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Do you have what it takes to be a successful NLP practitioner?

Becoming a neuro-linguistic programming coach is an incredibly diverse and rewarding career as it is dedicated to personal development and helps people learn new behaviours and improve their lives. Anyone who is willing to learn can be successful in NLP. If you are interested in becoming an NLP practitioner, however, having the following personality traits is a good indication you have what it takes to build your own successful NLP practice.

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3 common myths about NLP

If you’re an NLP practitioner, you’re likely to encounter your fair share of sceptics throughout your career. To prepare you for the inevitable, we’ve put together a list of the most common myths about NLP that you might be confronted with.

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NLP skills which can boost personal development

Neuro linguistic programming (NLP) is a psychological concept that suggests that as human beings, we observe the world based on our feelings and perceptions. NLP techniques are used in therapy to help people with personal development and to overcome anxieties.

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Mistakes to avoid when starting an NLP practice

Starting an NLP practice can be slightly daunting, but don’t forget, you’re about to make a big difference to people’s lives. When it comes to therapy or life coaching, you’ll need a certain set of skills. But what are some of the common mistakes people make when starting an NLP practice?

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4 essential skills you need to be an effective NLP practitioner

There are some core skills that you need as a coach or therapist who uses Nero-Linguistic Programming (NLP) in your practice. Of course, your own NLP knowledge and training are key, but these four ‘soft’ skills are also vital to your success as an NLP practitioner. They are likely skills for which you have a natural affinity, or you wouldn’t have chosen this work. But it is still important to be mindful of their role in your work so that you can continue to develop your NLP practice.

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Tips for building a successful NLP practice

If you’ve just received your NLP practitioner certification, you’ll naturally be eager to start your own NLP practice and begin changing lives with your NLP knowledge. It can, however, be difficult for recently certified NLP practitioners to build a customer base and be welcomed by businesses. To ensure your NLP practice is a success, the below tips will help.

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4 transformative NLP techniques that everyone should learn

Real change begins in your mind. Our thoughts and feelings impact every aspect of our lives, from our relationships to our work. Learning how to control your thoughts will change your life, but it is easier said than done. Neuro-linguistic programming teaches you different techniques that help you reprogram your thinking, and we will be looking at some of them below.

Why NLP should be a pillar of your life coaching services

Why NLP should be a pillar of your life coaching services

If you are planning to start a life coaching business, or currently run a life coaching service that is not reaching its full potential, making Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP) a core element of your coaching services could help you establish or grow your business. Here’s how…

3 tips for keeping your NLP skills up to date

3 tips for keeping your NLP skills up to date

As a Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) practitioner, you know the importance of personal development. After all, helping your clients achieve success is exactly what you do. But it can be easy to neglect your own skills when you are so focused on helping others. Professional development is important in any career, but doubly so when you are responsible for coaching other people. Keep your NLP skills sharp by making sure you carve out time for your own growth. It is a good idea to dedicate at least a few hours of every working week to your continuing professional development (CPD). Here are our three top tips for keeping your NLP skills up to date.

NLP and its benefits in the workplace

NLP and its benefits in the workplace

NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming) has been used for many years now, and it has been extremely useful as a tool to provide effective and long-lasting therapy. This has enabled millions of people around the world to resolve their personal limitations as well as giving them the chance to realize their worth and potential. In this article, we will look at how using NLP can be a benefit to your business.

How to get the most out of a hypnotherapy session

How to get the most out of a hypnotherapy session

Hypnotherapy, also known as hypnosis, is a form of therapy that encourages positive change. If you have a new patient who has booked a hypnotherapy session, they may be anxious about what to expect for their first time. However, hypnosis is a calm and relaxing experience, so there is nothing for them to worry about. To learn how to get the most out of any hypnotherapy session for both you and your client, continue reading.

