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Navigating NLP, Networking, and Personal Development on St. Patty's Day In this engaging episode, Tina and Steve connect virtually across the globe, with Tina in Orlando, Florida, and Steve in Surrey, UK, as they celebrate St. Patrick's Day. They discuss various topics including the impact of the past two years, the evolution and application of NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming), business growth strategies, and the importance of tailor-made approaches in coaching and therapy. They also answer community questions about best practices for referrals, effective networking, and working with clients experiencing trauma. Join them for an insightful conversation filled with practical advice, personal anecdotes, and reflections on their extensive experience in the field. 00:00 Introduction and St. Patty's Day Greetings 00:51 Reflections on Past Events and Changes 02:14 Technological Challenges and Natural Disasters 05:04 Current Training Environment and Attendees 06:19 NLP's Global Reach and Historical Context 09:56 Designing Your Bestselling Coaching Practice 13:54 The Importance of Client-Centric Service 24:24 Addressing Client Issues and Training Insights 31:13 Best Practices in Hypnosis 32:36 The Evolution of Coaching and Hypnotherapy 33:40 The Importance of Continuous Learning 36:28 Techniques for Trauma and Change Work 46:58 Automated Emails and Efficient Systems 49:43 Effective Networking and Referrals 59:27 Concluding Thoughts and Upcoming Events

Welcome to 2022: Reflections, Resolutions & Insights from Owen's Masterclass In this live broadcast, hosts welcome the New Year 2022 with excitement and discuss their hopes for the upcoming year. They reflect on Owen's recent masterclass about storytelling and the hero's journey, sharing personal takeaways and key insights. Additionally, they talk about the importance of live events, audience engagement, and the pros and cons of recording sessions. The hosts answer a variety of audience questions, from the importance of having a supportive team to strategies for assessing clients. The session concludes with a preview of upcoming events and initiatives, including a retreat in Glastonbury focused on prosperity and abundance. 00:00 Starting the Live Stream00:35 New Year Excitement01:10 Technical Issues and Membership Perks01:37 Insights from Owen's Masterclass05:48 Upcoming Events and Guest Trainers10:27 Building and Valuing a Team20:35 Preparing for NLP Trainer's Training31:28 Storytelling Practice for Orlando32:40 Building Your Dream Support Team36:58 Session Design Tips46:10 Choosing the Right Clients58:36 Upcoming Events and Announcements

In this engaging episode, the hosts kick off the new year discussing their excitement for 2022 and reflect on Owen’s masterclass on storytelling, diving into the hero’s journey framework. They emphasize the importance of live events, effective session design, and strategies for building a supportive team. With a focus on NLP techniques, they share personal anecdotes and tips for becoming a confident, skilled practitioner. This episode is a blend of practical advice, humor, and inspiration for anyone invested in personal and professional growth. 00:00 Starting the Live Stream: Are We Really Live? 00:38 New Year Excitement and Reflections 01:13 Technical Issues and Membership Benefits 01:40 Insights from Owen's Masterclass 05:52 Upcoming Events and Guest Trainers 10:23 Building and Valuing a Team 20:32 Preparing for NLP Trainer's Training 31:39 Discovering the Story Cube App 32:44 Building Your Dream Support Team 37:01 Session Design and Time Management 46:14 Client Selection Strategies 58:41 Upcoming Events and Announcements

