Category Archives: NLP

What invisible factors determine whether training is effective?

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What should I consider when creating a video or webinar with educational content?

Does my audience have any limiting and enabling beliefs when they watch/read my content? blind-spot

What are the personal aspirations of each person?

To what extent will the new behaviors and skills gained from the content enable them to achieve more of what they want in their lives and work?

Does my topic resonate with the audience? Do they perceive it to be important, relevant and significant?

Do I create a sense of community around my content? Do I allow the viewer/reader to feel accepted, heard and included? Do I make them a part of a greater community of practice? Continue reading →

What is NLP? Why should I care?

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What is NLP – some clarification…?

1) NLP is the study of excellence – what knowledge, skills, attitudes and actions are evidenced by those who have achieved success in a specific area.  NLP involves thinking strategically; consider the following strategic thinking competencies:

  • systems perspective – consideration of relationships, context and quality rather than objects, objective and quantity
  • intent focused – knowing your outcome and not being distracted from that outcome
  • thinking in time – holding past, present, and future in mind when making decisions
  • hypothesis driven – scientific method incorporating both creative and critical thinking
  • intelligent opportunism – being responsive to good opportunities

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