Do your beliefs limit what you feel you can achieve in life?

You may not think so, but what stops you from changing careers? What is preventing you from dealing with the financial issues you always seem to be experiencing? Why do you feel anxious when attempting social gatherings, even though you know everyone there?

Without realising it, we do send subliminal messages to ourselves that reinforce negative messages we give ourselves. There are times when what other people say to us also reinforce these messages, so when someone tells you that you need more experience in your current role before looking to the next level, we curl back in our shell.

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Entrepreneurs use it to create successful businesses. Other people use it to change their unhealthy eating habits and others use it to become a more positive person.

But there are ways in which these negative self-talk messages can be altered. And one way is to study neuro-linguistic programming courses.

But what is neuro-linguistic programming or NLP, and how will it change your life for the better?

NLP – What is it?

Your brain is a complex organ. Although we understand some of how it and the mind works, there is a lot that remains undiscovered.

Some therapists describe the brain as a muscle. Just like a bicep, training it to cope with increasing weight and use, will make it strong. Thus, when you really need the strength and elasticity of the bicep, it will be ready and capable to spring into action.

The brain and the mind are similar. If you look after both – drink plenty of water, practice relaxation techniques, stay alert and carry on learning, solve puzzles and so on – when you need your brain and mind most, it too will be capable of springing into action.

Unfortunately, there are many things that get in the way of an active and healthy lifestyle;

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NLP is just one of many therapies or programmes that look at how an individual – YOU! – can make changes within the mind that stop you from achieving the success you desire.

It is a popular programme as it can be applied to every facet of life. Thus, entrepreneurs use it to create successful businesses. Other people use it to change their unhealthy eating habits and others use it to become a more positive person.

Its use and application are almost limitless. And this is because it depends on recognising what the barriers are and taking positive steps to remove them.

Recognising and Removing Barriers

Neuro linguistic programming courses will help you identify what the barriers are and then help you to remove these barriers.

This doesn’t mean that there are set answers to dealing with barriers. The changes need to come from within and from you. There are no right and wrong answers, which is why this programme is such a popular one.

It is truly individual, taking into account your own unique circumstances.

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There are several benefits to modifying your mental processes

 

How NLP Works

Neuro-linguistic programming courses allow a person to programme their behaviour by changing the language that they use within them.

Your outward behaviour is a manifestation of the ‘mental programme’ or system that runs through your brain. When you change this ‘mental programme’, you change your outward behaviour.

For example, you have always wanted to run, but you have memories from lessons at school of cold mornings spent ‘running’ cross country, the embarrassment of being last, the cruel comments of your peers and, in many cases, teachers too.

These memories and the feelings they create within you, stop you from running. But change the mindset and you change your behaviour. That was then; you are in a new place now. There is no audience, no cruel taunts, just you, the open road and one foot in front of the other.

It is not a race but a form of exercise that you enjoy. It is not about miles or personal bests but an opportunity to enjoy being in the fresh air. With oozing confidence, you take to the road leaving behind detractors from your past. In other words, your focus is on you, running and enjoyment.

Time, Patience and Practice
Our mental programming has been in situ for a long time and is the default position. Making changes takes time, patience and practice. But it can be done!

If stress is running out of control, no matter what the situation, it can be tough to remain calm and in control.

People face stressful situations every day, and yet don’t display any outward signs of being out of control or fearful. Stress happens. It is a fact of life, but how can you control it and make it work for you?

#1 Avoid caffeine, alcohol and nicotine

The things we consume impact on our physical and emotional health. Common crutches in stressful situations are cigarettes, coffee and a glass (or two) of wine.

But they could be making your stress problem much worse. Alcohol is a depressant, nicotine and caffeine are stimulants, waking up your system more than it needs to be – and the effect is only short term. As soon as it wears off, you may reach for another coffee…

Try cutting out or reducing the amount of caffeinated drinks you consume – caffeine isn’t just in coffee, it is in tea, hot chocolate and energy drinks, so check the label – cut down or stop smoking, and consider giving up alcohol too.

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The last thing you feel like doing when stressed is physical activity. You may want to pull the curtains closed and curl up on the sofa and try to forget about it all. But, evidence shows that just half an hour of physical activity, especially in fresh air, can lift us out of the depths of stress and despair.

A stress management course will often talk about the benefits of physical activity, with a brisk walk in the fresh air sometimes being enough to offer a different perspective.

