NLP is an approach that helps people understand how their thinking affects their behaviour. It teaches people to identify and change negative patterns in their thinking, which leads to positive changes in their lives.
Neurolinguistic programming is a set of techniques that help people learn how to think differently so that they can make better decisions and take more effective actions. This process involves identifying and changing negative patterns in thinking, such as self-defeating beliefs, emotional reactions, and habitual responses.
NLP has been proven to work with a wide variety of clients, including those who struggle with addiction, anxiety, depression, eating disorders, procrastination, stress management, and other issues. The application of NLP helps people identify and change the underlying thought processes that cause these problems.
NLP (Neurolinguistic Programming) uses a range of tools and techniques to help people change their behaviour. This involves identifying the language patterns that underlie human thinking and behaviour. Once identified, these patterns can be changed through training.
NLP has been applied to many different fields, including business, sports, education, medicine, psychology, law enforcement, and even politics. In fact, some politicians use NLP techniques to improve their communication skills.
Many leaders use NLP in business to:
The Neuroscience of Dreams: What Your Brain Does While You Sleep Have you ever woken from a dream that felt more real than reality itself? Or found yourself aware that you were dreaming, and even able to control it? The science of dreams is no longer confined to mysticism or Freud’s couch—it’s now a rapidly … Read more
NLP, Mindset, and Psychology of Change: How Our Minds Create – and Can Recreate Our Reality Our mindset isn’t something we are born with. It’s built – moment by moment, experience by experience. Through repeated patterns of thoughts, feelings, and behaviours, we construct an internal model of the world and of ourselves. The problem? Most … Read more
The Hidden Triggers of Addiction: When You Don’t Feel Safe Being Yourself Addiction is not what you think it is. Dependency isn’t about substances. It isn’t about alcohol, drugs, food, work, or social media. At its core, addiction is an escape. A desperate attempt to outrun pain, silence the noise of self-doubt, and fill the … Read more
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Become A Pattern Recognition Machine: Learn Neurolinguistic Programming Do you want to cut to the chase and become a mastermind of you-know-you? Then, it’s time to become a pattern recognition machine. Picture yourself as your cheerleader, strategist, and therapist all rolled into one. How can you achieve this? Master the art of pattern recognition. What … Read more
From the Inside Out: Understanding Your Potential with Neurological Levels Imagine life as a symphony, each instrument representing a different aspect of your being. Each note, in perfect harmony, forms the grand masterpiece that is you. So, what if some instruments are off-key, creating discord? To answer this question, we want to understand the powerful orchestra … Read more
The Prime Directives of the Unconscious Mind in Neurolinguistic Programming Neurolinguistic Programming (NLP) delves deep into the intricate interplay between language, behaviour, and thought patterns. As we navigate through life, understanding the prime directives of the unconscious mind becomes paramount. Whether you’re a coach, a leader, or an individual on a journey of self-discovery, gaining … Read more
Access Your Potential: The Secret Weapon of NLP Presuppositions Imagine wielding a superpower that transforms how you see the world, navigate challenges, and connect with others. Neurolinguistic Programming or NLP presuppositions are powerful tools waiting to activate in our minds. What is a Presupposition? A presupposition is like the unwritten backdrop or shared belief that … Read more
To Get The Best Out Of NLP Coaching And Training You Have To Own Everything! In the journey of personal development and growth, we must embrace a fundamental truth: we are the architects of our reality. Mine is different to yours and yours is different to the next person. This realisation forms the cornerstone of … Read more
Navigating the Sun’s Dance with a Powerful Mindset 2024 promises to be a celestial spectacle, with the Sun blazing towards its peak activity in solar cycle 25. This translates to an increased chance of solar flares – bursts of high-energy radiation that can dance across the cosmic stage, potentially impacting our planet. It’s natural to … Read more
Unleashing High Performance in a World of Chaos The modern world is a whirlwind. Volatility, uncertainty, complexity, and ambiguity – the dreaded VUCA acrostic – dance a relentless waltz around our ankles, threatening to topple even the most seasoned entrepreneur or leader. In this dizzying landscape, where the only constant is change, how do intrepid … Read more
Just Five Ways NLP Is Proven In Science: A Journey from Pseudoscience to Neuroscience-Backed Therapy For decades, Neurolinguistic programming (NLP) was often relegated to the realm of pseudoscience, met with skepticism and dismissed as lacking scientific backing. However, recent advancements in neuroscience research are shedding light on the profound impact of language on our thoughts, … Read more
