The Essential Coaching Skills Podcast
A coaching podcast offering expert advice, personal development insights, and success stories. The episodes explore topics such as NLP and hypnosis to help listeners improve their coaching skills. Aimed at coaches and individuals seeking practical tools for personal and professional growth.
Episodes
Stop Calming Down
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Stop trying to calm down when you are feeling anxious.
It rarely works because you cannot force a shift with willpower alone. We are often told that the best way to handle distress is to just relax. But trying to force a calm state when
The 4-Level Goal System That Makes Quitting Impossible
Join 4k+ readers on the weekly newsletter https://www.essentialcoachingskills.com Most goal systems give you two choices: success or failure. Did the thing or didn't. Hit the goal or blew it. NLP Master Trainer Doug O'Brien has been developing something different for years — a four-level system he calls EASE that gives you four ways to win instead of one. EASE stands for: E — Easy: so sma
Sacred Listening: 50 Years With Native American Healers
Bob Vetter is a cultural anthropologist who has spent the past five decades sitting with Native American elders, medicine people, and traditional healers, learning what they can teach us about healing, resilience, and living a meaningful life. Today he combines those insights with narrative medicine and transformational practices to help people become wiser healers, coaches, and mentors t
The Trauma Healing Technique Your Therapist Hasn't Told You About | Dr. Steve Ruden
Learn the origins of Havening Techniques with Dr. Steve Rudin. Discover how this approach supports mental well-being and emotional regulation.
In this episode, Doug O'Brien hosts a conversation with Dr. Steve Rudin, one of the co-creators of the Havening Techniques.Dr. Rudin shares his unique perspective, drawing from his background as a surgical dentist to explain how these specific meth
Your Brain Has an Inner Dictator — And It's Running Your Life | Owen Fitzpatrick
Have you ever noticed that your inner voice sounds completely certain — even when it's completely wrong? That inner voice telling you there's no hope, no way out, no point in trying — Owen Fitzpatrick calls it something more accurate: inner propaganda. Owen is a social psychologist, author, and keynote speaker who has spent decades studying how the inner voice forms beliefs, why those bel
Can You Understand Someone Who Hates You? A Conflict Mediator Explains
Can you actually talk to your enemies? Learn conflict resolution strategies from Larry Rosen, the founder of The Enemies Project.
In this episode, we sit down with Larry Rosen to discuss his work mediating between people who view each other as political or personal enemies. After two decades of practice, he shares how to move from heated argument to genuine understanding. This conversatio
Never feel POWERLESS again➡️ Step Into Your Circle of Excellence in 4 Steps
If you're a coach, NLP practitioner, or anyone who wants to access confidence, calm, or focus on demand — this short episode teaches you the Circle of Excellence, one of NLP's most practical and enduring tools for state control. JOIN 3K+ READERS ON THE WEEKLY ESSENTIAL COACHING SKILLS NEWSLETTER: https://www.essentialcoachingskills.com/newsletters/the-essential-coaching-skills-newsletter
Create a Confidence Anchor in Under 1 Minute — NLP Technique To Stop Being Triggered
📩 JOIN 3K+ READERS ON THE WEEKLY ESSENTIAL COACHING SKILLS NEWSLETTER: https://www.essentialcoachingskills.com/newsletters/the-essential-coaching-skills-newsletter Your phone buzzes and your hand moves before your brain does.You hear a song from ten years ago and something hits you in the chest before you've even named the feeling.You walk into your childhood home and suddenly you're twel
That's the POINT! How a 30-Year Corporate Veteran Systemized His Coaching Business
Most coaches who struggle to get clients aren't bad at coaching. They're just running their practice as if being good at coaching is enough. It isn't.
Michael Beale is a CEO coach, NLP trainer, and Marshall Goldsmith-certified coach who spent 30 years in corporate before building a coaching practice from scratch. He's put more systematic thought into what actually makes a coaching busines
Living With Parkinson's: He built a 10-session Hypnosis Program To Manage Symptoms and Stress
What do you do when you receive a diagnosis that has no cure? Dr. Harlan Kilstein — NLP practitioner, coach, and longtime student of Dave Dobson — was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease. And instead of stopping, he did something remarkable. He built a 10-session hypnosis program — the Friday Harbor Method — to help himself and others living with Parkinson's manage symptoms, reduce stress,
Fix Your Inner Voice in 5 Minutes - NLP Modal Operators Explained
Do you talk to yourself in ways that keep you stuck? Most people do. 'I should do that.' 'I can't.' 'I'll get to it someday.' These aren't just words — they're instructions to your unconscious mind. And your unconscious mind does exactly what it's told. In this solo episode, NLP Master Trainer and Ericksonian coach Doug O'Brien breaks down one of the most practical and underused tools in
Time Doesn't Exist — But Deadlines Do. Here's How to Use Them.