#3 Get more sleep

Stress interrupts our sleep. And a lack of sleep causes stress. You can see the vicious circle that it could become.

This doesn’t mean relying on medication, although for some people this can be the first step in dealing with lack of sleep. Simple things – avoiding caffeine after a certain time in the afternoon, making time for physical activity, warm baths, quiet time before bed and so on – can all have a big impact on falling asleep and having a restful nights sleep when we do.

#4 Try relaxation techniques

A stress management course will also talk about relaxation techniques, a proven way for some people to deal with the symptoms of stress.

There are all kinds available – just take a look online – or consider taking part in yoga or meditation sessions.

#5 Start talking

We become stressed for all kinds of reasons. What can exacerbate it is when we shut down, assuming that no one else is interested or that there is no way that you can be helped.

Talking with friends is one thing, but seeking professional help is sometimes needed. Consider finding a local counsellor or use a telephone listening service such as Anxiety UK. Men find it difficult to talk, thinking that by admitting they struggle to cope that they are somehow weak and not manly enough. CALM is specifically for young men aged 15 to 35 and there is the Men’s Health Forum too.stressed man

#6 Keep a ‘stress diary’

Understanding when and possibly why you become stressed or anxious in some situations is important. This is why some people keep a stress diary. It can be handy to note down a particularly stressful episode, and how you reacted physically and emotionally. Be wary however that sometimes, stress just leaps up when you least expect it, so there may not be a pattern. You may identify common triggers that can be useful to discuss with a health professional.

#7 Take control

Stress is at its worse when you feel out of control, either physically or mentally (or both). Learning to take back control is an important step and one that is covered in a stress management course.

In fact, by being a student on such a course itself, you are beginning to take back control, learning new skills on how to handle stress in many different kinds of situations.

Not always a bad thing

Remember, some stress is good. It is the thing that drives you forward and through difficult times, whether that is a sleepless night before a major job interview or presentation, or the thing that gets you through your driving test.

But, when it grips you and you cannot explain why, when it means you avoid certain situations or people, it has gone from being a positive form of stress to being a negative one. Grasp it and meet it head on – and get help, if you need to.

 

We all have bad habits. As you know, habits are hard to break. Making a permanent change requires courage and determination, but for smokers, giving up smoking can feel like you need super-human strength and willpower.

Unfortunately, super-human strength is only found in comics, and willpower can wilt as soon as a hurdle appears.

Neuro-linguistic programming (NLP) is used by many people to make a permanent change in their life – whether that is a physical change such as packing in smoking or losing weight – or whether it is an emotional change, such as being more relaxed and calm in certain situations.

Why is quitting smoking so hard to do?

Smoking is a habit. It is something that you have become accustomed to doing at certain times of the day and, in certain situations.

Nicotine, just one of many chemicals found in tobacco, is highly addictive. When you stop smoking, you are starving your body of something it is used to. Withdrawal symptoms include feeling flu like symptoms, problems sleeping, cravings, irritability and fatigue. You can also develop a cough, bringing up phlegm that looks and tastes unpleasant.

Hence, when a craving strikes, your willpower is nowhere to be seen and you cave in. Every time you smoke just one cigarette, you bump yourself right back down to the bottom of the seemingly never-ending spiral of trying to quit.

Is NLP the answer?

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If you have taken time to delve deeper into NLP courses online, you may have seen that it is a method of dealing with quitting smoking.

In fact, many people say that it is one of the most effective ways of dealing with cravings and other withdrawal issues linked to quitting.

Understanding what NLP is will help you understand why it is an effective way of making a permanent life change.

Dr. Richard Bandler coined the term ‘neuro-lingustic programming’ in the 1970s. He wrote the definition that appears in the Oxford English Dictionary:

NLP is a “model of interpersonal and communication chiefly concerned with the relationship between successful patterns of behaviour and subjective experiences” and “[an] alternative therapy based… which seeks to educate people in self-awareness and effective communication, and to change their patterns of mental and emotional behaviour” 

The words in bold are those that we are concerned with as we look at how NLP can help in the endeavour to quit smoking.

The mind is key

As you stand on the precipice of kicking the habit forever, you will find yourself full of enthusiasm. What may be lacking is courage because, as you will know, from previous experience or watching friends and family, that quitting is a long, long road.

It can be done, but the mind is key. You need to start believing that you don’t like cigarettes. You need to re-wire your brain.

