Category Archives: NLP

What do we mean by rapport?

Rapport is fundamental to all coaching and NLP.  The thesaurus definition of rapport is: a relation of mutual understanding or trust and agreement between people a feeling of sympathetic understanding sympathetic compatibility I’d highlight a few important words from that … Continue reading

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The importance of trust

Trust is closely linked to rapport.  But although rapport can be built immediately, trust takes time.  There are things you will need to do, or demonstrate, to gain a person’s trust.  These apply across contexts – as a colleague, a … Continue reading

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What’s in a word?

Words, said Kipling, are the most powerful drug used by mankind. Words can make us feel small, and weak, and lost.  Words can lift us up, make us feel hopeful, optimistic, inspired. Words can be used to disguise what is … Continue reading

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What is NLP? The 18th Camel

There are many definitions of NLP.  None of them capture it perfectly.  I think NLP must be a bit like a jelly that is hard to pin down (but good to eat….and you’ll know it when you see it!).  It … Continue reading

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Playing with portals: how language can open up possibilities

I don’t know if you ever get stuck with some bits of work, or writing, or things that you want to start changing in your life? I know I do. I’ve realised that sometimes it’s the language and the words … Continue reading

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