Unravelling the Mystery and Navigating Environmental Factors In the busy metropolis of the human brain, a neurotransmitter named glutamate reigns supreme. This universal molecule, often called the brain’s fuel, plays a pivotal role in learning, memory, and, most notably, our emotional well-being. However, when glutamate levels go awry, it can lead to a cascade of … Read more
As a leader or self-leader, it’s important to make sound decisions based on all the information available to you. But what’s the best way to go about it? The truth is, there isn’t one “best” way. Instead, a combination of inductive, abductive, and deductive thinking can develop your ability to stretch your thinking. Take the … Read more
OCD: The Unmasking of a Complex Psychological Compulsion When you hear the term OCD what happens in your mind? Does it conjure up an image of someone washing their hands repeatedly, constantly checking if a door is locked, or lining up their belongings on a table? In this article, I’ll be discussing the many faces … Read more
Are you confused about Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) vs Natural Language Processing (NLP)? The cause of the mix-up between NLP and Natural Language Processing (NLP) is evident; they share the same acronym. However, they actually refer to two very different things. In business, it’s critically important we understand the roles of both. Let’s explore! Two Distinct … Read more
Embracing the power of self-leadership is developing the ability to take control of your own life and make decisions that lead to more happiness and success. However, many people resist self-leadership, often due to fear or a lack of confidence. In this post, we’ll explore what self-leadership is, why we resist it, and how to … Read more
As a leader, it’s crucial to make objective and unbiased decisions. However, our brains are wired to make decisions based on certain biases. Neuro-linguistic programming (NLP) can help you identify and overcome these biases, allowing you to make more informed and fair decisions. In this article, we’ll explore 10 common biases in decision-making and how … Read more
When we make a commitment, we promise to fully engage in the experience, to be fully present now, and to trust that we can achieve what we want. Whether we’re making a commitment to another person, a job, our own business, or something else, our ability to follow through is dependent on the outcome we’re … Read more
Are you making your decisions in TAUT or SLACK Mode? The moment we seek to be a certain way, think a certain way, do a specific thing, or feel misaligned or uncomfortable with who we are or the way we are now, we create sensations of TAUTNESS in our bodies. Are you making your decisions … Read more
Whether you are an entrepreneur, manager, or coach, if you want to be a successful leader, then learning NLP (Neurolinguistic Programming) is essential. NLP, with its core principles and techniques, can help in many different aspects of leadership and success. Neurolinguistic Programming offers a wealth of tools to support business success. Below are key benefits … Read more
The Power of NLP In Delivering Optimum Sports Mindset Neurolinguistic programming (NLP) is a proven method for achieving success in sports. The power of NLP in sports mindset lies in changing how athletes think and feel about their sport. We create a positive and successful mental representation that can push them to reach their goals. … Read more
Neurolinguistic programming (NLP), the mindset, the tools, and the techniques, offer a strong foundation for leadership training. It supports leaders to expand their flexibility in communication, influence, and personal development. NLP explores the connection between the neurological processes (neuro), language (linguistic), and patterns of behaviour (programming) that shape our experiences and interactions with others. Let’s … Read more
In the ever-evolving landscape of education, educators must adapt their teaching styles and practices to align with modern approaches. It’s time to consider how NLP can support educators to cater to diverse learning styles and individual needs. Neurolinguistic Programming (NLP) draws upon psychology and neurology to explore how the brain functions. One of the founding … Read more
Supervision in the coaching arena is yet to be a best practice requirement, as it is in the early careers of professional counsellors, clinical hypnotherapists, or psychologists. Personally, I believe the benefits of supervision in NLP coaching are numerous. What Is Supervision? Working under supervision means that a coach uses the services of another more … Read more
How much of your time and energy do you dedicate to memories or past events? Does it serve you? If you indulge in spending time in your memories, remember with purpose and make them work FOR the present moment rather than against it. In Neurolinguistic Programming (NLP), we work with memories in specific ways. We … Read more
Bast, originally known as Pasht, was said to be the daughter of Ra the Sun god. She defended her father against Apep, the Serpent representing the evil forces of darkness. The archetype of Egyptian Goddess Bast is a useful one to learn about if you’re working with consciousness. As a reward for protecting her father … Read more
It’s Time To Remix Your Stories To Serve YOU! Most of us get into the habit of telling stories in a specific way. We might take a positive perspective, express them using neutral emotions, or perhaps, imbue them with negative undertones. Either way, our stories become self-fulfilling. Whatever we say becomes the story we live … Read more
