We sat down with Kirsty Bortoft, Mindset Coach, and founder of Freedom Alignment Method.
Kirsty is an award-winning international Mindset Coach, Amazon best-selling author, and the Founder of The Freedom Alignment Method. Her gift is helping people permanently dissolve stress and anxiety without resorting to ineffective and outdated methods. Her pioneering techniques address the root cause of mental pain. She has built a premium stress and anxiety coaching company, helping high-powered professionals, CEOs and entrepreneurs find restoration. She has dedicated her life to uncovering the truth of mind-body connection and pain to help people live a transformational, rewarding, and fulfilling life. In her journey to overcome chronic anxiety, she has worked with some of the world’s leading consciousness experts.
We are delighted to have her speak at our upcoming event and for her to share her experience on how looking within can help colleagues, managers and business leaders alike find happiness and achieve greater success.
To begin, we asked Kirsty how her presentation can provide attendees with the tools they need in their path to success
“I hope to provide my audience with a clear understanding of what it takes to thrive, rather than live under stress. By sharing the lessons I learnt through my own experience, I will create a tool for business leaders within the industry to help change the mindset of their colleagues for the better.”
We’d like to get a better sense of your background. What inspired you to work within the sphere of mental health and wellness?
“My development journey began at rock bottom 17 years ago. I had graduated with a business degree and followed the path of education I thought was meant for me. During this time, I battled personal loss, panic attacks, and anxiety. A doctor prescribed medication that didn’t seem to help. My biggest problem was that my mind would never switch off. This negative mindset was an area I realised I needed to address. Having previously focused on external factors, I realised my error was failing to look within. My hunger for self-reflection led me to the Spanish mountains where I spent a season studying the teachings of monks. My travels encouraged me to invest in my personal development and become a certified Life and Mindset Coach. It is at this critical juncture in my life, that I came across Dr John Sarno, a doctor who had devoted his life’s work to help cure his patients through the mind-body connection. My travels led me to this breakthrough discovery that by researching human behaviour I could uncover the route to dealing with stress. I want to continue to share my experience with others. I am aware that everyone needs this but not everyone is ready. I want to create a wellness tool that is there for people who want to actively change their lifestyle and mindset.”
What are the defining factors of success in your career?
“My success is measured by the success of others. Reading testimonials and hearing compliments from those I help, whether on social media or in person is really rewarding. I am often in a room by myself, therefore seeing that positive feedback is a rewarding reminder that what I do really helps others.”
Finally, if you could go back in time and give your younger self advice, what would that be?
“I would tell my younger self that everything is unfolding in perfection and to stop rushing. The biggest lesson I have learnt is to never underestimate the power of trusting and allowing because everything is going to be fine.”
Final Thoughts
Thank you, Kirsty. Developing a positive mindset and improving mental health within the hospitality sector is crucial to the success of a business. Colleagues that radiate an enthusiastic and cheerful outlook will translate into customers who feel listened to and prioritised. With long shifts and a fast-paced environment, Kirsty’s tips could provide those susceptible to experiencing burnout with a tool to tackle this, allowing them to continue to provide the best guest experience possible.
Are you a hotelier? Would you like to attend our event? It’s completely FREE. Look at our speaker line-up here or book your tickets online now alternatively call us on 01423 225166!