How NLP can play a crucial role in increasing self-awareness

How NLP can play a crucial role in increasing self-awareness

Self-awareness is absolutely essential when it comes to making decisions that will be beneficial not just in the short-term, but also long into the future. To be able to choose wisely, and to come to conclusions based on rational thought rather than immediate emotion, self-awareness is key. However, self-awareness is not tangible, and it can be incredibly difficult – not to mention confusing – to understand why exactly you are making certain decisions, and whether they are truly the best ones for you. To this end, neuro-linguistic programming, often known simply as NLP, can play a massive role in altering how you think, and making you more self-aware.

The benefits of offering CBT online

The benefits of offering CBT online

In a world ravaged by a pandemic, anxiety has rocketed for many more people than usual. With lockdowns, tiered restrictions and social isolation a reality for those most vulnerable forced to shield in their homes, loneliness and depression are at an all-time high. For some sufferers of worry, anxiety and depression during this second wave of Covid-19, self help is not enough and they are unable to cope with deteriorating mental health so intervention is necessary.

How to manage workplace conflict with NLP

How to manage workplace conflict with NLP

Neuro-linguistic programming (NLP) provides you with a powerful toolset to meet all of life’s challenges, both at home and at work. Because it focuses on communication and a positive mental attitude, NLP is particularly useful for managing conflict in the workplace. This is a core skill for anyone who manages a team but is useful for entrepreneurs who work alone as well, as conflict can arise externally as well as internally.

Why therapists need therapy

Why therapists need therapy

Being a therapist is one of the most rewarding jobs but also one of the most difficult. Between your personal problems and your clients’ problems, things can get overwhelming. However, given your job’s ethical requirements, most people expect you to be your own therapist. This is not true, and here are our top reasons why therapists need therapy.

The history of NLP

The history of NLP

NLP stands for Neuro Linguistic Programming and is a branch of psychology. The science looks at how the brain, language and our behaviours are all connected. It is used by practitioners to help people achieve their goals and personal development, using several key tactics. To learn more about the history of NLP, continue reading.

How negativity can ruin your day

How negativity can ruin your day

A quick look at the newspapers and any news channel these days can change our cognitive outlook within seconds. Our minds are wonderful things, but if we don’t pay attention we can allow them to be influenced in ways that don’t serve our higher interests. The negativity of world events has proven to be a pitfall for many in recent times. Although depression and low mood can purely be a neurotransmitter-based illness, negative events have been known to trigger this deficiency in our brains. Insightful psychological insight and neuro-linguistic programming (NLP) can be a powerful tool in this situation.

Why CBT can be ideal for your business clients

Why CBT can be ideal for your business clients

In the current day and age, the day by day performance of employees can be one of the most important parts of your company’s success. With many of the stresses of modern life, employees can gradually find their stress levels going up and their productivity falling, potentially pulling the business down with it if the problems go unattended for too long. Here are a few things CBT can do for a workplace, and why any of your business-based clients can benefit from implementing good mental health policies.

6 tips on how to maintain a positive mindset

6 tips on how to maintain a positive mindset

The power of positive thinking is a statement we have heard over and over again. How we choose to look at life or a problem has an influence over our mental and physical health. We all know that stress can cause depression, diabetes, obesity, heart problems, and other diseases, so how do you keep a positive mental attitude even in the midst of a problem?

5 NLP techniques to help you increase sales this holiday season

5 NLP techniques to help you increase sales this holiday season

The holiday season is finally here, and customers are ready to spend their money. Business is booming, and this is a great time to grow your business. Advertising offers you the opportunity to reach new customers, but you must understand your target market to make a sale. Here are a few neuro linguistic programming techniques that can help you increase sales.

5 character traits you can learn from successful people

5 character traits you can learn from successful people

We all want to be successful in our chosen careers. However, to be successful, you will need more than luck. You have to learn your craft, apply your knowledge, and be willing to stick with it even in the face of adversity. From the stories we hear, successful people owe their achievements to these five character traits.