In NLP we position love as the only true emotion and every other emotion as an illusion. It’s a beautiful idea, and yet if you find yourself in the depths of despair, it’s a challenge to believe! This video explains how everything comes from love. In fact, fear comes from an over attachment to love. … Read more
In training courses we often refer to the non-mirror image reverse in Neurolinguistic Programming. Funnily enough, we don’t always consider what it means and what it refers to. The explainer video below gives you a 15-minute insight into the 2 main areas relevant to this subject. The non-mirror image reverse relates to emotions, quantum linguistics, … Read more
Are We Entering The First Platinum Age? We do love to categorise eras using metals, don’t we? I cannot help but wonder if we are entering the first platinum age in the history of humanity. This idea amuses me since it could represent the first-ever balancing between our masculine and feminine energy (represented by gold … Read more
Cognitive dissonance is the phrase used to describe the state derived from holding two conflicting beliefs, values, or attitudes. Most frequently, when discussed, this concept links with ideas of conflict or feelings of uneasiness. What would happen if we started to perceive cognitive dissonance as a process of growth and development? For example, if we … Read more
Hang On To Your Hats I have a sneaking suspicion that the next three months will be, quite literally, mind-blowing for human awareness. We are in transition and expanding rapidly, so hang on to your hats! Now (and daily over the next few months) is the time to make a purposeful choice about the reality … Read more
If you’re already learning about NLP (Neuro-linguistic Programming), Time Line Therapy® or hypnosis you’ll appreciate that much of the language work facilitates an expansion or a contraction of a client’s belief frame. The specific purpose being to ‘blow the boundaries’ on a pattern of thought, allowing the client to forge new neural connections and expand … Read more
Destination Training Is Now More Important Than Ever We live in a world where online training is becoming increasingly available. In fact, the last 12 months have expedited growth within the E-learning industry. According to this research study, the global E-learning Market is expected to reach USD 374.3 Billion by 2026, with a compound annual … Read more
There Are Many Dimensions Beyond The Three Most Familiar As you read this, you can increase your awareness of height by raising your hand above your head. You can notice width by stretching your hands to either side. Extend your arms front and back and you are appreciating the three-dimensional space in which you currently … Read more
We’ve Just Experienced Something Unique! How Can We Make The Most of the 2020 Jupiter-Saturn Conjunction? Yesterday, we saw the Jupiter-Saturn conjunction. It’s the closest it has been since 1623 and the closest observable since 1226! What a unique experience to have! The two largest planets in our solar system are as close as they … Read more
The Addiction Business Is Big And It’s Poised For Dramatic Growth In February 2020, Reports And Data released this article [1] quoting Globenewswire.com “The global drug addiction treatment market is forecast to reach USD 31.17 Billion by 2027, according to a new report by Reports and Data.” To put that into perspective for you, it’s … Read more
Neuro-linguistic Programming (NLP) Draws On A Whole Range of Concepts If you’ve studied NLP with me or someone else, you’ll know that Neuro-linguistic Programming is a set of tools and techniques developed in the field of cognitive and behavioural psychology, rather than a philosophy. However, as with many psychological tools, there are a set of … Read more
We Continue To Separate From Our Body – Is It Time To Reconnect? Human health is in a challenging place. According to the WHO, Noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) kill 41 million people each year, equivalent to 71% of all deaths globally.[1] Moreover, in 2020 we’re experiencing a global pandemic and stress-related illnesses is prevalent. [2] In … Read more
Learning Stories By Sarah Merron: Teach Me To Perform When It Matters Most Many people suffer from performance anxiety in business, music, acting and sports. You can use the learning story “Teach Me To Perform When It Matters Most” if you’re working with clients with Performance Anxiety, Exam Stress, Competition Anxiety or a Fear of … Read more
Engaging With NLP Coaching & Training Can Shift Perspective Fast Engaging with NLP Coaching can deliver a rapid change of perspective. This feels surprising when you first experience it. Actually, unlike standard life coaching, the language tools, questioning techniques and emotional release tools work rapidly and deeply to re-frame our mindset. This is especially true … Read more
Can A Focus On Connection Reduce A Need For Defence & Futile Competition? When we focus on connection we have the ability to see similarity. In addition, we can find compassion and we’re able to feel empathy. Conversely, when our focus is on difference and separation we often reject people, ideas and behaviour. Indeed, this … Read more
Once We Categorise Negative Feelings We Create Depression As A Stuck State The WHO website [1] states that “depression is a common mental disorder affecting almost 264 million people, of all ages, globally. That’s pretty significant. However, are ALL cases of what we term as ‘depression’ really a stuck state? Personally, I don’t align with … Read more
