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Discovering Hidden Talents

by Graham Shaw

Inspiring learners to move from “I can’t” to “I can”

What’s the Problem?

“I can’t” is a phrase that often confronts trainers, teachers, facilitators, coaches, parents, well-meaning friends – in fact anyone who is concerned with helping others to fulfil their potential.

The interesting thing I have noticed is that in…Read More

‘Houdini Moments’ – Challenges to common wisdom in coaching

by Steve Marriott

The world of coaching is changing. Successful people, the world over will at some point talk about a great coach or mentor who has helped and inspired them on their way to fame. So why is it that ‘coaching’ is still seen in many organisations as something to…Read More

5S Your Life!

by James Rosenegk

Step 1:  SORT

Remember all that stuff kicking around your office, workshop, bedroom or wherever you care to look? How much of it is actually needed? And from the items that you use regularly, how often do you need them (let’s come back to that in “Set in Order”)….Read More

5 Secrets for Self-Promotion with Integrity

by Helen Krag

OK, you’ve got your head down and you’re doing a great job in your company; you’ve delivered against your objectives in the last year and you’re well-liked.  So that pay rise or dream promotion should be landing in your lap anytime soon, right?  Well, not necessarily!  If this…Read More

How will I remember all this!

by Dr Trish Riddell

You have an important presentation to give tomorrow. You’ve put lots of work into it and you feel sure that you have something to offer. The graphics are great, the ideas are excellent and you are excited about the prospects. But you are still worried about whether…Read More

Deliberate Intuition

by Dr Trish Riddell

Why  is  it  sometimes  difficult  to  make  the  right  decision?    There  are  many  answers  to   this  question  depending  on  the  type  of  decision  maker  you  are,  the  kind  of  decision   you  have  to  make,  and  the  information  you  have  available  to  you  at  the…Read More

6 Ways to Boost Your Happiness at Work

by Helen Krag

On a scale of 1-10, how happy are you at work?  I encourage you to jot down that number.  Is it the right number for you, or do you seek to change it in some way?  Read on for 6 ways you can boost your own level of happiness…Read More

“Both…and”

by Haider Imam

As the husband of a biologist, I acknowledge the considerable influence of genetics on our health, personality and behaviour.  As an NLP trainer, I’m often left feeling uncomfortable listening to genetics’ supposed scope of influence – since I believe that all skills and behaviours can be learned.  So…Read More

Fighting for Space

by Justin Collinge

Jim is aware he needs to get on with that piece of work.  He’s been putting it off because he knows it’s going to be tough – but time has now run out.  So, girding up his loins, he settles down and is ready to go…

First, he puts…Read More

Multitasking: Myth, a Must or Moronic?

by Helen Krag

Picture the scene.  It’s 9.15am and you are 30 minutes into writing that complex report you need to finish by lunchtime.  There are three other things you absolutely must complete this morning, one of which is to talk to your boss, who is travelling.  Your phone rings, and…Read More