Time is the one thing none of us have enough of — and yet it doesn't technically exist. So how do you use it well?
In this episode, NLP Master Trainer and Ericksonian coach Doug O'Brien explores the fascinating psychology of time — from astronauts orbiting the moon to a coal miner with a watch that changed everything — and lands on one of the most practical productivity insights he's ever
AI Can't Do This Yet: Why Poetry, Trance & Human Voice Still Matter - w/ Julie Flanders
What if poetry and hypnosis are the same thing? That's the question that opens this conversation — and the answer from Julie Flanders, award-winning lyricist and co-founder of the internationally acclaimed band October Project, might surprise you. Julie is also a transformational coach, poet, and producer whose work has reached millions worldwide. She's written three Amazon #1 bestselling
What REALLY Creates Change in Coaching? (TEMENOS Principle EXPLAINED)
Have you finished your NLP training, your coaching certification, your hypnotherapy course... and now you're staring at an empty calendar wondering when you became someone who actually does this for a living? In this episode, NLP Master Trainer and Ericksonian coach Doug O'Brien explores the real psychology of making that leap. He opens with a concept from Carl Jung — Temenos — a protecte
The Power of Questions
The questions you ask determine what your mind focuses on—and that focus shapes your emotional state, your decisions, and ultimately your life. In this episode of the Essential Coaching Skills Podcast, Doug O’Brien explores the power of questions in coaching and personal transformation. Drawing from NLP, Tony Robbins’ work, and practical coaching experience, Doug explains how intentional
All about State Management
Have you ever walked into a situation completely 'on' — clear, connected, in control — and wondered why you can't access that every time? You can. And it's simpler than you think. In this episode, NLP Master Trainer and Ericksonian coach Doug O'Brien teaches one of the most essential and practical NLP tools in existence: the Circle of Excellence. It's a body-mind anchoring technique that
Copy This Exercise: This Is The Smarter Way to Build Habits That Stick
You're not broken. You're not lazy. You're probably using the wrong structure. In this episode, NLP Master Trainer and Ericksonian coach Doug O'Brien shares the EASE Method — a four-level system for building habits that actually stick without willpower, burnout, or shame spirals. EASE stands for: Easy → Acceptable → Stretch → Extraordinary You'll hear the story of a college violinist whos
Using Stories in Coaching - the #1 Skill
Storytelling is not a performance skill. It is a transformation skill. If you coach, practice NLP, hypnosis, or therapeutic conversation, this episode will deepen your craft. 00:01 – Storytelling Is Not a Soft Skill 00:54 – We Learn from Experience 02:48 – Common Human Struggles How universal themes make stories relatable and powerful. 03:17 – Isomorphic Metaphor Explained 04:46 – Identit
The hidden cost of will-power based change
Most people try to change by trying harder. They use willpower, discipline, and effort to push themselves toward the life they want. It works for a while. Then something starts to resist. In this episode, I talk about why sustainable change rarely comes from effort, and why it works much better when your life is designed so you don’t have to fight yourself.
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Ensure your nervous system is aligned with your plans for success.
Your nervous system is always checking to make sure things are safe. It's number one job is to keep you alive. Sometimes new patterns that are needed for success can feel scary or unsafe. You may find that subconscious sabotage takes place. A good coach is able to deal with this and find a remedy. Here I give you some options.
