Times of great turmoil and change within the human experience are the perfect time to discover how well we have cultivated states of inner peace and well-being. (So what if everyone is freaking about money. There really isn’t any less of it on the planet!). In “The New Earth” Eckhart Tolle writes “How to be […]
A client told me today “I’m becoming increasingly, keenly aware of the concept of rapport … and how my responses control and influence every situation.” “Really?” I ask. She says “Since the NLP workshop, I’ve been sitting in meetings, practicing looking around, changing my body posture, watching my facial expression, aligning with the ideas being
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“The test of courage comes when we are in the minority. The test of tolerance comes when we are in the majority.” — Ralph W. Sockman Have you asked yourself lately: “What is the positive intention of our current economic situation?” I was on the phone with a friend today who spoke beautifully about the
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by Lisa Jackson, NLP Master Practitioner One of my favorite tools in the NLP toolkit is the use of metaphor — especially “teaching stories.” Stories are universally powerful teaching elements because they create a sense of possibility. They are also vastly under-utilized in the world of business. Too often, leaders over-focus on the dry stuff
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You know what? YOU are amazing. Your presence on this earth is a gift. Thank you for your attention today to read this humble offering. It is a grand world we live in when people across the world can exchange ideas and connect with each other, without ever meeting. Don’t you agree? What did this
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If you have had exposure to NLP beyond a book or introductory CD, have been involved in a discussion about the utilization of NLP for the purposes of “manipulating” people. (And if you are brand new to NLP, having seen some of the claims made by NLP training institutes, perhaps the question has been raised
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How wonderful it is that nobody need wait a single moment before starting to improve the world. -Anne Frank Last week we talked about your “happy spot,” and whether you are spending enough time in it. For several weeks, we have written this blog toward to the person who can most use it: You. This
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Lately, I have spent some time reflecting on the question “Am I happy?” I am not the type of person to spend a lot of time contemplating questions of this nature (I find they are an antidote to being happy). Yet, I think a lot of people these days are stressed and worried. I think
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“I can’t wait to figure out what’s wrong with me, so I can say ‘This is the way that I used to be.’ “ John Mayer, Split Screen Sadness I want to tell you about a really good day. One of those experiences that lingered and energized me for several days that followed. It’s hard not to
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Lessons in Hope By: Lisa Jackson, NLP Master Practitioner & Executive Coach dis·ap·point-verb (used with object) 1. to fail to fulfill the expectations or wishes of: His gross ingratitude disappointed us. 2. to defeat the fulfillment of (hopes, plans, etc.); thwart; frustrate: to be disappointed in love. When was the last time you lost something