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NLP Learning

023 – Reframing in NLP

Reframing in NLP is a core element. It's a simple yet powerful process that can mean the difference between you have a stressed and uptight life or one much more enjoyable one. Seriously, it really is that good. And the great news is, you'll already do this in some...

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022 – Deletions in NLP

This is the last section on the Meta-Model. Deletions in NLP. There are 3 areas that I'll separate out for Deletions. These are Nominalisations, Unspecified verbs and Simple deletions. https://youtu.be/KO5MHMaIsUA?rel=0 For clarity, the purpose of understanding...

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021 – Generalisations in NLP

Generally speaking, generalisations are everywhere. Learn this and begin to spot generalisations in NLP. Generalisations are one of the fundamental pieces of the Meta-model. With already took a deep dive into distortions which you can find here and also the question,...

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020 – Distortions in NLP

There are five main distortions in NLP seen in the Meta model. They are:  Mind reading  Cause-and-effect  Lost performative  Complex equivalence  Presuppositions Mind Reading We are all guilty of mind reading I know you are! A mind read is categorised by knowing what...

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019 – What Is the NLP Meta Model

The NLP Meta model is a linguistic process that was developed back in the 70s by Richard Bandler and John Grinder. The Meta model gives you a set of questions that allow you to gain some high-quality information. By now, you probably understand that each of us...

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018 – NLP Beliefs of Excellence Part 2

This is part 2 of the NLP beliefs of excellence. Here is Part 1 You Cannot Not Communicate We understand communication is something that we usually do verbally. However, any thoughts or feelings that are happening internally, will begin to affect us physiologically on...

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017 – NLP Beliefs of Excellence Part 1

What and how we believe can dramatically change the way we live our lives. And the great thing about beliefs is we can change them at any time that we choose. NLP, which is the study of excellence which to put even more simply. The study of what works. And from...

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016 – NLP Nominalisations

Nominalisations happen whenever a person describes a process (Verb) as a thing (Noun). Usually, a thing that cannot be picked up. You will hear NLP'ers talk about nominalisations is nouns that you can't put in a wheelbarrow. You will begin to come to new...

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013 – T.O.T.E model in NLP

T.O.T.E stands for Test, operate, test, exit. It is a dynamic feedback model that allows us to begin to understand what works and what doesn't. The tote model can be applied in just about every situation where you have a desired outcome in mind. If you do have a...

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011 – Pattern Interrupt

This is session number 11 of the NLP in actions podcast and today's show is all about the Pattern Interrupt. So much of NLP is flexible and not a one-trick pony. Its tools, techniques, and principles are readily transferable and can integrate with others, creating...

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010 – The Circle of Excellence

Welcome to NLP In Action. NLP insights and practical tips to help you discover what NLP has for you. This is Episode 010 of the NLP In Action podcast. This show is all about the Circle of Excellence. There are a few name variations to this but the...

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009 – Representational Systems

Welcome to NLP In Action. NLP insights and practical tips to help you discover what NLP has for you. This is Episode 009 of the NLP In Action podcast and this session is all about representational systems, sometimes called rep systems in the world of NLP. Rep systems...

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007 – How To Use An NLP Anchor And Why

Welcome to NLP In Action. NLP insights and practical tips to help you discover what NLP has for you. This is Episode 007 of the NLP In Action podcast. This episode is all about NLP Anchoring, What it is, how to use it and the benefits of its application....

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006 – Matching and Mirroring

Welcome to NLP In Action. NLP insights and practical tips to help you discover what NLP has for you. This is Episode 006 of the NLP In Action podcast. This episode is all about matching and mirroring. Perhaps one of the most misunderstood and misused of...

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005 – The Eyes Have It – Eye Accessing Cues

Welcome to NLP In Action. NLP insights and practical tips to help you discover what NLP has for you. This is Episode 005 of the NLP In Action podcast. This show is all about eye accessing cues. Typically people who begin to look into NLP at first, are very...

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001 – Why This Life Coaching Podcast Exists

This is first in the series, and I'd like to share and explain why this podcast even exists. I've been a therapist and a coach for number of years now and during this time I have discovered and uncovered many traits and principles that allow people to live...

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003 – Goal Setting and Well Formed Outcomes

Welcome to NLP In Action. Useful tips and insights to NLP, along with practical applications for you to begin to integrate. 003 - Goal Setting and Well-Formed Outcomes This is Episode 003 of the NLP In Action podcast. In this podcast, I cover the basis of...

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002 – Cause And Effect

Welcome to NLP In Action. NLP insights and practical tips to help you discover what NLP has for you. 002 - Cause and Effect This is Episode 002 of the NLP In Action podcast. I this show I'll cover the cause and effect principle. A fundamental principle and...

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001- What Is NLP – Podcast

Welcome to NLP In Action. NLP insights and practical tips to help you discover what NLP has for you. This is Episode 001 of the NLP In Action podcast and it just has to be. What Is NLP? This is the first of many in this series and you can expect 10 minutes...

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Psychology Learning

021 – 7 Nonverbal Skills For Leaders

This is session number 21 of Influence Psychology and Persuasion and this show is all about how leaders can become more influential by utilising these nonverbal tips. Below are 7 keys areas leaders can become aware of to ultimately become more effective leaders....