What is the Law of Attraction

What is the Law of Attraction

It’s easy to brush off someone telling you to “lighten up” or “look on the bright side”, but there is real science behind the benefits being a positive thinker who sees the cup half full. A landmark study by Barbara L Fredickson suggests that positive thinkers are more likely to broaden their skills set and appreciate the bigger picture. For example, a pessimist will tend to focus on the immediate threat of the negative situation rather than take a step back to problem solve and learn a new approach. In turn, a positive outlook can lead to experience less stress and less of the negative physical health impacts associated with stress.

Reach your goals with NLP

Reach your goals with NLP

Success in both life and business is based on one core skill – the ability to set clear goals and then take the necessary steps to achieve them. It sounds simple, but surprisingly few people really know how to define their goals. This is where neuro-linguistic programming (NLP) comes in. NLP gives us the tools we need to dive deeper into our goal setting, prevent subconscious sabotage, and reach our true objectives.

These NLP techniques could play a huge role in refining how you think

These NLP techniques could play a huge role in refining how you think

Neuro-linguistic programming, more commonly known by the acronym NLP, can play an incredibly important role in helping people to become the individual they have always wanted to be. When time is dedicated to understanding and learning particular methods and techniques, it is possible to alter one’s thought processes and subsequently make decisions that are liable to be more beneficial. Of course, as with any means of ‘self-improvement’, time, commitment and a willingness to strive for better are essential. Without this outlook and mentality, change is unlikely to be obtained. So, with that firmly in the mind, here are some of the NLP techniques that could, if used in the right way, help to refine – and enhance – how you think.

How hypnosis can help in the workplace

How hypnosis can help in the workplace

Hypnosis, also known as hypnotherapy, is a process whereby a person is put into a trance-like state by a professional. The therapy is used to treat many conditions, as well as offer psychological help to patients who want to achieve something positive, such as quitting smoking. One lesser-known use of hypnotherapy is in the workplace. Many entrepreneurs and coaches are trained in hypnosis and use the technique to help employees. Continue reading to learn more about the benefits of this process.

Benefits of NLP in business

Benefits of NLP in business

Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) is applied in different sectors because it helps us understand ourselves and those around us. It has been instrumental in psychology, sports, education and now in business. Here are some of the benefits businesses stand to gain by using NLP.

5 industries that benefit from NLP

5 industries that benefit from NLP

Neuro linguistic programming is a psychological approach to personal development and communication that concentrates on the relationship between language and mind and how that relationship affects our behaviour. It utilises guided visualisations and specific language patterns to initiate positive behavioural change from within. NLP has… Read More »5 industries that benefit from NLP

3 NLP techniques to help overcome stress and anxiety

3 NLP techniques to help overcome stress and anxiety

Too much stress puts a strain on us meaning that our bodies produce excess chemicals, that will slowly but surely impact our health over time, in a negative way. This post will explain three techniques that will help you to overcome stress and anxiety using NLP.

4 marketing strategies to grow your coaching business

4 marketing strategies to grow your coaching business

After setting up your coaching business, it is time to advertise your services and start growing your clientele. With digital marketing, you can reach thousands of people with just a click of a button. Here are a few marketing strategies to grow your coaching business.

How can hypnotherapy help business people?

How can hypnotherapy help business people?

Entrepreneurs are, by their very nature, always looking at ways of benefiting themselves, and their business. But how many are aware that hypnotherapy could be a way to improve their daily performance?

Should you do an NLP training course?

Should you do an NLP training course?

NLP stands for Neuro Linguistic Programming which is a technique used to help individuals achieve personal development goals. People from all walks of life are choosing to take NLP training courses so that they can become practitioners, or so that they can use the skills in their own business or workplace. To learn more about whether an NLP course is right for you, continue reading.

Tips for setting up your own therapy practice

Tips for setting up your own therapy practice

One positive that many people are taking from the Covid-19 pandemic is the opportunity to make the jump and become their own boss. If you’re thinking about taking the next step in your coaching career and setting up your own therapy business, here are our top tips.

