To Your Success! Podcast

Have you ever built a life that looked perfect on paper yet still felt something was missing? In this episode of To Your Success!, Christer Johnsen and Elin Solheim talk about what happens when outward success does not match inner fulfilment, and why even the dream job can feel wrong. They share their own experiences of redefining success, moving through fear, and learning to listen when life no longer fits. They also dive into the traps of identity, expectations, and comfort, and how to break free by being honest about what you truly want. Together, they explore how courage...

Are you looking to enjoy effortless freedom with a dream career you’ve created? Then tune in to this episode of To Your Success! Christer and Elin are back with another episode, and today, they discuss the shortcut to creating a dream career. Christer shares the pivotal steps that shaped his journey to success—from setting bold, ambitious goals to trusting his instincts, embracing risk, and learning from mentors along the way. Through compelling stories of climbing the corporate ladder, he reveals how those choices ultimately led to a profound shift: trading the conventional path for a life of free...

Can you really build freedom and success in just 5 hours a day? In this episode of To Your Success, Christer and Elin explain how focused, productive hours can completely transform your life and business. They share the routines, structures, and mindset shifts that helped them sail around the world while running their company, and break down why goals matter only if you commit to the daily actions that make them real. They delve into how to identify the three most important goal-achieving activities, why setting high goals is crucial, and the fine line between stubborn and stupid. Listeners will...

What you believe about yourself sets the limits for what you can achieve. In this episode of To Your Success!, Christer Johnsen and Elin Solheim explore the power of self-image and how it shapes your results in life. They share stories from Christer’s transition from CEO to mentor, showing how stepping into a new identity can feel like letting an old version of yourself “die.”

Together, they unpack why we often fear positive change, how to face insecurities head-on, and why your self-talk matters more than you think. From using “I am” statements to building a new self-i...

Our thoughts shape our reality, and our brain is the instrument that makes it possible. In this episode of To Your Success!, hosts Christer Johnsen and Elin Solheim explore how to harness the power of your mind to create the life you truly want. They share insights from neuroscience and personal experience, explaining why sustaining the feeling of already having your goal is key to achieving it. From visualisation and imagination to tuning your focus like a radio, they reveal how to shift your thinking and strengthen your will to stay aligned with your vision. Along the way, Christer...

Summer is a beautiful time to focus on relaxing and reconnecting. Whether with yourself, nature or family and friends. But even amidst the rejuvenation, it can also be a place for summer-inspired purposes. In this special episode of To Your Success!, Christer and Elin summarise their summer, sharing what they've worked on and how they've truly taken time off. They discuss their summer-inspired goals, share insights on an upcoming sales program and explain why it was so important to completely dedicate time away from work. They also highlight the importance of allowing partners the space to simply be themselves...

As much as we rely on it to live in complete freedom in today’s society, money is not just hard work, doom, and gloom, but a fun opportunity for mindset shifts and becoming everything you want to be. In today’s episode, Christer and Elin encourage listeners to explore the fun side of earning a living by first explaining why many of us know less about money than we may realise. The bulk of today’s conversation is a close examination of the law of compensation as we uncover the importance of knowing your target market, the weight that g...

Life isn’t lived in the past or the future, it’s lived right now. In this episode of To Your Success!, Christer and Elin explore the power of living in the present and why it’s essential to creating the life you truly want. They share personal stories about shifting from constant striving to conscious gratitude and how embracing the now has transformed their daily choices, from shopping habits to goal setting. You’ll learn why the present moment is where all transformation begins, how to use tools like gratitude, imagination, and “I am” statements to shape your future self...

If you want a fun and purpose-filled life, you need to have goals and a clear path to achieving them. Today is all about optimising your life and habits to support that journey, beginning with the action plan that helped us reach our goals during a sailing trip in the Balearic Sea. Join us as we discuss the differences between a goal setter and a goal achiever, how to become a doer, an in-depth definition of “goals,” and the fear holding many of us back from our dreams. We unpack the characteristics of a goal achiever, the role of self...

What does it mean to think big, and why do so many of us get it wrong? In this episode of To Your Success!, Christer and Elin explore why it’s not enough to simply set goals; you have to train your mind to think from them. They share how imagination isn’t just for dreamers but a powerful mental muscle you can use to shift your self-image, create new ideas, and break free from limiting beliefs. You’ll hear how excuses are often rooted in fear, why facts aren’t fixed, and how change begins the moment you stop let...

Sales is something we all do every day, whether we realise it or not. And if you’re not selling, you’re probably buying. In this episode of To Your Success!, Christer and Elin dive into the world of sales and how to master it through consistent practice and a few fundamental mindset shifts. Tuning in, you’ll discover the biggest barriers that prevent you from selling and how to overcome them. Christer reveals how embracing selling as an act of service will transform your approach to sales and offers actionable advice to help you prioritise selling as one of you...

What does it really take to succeed? In today’s episode of To Your Success!, we break down the five foundations of your success, also known as pillars. We start by unpacking self-image and how your self-perception can either hinder or help you. Then, we explore cultivating the right attitude, how goal-setting drives decision-making and action, and the role of discipline in achieving what you want. Finally, we examine the importance of setting your standard and holding yourself accountable to it, plus we encourage you to always work toward living the life you want. Tune in to gain practical to...

What if success isn’t something you chase but something you intentionally create on your own terms? In this powerful episode of To Your Success!, Christer Johnsen and Elin Solheim share a transformative framework built around seven key questions to help you clarify your vision, define freedom, and take bold steps toward the life you truly want. They explore how to build an elite environment, leverage your unique strengths, and invest in what really matters, all while tuning out outside expectations. This episode is your call to stop waiting and start designing a life that feels successful and fulfilling fr...

