Once again, I'm writing the blog on a Friday evening after an exceptionally busy and varied week. And I'm also wondering where January went.
We've had a really busy time since the last blog post, working very hard on a new venture for us, trialling a course for the automotive industry. The feedback was great so far, and we're hoping to see an upturn in sales and more importantly customer satisfaction, which is what the course was designed to improve - whether a sale went ahead or not. Watch this space for more details.
Earlier this week we undertook some training ourselves - it's unusual to be sat on the delegate side of the room - but we were in great hands. We went to one of Mary Murtagh's "How to run your own PR" workshops, what can I say other than, it was excellent. She has style! Slick, funny, informative and just exactly what we needed - I'm going to schedule in some time, at least once a month to attend to a bit of writing and see what we can achieve.
It reminded me that we really ought to start doing Radio interviews again. A few years ago George went to 7 Waves Radio a couple of times and he was a great interviewee. I shouldn't be surprised though - he just loves what he does, and he loves to talk about it!
We started our February NLP Practitioner course today and have a lovely group. We've had enough interest in the next course in June already, to think seriously about running a March course, to tie in with the end of the financial year - some people always save their training budget until the last minute.
There is also still leadership funding for leads of SMEs which is worth 50% - I can't understand why more people haven't jumped at the chance. For a VAT registered business, you can get your certified NLP Practitioner course, with a full 7 days training for only £725. If you want it, you've only got until 29th February to apply, and until 31st March to complete your course, so do it NOW. Contact me on 0151 931 5184 for a chat, we'll see if you'd be eligible and refer you to the funding agency.
So I've put it onto the website, www.nlpliverpool.com and if we have enough takers, we'll run an intensive 7 day Certified NLP Practitioner course, Saturday 17th - 24th March (with a rest day on Sunday 18th for Mother's day). If you're interested get in touch now.
Just spell checked this and alongside the usual typos, the word "blog" has been highlighted as a possible error - I've been offered "bog", "log" or "blag", none of which will do!
Before I go, remember the Practice Group on 23rd February, and 1 to 1 coaching available in the meantime, in person, by phone or Skype. Call us to book in.
Best Regards
Julie
Friday, 3 February 2012
Tuesday, 10 January 2012
It's been an exceptionally busy start to the year, it seems everyone has decided that this is the year they are going to make a change. And when they want to make the change, they need to do it now! I spent the first few days of the year making sure the website was updated and current, with our course calendar for the rest of 2012.
We're making it our mission to help as many people as possible become confident presenters, and have a 2 day course running every month until at least the middle of the year. We're only taking 10 on each course, to ensure everyone gets enough time on their feet to make a massive difference to their delivery techniques. So choose your dates and book your course as soon as possible, see the website for details.
The NLP Liverpool practice group on 18th January is booking up fast, and as we'll be working on "Dealing with difficult people" we're expecting a bumper turn out. From a vicious boss to those nasty relatives, or that annoying salesperson or insubordinate or sulky staff member, we'll teach you techniques to deal with them, and leave you with the tactics to help in the future. We're also hoping to pick up some spectacular stories from you, so if you've a tale to tell, bring it along and we'll help you with difficult people and situations. Click here for more details and booking via PayPal.
As always, there is an 8 day NLP Practitioner course in the offing, with the next dates scheduled for 3rd - 10th February and 18th - 25th June. Book now and we can hold your place and even arrange for you to pay in installments if you'd find that easier.
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Until next time
Julie
We're making it our mission to help as many people as possible become confident presenters, and have a 2 day course running every month until at least the middle of the year. We're only taking 10 on each course, to ensure everyone gets enough time on their feet to make a massive difference to their delivery techniques. So choose your dates and book your course as soon as possible, see the website for details.
The NLP Liverpool practice group on 18th January is booking up fast, and as we'll be working on "Dealing with difficult people" we're expecting a bumper turn out. From a vicious boss to those nasty relatives, or that annoying salesperson or insubordinate or sulky staff member, we'll teach you techniques to deal with them, and leave you with the tactics to help in the future. We're also hoping to pick up some spectacular stories from you, so if you've a tale to tell, bring it along and we'll help you with difficult people and situations. Click here for more details and booking via PayPal.
As always, there is an 8 day NLP Practitioner course in the offing, with the next dates scheduled for 3rd - 10th February and 18th - 25th June. Book now and we can hold your place and even arrange for you to pay in installments if you'd find that easier.
Sign up for our newsletter to keep in touch with all our latest news and special offers, visit the website and sign up.
Until next time
Julie
Friday, 18 November 2011
A good week
I love writing the blog on a Friday, especially when it's been a good week. I always find it a great way to review events and very occasionally give myself a pat on the back, and also help clear my head for next week's tasks.