Restoring mental health in a post-COVID world

Restoring mental health in a post-COVID world

Coronavirus is a worldwide crisis that has hit everyone hard through loss, lockdown, and financial hardships. A large percentage of people have reported that their mental health has been negatively impacted by covid. As we move into a post-pandemic world, clients need their therapists and life coaches more than ever.

How video marketing can help you grow your therapy practice

How video marketing can help you grow your therapy practice

The modern world of marketing can be challenging for anyone looking to start a therapy practice. However, if you’re undecided on how to even start promoting your services, definitely consider using video as your starting point. There are a number of perks to this approach…

3 tips for overcoming clients’ fears about therapy

3 tips for overcoming clients’ fears about therapy

As a CBT therapist, sometimes it can seem like people can be reticent about seeking therapy. They may believe myths about therapy or have other reasons that are causing them to stay away from your therapy business. So, what are some great ways to effectively overcome these barriers and attract new clients to your practice?

How to build your online reputation as a CBT therapist

How to build your online reputation as a CBT therapist

If you’re a CBT therapist and you’re looking to expand your online business, it’s important to think about your online reputation, and how you can build up client trust and respect in the industry. There are several ways you can reach new customers and grow your brand identity, whilst making sure your business’s reputation continues.

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How can I combine aromatherapy with CBT coaching?

Aromatherapy has a long and rich history of being a complementary treatment for many conditions. Between 1200 and 1600, many books were written about herbal medicine, which made the popularity of essential oils increase throughout Europe. While aromatherapy is not solely a cure, many people opt to use it on a daily basis.

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How can neurolinguistic programming benefit your career?

Neurolinguistic programming can have many positive impacts on your life, whether that be in your relationships, career or general health. The art of NLP itself involves strategic thinking and an understanding of the mental and cognitive processes that result in certain behaviours. NLP provides the tools you need to have an increased awareness.

How to give the best remote CBT

How to give the best remote CBT

The COVID-19 restrictions have disrupted all parts of society, but perhaps none more so than mental health workers. Even outside of pandemic times, giving therapy is a deeply personal occupation that requires the creation of a space where individuals can freely share their most troubling thoughts.

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Why personal development is vital for entrepreneurs

A successful business can fail if the owners have not invested in themselves. Entrepreneurs need to invest in themselves to tackle emerging challenges in the business world. Therefore, enrolling yourself in a personal development course is an excellent place to start. This will make a massive difference in how you approach customers, suppliers, and employees.

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How can NLP help your personal development thrive?

Some of the world’s leading personal development coaches and speakers have harnessed the power of NLP in their journey, but how can it help you thrive? Let’s take a look at just some of the many benefits NLP can bring you. Managing emotional states Tony Robbins calls the ability to control and change state.

Creating a great therapy practice: Tips for the best decor

Creating a great therapy practice: Tips for the best decor

A good therapy practice is a place where clients can feel safe to open up about their mental health, relationship struggles and anything that may be festering in their mind. Having the correct qualifications, positive attitude and tools are great but it takes the correct interior for a therapy practice to feel safe and comforting.

How to retain more clients in your therapy business

How to retain more clients in your therapy business

One of the toughest things about running a therapy practice isn’t gaining clients, it’s retaining them. Counselling can be uncomfortable. It’s understandable that many patients simply find it to be too much and choose to end their sessions.

3 traits that every CBT coach should focus on

3 traits that every CBT coach should focus on

We all know that training to become a renowned positive mindset coach requires developing certain knowledge and skills. Of course, there are many ways to gain certification to become a successful CBT coach and start a business. However, the truth about being a dedicated CBT therapist is that the work you do is an ongoing personal journey.

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How to set goals properly

If you are struggling to stay motivated on tasks, goal setting is a really useful tool. Here are some useful tips for goal setting and how to use it to achieve.

How to deal with your own mental health as a therapist

How to deal with your own mental health as a therapist

Just because they treat people with them, therapists are not immune to mental health struggles. In fact, helping others through their own struggles can be mentally taxing. If you are a therapist and are concerned about your own mental health, here are some tips.

