In this episode of our NLP Facebook Live session, hosts Tina and Steve engage in a lively discussion covering a wide range of topics related to Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP). The video begins with technical difficulties and humorous anecdotes about matching hoodies, then transitions into more serious discussions. The hosts discuss the resurgence of old clients facing health fears unrelated to COVID-19 and the impact of social media and news on public anxiety. They also delve into the qualities valuable in both personal and professional life, emphasized by a viewer's question about curiosity and humor. Furthermore, they address the skepticism around NLP being a pseudoscience, suggesting practical ways to handle objections and emphasizing the importance of operational effectiveness. Marketing strategies and the importance of maintaining client engagement are also discussed, along with dealing with suggestions from professionals that may not be helpful. Finally, the episode wraps up with advice on how to inoculate against negative and unhelpful suggestions.

00:00 Starting the Live Stream

00:37 Matching Hoodies and Light Banter

01:19 Reconnecting with Old Clients

01:54 Health Fears and COVID-19

02:44 Empathic Stress and Social Media

04:34 Curiosity and Professional Qualities

08:32 Humor and Playfulness in NLP

12:40 Addressing NLP Skepticism

19:55 The Importance of Pre-Framing

30:07 Effective Demonstrations in NLP Training

32:29 Dealing with Skeptical People

34:13 Understanding Client Beliefs

38:37 Effective Marketing Strategies

45:16 Addressing Client Concerns

53:08 NLP Presuppositions and Resources

01:03:22 Final Thoughts and Upcoming Events

In this episode, join Tina and Steve as they dive into various aspects of NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming) and discuss its applications in different contexts. They kick off with a casual conversation about global connections and share their personal experiences with the Hunter's Moon and Halloween. The duo moves on to address profound questions from viewers—including topics like repressed memories, creative use of NLP techniques, peak performance in coaching, and the distinction between an NLP practitioner and coach. Notably, Steve and Tina also share valuable insights on using NLP for healing and discuss the origin and relevance of basic NLP presuppositions. Whether you're a practitioner, coach, or someone curious about NLP, this episode offers a wealth of knowledge and practical advice to enhance your understanding and application of NLP techniques.

00:00 Introduction and Greetings

00:14 Discussing the Global Perspective

00:41 Halloween and Planetary Influences

02:16 Anticipation for the Holiday Season

05:10 Addressing Client Inquiries

06:46 Solution-Focused Therapy Approach

13:42 Creative Applications of NLP

21:37 Peak Performance and Personal Growth

28:23 Handling Addictions and OCD

36:33 Understanding Stress and Hair Loss

37:38 The Role of the Unconscious Mind

38:05 Client Case Studies and Stress Management

40:16 Healing and Self-Hypnosis

46:59 NLP and Decision Making

50:14 Interpreting NLP Differently

53:45 NLP Practitioner vs. NLP Coach

56:25 Origins and Evolution of NLP Presuppositions

01:04:05 Conclusion and Future Plans

Mastering Professional Communication & Client Success
From our 2020 archive of a Facebook Live comes this gem packed with practical communication strategies for therapists, coaches, and consultants. Despite being from our vault, these insights remain very relevant today.

This episode unpacks powerful techniques, including the AIDA framework for compelling introductions, the unique "Lamppost Technique" for confidently communicating your value, and the Client Certainty Framework for increasing conversion rates.

We also explore deeper clinical insights, revealing the critical connection between trauma and OCD behaviors, and share our no-nonsense approach to client compliance that dramatically improves outcomes.

Whether you're struggling with introducing yourself professionally, setting appropriate boundaries, or getting clients to follow through, this conversation delivers actionable strategies from seasoned practitioners who understand the real challenges of building a successful practice.

Join NLP Master Trainers Steve Crabb and Tina Taylor in this gem from our archives as they reunite post-lockdown for a refreshingly candid catch-up! Recorded during the pivotal moment when the world was reopening, this episode captures both the relief and uncertainty of transitioning times, making it incredibly relevant to today's ever-changing landscape.

Between fits of laughter, we share stories from our first face-to-face training sessions (complete with elbow bump calibrations and sanitised handshake interrupts), while diving into powerful NLP timeline techniques that help navigate periods of transformation. From circular timelines to unusual past life regressions, this episode combines practical wisdom with the genuine joy of human connection.

Whether you're facing personal challenges or professional shifts, these timeline strategies offer valuable perspectives for managing change confidently and clearly. They are a perfect blend of timeless NLP insights and playful banter that remains as applicable today as when they were first recorded.

PS: The sound recording is a little bit glitchy :)

PPS: The event promoted at the end is over so please don't search looking for tickets :)

Welcome to the NLP MasterClass podcast, episode 10. 

In this episode, we're exploring three powerful themes that emerged from a recent NLP MasterCLASS Practice Group Q&A session. 

First, we'll dive into well-formed outcomes - the four essential conditions that create lasting change. We'll look at how stating goals positively, having the right resources, making outcomes testable through all senses, and ensuring ecological alignment work together to transform our clients' results. 

Next, we'll tackle the increasingly common challenge of imposter syndrome, especially relevant since the shift to online work. You'll hear a personal story from my visit to Michael Neal's house that changed my perspective on launching programs, and we'll explore how to transform self-doubt from a barrier into a catalyst for growth. 

Finally, we'll break down the synergy between three powerful methodologies: NLP, NHR, and DHE. I'll share my unique "Venn diagram" approach to combining these methods for maximum impact in your practice. 

We'll also explore some fascinating case studies, including one where well-formed outcome conditions revealed crucial insights that completely shifted the direction of therapy. So whether you're an NLP practitioner, coach, therapist, or change work professional, this episode will give you practical tools to enhance your practice and create more powerful results for your clients. 

Title:  Looking at things from another’s perspective

By using perceptual positioning you can explore an event from a different perspective, this process enables you to step back from your own mental map and get a distance from any emotions attached to it.  You can also use it to explore another’s map, gaining an insight into their thought processes.  When you use the third position you can review a meeting/situation to gain insight into what happened, looking at it as onlooker.  This is also a great position for becoming your own coach.

If I asked you to imagine a dog, just there in front of you.  What kind of dog do you see?  What colour is it?  Can you see if from the front, back, side?  Is it all one colour?  Does it have any distinguishing marks?  How clearly can you see it?

Some people will see the dog perfectly, it will be clear and they will notice the colour, size and everything about the pouch.  Others will have a very poor image and others will say they can’t see it.  They will say no matter how hard they try they just can’t imagine it; they can’t see it!

In this podcast Tina discusses Visualisation and give exercises to help improve your ability to visualise as well as increase your IQ.

Anchoring
As we grow we learn to create shortcuts in our thinking, we associate actions and feelings to certain stimulus that we experience.  In Psychological terms this is called stimulus response or operate conditioning.  

Everything within your experience could be classed as an anchor, the words your reading here are an anchor for an experience of understanding.  Each word taking you through an unconscious process that enables you to interpret the words and find an understanding.

In this podcast Tina discusses anchoring, how they are created and also gives you an exercise to learn how to create a positive anchor for yourself