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I Manifested My Way Out of Surgery
Description
Have you ever spoken a goal into existence, only to watch it fade away? What’s the difference between a forgotten New Year's resolution and a reality you deliberately create? Natasha Kehimkar, founder of Melita Advisors, joins Melinda Lee to demystify the powerful practice of “speaking it into reality.”
Moving far beyond simple visualization, this conversation reveals the neuroscience-backed formula of intention, feeling, and action that turns spoken words into tangible results.
In This Episode, You Will Learn:
Intention + Feeling + Action
Why simply visualizing a goal isn't enough. Discover the three-part engine that creates real momentum: a clear intention, the authentic feeling of already having achieved it, and the aligned actions that naturally follow.
The Neuroscience of Spoken Goals
“When we put our intentions out there, we actually start to see possibilities and opportunities that were always around us, we just weren't paying attention.”
How declaring your goals aloud rewires your brain to notice resources, tools, and pathways that were previously invisible.
Transforming Obstacles from Brick Walls to Speed Bumps
“Obstacles become speed bumps, instead of a brick wall.”
How the act of vocalizing your commitment builds resilience. When you’ve declared your intention to others, setbacks become challenges to navigate, not reasons to quit, fostering a powerful growth mindset.
Allowing Receiving
“We don't have to muscle through everything on our own.”
Why your network is your greatest manifesting asset. By sharing your intention, you invite collaboration, ideas, and support from your community and the universe, moving you from forceful striving to graceful, supported achievement.
BLOG:
We break down the neuroscience and practical psychology behind creating your desired outcomes. We reveal a clear, actionable framework for the ambitious skeptic who's intrigued by the idea of "speaking things into reality" but is tired of vague promises and mystical thinking.
explore how vocalizing your plans builds real-world accountability in our latest blog post, "Manifesting is not Magic, it's Action."
About the Guest:
Natasha Kehimkar is the CEO of Malida Advisors, a strategic firm that builds exceptional, future-ready leadership teams. With nearly 30 years of experience at companies like OpenTable and Pfizer, she’s a sought-after “rapid response expert” for executive alignment and organizational transformation. An accredited executive coach, she holds advanced HR qualifications and is currently pursuing her doctorate in Organizational Change and Leadership.
Social Handles:
Social Handles:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/natashakehimkar/
Website: www.malidaadvisors.com
Fun Facts:
- 👪HR Dynasty: Human Resources runs in the family; her mother and father-in-law were both in HR.
- 💪Dual-Coach Credentials: She is both an accredited executive/team coach and a certified spin instructor (a very different type of coaching!).
- 👓Perpetual Learner: Is currently in a doctorate program focused on Organizational Change and Leadership.
About Melinda:
Melinda Lee is a Presentation Skills Expert, Sp