Episode 104: Oksana Yusupova & Limitless: Upgrade Your Brain, Learn Anything Faster, and Unlock Your Exceptional Life by Jim Kwik

Episode 104: Oksana Yusupova & Limitless: Upgrade Your Brain, Learn Anything Faster, and Unlock Your Exceptional Life?by?Jim Kwik

Psychotherapy, especially in working with children, is a calling that kept seeking out Oksana, even as she made attempts to enter other areas and specializations. Regardless of her attempts to step away, she kept finding herself drawn back into the work with children. When you're that good, you're that good.

Although we discuss Limitless in this episode, Oksana's expertise in childhood psychotherapy led her to write her own book, which was recently published, Focus on Emotions: The Kids' Guide to Themselves.

The power of expression comes across strongly in this conversation with Oksana. The expression of emotions, yes -- because of Oksana's background and career -- but also the expression of self, especially in the face of low self-esteem as well as the immigrant story. For each of these areas, Oksana gives examples of the power of emotions, speaks of navigating through her early-life low self-esteem, and utilized Jim Kwik's book to learn techniques for adjusting to the language when she and her family emigrated to Canada.

This conversation shows just how much can be lost if we don't express what we need through the emotions we're acting out, if we don't work beyond our low self-esteem, and if we don't work beyond communication barriers (in this case, language) to show who we are.

Whether we're an immigrant or not, these are all areas we can learn about and harness for our own understanding and expression. We leave too much on the table if we don't tap into who we are and what we want to share.

CONVERSATION HIGHLIGHTS

• Emotions are different than what people usually find in books about emotions and emotional intelligence.
• The benefits of emotions and unlocking the power of their energy.
• Emotion - The Inner Self vs. Socially Appropriate Roles
• The power of one's calling.
• The error in teaching to stop emotions, especially in children.
• Exhibiting leadership -- in the face of low self-esteem.

The MAIN QUESTION underlying my conversation with Oksana is, How are you utilizing the tools available to you to navigate your emotions, do your best work, and show who you really are?

MENTIONED OR APPLICABLE BOOKS

• A Simple Seed of Growth, Gratitude & Giggles by Katie Wood
• The Four Agreements: A Practical Guide to Personal Freedom by Don Miguel Ruiz
• The Fifth Agreement: A Practical Guide to Self-Mastery (Toltec Wisdom) by Don Miguel Ruiz, Don Jose Ruiz, Janet Mills
• The Power of Full Engagement: Managing Energy, Not Time, Is The Key To High Performance And Personal Renewal by Jim Loehr and Tony Schwartz

MENTIONED OR APPLICABLE PAST EPISODES

• Episode 41: Katie Wood & her book, A Simple Seed of Growth, Gratitude & Giggles
• Episode 48: Edie Clarke & (1) Hello Fears: Crush Your Comfort Zone and Become Who You’re Meant To Be by Michelle Poler (2) Practical Law of Attraction: Align Yourself with the Manifesting Conditions and Successfully Attract Your Desires by Victoria Gallagher
• Episode 63: Nancy Burger & Tracking Wonder: Reclaiming A Life Of Meaning And Possibility In A World Obsessed With Productivity by Jeffrey Davis
• Episode 101: Rev. Michael Sean Harvey, MSOD, MSEd & Warrior Compassion: Unleashing The Healing Power Of Men

ABOUT OKSANA

With over two decades of experience since beginning my career in 2001, I am dedicated to understanding and helping others navigate their emotions. As a psychotherapist, I specialize in Emotion-Focused Therapy, working with children, families, and adults. My areas of expertise include treating emotional trauma, behavioral and social issues, anxiety, depression, and life challenges.? I hold a Master's degree in Psychology and offer a range of psychotherapy services (individual, family, couple). In addition to one-on-one sessions, I lead workshops, events, and courses on emotions and emotional intelligence for schools, universities, and organizations. I am also a content creator and speaker. You can find my YouTube channel, "Focus On Emotions," and hear me as a guest speaker on Spotify. As an author, I have written a book for children and teenagers about emotions, titled "Focus on Emotions. The Kids’ Guide to Themselves." I am passionate about emotions, the brain, and psychology, and I explore the powerful connections between these areas.

FIND OKSANA

• Website: https://yusupovapsy.com/
• LinkedIn:?https://www.dhirubhai.net/in/oksana-yusupova-0b330b194/
• Facebook: facebook.com/yusupovaoks

YOUTUBE TIME STAMP

• 00:00 - The Book Leads - Oksana Yusupova
• 00:52 - Introduction & Bio
• 02:19 - Who are you today? Can you provide more information about your work?
• 03:41 - How Oksana views emotions differently than most others.
• 10:04 - How did your path into your career look like, and what did it look like up until now?
• 18:44 - How Oksana's views on emotions evolved into what they are now.
• 30:57 - How does the work you're doing today reconcile to who you were as a child?
• 34:14 - What does leadership mean to you?
• 36:23 - Can you introduce us to the book we’re discussing?
• 39:48 - Can you provide a general overview of the chapters in the book?
• 42:46 - How Oksana utilized the tools in the book in her own career and life.
• 51:34 - Oksana speaks on her own book, Focus on Emotions: The Kids' Guide to Themselves.
• 01:02:22 - What are you up to these days? (A way for guests to share and market their projects and work.)

About The Book Leads

On?The Book Leads?podcast, I speak to specialists and experts across various industries and from varied backgrounds to learn about the book that made an impact and left an impression on their work, life, and leadership. In the course of my conversation I also learn about my guest's background, experience, and work they're carrying out today.?

This series has become my Masterclass In Humanity. I'd love for you to join me and see what you take away from these conversations.

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About Me

I'm a?Leadership Performance Coach and Consultant?at Coach It Out, LLC (www.coachitout.com).?In addition to coaching, and as you can see above, I enjoy writing, podcasting, and speaking about leadership. Specifically, I work with clients to realize what they're all about when it comes to (1) new positions they've been hired or promoted into; and (2) rediscovering what they want out of their leadership, development, and career.

My signature talks include?Design Your Leadership! Nine Ways to Sharpen Your Leadership Brand In The Everyday, and?Platinum Networking: Designing A Unique Experience For Others In A World Of Disconnection.

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