What if fear wasn’t something to avoid but a sign that you’re on the edge of growth? In this episode, hosts Christer Johnsen and Elin Solheim dive into the transformative power of trusting yourself, even in the face of uncertainty. Broadcasting from their home in Norway (while their sailboat waits in the Mediterranean), they use the challenges they overcame on their sailing experience as an analogy for navigating fear, decision-making, and personal growth. Christer and Elin explore how worry, doubt, and fear are not just obstacles but essential signs from your higher self and what they mean. They...

How do you move from living life on repeat to building a life of purpose, energy, and results? In this episode of To Your Success, Christer and Elin explore how to become super productive, not by working more, but by acting with intention. Leveraging their decades of experience in business and leadership, they unpack the difference between “busy work” and “important work,” the power of goal-achieving activities, and how routine can act as a barrier to reaching your goals. You’ll also learn how to plan your day with intention, how to frame your goals in the present tense, leverage s...

Are you living your dreams? During this episode, we dive deep into the origins of dreams, what makes them, why they develop and how we can make them into reality. We speak about the role of life’s circumstances in creating our dreams, the importance of mindset and emotions in bringing them to life, and how memory and imagination can support us as we dream. To be able to live the dream, you have to start dreaming! That dream starts with a thought, and to think you need your imagination, to expand, you need your reasoning, and to focus on...

What if the question “how” is keeping you stuck? In this episode of To Your Success!, Christer Johnsen and Elin Solheim explore why focusing on “how” can hold you back from achieving your goals and what to do instead. They discuss the power of taking action, embracing uncertainty, and trusting the process. Drawing from personal experiences, both in business and life aboard their sailboat, they share insights on mindset shifts, overcoming fear, and learning through action. Whether it’s making a sales call or setting sail into the unknown, success often comes from moving forward, not waiting for the perfect pl...

What does great leadership truly look like? In this episode of To Your Success!, Christer Johnsen and Elin Solheim dive into the core principles of effective leadership, sharing key insights from their personal experiences of leading organizations and teams. They emphasise the importance of setting ambitious goals that transcend budgets, cultivating a mindset-driven culture, and being closely connected to your team. Christer highlights the balance between bold decision-making and creating a supportive environment where mistakes are viewed as learning opportunities. By fostering clear goals, prioritising action, and staying present with your people, leaders can drive success! Tune in to...

We learn from our failures, not our successes, which is why failure is one of life’s most powerful catalysts for growth and reaching your full potential. Today’s episode of To Your Success! is all about the power of failure, starting with the importance of goal setting as the first step toward failing forward. We explore the dangers of listening to other people’s opinions, strategies for overcoming imposter syndrome, the role of intuition in building self-confidence, and how to let go of what’s holding you back. We also share practical tools for embracing failure, reframing fear as a pos...

Creating the right environment is imperative to your success! Today on To Your Success!, we are discussing the power of your environment and who you surround yourself with. In this conversation, you’ll hear about how your environment influences your success, what your environment consists of, how to create an environment that brings you success and so much more! We delve into relationships and the standards you need to have around them before discussing how having a coach or mentor transforms people in their success. You’ll even hear about how Elin and Christer create their own personal environment. Fina...

What if achieving your biggest goals didn’t have to feel like an uphill battle? In this episode, we explore the power of setting a personal standard and defining your life philosophy. We begin with the critical role of goal-setting and the three types of goals Christer uses to shape his future. Next, we discuss the true source of ideas and break down Christer’s personal standard for living, covering mindset, long-term vision, home, relationships, financial freedom, and more. We also examine how a person’s philosophy influences their emotions, decisions, and actions, with real-life examples of its impact and Ch...

Is success really about working harder, or is there a better way? In this episode, Christer Johnsen and Elin Solheim delve into the principles of least action and uncover how success is shaped by mindset, belief and effort. They discuss the difference between working hard and working smart, the principle of least action and the link between assumption and manifestation. They also unpack why failure is a stepping stone to success, how perception shapes reality, how to "fail forward," why taking action is the key to unlocking new possibilities and how embracing the effortless way can accelerate results. Join...

What if happiness is not something you find but something you create? In this episode, Christer and Elin explore the science of happiness and what it truly means to live a joyful life. They dive into how neuroscience, mindset, and intentional activities shape our joy. Unpack the brain’s role in creating habits and learn why happiness is a choice within our control. Christer and Elin also discuss the steps for visualising success and cultivating lasting gratitude and joy. Discover actionable insights to help you take charge of happiness, develop meaningful relationships, and create the foundational steps toward happiness. Jo...

We’ve all heard about the power of the mind but what does that actually mean? Today, Christer and Elin explore all the wonders of the mind and specifically, how we can use our minds for success. We begin by distinguishing the brain from the mind before learning about what we use our minds for and how our minds connect us to everything else. We discuss why your mindset needs to be stronger than your feelings, how the two halves of our minds compare to one another, the role of our five physical senses, and a careful examination of ea...

What does it take to create a life of true financial, emotional, and geographical freedom? In this episode, Christer and Elin dive into what it truly means to live a life of freedom and fulfillment. Broadcasting from Kuala Lumpur with the Petronas Twin Towers as their backdrop, they open up about their personal journey of blending business, travel, and their passion for helping others achieve success. They discuss their international lifestyle, what it’s like sailing the world on their 43-foot yacht, and the key to managing a growing global business while traveling. They also talk about the joys an...

What if freedom wasn’t something you had to chase but something you could create every day? In this episode, Christer and Elin share their "freedom recipe,” a proven approach to designing the life you truly love. They walk you through their Freedom Morning Routine and show how easy it is to step into effortless freedom. Building on the four stages of personal growth, they explain how embracing fear and stepping out of your comfort zone can transform your life. Ready to take control? Tune in to start living in your freedom today!

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