Productive Coaching Relationships Are More Like Match dot Com Than Tinder! This week, when I was working with a new client, I was reminded of what it feels like to work with a coach for the first time. It made me think about the difference between productive and unproductive coaching relationships. When you’ve experienced a … Read more
Everyone Feels Lost Sometimes. Is There An Elephant Sitting On Your Truth? Sometimes, you may feel like you’re lost and don’t know who you are or what you want anymore. It’s almost like you have an elephant sitting on our emotions! If that’s how you’re feeling, keep reading these 5 tips to align with your … Read more
The Power of Cross Crawling To Balance Your Body & Mind What Is Cross Crawling? Cross crawling is when we use the two sides of our bodies in opposition or mirroring movement. The automatic sequencing of upright muscle movement (walking and running) is supposed to be coordinated the same way. You’ll have experienced this, as … Read more
An Interesting Made Me Question Our Need To Categorise Our need to categorise is driven by a need to know or a need for certainty. This week I saw a comment on a post about insomnia. It got me thinking about how a simple categorisation can limit our ability to be unique; to pick and … Read more
Your Short-Term Memory Is Shorter Than You Think Have you ever ‘crammed’ for an exam? I know I have. Those moments where you convince yourself that packing in most of your revision the night before an exam will get you the best result? You tell yourself that you have a fantastic short-term memory. For some … Read more
Our Subjective Spectacles Are Filtering, Deleting, Distorting & Generalising Information. Always. We used to think that we were bombarded with about 4 million bits per second of information. Today, we believe that figure is about 11 million. Our brains do have the ability to process all the information we take in. However, with this … Read more
Learning Stories By Sarah Merron – Challenging Perspectives: Don’t Get Toad Away With The Tide We are comprised of our values, beliefs and thoughts. What many of us never think about is the information we were fed as a child. We rarely question the profound meanings of fairy tales, stories told to us by family … Read more
A Phrase From My Childhood “I want it to be perfect!” A phrase I’ve said to myself and other people so many times. In fact, I used to think that striving for perfection was something of value to be upheld. Specifically, I believed it supported me in holding a certain standard, and an intention that … Read more
The Canvas On Which We Paint Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) is a collection of practical techniques, skills and strategies which can lead to a profound level of insight and understanding of self and others. Even though it’s not a philosophy or religion, NLP draws from many different teachings. Specifically, within the psychology field, it draws on … Read more
What Are NLP Submodalities? Submodalities refer to the finer components or attributes of our sensory experiences. In NLP, they are the specific qualities or characteristics of our internal representations, such as visual images, sounds, feelings, tastes, and smells. Submodalities can include factors like brightness, color, location, distance, size, volume, intensity, and duration, among others. Understanding … Read more
Some of the language used in NLP (Neuro Linguistic Programming) and Time Line Therapy® training can sometimes seem a little complex. If you’re learning, this Time Line Therapy® Glossary of Terms gives you quick access to the key references, terms and phrases used in the techniques. What Is Time Line Therapy® Training? Time Line Therapy® … Read more
Sigmund Freud’s ‘frosty mind’ view of how the mind works overall and this is summarised in his famous quote below. “The Mind is like an iceberg; it floats with one-seventh of its bulk above water.” Sigmund Freud According to Freud, our psyche is like an iceberg. The id (or areas of primitive drives) lies hidden … Read more
“To be human is to feel inferior.” Alfred Adler Alfred Adler And Self-Esteem Alfred Adler was one of the first psychoanalysts suggesting that a person’s psychology is influenced by present and conscious forces. Additionally, he was curious about the influence of the social realm and environment as equally important to an individual’s past. So, where … Read more
All businesses benefit from strong communication skills. Moreover, they need people who believe they can achieve beyond the possible. As a result, if you want to develop new insights into how we communicate, NLP training can serve you well. Moreover, if you want to present your best, NLP training will improve a wide range of … Read more
Even talking about vulnerability can seem a little exposing, even today, some 10 years after the lovely Brené Brown brought it out on the table. Actually, our connection to our strength comes from the ability to accept and acknowledge our vulnerability. Observations From A Reality TV Show I was watching the UK talent show “X … Read more
The Source of Inspiration We can all find inspiration in any life experience, conversation or activity. Actually, this one, by Theodore Forstmann is an inspiring letter for me. Specifically, it allows me to think of wisdom as a treasure. In fact, that experience where we delve into knowledge and then allow our self-reflection to deliver … Read more
