How the Energy Leadership Index Worked for Kitty Bird

Last year, I met Kitty Bird. She’s a talented event photographer with a passion for capturing engaging moments, and she joined me at my retreat. Like most of us, Kitty sometimes faces professional hurdles that can shake her confidence. But something changed dramatically for her after learning about the concepts of the Energy Leadership Index (ELI). 

Shortly after she got home from the retreat, Kitty experienced a wave of professional doubt following a miscommunication with a client. She said:

“Normally, I would have thought, ‘that’s it.’ I’m a terrible businessperson. I should just stop doing photography.”

But this time, Kitty leaned into her new learnings about the seven levels of energy and how each level influences our emotions and actions. At any given moment, we possess the power to choose how we respond based on the kind of outcome we want to create.

Kitty remembered she had choices. She realized she could remain stuck in a negative energy loop, feeling victimized and defeated, or she could explore other perspectives. “What else could be true here?” “ Wait, what does the data say?” “Which level am I in and how can I work my way to a higher one?”

This shift in thinking, from reactive to proactive, allowed her to dwell on the issue for just a short two hours instead of two weeks. She responded in a positive way while maintaining her self-esteem and professional integrity.

Kitty’s experience underscores a fundamental tenet of the ELI: our energy levels dictate our perceptions and reactions. By choosing a higher energy response—one of understanding, rationality, and solution-finding—Kitty not only resolved the issue more effectively but also built a strong foundation of resilience against future challenges.

Breaking Free from Limiting Beliefs

The principles of the ELI are not about denying or suppressing emotions but about recognizing and managing them intelligently. This approach is especially beneficial for professionals who often find themselves bogged down by stress, uncertainty, and the fear of inadequacy.

Learning to identify and adjust your energy levels can be a powerful tool for breaking free from the limiting beliefs that hold you back. It equips you to redefine success on your terms and fosters a balanced, fulfilling career and personal life.

For those interested in experiencing a similar transformation, here are some practical steps to integrate the ELI principles into your daily routine:

• Practice Self-Reflection: Regularly take stock of your reactions and emotions. Ask yourself, “What energy level am I operating from? Is there a more empowering energy level I can choose?”
• Cultivate Awareness: Become more aware of your automatic thoughts and the limiting beliefs they may stem from. Challenge these beliefs by asking, “What evidence do I have that supports or contradicts this thought?”
• Learn Techniques to Manage Stress: Incorporate stress-reduction techniques such as mindfulness, meditation, or simple breathing exercises to help maintain higher energy levels.
• Craft an Action Plan: Develop a plan that outlines how you will handle stressful situations more effectively using higher energy responses.

Sign up for Your Personal ELI Assessment and Debrief

If Kitty’s story resonates with you, imagine what understanding and applying the ELI principles could do for your life and career. You can learn how to shift your mindset, overcome personal and professional challenges, and lead a more balanced and fulfilling life, too!

Sign up for your ELI Assessment and private debriefing session, and gain a deeper understanding of these concepts and practical strategies to apply them. 

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