NLP – Noticing and paying attention to METAPHORS (Part 2)

Posted on January 2, 2012 by shaun

Hey, welcome to the second of my Two-Part Series on Metaphors.  Part 1 – Isomorphic Metaphors and Storytelling, proved so popular I was inundated with so much positive feedback I had trouble keeping up.  I thought I’d kick of 2012 with Part 2.  I hope it’s equally as rewarding. 

People frequently use metaphors to describe how they feel and what they want.  As a coach, it’s all well and good knowing the theory behind things, but unless you practice, practice, practice the best you can ever hope to be is a book worm!  I think there are enough worms out there in the world, so what I’m going to do in this post is to develop your understanding of Continue reading →

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NLP & Allergies

Posted on November 18, 2011 by shaun

                                       

Hey everyone, I hope you’re well?  It’s a busy time for me, I’ve been away for a while and so I’ve been thinking of something special to write about so that I can make it up you.  So here goes…I hope you like it.

The NLP related articles I’ve written before have been very popular, so I’m going to talk a bit more on NLP this time too.  The NLP allergy cure is a closely guarded technique among NLP Practitioners out there.  I don’t know why some people protect information like this.  I like to share and believe in OPEN information to all.  

Huh?  I can hear you asking, “Why is Shaun writing about allergies?”  Well….if I told you that I’m one of the unlucky few people who suffer from Hayfever ALL YEAR ROUND, I need say no more.

After we look at what an allergy is, I’m going to outline an effective technique that will help those allergy sufferers out there.  The technique does Continue reading →

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Beliefs and Hairdressing

Posted on September 29, 2011 by shaun

As a busy performance coach, it’s inevitable at some stage in the relationship with my clients that we come up against beliefs.  It’s a massive subject area but there are those coaches out there who labour on it so much that those of you starting out in the coaching business might often feel daunted (come on you know you do, I was there too once).  I reckon it to be a bit like hairdressing… huh? … Hairdressing? Continue reading →

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Designing Training

Posted on August 31, 2011 by shaun

             

There are loads of training books out there.  Many are very wordy, some make a real meal out of explaining something and a few are far too wordy and plain boring.  Most, however, concentrate on training content, delivery and methods.  Not a lot include anything on training design.  I’ve just had a thought…this may be why so much training is really pants!  Ah hah! … I see an opening for a book here. 

I’ve been doing a truck load of designing recently and so I got to thinking that maybe it would be useful to blog something about the design process.  So here is an overview Continue reading →

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Basic of Management – Interpersonal Skills

Posted on July 16, 2011 by shaun

Hey, I’m back.  I’ve finally found the time to blog some more.  I’ve been working hard on a new project lately and although it’s turning out fantastic, I’ve been too tired to get my brain in gear after training hard all day.  Anyway, it’s a short break now so here goes… Continue reading →

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Your Feedback

Posted on July 9, 2011 by shaun

I just wanted to drop you all a line to say a heart felt thanks for the many very positive comments you’ve made about my blogs recently. (I’m not sure whether I need cheap Viagra though! LoL)

It’s nice to know that so many people are reading my blogs and even better now that I realise how far spread apart you all are geographically.

There’ll be more to come soon (there’s a lot in my head for such a small space!)

Stay tuned and thanks again.

Shaun

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Basics of Management – Time Management

Posted on June 25, 2011 by shaun

So, you’ve just been promoted and you’re full of energy, enthusiasm, beans and some other stuff (I’m sure it’s all good)… but beware, as you’ve probably guessed by now, management is not as easy as it looks is it?

There are many pitfalls and finding out that you might not be managing your time effectively usually comes to light in the early days of your new role (Although, I have known managers that never seem to get it and probably never will).  In the beginning some managers are reluctant to relinquish the juicy bits, after all these are jobs they enjoy doing and have grown to be expert in…  Nobody does it better… or quicker… right? Well, it may be the case but Continue reading →

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