

Trail running – and whatever I’m doing at the time.

If you could pick one book to pass down to your children or future generations what book would it be? 

Born to Run: A Hidden Tribe, Superathletes, and the Greatest Race the World Has Never Seen by Christopher McDougall

Unlimiting Your Beliefs: 7 Keys to Greater Success in Your Personal and Professional Life; Told Through My Journey to the Toughest Race in the World by Karen Brown

What quote, phrase or message would you text or tweet to everyone in the world?

“The state of your life is nothing more than a reflection of the state of your mind.”

Do we all have a Hidden Why, a purpose?

Yes! The hidden why is the propellant within big dreams that will help reveal your purpose and passion.

What do you believe is the underlying motivation behind everything you do? 

Helping others.

How to connect with Karen 

Visit Karen at her website Velocity Leadership Consulting and pick up her free gift using the link below.

http://www.velocityleadershipconsulting.com/thehiddenwhy

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Tiny Buddha: Simple wisdom for complex lives.

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Mind Body Green: Lifestyle media brand dedicated to inspiring you to live your best life.

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Creative NonFiction: “true stories well told.” 

Addicted 2 Success: Motivation & Inspiration Website full of quotes and inspiring articles for entrepreneurs.

Barking Up the Wrong Tree: science-based answers and expert insight on how to be awesome at life.

The Positivity Blog: Practical articles on happiness, self-esteem, productivity and social skills.