In this episode of our NLP Facebook Live session, hosts Tina and Steve engage in a lively discussion covering a wide range of topics related to Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP). The video begins with technical difficulties and humorous anecdotes about matching hoodies, then transitions into more serious discussions. The hosts discuss the resurgence of old clients facing health fears unrelated to COVID-19 and the impact of social media and news on public anxiety. They also delve into the qualities valuable in both personal and professional life, emphasized by a viewer's question about curiosity and humor. Furthermore, they address the skepticism around NLP being a pseudoscience, suggesting practical ways to handle objections and emphasizing the importance of operational effectiveness. Marketing strategies and the importance of maintaining client engagement are also discussed, along with dealing with suggestions from professionals that may not be helpful. Finally, the episode wraps up with advice on how to inoculate against negative and unhelpful suggestions. 00:00 Starting the Live Stream 00:37 Matching Hoodies and Light Banter 01:19 Reconnecting with Old Clients 01:54 Health Fears and COVID-19 02:44 Empathic Stress and Social Media 04:34 Curiosity and Professional Qualities 08:32 Humor and Playfulness in NLP 12:40 Addressing NLP Skepticism 19:55 The Importance of Pre-Framing 30:07 Effective Demonstrations in NLP Training 32:29 Dealing with Skeptical People 34:13 Understanding Client Beliefs 38:37 Effective Marketing Strategies 45:16 Addressing Client Concerns 53:08 NLP Presuppositions and Resources 01:03:22 Final Thoughts and Upcoming Events

In this episode, join Tina and Steve as they dive into various aspects of NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming) and discuss its applications in different contexts. They kick off with a casual conversation about global connections and share their personal experiences with the Hunter's Moon and Halloween. The duo moves on to address profound questions from viewers—including topics like repressed memories, creative use of NLP techniques, peak performance in coaching, and the distinction between an NLP practitioner and coach. Notably, Steve and Tina also share valuable insights on using NLP for healing and discuss the origin and relevance of basic NLP presuppositions. Whether you're a practitioner, coach, or someone curious about NLP, this episode offers a wealth of knowledge and practical advice to enhance your understanding and application of NLP techniques. 00:00 Introduction and Greetings 00:14 Discussing the Global Perspective 00:41 Halloween and Planetary Influences 02:16 Anticipation for the Holiday Season 05:10 Addressing Client Inquiries 06:46 Solution-Focused Therapy Approach 13:42 Creative Applications of NLP 21:37 Peak Performance and Personal Growth 28:23 Handling Addictions and OCD 36:33 Understanding Stress and Hair Loss 37:38 The Role of the Unconscious Mind 38:05 Client Case Studies and Stress Management 40:16 Healing and Self-Hypnosis 46:59 NLP and Decision Making 50:14 Interpreting NLP Differently 53:45 NLP Practitioner vs. NLP Coach 56:25 Origins and Evolution of NLP Presuppositions 01:04:05 Conclusion and Future Plans

Mastering Professional Communication & Client SuccessFrom our 2020 archive of a Facebook Live comes this gem packed with practical communication strategies for therapists, coaches, and consultants. Despite being from our vault, these insights remain very relevant today. This episode unpacks powerful techniques, including the AIDA framework for compelling introductions, the unique "Lamppost Technique" for confidently communicating your value, and the Client Certainty Framework for increasing conversion rates. We also explore deeper clinical insights, revealing the critical connection between trauma and OCD behaviors, and share our no-nonsense approach to client compliance that dramatically improves outcomes. Whether you're struggling with introducing yourself professionally, setting appropriate boundaries, or getting clients to follow through, this conversation delivers actionable strategies from seasoned practitioners who understand the real challenges of building a successful practice.

Join NLP Master Trainers Steve Crabb and Tina Taylor in this gem from our archives as they reunite post-lockdown for a refreshingly candid catch-up! Recorded during the pivotal moment when the world was reopening, this episode captures both the relief and uncertainty of transitioning times, making it incredibly relevant to today's ever-changing landscape. Between fits of laughter, we share stories from our first face-to-face training sessions (complete with elbow bump calibrations and sanitised handshake interrupts), while diving into powerful NLP timeline techniques that help navigate periods of transformation. From circular timelines to unusual past life regressions, this episode combines practical wisdom with the genuine joy of human connection. Whether you're facing personal challenges or professional shifts, these timeline strategies offer valuable perspectives for managing change confidently and clearly. They are a perfect blend of timeless NLP insights and playful banter that remains as applicable today as when they were first recorded. PS: The sound recording is a little bit glitchy :) PPS: The event promoted at the end is over so please don't search looking for tickets :)