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Why Smart People still get Stuck
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👉 Explore Doug’s coaching and training programs - https://www.essentialcoachingskills.c... 👉 Or work with Doug directly to get unstuck and move forward - https://www.essentialcoachingskills.c... 00:00 — Why smart people get stuck Doug explains why capable and intelligent people still struggle to take action. *01:01* — The perfecti
How it FEELS to be Well Coached
How do you know if coaching is actually working? What should a good coaching session feel like? And how can you tell the difference between helpful coaching and coaching that just creates pressure, hype, or dependence? In this episode, Doug O’Brien explains what good coaching really feels like from the client’s side. This is not about techniques, certifications, or motivation. It is about
End-of-Life Doula Jim Brule; "We Fear the Wrong Thing"
Death is one of the most universal experiences—and one of the least discussed. In this powerful conversation, Doug O’Brien speaks with storyteller and end-of-life doula Jim Brulé about what it means to support someone through their final transition. You’ll discover: • what an end-of-life doula actually does • how this work supports families, caregivers, and clients • how coaches can appro
The Mozart Method: How Music Shows the Perfect Story Structure w/ Doug O'Brien
Storytelling is not a talent. Storytelling is a skill anyone can learn and master. In this presentation from the Woodstock Story Festival, Doug O’Brien breaks down the craft of storytelling using music, performance, and real teaching examples. This video shows how stories work, why structure matters, and how great storytellers keep audiences listening. You will learn what makes a story po
How to Turn Unhelpful Thoughts into Helpful Ones | NLP & Havening Explained by Tony Burgess
Tony Burgess could be accurately described in many ways. He is a trainer, coach, therapist and firewalk instructor. He's an author and a professional speaker. He is a husband and a parent. And the description he likes best, which applies to all of these roles, is that he is a 'human treasure hunter'. He sees the unique treasure in everyone he meets and, when invited, helps unearth these p
The Genius “Height Budget” Idea That Could Change Basketball Forever -Tim O'Brien on New Basketball
What if basketball was reimagined to include everyone — not just the tall? In this thought-provoking and hilarious conversation, Doug O’Brien sits down with his brother Tim O’Brien to explore an unconventional idea: creating a height budget for basketball.
They dive into:
🏀 How height bias shapes sports and opportunity ⚖️ The “total height budget” concept that could make basketball more i
Kevin Allison - How to Tell Your Real Story
Kevin Allison is the creator and host of the hit podcast, RISK!, which has been where people tell true stories they never thought they’d dare to share for 16 years. Kevin is also the founder and lead instructor of The Story Studio, a storytelling school which offers classes and corporate workshops around the world and online.
He is the editor of the book adaptation of RISK!, published by
Denise Manning Keyes Page
Denise Manning Keyes Page began storytelling when a dear friend in her last months of living with ALS urged her to do so. Denise excavated a story she had written about her mother’s family, edited it and shared it at a community story event. She did so to honor two people she loved. Her mother deceased at the time and her friend. Her friend delighted in the feedback and encouraged Denise
Dr. Lewis Mehl-Madrona and Barbara Mainguy. What Happens to your Brain on Stories
Lewis Mehl-Madrona, MD, graduated from Stanford University School of Medicine and trained in family medicine, psychiatry, and clinical psychology. He completed his residencies at the University of Vermont College of Medicine. He has been on the faculties of several medical schools, most recently as associate clinical professor of family medicine at the University of New England. He has wo
Shelley Stockwell-Nicholas #woodstockstoryfestival
Shelley Stockwell-Nicholas, PhD., is a renowned hypnotherapist, author of over 25 books, and President of the International Hypnosis Federation. A member of the International Hypnosis Hall of Fame, she has dedicated her life to helping individuals master their own mindset for greater health, happiness, and success. As a trainer and dynamic media personality, Dr. Stockwell-Nicholas brings
The power of transformational storytelling (with Jim Brulé) #woodstockstoryfestival
In this week’s episode of the *Essential Coaching Skills Podcast*, Doug O’Brien sits down with transformational storyteller **Jim Brulé**, whose life’s work weaves stories from around the world into paths for healing, spiritual growth, and transformation.