The following steps are not meant to be a prescribed programme, but a flavour of how NLP works. If, after reading you too can see the value in the process, enrolling on NLP courses online would be the next logical step.

Various NLP courses will use different methods but they all focus on one thing – helping your mind to understand that you don’t need or want cigarettes.

Step 1: A negative anchor

Think of three times that you have wanted to quit smoking. You need to list three specific instances. Here are some ideas to give you a hand:

Now think about these three instances and play them over and over in your mind. Increase the volume of these thoughts in your mind.

As you read through the following paragraph, do something physical that will remind you in the future. Although not inducing unacceptable levels of pain, a negative anchor such as pushing the knuckle of your left thumb into a hard surface will remind you of what this paragraph is actually saying…

Cigarette tar forms in your lungs. You probably cough this up, disgusting brown tarry phlegm accompanied by an unpleasant, deep gurgling sound. Think of this sight, creating a vivid picture in your mind. Now use smell to remind you of how unpleasant smoking is, the smell of cigarettes on you, your hair and your clothing. Think about what happens to your body when you pick up a cigarette and smoke it. It used to relieve stress; it used to be good; it used to relax you, but no more. It sizzles; it is too hot for your lungs, smell and, foul tasting.

You could use a paragraph such as this or, you may decide that writing your own will be more effective. There may be specific things or instances you want to mention in your paragraph.

Step 2: Reinforcing this negative anchor

You have the action – the left thumb knuckle pushed against something hard – you have the above paragraph to use or you have created your own.

As you read the above paragraph, you may have felt self-conscious, embarrassed or a little bit silly. Which is why step two is all about reinforcing this negative anchor.

Keep reading that paragraph (or your own). As you do, add more negativity to it. Read it as if it is typed in CAPITALS and that someone is shouting at you.

Keep pushing your left thumb knuckle into a hard surface.

Step 3: Develop the image20718327 - cigarette impaled on calendar

The above doesn’t paint a pleasant picture. You have the pain and the soreness of your left thumb knuckle, and you now have some graphic, unpleasant images in your head.

You have a vision of your lungs, brown and clogged with tar. You can possibly smell the unpleasant, disgusting smell. You are really starting to develop an aversion to smoking and its effects on you.

Some of these images will be specific to you. You might realise that actually, you do want to be part of your family for as long as possible, to be around for the grandkids and so on. By not smoking, you are adding extra time to your life and not just minutes, but hours and days – hours and days of a happy, healthy life where you can be part of everything that goes on, not having your life ruled by needing or wanting to smoke.

Keep talking through the negative paragraph. Build it in volume, energy and intensity. Reinforce it by pushing your left thumb knuckle into a hard surface. Continuously do it, and not just when you fear a craving will strike.

Do it again, and do it now. Do it five times, keep reinforcing the negative message but also what you are gaining from not smoking.

Step 4: Really fight the cravings

According to research, a craving for a cigarette last for only a few minutes, sometimes seconds. But go and talk to someone who has, or is trying to quit smoking, and they will tell you that this urge to smoke is overwhelming.

The withdrawal symptoms peak three days after quitting, lasting up to two weeks. Some websites will advise that after this time, you can consider yourself an ex-smoker as staying a non-smoker is easier after the initial fortnight period.

In the meantime, these cravings will strike and this is where your negative anchor comes in. Push your left thumb knuckle – feel the discomfort – and talk through (shout in your own head if you need to!) the negative paragraph you have created for yourself.

Helpful hint – some people find that writing down why they are quitting smoking and what they get from it, incredibly helpful. This is certainly true when making other changes too. So the next time you reach into the biscuit jar, why not have a negative paragraph in your head as to why reaching for fruit would be a better option?

Do this for as long as you need and then, as the craving passes – and it will – re-iterate all the great things about not smoking. Congratulations, you have added five minutes on to your life; five more minutes you have with your kids; five more minutes to live life to the full.

So, it’s that easy?

Quitting smoking is hard. You will feel rough as your body physically craves a hit of nicotine. You may feel very ill, so much so that you need to take time off work. You may be irritable, with those closest to you bearing the brunt of your tardiness.

Willpower can fail; courage can desert you, but with NLP, you will have the skills needed to make an important change such as quitting smoking.

