Resilient Voices #37 From Born Dead to Olympic Record Breaker: Mikael Avatar's Journey

Resilient Voices #37 From Born Dead to Olympic Record Breaker: Mikael Avatar's Journey

In this episode of @Resilient Voices Podcast, Mikael Avatar Stjernvall shares his extraordinary journey from being born dead to becoming a record-breaking athlete and transformational coach. Discover how mindset, resilience, and small daily actions can lead to profound life changes. "Repetition and consistency are key to mastery." Key topics:   • Mikael Avatar's extraordinary birth and early life   • The impact of upbringing and cultural influences   • The mindset of resilience and overcoming adversity   • The importance of small daily actions and repetition   • The role of authenticity and living in the present   • Lessons from Olympic training and world record achievement   • The significance of inner peace and happiness   • The influence of Thai culture on personal growth   • Practical steps for personal transformation   • The ripple effect of positive actions on others Takeaways   • Small daily actions can create profound life changes.   • Repetition and consistency are key to mastering new skills.   • Your mindset and perspective shape your reality.   • Authenticity and living in the present bring inner peace.   • Overcoming adversity builds resilience and strength.   • The power of visualization and mental training.   • Every scar and challenge contributes to personal growth.   • Living authentically in Thailand offers unique freedom.   • The importance of smiling and positivity in daily life.   • Impacting others positively starts with self-awareness. Connect with Mikael here:  Instagram: instagram.com/mikaelavatar [http://instagram.com/mikaelavatar] (Reels & Videos)   LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/mikaelavatar [http://linkedin.com/in/mikaelavatar]   TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mikaelavatar [https://www.tiktok.com/@mikaelavatar] YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MikaelAvatarStjernvall [https://www.youtube.com/@MikaelAvatarStjernvall]   Facebook: facebook.com/mikaelavatarstjernvall [http://facebook.com/mikaelavatarstjernvall]   🎙️ ABOUT RESILIENT VOICES Resilient Voices is hosted by Jessica Schultz —business coach and leadership advisor with 20+ years of experience. Bi-weekly we bring you honest, unfiltered conversations with leaders and professionals who have faced challenge, change, and transformation — and chosen to move forward with intention and integrity. 🔔 Subscribe so you never miss an episode. 👉 Want to be a guest on Resilient Voices? Visit: succesumleadership.com/resilient-voices-1 🔗 Connect with Jessica Schultz: LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessicaschultzleadership

Resilient Voices Podcast #36 Building Audacity for Entrepreneurial Success

What if your next breakthrough started with the decision to keep going? In this episode of Resilient Voices Podcast, host Jessica Schultz speaks with Mireia Paino, an oceanography student turned successful online business strategist. Mireia shares her inspiring journey of resilience, from overcoming challenges and rejection to building stronger self-esteem through action and self-awareness. Together, they explore the role of audacity(especially asking for what you deserve), and how mindset shifts can turn fear and imposter syndrome into fuel. This is a conversation about what resilience really looks like - and how to build confidence that lasts, step by step.     🎙️ IN THIS EPISODE WE EXPLORE: → Resilience as a promise to oneself —and why it changes how you show up   → Mireia’s journey from oceanography to entrepreneurship → How to overcome fear and imposter syndrome (even when things get hard)   → Building self-esteem through action and honest self-reflection   → Why audacity matters—especially when you’re asking for what you deserve   → How vision boards and visualisation support goal achievement   → The mindset shift from “what if it fails?” to “what’s my next brave step?”   → Practical ways to transform challenges into sustainable personal growth   ---  👤 ABOUT MIREIA PAINO Mireia Paíno is a business strategist for online service-based entrepreneurs and coaches. 🔗 Connect with Mireia:   Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/mireiapaino/ [https://www.instagram.com/mireiapaino/]  🎙️ ABOUT RESILIENT VOICES Resilient Voices is hosted by Jessica Schultz —business & executive coach and leadership advisro with 20+ years of experience. Bi-weekly we bring you honest, unfiltered conversations with leaders and professionals who’ve faced challenge, change, and transformation—and chosen to move forward with intention and integrity. 🔔 subscribe so you never miss an episode. 👉 Want to be a guest on Resilient Voices? Visit: succesumleadership.com/resilient-voices-1 [http://succesumleadership.com/resilient-voices-1] 🔗 Connect with Jessica Schultz:   - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessicaschultzleadership/   [https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessicaschultzleadership/] - Website: succesumleadership.com [http://succesumleadership.com]