@woodstockstoryfestival and #woodstockstoryfestival
From Ericksonian hypnosis to AI, healthcare, and his role as a **death doula**, Jim
LAURA SIMMS
LAURA SIMMS is an internationally acclaimed storyteller, writer, and educator, advocating engaged storytelling as compassionate action for personal and community transformation. In these unprecedented times of Covid, climate change and increased aggression, she offers in-depth classes coaching, and powerful performances of stories that address the most pressing issues of our times with di
Peter Blum - Founder of Woodstock Story Festival
David Gonzalez on Stories
Why Clarity Beats Mindfulness & Mindset | Jamie Smart Interview
This week on the Essential Coaching Skills Podcast, I sit down with Jamie Smart, the Sunday Times bestselling author of Clarity and Results. Jamie has an extraordinary gift for cutting through the noise and helping people access the peace of mind, resilience, and insight that are already within them. In our conversation, we explore: Why clarity isn’t something you achieve — it’s already b
Doug on Stories
Adam Cerra - Booking High Ticket Clients
Adam Cerra, Author and CEO of Done For You closing agency and Conversation to Client academy. Sales Expert & Trainer in the High ticket Coaching, Consulting, & Personal Development Industries since 2004. Has helped close over 40 million dollars in high ticket sales. Creator of the revolutionary Inverse Closing System™. Trained Hundreds of Remote closers & commission only High-
Is NLP Just Hype? A Neuroscientist Breaks It Down - Interview with Josh Davis
NLP That Works: Josh Davis on Science-Backed Change Tools for Coaches & Everyday Life In this episode of the Essential Coaching Skills Podcast, Doug O’Brien sits down with neuroscientist, author, and Master NLP Trainer Josh Davis, PhD. They dive deep into the heart of NLP—what works, what doesn’t, and why the field is overdue for a science-backed revival. Josh is the co-author of The
The Coaching Mindset That Built a Global Speaking Career feat. BRAD WALDRON
What do coaching, martial arts, and leadership training at the Grand Ole Opry have in common? In this unforgettable episode, Doug O’Brien sits down with international keynote speaker and master coach Brad Waldron. From breaking his neck at 43 playing rugby, to coaching for Tony Robbins, to building a powerhouse training business across Europe, Brad shares the real stories—and hard-won les
Structure Your Day for Peak Performance with Deborah Russell
What if your to-do list wasn’t a source of stress… but a strategy for success? In this episode of the Essential Coaching Skills Podcast, Doug O’Brien sits down with leadership coach and longtime Tony Robbins trainer, Deborah Russell, to unpack one of the most underestimated coaching tools: how you manage your day. Deborah shares her journey from coaching for Robbins Research to creating h
Hiring A Virtual Assistant for your Coaching Business? Start Here.
Are you a coach, hypnotist, or course creator trying to do everything yourself? Doug O’Brien sits down with his longtime virtual assistant and content manager, Linah Macharia, to talk about what a VA really does—and how the right support can help you grow your business without burning out. In this episode: Why every coach should consider hiring a virtual assistant What to delegate first (
Dobson's Subjective Reversal revealed
Doug O’Brien sits down with NLP expert and copywriting master Harlan Kilstein to explore a fascinating hypnotic tool from Dave Dobson: The Subjective Reversal.
Learn how to shift a client’s limiting belief by reversing their own anchors. Harlan unpacks the deep psychology behind Dobson's process, how to change internal associations, and how this technique can rewire the subconscious for p
Poetry = Hypnosis
Is Poetry really Hypnosis?
Why Poetry and Hypnotic Language are so very much the same thing.
In today's episode we look at and listen closely to video-taped Hypnosis as done by one of the greatest ever, Milton Erickson AND we at some Poetry as done by some of the greats, including poetry readings by Robert Frost, e.e. cummings, David Whyte, Mary Oliver and Julie Flanders.
Also - April is
Sharon Waxkirsh - Medical and Dental Hypnosis –Ep. 182
Surgery with no Anesthesia?
Yes! And with no pain either, by the way. (Something we have in common - except she can teach you how to do it.) Founder and director of the Academy for Hypnosis and co-founder of the renowned Institute of Hypnotherapy for Medical and Dental Practice (IHMDP), Sharon Waxkirsh is one of the few trainers licenced to teach the works of Gil Boyne's Transforming Ther
How Your Beliefs Shape Your Reality – Damon Cart Explains - Ep. 181
🚀 How does your self-concept shape your success? In this episode of The Essential Coaching Skills Podcast, Doug O’Brien sits down with Damon Cart, one of the few people personally certified by NLP legend Steve Andreas to teach the Self-Concept Model. Damon shares how self-beliefs influence confidence, mindset, and personal transformation—and how you can rewire yours for lasting success. 🔹
Ep. 180 - Is Havening an Essential Coaching Skill, or not?
In this episode, my colleague, Feather Windwalker, asks me about the use of The Havening Techniques® in my coaching practice.
What is Havening anyway? Why bother? Why did I feel a need to add it to my NLP and Hypnosis practice 10 years ago?
