Coaching from Not A Blue Tree

This episode is a continuation of the previous episode, in which I talked about modalities and sub-modalities. In this episode I explore the theme further, discussing the three NLP techniques which use the sub-modalities to effect change. I also discuss how we can use this on a daily basis, tweaking our reality to make everything we do more appealing.

In this episode I start to talk about modalities and sub-modalities. It's an overview of how by understanding the sub-modalities, we can change our perception of the world. We can also understand the messages that are being sent our way, and how the sub-modalities are being altered to enhance the message, and whatever the messenger wants to convey.

Following on from the previous episode in which I talked about representational systems, in this episode I talk about predicates.

Predicates are the words (nouns, verbs, adjectives and so so) that we use to describe the world around us. Our choice of predicate will indicate a representational system. If we can understand predicates, we can work out other people's preferences, which leads to better communication and greater rapport.

In this episode, I talk about representational systems, the systems linked to our five senses (six, when we include auditory digital). We all have a preferred system, both for processing the world and for then retrieving memories. Some of us are auditory, some are visual, and so on.

Understanding our preferred systems allows us to play to our strengths, we can switch system if our preferred system is not giving us the results we want, and, if we are working with other people, we can work with their systems, increasing rapport.

If you want to find out what your preferences are, do the representational system test, which you can find here.

I mentioned sensory acuity in series 3 episode 5, and in this episode I explore the topic in much greater detail.

Sensory acuity is all about learning to understand consciously the unconscious communication from others. We do this unconsciously, which is the reason we get a sense, a feeling about that others are saying, a sense of things not quite adding up. If we learn to recognise that consciously, it opens up a whole new level of communication.

Within sensory acuity is the importance of eye accessing cues, which gives real insight.

In this episode, I explore everything linked to rapport. It's a skill which we all have to a greater or lesser extent. Some just naturally build rapport, whereas others have to work at it.

The good news is that it is something that we can all learn to do better. With some understanding of what we do to build rapport, you can fast-track the process which sometimes happens very quickly whereas at times it can be a slow process.

Master the skills of rapport, and develop the skill of better communication.

It's remarkable to realise that our entire experience of the world only exists in our thoughts. The NLP Model of Communication explains how this happens, shedding light on how we experience, process, and store our experiences, and how we then recall those stored memories.

Once you understand the model, you have invaluable insight into how we communicate and, at time, miscommunicate. Suddenly, it all makes so much sense.

This episode is all about the prime directives of the unconscious mind. By understanding what the unconscious mind does and how it does it, we can learn to enhance the power of the unconscious mind for the very best outcomes.

The presuppositions of NLP give us 14 powerful steps to reframing a better world. They are a way of thinking, a way of understanding the world, and a way of creating change.

In this episode I explore the 14 presuppositions, looking at how you can incorporate them into what you think and do, reframing the world in a way which works for you and those around you.

I am back with season 3 to talk about everything NLP. NLP underpins my coaching work, and it gives us a set of tools and techniques which go much further. NLP gives us a way of thinking, a way of acting, and a way of achieving change and success. We can use it in every aspect of life.

In each episode, I'll be talking about a specific aspect of NLP, providing explanations and detail. Importantly, I'll then be looking at how we can apply this to life, any aspect of life.