By Olivia Janssens

“Success is not a destination, it is a journey. The real value of success lies in the growth you experience along the way.” — J.K. Rowling

Understanding Your Inner Landscape

Periods of success in Olivia’s life were often followed by unexpected setbacks. Despite surface-level progress, something deeper was blocking her flow. These setbacks, she discovered, stemmed from unresolved issues in her subconscious.

While your conscious mind focuses on goals, tasks, and rational thinking, much of what truly drives your actions lies beneath the surface. Hidden beliefs, unprocessed emotions, and old memories often influence your decisions without you even realising it. You might say you want success and mean it, but deep down, you may carry a belief that you don’t deserve it.

The Pyramid of Logical Levels

To navigate this complexity, Olivia introduces the Pyramid of Logical Levels by Gregory Bateson. The bottom levels (environment, behaviour, capabilities) reflect the conscious domain. The upper levels (beliefs, identity, mission) tap into the subconscious. Real transformation occurs when we confront and shift limiting beliefs at these higher levels.

Using client examples, such as Elisa’s dream of opening a bistro, Olivia illustrates how guided reflection at each pyramid level can unlock stuck patterns. Clarity and alignment follow when we dare to ask deeper questions.

Physical Symptoms as Messages

Olivia emphasises that our bodies often reflect what our minds suppress. Symptoms like chronic pain or fatigue may be signs of emotional tension or internal conflict. One client, torn about a potential partnership, experienced ear pain and shortness of breath. When Olivia asked, “What are you not willing to hear?” the root of the discomfort became clear.

Your body is not just a vessel—it’s a messenger. Learning to listen can prevent burnout and guide better decisions.

Healing the Inner Child

Olivia recounts her own experience with inner child work. Early school trauma and high sensitivity led to beliefs like “I must stay quiet” or “I am not enough.” These beliefs unconsciously shaped her adult decisions.

Through Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT), Olivia accessed and released these deep-rooted emotional memories. Tapping specific meridian points while speaking affirmations allowed her to rewire her response patterns, promoting healing and confidence.

Parentification and Over-Responsibility

Many women entrepreneurs unknowingly carry the burden of parentification—taking on adult responsibilities as children. Olivia shares how, as an only child, she assumed emotional roles beyond her years. This early conditioning caused her to stay in the background, support others, and avoid the spotlight in her career.

Recognising these patterns is the first step to reclaiming agency and stepping fully into your role as a leader.

Unconscious Loyalty Patterns

Another subtle block is unconscious loyalty to family narratives. Beliefs like “money changes people” or “success isolates” can limit growth. Olivia realised she was mirroring her mother’s health issues until she consciously chose to release those patterns.

Loyalty should not come at the cost of your vitality.

Rewiring Your Brain for Success

Drawing from neuroscience, Olivia explains that the brain can be trained to accept new realities. Visualisation, especially when combined with emotion, creates new neural pathways. By imagining inboxes full of inquiries or successful client interactions, she gradually conditioned her brain to expect and accept success.

The secret lies in consistent emotional engagement. The brain doesn’t know the difference between imagined and real experiences when emotions are involved. This is how you magnetise the future you desire.

From Sabotage to Self-Trust

Unconscious sabotage often stems from outdated programs running in the background. Whether shaped by childhood, trauma, or culture, these programs must be rewritten. Olivia shares how she replaced limiting thoughts with empowering beliefs. This shift didn’t just change her mindset—it changed her reality.

And this is why doing the inner work isn’t optional—it’s vital. If you don’t consciously clear what holds you back, you’ll never reach the meaningful success you truly long for. Your mission will stay out of reach, and your progress will always feel unstable.

More importantly, you are a mirror for your clients. Just as you carry inner blocks, so do they. When you’ve done the inner work, you gain the ability to connect with your audience on a deeper level. In your messaging, branding, and marketing, you can speak not only to their external struggles, but to the inner resistance they may not even realise is there.

That’s when your business becomes magnetic. That’s when clients don’t just buy—they resonate.

Conclusion: True Success Begins Within

The subconscious mind holds the key to lasting change. By uncovering emotional blocks, honouring your inner child, listening to your body, and reprogramming your beliefs, you unlock a version of success that is sustainable and deeply fulfilling.

Let this be your invitation to turn inward.
Your subconscious is not your enemy—it is your compass.

“The universe only gives what we believe we’re worth.” — Dr. Joe Dispenza