Resilient Voices #35 ""From Tiredness to Transformation" with Simone Reichert

What if your greatest challenge became the foundation of your greatest strength? In this episode of Resilient Voices Podcast, host Jessica Schultz speaks with Simone Reichert — leadership and mindset coach, NLP practitioner, and speaker — about the journey from chronic illness to conscious leadership. Simone was diagnosed with chronic fatigue at age 13. Instead of letting it define her, she used it as a catalyst. Through NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming), she transformed her limiting beliefs, rewired her inner narrative, and built a life and career rooted in authenticity, intuition, and purpose. This is a conversation about what resilience really looks like from the inside out.  🎙️ IN THIS EPISODE WE EXPLORE: → How chronic fatigue at age 13 became a turning point, not a full stop → What NLP is and how it helps transform limiting beliefs → The role of intuition and surrender in making bold life decisions → Using the elements (fire, water, air, earth, ether) as tools for self-awareness → Why high expectations can work against you — and what to do instead → The difference between human connection and AI in coaching and personal development → How spontaneous opportunities can lead to the biggest breakthroughs → Practical mindset tools for turning challenges into resilience 👤 ABOUT SIMONE REICHERT Simone Reichert is a leadership and mindset coach, NLP practitioner, and speaker helping leaders and professionals reconnect with their authentic selves and lead with intention. 🔗 Connect with Simone: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/simone-reichert-mindset-coach-nlp-speaker/ Instagram: @transformwithsimone  🎙️ ABOUT RESILIENT VOICES Resilient Voices is hosted by Jessica Schultz — executive coach and leadership advisor with 20+ years of experience. Bi-weekly we bring you honest, unfiltered conversations with leaders and professionals who have faced challenge, change, and transformation — and chosen to move forward with intention and integrity. 🔔 Subscribe so you never miss an episode. 👉 Want to be a guest on Resilient Voices? Visit: succesumleadership.com/resilient-voices-1 🔗 Connect with Jessica Schultz: LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessicaschultzleadership/ Website: succesumleadership.com

Resilient Voices Podcast #34 The Power of Curiosity in Building Resilience with Kia Temmes

In this episode of Resilient Voices, host Jessica Schultz speaks with Kia Temmes, an author and body therapist, about resilience, travel, and the inner work of healing childhood trauma. Kia shares her journey from Sweden to Myanmar and beyond, and how curiosity, releasing control, and working with plant medicine have helped her heal, overcome fears, and live a life aligned with her true self. Through this honest conversation, she reflects on how early life experiences shape the way we think, relate, and move through the world — and how resilience often begins with becoming aware of the stories and patterns we carry. Together, we explore resilience as a journey of self-discovery, the role of curiosity and letting go of expectations, and why living more authentically starts with listening to yourself. In this episode, we talk about: * resilience as a journey of self-discovery * how travel, curiosity, and letting go of control can foster healing * the role of Ayahuasca in healing childhood trauma and gaining self-awareness * building resilience through acceptance, inner guidance, and mindfulness * practical tools for living a flexible, authentic, and resilient life Memorable moments ✨ * “All the stress just floated away.” * “Ayahuasca helped me face my shadows.” * “Live a life of your own choosing.” Connect with Kia Temmes: YouTube: https://youtube.com/@kiatemmes?si=GkA1GnMGpZpLLObJ [https://youtube.com/@kiatemmes?si=GkA1GnMGpZpLLObJ] Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6xMfc2b0DJFGU0bAB06CG9?si=iNax2ibKT8qgiy_ZlzUavg [https://open.spotify.com/artist/6xMfc2b0DJFGU0bAB06CG9?si=iNax2ibKT8qgiy_ZlzUavg] Storytel: https://www.storytel.com/se/authors/kia-temmes-47687 [https://www.storytel.com/se/authors/kia-temmes-47687] Email: kiatemmes@gmail.com [kiatemmes@gmail.com] Resources Nicholson McBride Resilience Test - https://example.com/resilience-test [https://example.com/resilience-test] Want to share your story on the podcast? 🎤 Apply here: https://www.succesumleadership.com/resilient-voices-

Resilient Voices Podcast #33 Patric Svanberg on Resilience, Self-Discovery & Inner Strength

In this episode of Resilient Voices the podcast - in Leadership & Life, host Jessica Schultz speaks with Patric Svanberg, founder of Coach4Life Sweden, about resilience, personal growth, and the inner work of overcoming life’s challenges. Patric shares his journey from childhood struggles to building greater self-awareness, inner strength, and purpose. Through this honest conversation, he reflects on how early life experiences can shape the way we think, relate, and move through the world — and how resilience often begins with becoming aware of the stories and patterns we carry. Together, we explore resilience as a journey of self-discovery, the role of hope and meaning in difficult times, and why living more authentically starts with learning to listen to yourself. Patric also shares practical insights on mental fitness, self-love, and the importance of being present rather than staying trapped in old conditioning or future fear. This is a thoughtful and grounded conversation for anyone navigating personal challenges, seeking greater clarity, or wanting to live with more courage, meaning, and resilience. In this episode, we talk about: - resilience as a journey of self-discovery - how childhood programming can shape adult life - the role of hope and meaning in overcoming adversity - practical tools for mental fitness and self-love - the importance of living in the present moment Memorable moments ✨ “It’s never too late to give up.” “Find meaning in something.” “Your thoughts create your reality.”   Connect with Patric Svanberg https://coach4lifesweden.se/ [https://coach4lifesweden.se/] Want to share your story on the podcast? 🎤 Apply here: https://www.succesumleadership.com/resilient-voices-