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020: Beware of The Power of Touch

This is session number 020 of Influence Psychology and Persuasion. This session is all about how we can be influenced by the power of touch. Beware of the power of touch. So, the power of touch. Babies and children reach out for their mothers, and it's...

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019 – Influenced and Persuaded by Authority

This is session number 019 of Influence Psychology and Persuasion. This session is all about how we are influenced and persuaded by authority and authority figures. So, how are we influenced and persuaded by authority figures, and how can we be more...

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018 – Metaphors and Influence

This is session number 018 of Influence Psychology and Persuasion. In this show, I'll be sharing some information on Metaphors and Influence, explaining how they are being used to influence you and what you need to be aware of. Also, how to use your...

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017: Understanding The Impostor Syndrome

This is session number 017 of Influence Psychology and Persuasion. This show is all about understanding the impostor syndrome and how it affects us. If you don't know already, impostor syndrome is a feeling that we get whenever we feel not worthy. These...

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016 – Motivated by success? Probably not

This is session number 016 of Influence Psychology and Persuasion. This show investigates how humans are motivated. Are you playing to your own strengths and do you understand what drives you the most? Are you motivated by success? Studies and human nature...

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015 – Generating Confidence at Any Time

This is session number 015 of Influence Psychology and Persuasion. In this show, I'll be discussing confidence and a misunderstanding about feelings in general. "I’m not very confident doing that." Or, "I’m just not confident in those situations." These...

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013 – Cognitive Dissonance and How To Use It

This is session number 013 of Influence Psychology and Persuasion. This show is all about cognitive dissonance and how we can use it to improve our lives and outcomes dramatically. What is Cognitive Dissonance? This term refers to the situation where you...

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010 – Creating An Uncanny Connection

This is session number 010 of Influence Psychology and Persuasion. I have a confession! I have just covered this in another one of my Podcast on NLP titled Representational systems, but this just had to be added here too. It's an entirely new recording,...

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009 – Keep It Simple And Ask

This is session number 009 of Influence Psychology and Persuasion. And I honestly don't know why this wasn't the very first show. I really don't. It came to me this week while I attended some sale training and concurrently completed the book ASK by Ryan...

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008 – Agree Even When You Don’t

This is session number 008 of Influence Psychology and Persuasion. And in typical "Mike fashion" I've given you a strange title that seems oxymoronic. Agree even when you don't! Really. https://youtu.be/7MXBEItnktM?rel=0 Why I suggest you always agree! Initially....

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007 – Why We Like What’s Familiar

This is session number 007 of Influence Psychology and Persuasion. In this episode, I'll be explaining why we like what's familiar, and how it affects our interactions and decisions. First and foremost, and more obviously, we, as a species like what's...

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006 – Understanding Hypnosis

This is session number 006 of Influence Psychology and Persuasion. This podcast is all about understanding hypnosis. What it is, how it's induced, and why it seems so effective at producing rapid amazing change. https://youtu.be/8_qDShrGfwA?rel=0 First I...

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005 – 7 Ways To Stick To New Years Resolutions

This is session number 005 of the Influence Psychology and Persuasion podcast. This is very topical as we have just started 2016. Why do nearly 50% of the population set a new years resolution, only 25 % of those who start make it to February and the only 8% are said...

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004 – Commitment and Consistency Principle

This is session number 004 of Influence Psychology and Persuasion. In this show, I'll be talking all about the commitment and consistency principle. This a Psychological principle details by Robert Cialdini and it has so many interesting caveats and...

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Blog

011 – What We Can Do About Stress

What is Stress? The first and most important part to understand about stress is the fact that it's all perceptual. That's right, stress is all defined and graded based upon a person perception of that particular stressor.Think about it for a moment, you're...

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010 – How To Learn To Accept

This show is all about excepting what is, and using it to your advantage. So many times I meet people in therapy and coaching session who's life is in constant flux. One day up and the next, rock bottom. These ups and downs can't be predicted so It can...

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008 – Get Uncomfortable NOW

This session is very close to my heart and is an area, I'm always pushing! But it doesn't come easily to me. I wish it did. Getting uncomfortable with something is a sign and a signal that you're about to learn, achieve or push a boundary with something....

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007 – Your Stories Direct Your Life

Your story creates your life. I'm not on about here creating your life story, I'm really talking about the ability to create a story or reason for a part of your life that has, or maybe want to happen. This is a life principle that I really wish was taught...

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006 – The Adult And Child Inside Our Minds

In this show, I'll be explaining 2 fundamental brain patterns to allow you to achieve more of what you want and to reduce those internal conflicts and frustrations. Now, as with most of my shows, this information comes from years as a coach and therapist....

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004 – Meditate To Make You Great

Meditate to make you Great. Meditation, mindfulness and other relaxation techniques, have been growing in popularity over the past 10 to 15 years and some would say that these methods have almost become mainstream. Unfortunately though, I feel we still...

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003 – Be More Selfish To Be More Considerate

You need to bear with me on this one, as I have a few things to explain, especially the elephant in the room. The fact that I'm suggesting that the more selfish you become the more considerate you will be! Slightly oxymoronic don't you think? As this is...

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002 – Questions Are The Answer

The title of this is a little bit off-putting I know, however, questions really are the answer. The quality of questions you ask yourself directly correlates to the quality-of-life you will live. So much of our day is spent talking to ourselves, we wonder...

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