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Conversations with Richard Bandler Review
01-08-10 | Brilliant Books, Reviews | owen | No Comments
Here is a video of Richard Bandler talking about our book ‘Conversations with Richard Bandler’.
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Brilliant Teaching
26-03-10 | Charisma, Public Speaking | owen | No Comments
One of the areas that I have found NLP exceptionally effective is in the area of teaching. A friend and colleague of mine, Kate Benson, International Director for Education in the Society of NLP, has taught me a lot about the difference between how NLP is applied in NLP and Corporate Training and the teaching [...]
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The BATNA Award
31-05-10 | Sales/Negotiation | owen | No Comments
Most of us have heard of the BAFTA Awards, but what I think is really relevant and important to learn about the the ‘BATNA’ award. This award is an award you can give yourself before you enter any negotiation to ensure that you do the best job possible.
BATNA stands for the Best Alternative to a [...]
7 ways to Banish your Fear of Public Speaking
19-05-10 | Public Speaking | owen | 3 Comments
Here are 7 different ways of thinking to help you feel more confident in front of an audience.
1) You are the one at the front of the room. That means you are in control. You can tell them to do something and they will more than likely do it.
2) The audience wants you to succeed. [...]
Dr. Richard Bandler
30-05-10 | Reviews, Super Speakers | owen | No Comments
Richard Bandler is one of the greatest geniuses of our time in my opinion. A maverick in the field of personal change, Richard turned the field of psychology on it’s head by his revolutionary discoveries in how to help people change the way they think, feel and behave. Richard Bandler began his work in the [...]
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Book Video Review: The Happiness Habit
01-06-10 | Brilliant Books, Reviews | owen | No Comments
Here is a quick review and recommendation for a book entitled ‘The Happiness Habit’ by Brian Colbert. Brian is a colleague who I work with at the Irish Institute of NLP (www.nlp.ie) and this book truly is a masterpiece.
[read more]NLP Posts
01-06-10 | NLP, NLP-Advanced, NLP-Basic | owen | No Comments
Over the next few weeks, I’m going to be posting Videos and Posts on NLP both teaching basic & advanced skills as well as giving my perspective on the field itself and how best to learn, develop and master the skills of NLP.
The material using the techniques and skills of NLP that I use are used with express written permission of Dr Richard Bandler. I have had the lucky opportunity to be mentored and co-author a book with Richard and my aim with the material I present is to offer you some valuable ideas and skills that will change the way you think, feel and communicate.
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Principles of Persuasion: Reciprocation
01-06-10 | Charisma, Corporate, Persuasion, Sales/Negotiation | owen | 1 Comment
Here is a quick video explaining one of the principles of persuasion as identified by Dr Robert Cialdini.
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The 3 C’s of Effective Business
07-06-10 | Corporate, Leadership | owen | 2 Comments
Here is a short video of what I call the 3 C’s of Effective Business. Hope you find it useful as a distinction of what to pay attention to. The three C’s are: Clarity, Conviction and Connection.
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The Real Key to Rapport
19-07-10 | Corporate, NLP, NLP-Basic, Sales/Negotiation | owen | 1 Comment
Rapport is a concept that many people have heard of but not everyone knows how to actually make it work in an ethical and consistent way. In this short video, you will learn something that distinguishes those who are great rapport builders from all the rest.
[read more]What do you want me to read for you?
28-06-10 | Brilliant Books, Reviews | owen | 16 Comments
Is there far too many books you really want to read but there is just not enough time? Well, I’ve found myself in that position and that’s why I’ve decided to help you. Over the next few weeks I am going to start the 30 days book challenge. Here’s how it works. You comment here [...]
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Sports: 5 Principles of Brilliant Performers
17-06-10 | Sports | owen | 2 Comments
In this video, I share what I consider to be 5 key principles that lead to the very best performers in sport and business. They include: Self Belief, Performance Focus, Double Edged Motivation, Bounce-ability and the Desire to Excel.
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Sports: 3 Differences between a PMA and Champions Mindset
16-06-10 | Sports | owen | 1 Comment
In this video I have explained what I believe are three differences between a Positive Mental Attitude and a Champions Mindset in the way they approach competition.
[read more]Interview Secrets 1: The Right Attitude
12-06-10 | Corporate, Sales/Negotiation | owen | No Comments
In the modern economic climate, you’re ability to do a good interview has never been more important. To me, there are two important ingredients to doing a good interview. First, your attitude towards it. Second, the skills you use. In this post, I wanna share with you what I believe are the beliefs you must [...]
[read more]Interview Secrets 2: The Right Skills
12-06-10 | Corporate, Sales/Negotiation | owen | No Comments
As well as having the right attitude in doing the interviews you do, it’s also important to develop some useful skills before you go in. The following will help.
• Make sure that you are smiling a confident smile as if you are happy to meet the interviewers and that you are confident they have met the [...]