COVID-19, PTSD and the role of therapy

COVID-19, PTSD and the role of therapy

Sadly, there’s likely to be a lot more work for private therapists post-pandemic, especially if you offer PTSD support to NHS staff and other key workers suffering from the after-effects of dealing with the worst phases of COVID-19.

Website tips for busy therapists

Website tips for busy therapists

If you’re busy, but still want to attract new customers, you might want to think about expanding and improving your website. Chances are, you already have a website that details your services, but how can you use it to attract more customers? We’ll go into some details in this post!

How to implement a positive mindset in 2021

How to implement a positive mindset in 2021

After the year 2020, we’re sure everyone can agree that some positivity is needed. A positive mindset means you will have a positive outlook and expectation of success within your life. The mindset you have will determine your feelings. Also, to ensure your clients have a positive mindset, you need to have one as well.

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How can NLP improve relationships?

There are many benefits of neurolinguistic programming, and there are a few neurolinguistic programming techniques that are particularly useful in improving relationships whether that be with your friends, partner, strangers or your own self.

How to help others by helping yourself

How to help others by helping yourself

The past year has certainly taken its toll, with the COVID-19 pandemic changing life as we know it in almost every aspect. One of the biggest things we’ve had to go through is three national lockdowns, where we’ve been forced to stay in our homes and only mix with those we already live with.

How to use social media to attract new clients

How to use social media to attract new clients

Starting off a business as a CBT practitioner has its challenges and attracting clients when you are just starting out can be tricky. At the beginning, you won’t have had the opportunity to bring in clients through word-of-mouth and you will have to use your own marketing skills to promote your services.

How can hypnotherapy help people overcome their challenges?

How can hypnotherapy help people overcome their challenges?

Hypnotherapy is a branch of alternative medicine that is related to positive psychology. With so many people distracted by their outer circumstances in today’s world, hypnotherapy could be very beneficial, allowing people to move past their distractions and start living a more conscious life. Here are three common life challenges that hypnotherapy can help people with.

What is ERP and how can it help my clients?

What is ERP and how can it help my clients?

As you will know, there are lots of forms of CBT. One of these is ERP (exposure response prevention). ERP is mainly used to treat people with a history of OCD (obsessive compulsive disorder), but can also be used for other types of anxiety, such as health anxiety. But what exactly is ERP?

How to set and achieve your goals in 2021

How to set and achieve your goals in 2021

The new year is finally here, and many of us will be taking stock of last year and setting new goals for 2021. However, goal setting is not just about writing down things you would like to accomplish; it’s more meaningful than that.

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3 Types of Professionals who can Benefit from NLP

What do you associate neuro-linguistic programming (NLP) with? The truth is, in today’s world there are many ways in which this psychological approach can help to grow self-confidence, manage people, and create strategies for problem-solving. But there are some types of professional who can benefit more from NLP than most.

Why you should consider online CBT permanently

Why you should consider online CBT permanently

CBT, or Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, usually happens over a series of 5 to 20 coaching sessions between the patient and therapist, depending on the patient’s mental health needs. However, over the past year, many CBT practitioners have taken their sessions online due to COVID-19. In addition to the obvious safety precautions, there are many benefits.

5 reasons why supervision is so important for CBT therapists

5 reasons why supervision is so important for CBT therapists

Running your own CBT practice can be really exciting. It gives you control over when you work and who you choose to work with. So it’s understandable that not every CBT therapist running their own business is thrilled about the idea of supervision. But, it’s important to think of it as a way of offloading.

Online hypnotherapy during COVID-19

Online hypnotherapy during COVID-19

The coronavirus outbreak has taken over the world, and most of us are restricted to our homes. COVID-19 is having adverse mental effects on many of the population. More people are seeking hypnotherapy in addition to those who already receive hypnosis treatment. As a result of social distancing regulations, online hypnotherapy is growing in popularity.

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