No one said making a change is easy. From quitting smoking to losing weight, being healthier, or learning a new skill, a Neuro-Linguistic Programming Diploma will equip you with all kinds of skills to help you make changes.

 

More and more people are opting to become an NLP practitioner and linking this with their work. There are many reasons why people are opting to do this, mainly because they see NLP as offering significant benefits.

But why? And what is NLP?
Neuro-Linguistic Programming commonly known as NLP has been around for some time now. It is a set of rules and techniques that people believe modify their behaviour so that they can self-improve, self-manage better and also increase their effective interpersonal and communication skills.

The basic underlying principle to NLP is this – to achieve any kind of success, you need to create not only a goal to aim for but also envisage this goal and what it means to you. You need to understand how to modify your behaviour so that you can reach these goals.

In order for this new behaviour and modelling to become ingrained, you need to programme the part of your brain – hence the term neuro – so that you respond in this ‘new’ way. Many people do this by assigning a behaviour pattern a symbol. When you need to, you envision this symbol so that you can follow a different behaviour pattern, thus getting the results you want and need.

As an NLP practitioner, you will become accustomed to using this process to change and determine your own behaviour patterns in a certain situation but there is no limit as to where and when you can use NLP – and your work setting is the perfect place to use this process to change the way you think, act and communicate in order that you get different and better results.

There are several benefits to modifying your mental processes

There are several benefits to modifying your mental processes

How NLP can benefit you in your workplace role
There are several benefits to modifying your mental processes when it comes to decision making and so on, especially in the workplace. There is a saying ‘keep doing the same thing and you will get the same results’. However, knowing how to and when to make changes to our behaviour can places us in a quandary.

With NLP, you take responsibility for your internal feelings and behaviour, making the necessary changes that only impact on others in a positive way;

Better relationships and learning
For many people in the work environment, one of the many issues that they face relates to managing people or being part of a team. It is common for people to become locked in a particular mind set breaking out of these patterns of behaviour can be tough.

NLP can be the foundation of solid change when it comes to relationships and learning;

Taking the next step
Many people look to a Neuro-Linguistic Programming Diploma as the way in which to gain some of these valuable skills and insights. Those that have completed this course have never looked back, simply because they are driving themselves forward to reach goals they never dreamed of reaching.

Neuro-linguistic programming – known as NLP – is often touted by any people as being the new way of thinking and developing as a person, as well as a professional. In some ways, it is a way of changing how people think and their perceptions of an event, which is how magicians have long performed their craft.

What is NLP?
NLP is the practice of understanding how people organise their thoughts, emotions, language and behaviour to produce that results that they do.

When you understand your own pattern, according to NLP practitioners, you change your thought processes which should produce different results.

It is also a means by which people can model themselves on others. For example, Richard Branson has had phenomenal business success. My understanding how he thinks, using language, understanding his emotions and so on, people can ‘copy’ these trains of thought – and possibly emulate his success too.

NLP acknowledges that we create our own unique mental maps of the world around us, utilising our five senses. The three key elements of NLP are defined as:

NLP and magic – is there a link?
The likes of Dynamo and Derren Brown offer an intriguing insight into how we perceive certain visual information and clues. There are those of which we are aware, but there are also cues that we process without being conscious of them, or overtly aware.

In essence, illusionists and magicians take advantage of a fundamental fact – attention is limited.

For example, some people say that no one reads online. What their intended meaning is, is that people do not give the written word on the screen the full attention that it needs. They take a quick look, maybe skim read over a paragraph or two in order to get an idea of what the intended meaning is.

Science tells us that our attention span is limited. We focus on a small amount of content and then everything outside of this content although still in sight, is essential ‘blurry’. These blurrier parts are known as the ‘fringe’ and the ‘margin.’

By focusing on one small spot, you miss all kinds of information that goes on in the fringes and the margins. With so much information bombarding us, we miss a lot of this information.

Magicians and illusionists manage our attention.

It is as simple and as complex as that. There are other people who manage our attention:

Love it or hate it, magic is a means by which perception and awareness are altered by the person performing the magic. Most of the time, people see this as fascinating, cool and at times, simply incredible. It is also fun and light-hearted, with magicians or illusionists rarely using it as a means to instil fear into someone.

This is how NLP and magic are similar but this is true of many other things in life too:

NLP is used in all kind of facets
From marketing and promotional work, to magicians and psychologists – changing how people think and their perceptions of an object or a process is something that happens to us every day.

