Do you ever find yourself putting off a decision or action because it just feels too overwhelming? We all do this at one time or another. We simply don’t know how to move forward – so we procrastinate! Sound familiar? My post today is about how to move through that stalemate to some kind of [...]
Are you feeling overwhelmed by the amount of information that is available on NLP techniques, but don’t know where to look? Look no further. Here are 5 fantastic books that will help you learn and understand NLP techniques and put them into practice. NLP For Teachers by Richard Churches and Roger Terry. This book will [...]
Have you ever done something and only noticed what you were doing halfway through the act? What was it that led you to do it in that way? What happened in your brain as a result of what you heard, saw or felt? In NLP we talk about something called metaprogammes or "attention filters." They [...]
How can people with different communication styles learn to effectively communicate with one another? Whether facing difficulty in communicating with a spouse, a boss, or a co-worker or whether trying to explain or understand an opposing point-of-view, recognising the different attention filters that one uses will help foster better communication skills. Here are two examples [...]
When was the last time you felt truly listened to? How did it make you feel? Unfortunately, good listeners are few and far between. Most people listen without really hearing what the other person is saying. You can improve your listening skills by checking out these tips. But first, why is it so hard for [...]
Do you ever feel like you’re talking to another person, but not truly communicating with them? Developing listening skills through Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) takes communication to a whole new level in your relationships. Here are three Neuro-linguistic programming tips that can help you become a better listener and communicator: Forget about yourself. When conversing, we [...]
Do you wish your memory was better? Do you have trouble remembering details, such as people's names, appointments, or steps in a work process? It’s a good thing you tuned in to this post because today I’ll explain how stories can be used as a powerful way to improve your memory. Why does the “story [...]
While sitting in an important business meeting, the last thing you want to do is draw a blank, especially when all eyes are on you. But let's face it. There is a lot of information these days for the savvy professional to keep track of. From names and numbers to news and new technology, we [...]
All of us who are in the business of delivering knowledge and skills know that by being able to motivate and inspire we can generate a climate where open minds are the norm. Once this is achieved the process of imparting information and building new skills and abilities becomes easier and more fun for all. [...]
Do you rush around all day, every day and notice when you finally wind down you are feeling too stressed to relax? Well, you’re not alone! Stress is a fixture in our modern culture and too many people accept living with stress as if there were no other way to live. So in today’s post, [...]
