#280 - THE POWER OF CONNECTION, with Kristina

 

Hello and welcome to another inspiring episode.

Today, we're diving into a topic that can truly help elevate your life to new heights—the power of connection.

Whether you're just starting out on your journey - or you're looking to revitalize your current network - this episode is packed with actionable insights that will help you forge meaningful connections that can transform your life.

It’s so important to surround yourself with the right people—those who can inspire, support, and elevate you as you chase your dreams.

Personal stories are a great way to learn, so listen in as I share my experiences of arriving in a new country - without knowing anyone - and how I built an incredible global network of people that has opened doors I never imagined possible.

You’ll learn:

1. Why connections are crucial for personal and professional growth.
2. How to intentionally build and expand your network, even if you’re starting from scratch.
3. The impact of connecting with like-minded individuals who share similar values.
4. Practical tips to get started and the kinds of people you should seek out.

Whether you're looking to grow your business or career, find new opportunities, or simply meet inspiring people, this episode is a must-listen.

Tune in and discover how to harness the power of connection to bring your dreams to life!

As always, I’d LOVE to hear what resonates with you from this episode and what you plan to implement after listening in. So please share and let’s keep the conversation going in the Dream Life Podcast Facebook Group here.    

Have a wonderful weekend… and remember, it all starts with a dream 💛

Enjoy! 

Dream Life Founder  

SHOW NOTES:

• Join our Power of Connection & Journaling breakfast event with Tory Archbold & I. Link for Sydney on 28th August. Link for Melbourne on 27th August.
• Learn more & register here for our FIJI REINVENT YOU RETREAT. Embark on a transformative journey guided by Kristina Karlsson, Sarah Pirie-Nally, Nicole Hatherly, and Shaynna Blaze.
• Join my Platinum Coaching Program - where in September the focus is on going deep into Planning the Last Quarter of 2024 to be super productive, including a special bonus session on AI. Learn more here.
• Join my virtual book club GROW for September where we'll meet weekly on Zoom to discuss and squeeze the learnings from this brilliant book, Self-Belief Is Your Superpower: Unleash Your Life Purpose, Own Your Power, and Become a Magnet for Miracles by Tory Archbold. Learn more here..
• Dream Life Community Facebook Group: Connect with like-minded dreamers.
• If you're interested in joining us at the amazing SHE EVOLVES RETREAT in beautiful Byron Bay, you can find more information here... If you decide it's for you, use my speaking discount code to get a $250 discount: KKARLSSON
• Learn more & register here for our RECONNECT TO YOU Retreat.
• 🌿 Experience the joy of a wonderful retreat, while learning how to run your own personal solo retreats 🌿

RESOURCES:

• Sign up to our email list here to hear about upcoming workshops.
• Join my Habit Club and get support and accountability as you focus on changing the building blocks of your life - your daily habits. Learn more here…
• Take your first step to getting clarity on what you want from life with this free bonus dreaming exercise here 101 Dreams Audio Guide 
• Buy Kristina's book, Your Dream Life Starts Here

TRANSCRIPT:

Hi there, and welcome back to another episode of Your Dream Life.

Today, I want to talk about something that I believe will resonate with all of you. If you're anything like me, there's always room to up your game in this area and witness some magic unfold in your life.

The topic I want to discuss is the power of connection and how it can profoundly impact your life. Let me explain.

When I first arrived in Australia and started my first business, I didn’t know anyone—apart from Paul and his friends and family. I’m sure you’ve all heard how important your network is, and that’s absolutely true.

But when you don’t have one, the experience of building it from scratch can be incredibly powerful. And this is relevant to everyone, whether you're starting from scratch or looking to enhance your existing network.

So, why is connection so important? From my own experience, I couldn’t have imagined the life that has unfolded for me. It’s been more amazing than I could ever have dreamed! When you connect with the right people, like-minded individuals, or those who can introduce you to new opportunities, incredible things can happen.

Here’s how I like to think about it—what are your dreams and goals in life? (I know I mention this in every episode, but it’s SO important to know what you want. And if you don’t know yet, that should be your first priority. You can even figure this out through connecting with others.) Once you know what you want, ask yourself: What kind of people do you want to surround yourself with?

When I was starting out, one of my dreams was to have my own business, so I sought out people who had already achieved that. I wanted to learn from them. But I also connected with others who were starting their businesses, so we could share our experiences, inspire each other, and support each other on our new journeys.

When I became really conscious and proactive about connecting with the right people, amazing things started to happen. I’m sharing this because we can all do it. I started this journey with no idea of what I was doing, so if I could do it, so can you!

Now, I have an incredible network of people all around the world. Often, when I have a new dream or idea, I think—who in the world knows how to do this, or who has done this before? And if I don’t know anyone, I ask around. It’s not only a faster way to get things done; it also opens you up to a whole new network of connections. It’s quite amazing.

And just because I have an incredible network now doesn’t mean I stop reaching out to new people. Quite the opposite! For example, last year, I co-hosted a retreat with three other women in Fiji, and we had never met in person before the retreat! The people who attended the retreat are now part of my network too, and I absolutely LOVE helping them open doors.

Last year, I was invited to a dinner where I didn’t know anyone except the person who invited me—Kate from Kate & Co PR. She invited me to Tory Archbold’s Power of Connection dinner. I had never heard of Tory before! We had coffee after the dinner, and she asked if I wanted to do a ‘Power of Connection’ breakfast with her in Sydney and Melbourne.

The theme would be the power of connection, journaling, and gratitude—three of my favorite topics! Of course, I said yes, and now it's happening in Melbourne and Sydney at the end of August 2024. If you’re listening to this later, I’m sure we’ll be doing more events like this in the future. Because I met so many incredible people at that dinner, I’ll be doing other things with them—appearing on their podcasts, inviting them on mine, or learning from them.

I’ve already met so many amazing people, and I know I’ll meet even more when we hold these events. I’ll link to them in the show notes—we have a few seats left. It’s a small group because we want it to be intimate, so you can meet a lot of people and get a lot out of it.

I hope you’re inspired to truly utilize the power of connection in your own life. There are so many ways to do this and so many events you can join. Here are a few that I’m involved in, in case you want to join my network: I’m speaking at She Evolves in Byron Bay at the end of August—an event that will be incredible with so many amazing people to meet.

Then there are the two breakfasts in Sydney and Melbourne on the 27th and 28th of August. I’m also hosting a ‘Reconnect with You’ retreat on the Mornington Peninsula—one of these retreats has already sold out, so we’ve added another date in October.

And then, there’s the most amazing retreat in Fiji, which I’m so excited about. It’s going to be a remarkable experience combining incredible connections with a lot of space to just be and work on your dream life. Truly life-changing.

As I wrap up this episode, I’d love to know what you’re going to do to get more connected and really utilize the power of connections. I can’t say it enough—it can completely change your life. I once mentioned to someone that one of my dreams was to visit Necker Island, and that got passed on to someone who was organizing a trip there, and I got invited! It’s so powerful to be around like-minded people, and most importantly—it’s so much fun!

I would love to hear what you’re going to do after listening to this—please let me know in the Your Dream Life podcast Facebook group. I’ll link to it in the show notes, along with all the other events I’m doing. But it doesn’t matter which events you attend—just start with something and go from there. I promise you, it will change your life and bring you closer to living your dream life, whatever that means for you.

As always, I’ll be back on Monday with a new Monday Motivation episode. I’ll see you then!