From a magician understanding at what point the audience will object the trick and showing them something else, to an advertiser understanding that drawing attention away from something less than perfect is an accepted promotional technique, completing Neuro Linguistic Courses provide a great platform for improved understanding of what makes people tick – and why.

Research suggests that within a few weeks, the New Year resolutions have fallen by the wayside, all but forgotten.

 

Why New Year’s Resolutions Do Not Work – But Can with NLP!
New Year is a perfect time, or so you would think, to make those all important changes in your life. From stopping smoking to being more active, New Year resolutions are made by many people.

But, they don’t last. Research suggest that within a few weeks, the resolutions have fallen by the wayside, all but forgotten.

 

The reasons why resolutions don’t work

Resolutions are about making a change. Breaking one routine and attempting to replace it with an-other may, on the surface, seem like an easy thing to do.

And yet, as soon as the first hurdle or obstacle looms, the resolution fades away and here are five common reasons why:

#1 Emotional investment is lacking
We all know we should eat healthier/eat less/exercise more/not be as stressed and so on but un-less you feel the desire deep down inside of you to make a change, it can seem like an uphill battle right from the start.

#2 Unwillingness to raise standards
Everyone has different standards and desires when it comes to certain facets of life. Someone who gets up at 5 am for a morning run has a high dedication than someone who does no exercise at all. Making a change or sticking to a resolution may mean upping your dedication to a cause.

#3 Hedging your bets
It is a common phrase and this means holding on to something, ‘just in case’. For example, quitting smoking is a common New Year’s resolution but you don’t throw ashtrays away, just in case. If you decide to make a change, burn your boats, get rid of stuff and you will find a way to make it hap-pen.

#4 Lacking in internal motivation
Frankly, if your mo-jo to make a change is not in place, it ain’t gonna happen. To make a change and follow through with it, you need to have a strong emotional desire.

#5 You don’t believe you can change
What is often lacking is the self-belief that change is possible. This can be a negative cycle that many people are caught in. As soon as something happens that potentially thwarts the ‘new you’, you slip back into old ways.

How can NLP help?

There is help at hand with NLP courses which can be instrumental in helping people to make per-sonal and professional changes. NLP or Neuro-Linguistic Programming is a behavioural modification technique that came to prominence in the 1970s. Used by psychiatrists, psychologists, managers, counsellors and so on, NLP is a popular tool in the workplace. It is also used by many people in their personal lives and relationships too.

Essentially, it is a tool to initiate and motivate personal and positive changes. It focuses on the con-nection between mind and language, assessing how this connection affects both the body and be-haviour.

Over the years, there have been all kinds of claims, studies and research projects that have linked NLP with successful person changes including weight loss, reducing anxiety, negative moods and so on.

It has also been used in the sphere of learning as well as by many managers and supervisors in the workplace. The impact of making a positive change in anyone’s life is not to be underestimated.

NLP as a vocational skill

Understanding NLP in depth and how it can be applied in the workplace can open up many oppor-tunities for employees, as well as having a beneficial effect on productivity. Like New Year resolutions, changes in the workplace can be stressful and have a negative impact on employees and their morale.

For managers and supervisors, a grounding in NLP techniques can make a positive impact on how a team is managed but, finding the time to study for an NLP qualification can be tough.
Learning online through a home learning provider is one solution for gaining an NLP qualification:

NLP can make a big difference to your personal life but in your workplace too. Take a closer look.

NLP is a technique that can enable you to reach your goals and become the person you have always wanted to be.

 

NLP, otherwise known as Neuro Linguistics Programming, is a technique that can enable you to reach your goals and become the person you have always wanted to be.

No longer do you have to stand on the outside wondering how others are so successful. Instead by acquiring the techniques and skills taught on our NLP diploma you can gain an insight into how to change the way you tackle obstacles and tasks, and ensure that you are equipped with the tools to achieve success.

What is NLP and what do our courses involve?

We offer 2 exclusive Neuro-Linguistic/Neurological courses that have been purposefully designed to train you on how to handle and overcome certain everyday obstacles.

Course One: Neuro-Linguistic Programming Diploma

This level 3/NCFE Certificate explores the language of your mind and how it can be used to achieve specific outcomes. Delving into how people are able to attain their goals across a diversity of fields e.g. sports, education, management etc., this course analyses both internal and external communications, and the impact programming can have on the way your brain behaves.