Welcome to the NLP MasterClass podcast, episode 10.  In this episode, we're exploring three powerful themes that emerged from a recent NLP MasterCLASS Practice Group Q&A session.  First, we'll dive into well-formed outcomes - the four essential conditions that create lasting change. We'll look at how stating goals positively, having the right resources, making outcomes testable through all senses, and ensuring ecological alignment work together to transform our clients' results.  Next, we'll tackle the increasingly common challenge of imposter syndrome, especially relevant since the shift to online work. You'll hear a personal story from my visit to Michael Neal's house that changed my perspective on launching programs, and we'll explore how to transform self-doubt from a barrier into a catalyst for growth.  Finally, we'll break down the synergy between three powerful methodologies: NLP, NHR, and DHE. I'll share my unique "Venn diagram" approach to combining these methods for maximum impact in your practice.  We'll also explore some fascinating case studies, including one where well-formed outcome conditions revealed crucial insights that completely shifted the direction of therapy. So whether you're an NLP practitioner, coach, therapist, or change work professional, this episode will give you practical tools to enhance your practice and create more powerful results for your clients. 

Title:  Looking at things from another’s perspective By using perceptual positioning you can explore an event from a different perspective, this process enables you to step back from your own mental map and get a distance from any emotions attached to it.  You can also use it to explore another’s map, gaining an insight into their thought processes.  When you use the third position you can review a meeting/situation to gain insight into what happened, looking at it as onlooker.  This is also a great position for becoming your own coach.

If I asked you to imagine a dog, just there in front of you.  What kind of dog do you see?  What colour is it?  Can you see if from the front, back, side?  Is it all one colour?  Does it have any distinguishing marks?  How clearly can you see it?   Some people will see the dog perfectly, it will be clear and they will notice the colour, size and everything about the pouch.  Others will have a very poor image and others will say they can’t see it.  They will say no matter how hard they try they just can’t imagine it; they can’t see it!   In this podcast Tina discusses Visualisation and give exercises to help improve your ability to visualise as well as increase your IQ.

AnchoringAs we grow we learn to create shortcuts in our thinking, we associate actions and feelings to certain stimulus that we experience.  In Psychological terms this is called stimulus response or operate conditioning.   Everything within your experience could be classed as an anchor, the words your reading here are an anchor for an experience of understanding.  Each word taking you through an unconscious process that enables you to interpret the words and find an understanding. In this podcast Tina discusses anchoring, how they are created and also gives you an exercise to learn how to create a positive anchor for yourself

Have you noticed that by changing the way that you frame an experience or a thought changes how it feels? This process is called reframing in NLP. This reframing is a psychological technique that consists of identifying and then changing the way situations, experiences, events, ideas, and/or emotions are viewed. You begin by identifying the behaviour or trait and then reframe it by pointing out any possible positive intentions. Finding an alternative meaning, this can then be followed by resolving any conflict as necessary.

How Do You Think? -  Part 2As I ( Tina Taylor) mentioned in How Do You Think - Part 1, we represent things in our mind, using our 5 senses.  The way that we do this creates how we feel and respond to the situations around us.   As you become more aware of how you do this it makes it easier for you to change the way you think about something, changing the way that you respond to the situations around you. You can do this simply and easily with your language too.  This is the basis of personal change work, how you can learn to help someone with anxiety and fear change how they feel.

How Do You Think Part 1Have you ever noticed yourself thinking and become aware of what’s happening inside your head; that you’ve been running pictures, scenes, moving images, sounds, talking, conversations, physical sensations and all whilst you’re in the middle of something else? These thought processes contribute to how we feel and respond to the world around us.  By becoming aware of these processes and what you do inside your mind you have more control of how you think about things, and the way you respond to situations.