She also asked me about whether Havening, like Sleight of Mouth, NLP, and Neo-Ericksonian Hypnosis, can be considered an Essential Coaching Skil
The Evolution of Hypnosis: A Conversation with Stephen Gilligan - Ep.179
The latest episode of the Essential Coaching Skills Podcast features the incredible Stephen Gilligan, a pioneer in Ericksonian hypnosis and a mentor to many. You can find out more about him and his work at www.stephengilligan.com #Coaching #Hypnosis #trance [
00:04:26-00:04:37] Evolution of Stephen Gilligan's work.
[00:09:19] Connection to living consciousness.
[00:11:31] Dissociation and
Ep 178 - William Deihl - aka "Doc Hyposis" #1 Hypnotist in Phoenix
William Deihl has a Master’s in Nutritional Science and a Ph.D. in Psychology and Metaphysics. He’d traveled around the country for two years as the nutrition expert for O.H. magazine and was a special guest teacher for continuing education for Doctors and Nurses for bariatric at Princeton University. He has a background in T.C.M. Traditional Chinese medicine.
Find out what makes him rank
Ep. 177 - Charles Faulkner, on "What I learned from Dave Dobson," Part 2
Ep. 176 - Charles Faulkner, NLP Co-Developer, on "What I learned from Dave Dobson." I ask Charles about his experiences with Dr. Dave Dobson and his efforts to model him the way Bandler and Grinder modeled exemplars like Milton Erickson and others. I ask particularly about Dobson's "Subjective Reversal" and get a remarkably thorough answer. Not surprising coming from a man who has authore
Ep. 176 - Charles Faulkner on What I Learned from Dave - Part 1
Ep. 176 - Charles Faulkner, NLP Co-Developer, on "What I learned from Dave Dobson." I ask Charles about his experiences with Dr. Dave Dobson and his efforts to model him the way Bandler and Grinder modeled exemplars like Milton Erickson and others. I ask particularly about Dobson's "Subjective Reversal" and get a remarkably thorough answer. Not surprising coming from a man who has authore
Ep 175 - 5 Storytelling Secrets Revealed
In this episode, Doug reveals five story telling secrets that will make any story more successful. These cardinal rules of storytelling can be applied to short form or longform stories equally well. This is an exclusive look between the covers of the pages of Doug's new book, "The Users Guide to Storytelling."
The book is currently available exclusively at Amazon
Ep. 174 - What's Your B.S.? - with Peter Blum
Discover why Peter Blum is considered “the hypnotist’s hypnotist!”
Peter Blum, C.I., C.Ht., M.S.C., has had a practice in Ericksonian hypnosis since 1987. He was awarded Instructor of the Year by the Nat’l Guild of Hypnosis in 2004, and in 2009 inducted into the Order of Braid - a lifetime achievement recognition. In 2015 he was recognized as Hypnotist of th
Ep. 173. What are THE Essential Coaching Skills?
What are THE Essential Coaching Skills? Enquiring minds want to know. Listen to Lucie Brissaud ask some probing questions in order to clear up some confusion and gain clarity on what's being offered in the new membership and classes www.essentialcoachingskills.com/essential-coaching-skills-membership
Ep. 172 - How to have Difficult Conversations with Mark Schall - Certified Master Coach
Mark Schall is a Certified Master Coach who helps leaders, managers and execs overcome their fear of difficult conversations so that they can increase engagement, reduce turnover, and blow their business results out of the water in 6 months or less. We discuss how he does all that in this fascinating episode of the Essential Coaching Skills Podcast. To contact Mark or find out more about
Ep. 171. Coach Dave Buck - The Truth about Coaching Credentials
We are discussing the importance of getting a solid education in coaching and the significance of becoming certified. Dave shared his insights on why coaching is a natural human skill but emphasized the need to unlearn certain societal conditioning to become an effective coach.
We discussed the different levels of certification offered by the International Coach Federation (ICF) and why
Stop Sales Pitching. Top Sales Skills to Attract Coaching Clients W/ Kenrick Cleveland - Ep.170
It's not enough to be a great coach, you need to get clients who will pay you money for your services. Coaches need to wear multiple hats. You need to sell them on your services.
Kenrick Cleveland is widely acknowledged as a master of persuasion. In my experience, he is THE GUY who started the use of NLP for other-than-therapeutic purposes. He's the first person that I know who used NLP f
ep. 169 - Michael Nadalin - using Google Ads to grow your business
Are you a coach looking to scale your business and attract more clients?
