July 25, 2008

Top seminars for Managers and High Potentials

Recently discovered a great blog in Dutch on all kinds pf seminars for managers and high potentials. Although it's in Dutch, I think it's worth mentioning here because a great percentage of our visitors do actually speak Dutch as we discovered. Take a look at: top seminars blog

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May 7, 2008

Masterclass Coaching Training

This upcoming friday there will be another session of the masterclass coaching training, in wich NLP will play an important part. It'll be held in Helmond, The Netherlands. Technorati Profile

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May 6, 2008

Some earlier NLP Videos

Some 'older' NLP videos (before this blog was established) you might not miss

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An updated about me page

As from this day you'll find an updated about me page.

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April 30, 2008

NLP Videos Explained - Predictable by Darren Brown

Predictable by Darren Brown

In this particular video, we are introduced to Darren Brown. This particular professional is a firm believer in the power of the mind. He believes that he is empowering others by teaching them to grasp the power of the mind and utilize it. His personal mission is to provide others with the education that is necessary to mix the mental capacity of their mind in conjunction with NLP techniques and to expose those individuals who actually take advantage of NLP coaching strategies and basic techniques on unsuspecting individuals. While many see Darren Brown as an entertainer, those that are in the field of Neuro-Linguistic Programming see him as a true professional in the field that has some awesome strategies to share with others in the field.

In Predictable by Darren Brown, he meets up with an individual and carries some simple cards in with him. The cards have the words "yes" and "no" on them. Throughout the "pacing and leading" aspect of the conversation, he drops subtle hints to the individual that he is working with. The man who is being subjected to the test must determine if the card on the table – whether it is "yes", or "no". It is based on the NLP Coaching concept of leading and pacing. It is believed that most people are rather predictable. The purpose behind the cards are that it is normal for one to be predictable – like, Darren Brown nods his head, and the man guesses " yes" which is correct.

As the video progresses, money is introduced into the game. This money is offered for a correct answer. He offers up 1000 pounds, and actually informs the individual that the answer is "no". He even tells him that he is wrong. However, the individual still persists in that the answer is "yes". However, Darren Brown offers many nonverbal cues that portray the "yes" pace and lead. Which not only confirms the fact that sometimes our subconscious mind picks up on these pacing and leading techniques, but that pacing and leading is an effective strategy when it comes to leading someone to a certain outcome.

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NLP Videos Explained - The Purpose of Pacing and Leading

The Purpose of Pacing and Leading

In this particular video, we are introduced to the fact that there are many different ways in which pacing and leading can be applied. However, this particular professional conveys the fact that the most basic motivations and intents behind pacing and leading in NLP Coaching is to ensure that you, as the professional, have a ground level of rapport with the person, or group of people, that you are working closely with. In a basic situation where two people are communicating, these individuals connect in what we like to refer to as a "conscious" level. Those that implement the use of pacing and leading in NLP Coaching want to ensure that there is a level of connection that is "unconscious". This is absolutely necessary when it comes to Neuro-Linguistic Programming.

When working in my professional practice, I find that there is one component that will always ensure success when using Neuro-Linguistic Programming. If you find that you have this component, you will succeed in your endeavors. This is whether or not you lead and your client follows. The professional in "The Purpose of Pacing and Leading" also agrees that as long as a coach has that "unconscious" connection with the person that they are working with, they will be successful. NLP Coaching is more than simply making surface changes, and the individuals that pursue your services are looking for more than simple surface changes. They want to achieve a "better" state of consciousness. When you practice pacing and leading, you have the power to do just this. You even have the power to bring a person from one emotional state to another emotional state.

When a professional NLP Coach paces and leads, it is important to consider the physiological aspects of their client’s being, as well as the psychological aspects of their being. This includes things like breathing, heart rate, and the such. If you are able to do this, it will be beneficial in the fact that you can transition your client from a state of mind that may result in stagnation in life to a state that can be a bit more on the productive side. At this point in the video, it switches over to a section that covers the use and secrets behind using metaphors in pacing and leading. Any successful NLP Coach knows and understands the simple importance that these little tid bits of the English language provides when it comes to pacing clients, and leading them in a set direction.

It has been found that metaphors are most effective in NLP Coaching when the intended meaning behind them are never described or expounded on. When using metaphors during coaching, it is important that you allow your clients to pull their own meaning out of them. Furthermore, just as you should never reveal the meaning behind the use of a metaphor, you should never, ever inquire about the meaning of one in which another individual uses. When pacing and leading, it is vital that the unconscious mind is permitted the luxury of interpreting any type of metaphor. This allows the unconscious mind the ability to work on and interpret the meaning of the metaphor so that the client can move from one state in their life to a higher state.

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NLP Videos Explained - Pacing and Leading in NLP Coaching

As an NLP Coach, it is essential that you learn the steps in developing an action plan in order to derive practical applications to achieve results on the task at hand. It does not matter if it comes to your personal life, or your professional practice. NLP, or "Neuro-Linguistic Programming" coaching is more than simply offering suggestions, it is pacing and leading those that you work with in a way that is consistent with the goal that you are trying to achieve.

Upon researching and developing strategies to increase my personal practice, I discovered some videos that effectively portray "pacing and leading" in NLP Coaching. Here, I will provide personal and professional commentary on these particular programs.

The mentioned NLP videos are:

The mentioned reviews on those videos are:

Conclusion

If you are a Neuro-Linguistic Programming Coach, it is essential to know and understand pacing and leading techniques. This is one of the hottest topics when it comes to NLP. By listening, watching, and applying the strategies in these two videos, you are then gearing yourself for success with your clients.

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April 27, 2008

NLP Hypnosis Video - Derren Brown - Predictable (Steve Merchant)

In this NLP - Hypnosis video, Derren Brown shows how he's able to give subliminal messages to his opponent to win a game and keep the money. Do you see how he signals the other person?

Hint: It's all about pacing and leading.