I am really certain what my goal is.
The Goal Setting Enigma You are really certain what your goal is? Or do you just think you are? My last blog ended with a few words about reality and illusion, and very blurry area in between. Dr. Sigmund Freud knew a bit about how our brains work and offered some...NLP, Communication, and Influence
I discovered NLP 13 years ago after reading a book by Paul McKenna. Within weeks I was attending a course run by Dr Richard Bandler and was hooked. Within 18 months I qualified as a trainer and had set up my own elite performance coaching business. I learnt so many...Why do so many successful people use NLP?
Many people ask this question about NLP because they are searching for any tool that can bring them more success. Often it is enjoy closer relationships with people, to be more successful at work, to excel in sport, or to just be happy. To find an answer I interviewed...
Help! What is the Best Way to Talk to Others, and Get My Message to Them?
Knowing the best way to talk to others is very important if we wish to get our message heard. Talking can get us into all kinds of problems, and this short video gives a few suggestions to avoid common pitfalls.
Improving Focus, Productivity and Creativity
This podcast episode explains how we can turbocharge our creative power. Creativity is our greatest gift, and if there is a secret to happiness this just might be it.
Fake News and The Psychoic Revolution
Learn how our words are a poor approximation of our thoughts, why we confuse ourselves and others, and why fake news stories are more likely to be believed than true ones.
Tech Distraction – time to unplug
Studies prove that there’s more to distract us than ever before. It can be hard to put down the phone or switch off the laptop, and the constant little dopamine hits we receive from notifications, likes, emails and more have a seriously negative effect on our...Thriving Beyond Stress & Burnout Interview
Welcome to the Story Mill podcast series – Thriving Beyond Stress & Burnout. In this episode, Claire Taylor talks with Mind Coach and Dr. Stephen Simpson. Stephen worked for several years as a medical doctor in war torn Angola and although there were tough days,...
Creativity Hides Where You Least Expect to Find It
Clients often ask me where they can find creativity. I always have a few suggestions to offer. If there is a creative block then by definition they need to do something different.
How I use Havening in Poker, Golf, and Life
I was recently interviewed by Harry Pickens about how I use havening in poker, golf, and life. Here is the script, and a full audio version is also posted below. This interview will also be a chapter in Harry’s new book.
Poker, magic, and much more…
Sky TV sports presenter Tony Wrighton visited me in Portugal to talk about my poker adventure, and a lot of other things too.
The Best You Articles
I am delighted to be a feature writer for The Best You magazine. I received some very nice comments about my last blog and the article about poker legend Chris Moorman. Here are other recent articles for your interest. Although they are all profiles of famous Sports...
Fight Stress With Process, and Win
Focus on process and let the results take care of themselves. Consider your sport, and list ten daily processes that would define a successful day. Read this article on how this works to improve your results.