In this episode, we dive deep into the world of digital advertising with the expert guidance of Michael Nadalin, CEO of Market Lead. Michael shares his proven strategies for leveraging Google Ads and Facebook Ads to grow your coaching business, boost your online presence, and generate a steady stream of leads and sal
ep. 168 - How Neuroscience explains the Magic of NLP with Bruce Teall
Bruce Teall, clinical social worker, who uses what he calls "Clinical NLP" in his practice, explains how Memory Reconsolidation is behind what seems to be the magical effectiveness of NLP.
Ep. 167 - From "Age-ing to Sage-ing" with Gunther Weil
Going from "Age-ing to Sage-ing" is our topic today with the every youthful, 88 year of age, Gunther Weil. How can you and your clients engage in Conscious Aging and discover the joys of living into the golden years.
Weil earned his doctorate from Harvard University in 1965, with Timothy Leary as his faculty advisor, and served as a Fulbright Scholar in Oslo, Norway. His early professiona
Pattern Interruption with John Morgan - Ep 166
Pattern Interrupts are a vital part of both Ericksonian Hypnotherapy and Dave Dobson's "Other-Than-Conscious-Communication."
In today's episode I again interview John Morgan about his book "Inter-ruption" and why this principle is so important in human change work.
You can download his book for free here: https://grasshoppernotes.com/Grasshop...
John's Podcast is here: https://www.buzzsp
Ep.165 - Michael Halbfish in What I Learned from Dave
In our continuing series of what I learned from Dave Dobson, my guest today is Michael Halbfish. Michael is not a coach or a hypnotist, he is an attorney, but he learned a lot from Dave during his visit to the Island and has a lot to say about the subject.
Ep. 164 - Ulf Sandstrom on Clean Language: An unbeatably simple and effective technique.
Ulf Sandstrom and I discuss "Clean Language" and "Clean Communication" in coaching. In this enlightening and far reaching discussion, Ulf makes the case that clean language is truly an essential coaching skill, and also talks about the dangers of what can happen without it. Ulf Sandstrom is a humanitarian working in the Peaceful Heart Network using tapping and Havening to relieve trauma i
Ep. 163–Are Poetry And Hypnosis The Same?!
April is Poetry Month and today we explore the connections between poetry and a hypnotic therapy script - and how YOU can use BOTH in Coaching.
I share several poems in this episode and read some sample Trance Scripts to illustrate the similarities.
One poem I read is by David Whyte who's website is www.davidwhyte.com.
Another is by E. E. Cummings (1894–1962)
Another poem I read comes to
The Unreasonable Effectiveness of the Self-Concept Model™ with Damon Cart - Ep 162
I talk with Damon Cart about the "Self-Concept Model™," originally created by NLP Co-Developer, Steve Andreas. Damon is the only person ever Steve ever endorsed to teach the Self-Concept model and he wiil explain why he believes it to be the very pinnacle of all change-work approaches.
Find more about Damon and his work at selfconcept.com or email him at damon@selfconcept.com
Episode 161 - Sleight of Mouth and what I'm learning from Dilts's Sleight of Mouth II
In this episode, I talk about Sleight of Mouth and my approach to teaching Sleight of Mouth classes. AND I talk about first impressions of Dilts's "Sleight of Mouth II"... what I learned from taking Robert's wonderful 4-Day Training on Sleight of Mouth II and his beautiful new book of the same name - filled with rich illustrations!
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Episode 160. Robert Dilts on Sleight of Mouth II, his newest book
In this episode, I interview Robert Dilts about his new book, "Sleight of Mouth II", and why he needed such a thing. In this far-reaching conversation we dive deeply into the subject and uncover some fascinating tidbits. To find out more about this and other Robert Dilts offerings, go to www.robertdilts.com or ww.nlpu.com.
2:24 / 39:55 Episode 159 - Combining Covey with E.A.S.E. for a NEW Year.
In today's podcast, we talk about how to combine the principles from Stephen Covey's "Seven habits of Highly Effective People" and his book "First Things First," with the E.A.S.E. model to create new habits that will last a lifetime.
Find out about our E.A.S.E. Challenge at www.Ericksonian.com.
Episode 158 Kim West - Sleep Coach - How to Get a Good Night's Sleep
Today I have a conversation with Kim West, Sleep Coach. In this episode, we discuss how to get a good nights sleep, what are the factors involved in getting your brain and body ready for a good night's sleep, and what are some of the tricks of the trade to create this very essential, healthy lifestyle habit. Find out More or Contact Kim at https://bettersleepmadesimple.com.