Benefits for you: This course is particularly insightful for training therapists as it comprises of information and exercises that can easily be integrated into your existing arsenal of tools. The exercises in particular have been created so you can practice and consolidate your skills into one powerful package (read more).

Course Two: Neurological Conditions

A level 2 course monitored by ABC Awards, this course strives to help you understand the numerous conditions that can affect and alter your brain.

Caused either by injury or ailments, damage to the brain, spinal cord, nerves and neurons can greatly impact on the quality of a person’s life, not only creating challenges to the way they live but altering their independence and dignity.

Benefits for you: Our course is ideal for anyone considering a care worker role, as it has been created with the intention of enabling you to support individuals with neurological conditions, so they can live a full a life as possible. It is essential that you have a thorough understanding of how the brain works and the part it plays in the functionality of your body (movement, speaking, memory, thoughts etc.).

Our course caters to this need. Focusing on the causes, symptoms, diagnosis and treatments of the most common neurological conditions, you will gain numerous good practice tips on how to assist these individuals as well as detailed advice (read more).

What is NLP – Why choose this course?

Whether you are a therapist looking to broaden your skill-set, or you own a business dedicated to assisting individuals living with neurological conditions; both of our courses can help to enhance your CV and ensure you provide more accurate care packages/treatments/solutions.

With our course you will gain:

  • Recognised qualifications – both of our courses are widely recognised and accepted within the medical world, meaning not only can you walk away with a more thorough understanding of neurological conditions, but you can apply them to your job.As a therapist you can enjoy the confidence of knowing that you can provide your patients with more than traditional therapy techniques. Instead, you can combine your existing knowledge with proven neurological programming tools that can change the way they think and enable them to achieve their goals.Alternatively, if you’re a care worker, our Neurological Conditions course can make you a greater asset, as you will have a more thorough understanding of symptoms, treatments and techniques for improving an individual’s quality of life. Your CV will instantly become more attractive to prospective employers, increasing your hiring potential.
  • Improved sales and management – when it comes to hiring someone to care for a loved one or help you increase your chances of success, you want the best. You want the most qualified person for the job. Both of our courses are nationally recognised by approved educational bodies, meaning you can openly advertise these qualifications and increase your employability and profits.
  • Accessibility to everyone (employees/staff) – not everyone has the time to physically attend courses. Family, jobs, life… making the time to improve your CV can be hard. Luckily, all of our courses can be completed on your terms, either online or by paper. This gives you and your staff the flexibility to work on these courses, when it’s best for you, and complete them as fast or as slow as you want.Similarly, thanks to our monthly payment plans it is possible to split the costs into more manageable payments and finish this course, without ever leaving you short on money. This is especially ideal for those on a budget, as you can plan ahead, space out your learning and make our courses more affordable.

So what is NLP? It is your chance to become the person you have always wanted to be. Whether you plan to apply our NLP programming diploma to yourself or use it to help others, it is possible to change the way you think and achieve the same successes as others.

In turn, our Neurological Conditions course can help you to greatly improve the quality of life for those you care for. With greater understanding, you can employ techniques that will maximise their support and ensure they are living to the fullest.

If you are interested, head over to the NLP course page, and drop us a line if you have any questions.

NCC Home Learning are looking for new NLP tutors to join our ever growing team. If you are interested in becoming a tutor and have relevant qualifications and work experience then why not apply!

To be considered for this vacancy, please send a copy of your CV to [email protected].

We shall look forward to hearing from you!

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What sort of impact do you make?  Do hearts sink when you leave a room, or when you enter it?  When your name is mentioned, do people smile, frown or look blank?  And what do you do about it if your impact isn’t all you want it to be?

You can improve your impact overnight by mastering a handful of simple techniques!

Here are 10 to get you started…

1.   Look
2.   Touch
3.   Speak
4.   Disclose
5.   Stretch
6.   Learn
7.   Build
8.   Focus
9.   Personalise
10. Give

“Bestselling books and lifestyle gurus suggest that enhancing personal impact is a major undertaking…my work as a communications coach over the years has taught me something different.”  Steven Pearce

Steven Pearce is a communication coach who works with professional clients worldwide.  he offers workshops, one-to-one coaching and keynote presentations on how to communicate with impact.

Does this article have you intrigued?  Do you want to find out the detail behind each of the above points and start to improve your impact immediately?  You can find this full article here

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