Episode 157 - Four Simple Keys to Setting - and Getting - Goals.
Learn how you can easily set goals and actually achieve them! Inluding the 4 Keys to a Well-Formed Outcome from NLP. As a Bonus - we also add in a few refinements borrowed from SMART Goals to make it even better. These are the filters I have ALL my Coaching Clients run thier goals through to make sure they are ultimately acheivable and not just a pleasant dream. Want to find out about Coa
Episode 156- Bruce Teall, Bringing NLP into a Clinical Practice
In this episode, Bruce Teall, a licensed social worker in the state of New York and an NLP Practitione, talks about how he is teaching social workers and other traditional talk therapists to use NLP in their practice. Particularly, he is interested in what he calls "the magic of reconsolidation," and how it seems to be a common denominator for much of what really works in therapy.
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Episode 155 - Adam Wade Storyteller, 20-time Moth Story-slam Winner
Adam Wade is a 20 time Moth story-slam winner. He is an author, he is a teacher of storytelling in New York City and he's going to reveal some of his secrets of storytelling.
Find out more about Adam at www.adamwade.com
Episode 154 - MOTIVATION, How do you get fires burning?
In today's episode we look at motivation... How do you get yourself motivated? How do you motivate your clients? Is there a good kind of motivation and a kind that's less good? Is comparing yourself to others bad? Is intrinsic motivation necessary or can extrinsic motivation be ok? Episode 154 - MOTIVATION, How do you get fires burning?
Episode 153– The E.A.S.E. Model revisited
In this episode, we revisit the E.A.S.E. model and, for people who want to see the illustrations referred to in this podcast, please also watch at it on our YouTube channel.
Episode 152 - It's About Time... Management
Here we talk about the Essential Coaching Skill - heck, the important LIFE skill - of effective time management. In this episode we not only delve into the concepts from Stephen Covey's two books, "The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People," and "First Things First," we also hear from Steve Covey directly! Learn more at essentialcoachingskills.com.
Episode 151 - Using stories in Coaching V. Hypnosis. Should we be revealing stories' meaning?
In this episode of The Essential Coaching Skills Podcast, I discuss the idea of using stories and coaching and how that's different from using stories in hypnosis. What is the difference? Should we reveal the story's meaning or let it percolate in the unconscious mind of our client? FInd out more at EssentialCoachingSkills.com, Ericksonian.com, Ericksonian.info and DougOBrienHypnosis.com
Episode 150 - The Relaxation Response and HAVENING. Stress Busting on steroids
Doug Podcast on parasympathetic nervous system and HAVENING. How you can connect to the body's built-in Relaxation Response System and use Havening to magnify the effect for deeply relax and release stress. Go to www.essentialcoachingskills.com for more.
Episode 149 - Dr. Gunther Weil, Phd. - Core founder of 1960’s Harvard Psilocybin Research Project
Gunther M. Weil, Ph.D. is an organizational consultant, executive coach, educator and psychologist. Gunther earned his doctorate from Harvard University in 1965 with Timothy Leary as his faculty advisor. He served as a Fulbright Scholar in Oslo, Norway. His early professional mentors included Carl Rogers, the creator of Client Centered Psychotherapy, Arne Naess, the founder of Deep Ecolog
Episode 148 - Dr Bob Bays - former Head Trainer for Robbins Research and so much more.
Robert Bays, Ph.D. An international seminar leader and consultant for over thirty years and a former college professor, Dr. Robert Bays has presented over 500 seminars throughout the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, France, Mexico, Australia, Singapore, Malaysia and South Africa. He was the Head Trainer for one of the most successful companies in the world for twelve years (Robb
Episode 147 - Shelle Rose Charvet - the LAB Profile in Action
Shelle Rose Charvet is the founder of The Institute for Influence and Success Strategies. She is a bestselling author and a international expert on Influencing Language, researching and teaching for over 30 years. Her first book, "Words That Change Minds," is an international bestseller, In today’s podcast Shelle elicits a LAB profile on me (Doug) in real time and then tells how you could
Episode 146 - Connirae Andreas, NLP Co-Developer
Connirae Andreas, NLP Co-Developer, Author, Teacher, Explorer. Talks about the early days of NLP, how she and her late husband Steve Andreas came to be involved and what her new "Wholeness Process" is all about. You can find out more about all she has to offer at https://www.andreasnlp.com
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