We went to an excellent 60 really useful minutes session at Liverpool Chamber today looking at Outlook and using it more efficiently. It was delivered by Rachael and Tracey from Happy and I've come back to the office and put some of the tips into use straight away. Just a few small changes should make a big difference. Some of the features I'd not used were demonstrated and I realised that just moving things about on the screen would make a big difference. I'll also be better able to keep tracks on what I've delegated and whether George has done it!
The rest of the week has been an interesting mixed bag of training, admin, accounts, prospecting and meetings, one of which we had over Skype to save us driving into North Wales. It was very tempting to have an "away day" in beautiful scenery, and the drive is often a great opportunity to plan without the usual distractions. Face to face meetings are also much nicer, but common sense prevailed and we saved some CO2 and chatted over broadband instead. Being able to share the screen is great too, especially when you are planning a brand new course and merging two sets of ideas into one supercharged training. It's going to be great, and the content should be almost complete next week, with first delivery set sometime in January.
George had a couple of days individual training booked at the beginning of the week, which gave me some quiet time in the office to catch up with the admin and accounts side of things.
Think that's where I'll start again on Monday. Going to return to Outlook now and do some more weeding and filing.
Very satisfying.
Happy Weekend All
Julie
We went to an excellent 60 really useful minutes session at Liverpool Chamber today looking at Outlook and using it more efficiently. It was delivered by Rachael and Tracey from Happy and I've come back to the office and put some of the tips into use straight away. Just a few small changes should make a big difference. Some of the features I'd not used were demonstrated and I realised that just moving things about on the screen would make a big difference. I'll also be better able to keep tracks on what I've delegated and whether George has done it!
The rest of the week has been an interesting mixed bag of training, admin, accounts, prospecting and meetings, one of which we had over Skype to save us driving into North Wales. It was very tempting to have an "away day" in beautiful scenery, and the drive is often a great opportunity to plan without the usual distractions. Face to face meetings are also much nicer, but common sense prevailed and we saved some CO2 and chatted over broadband instead. Being able to share the screen is great too, especially when you are planning a brand new course and merging two sets of ideas into one supercharged training. It's going to be great, and the content should be almost complete next week, with first delivery set sometime in January.
George had a couple of days individual training booked at the beginning of the week, which gave me some quiet time in the office to catch up with the admin and accounts side of things.
Think that's where I'll start again on Monday. Going to return to Outlook now and do some more weeding and filing.
Very satisfying.
Happy Weekend All
Julie
Monday, 19 September 2011
A great start to the week
I usually end the week with a blog, but think I'll sart the week this way instead today. I always find blogging is a good way to collect my thoughts, and to look forward to what's coming next.
Last week we had some very interesting meetings, got some great advice and had some very productive discussions about some very targeted training in a possible growth area which we're planning to pilot later in the year with a partner and should be able to roll out to a wider audience in 2012. Can't say too much more at this stage, watch this space, it would involve training in an industry I've always had a fascination for, so I'm quite excited.
The practice group last Monday was great fun, with faces new and old, they came from far and wide, one from as far afield as Surrey! We demonstrated circle of excellence and helped everyone try the technique for themselves in small groups and then sent them off with their own hand out and a packet of Polos as a long term reminder. If you can link a technique to an anchor it's got to be more effective. The next NLPPractice group will be on Tuesday November 8th, booking details are on the website at www.nlpliverpool.com
This week it's time for new business cards, accounts and maybe a visit to the Wirral and Cheshire business fair if time allows. This week and next are filling up nicely - always a good sign.
We still have a few places available for the certified NLP Practitioner course from 10th to 17th October. There's a possibility of up to £1000 funding for leaders in SMEs - contact us as soon as possible, or better still, ring me now on 0151 931 5184 to start the application process.
Better go, flask just run out of coffee - and for those who know me well, I NEED my coffee. Going to go and fill up.
Have a great week
Julie
Last week we had some very interesting meetings, got some great advice and had some very productive discussions about some very targeted training in a possible growth area which we're planning to pilot later in the year with a partner and should be able to roll out to a wider audience in 2012. Can't say too much more at this stage, watch this space, it would involve training in an industry I've always had a fascination for, so I'm quite excited.
The practice group last Monday was great fun, with faces new and old, they came from far and wide, one from as far afield as Surrey! We demonstrated circle of excellence and helped everyone try the technique for themselves in small groups and then sent them off with their own hand out and a packet of Polos as a long term reminder. If you can link a technique to an anchor it's got to be more effective. The next NLPPractice group will be on Tuesday November 8th, booking details are on the website at www.nlpliverpool.com
This week it's time for new business cards, accounts and maybe a visit to the Wirral and Cheshire business fair if time allows. This week and next are filling up nicely - always a good sign.
We still have a few places available for the certified NLP Practitioner course from 10th to 17th October. There's a possibility of up to £1000 funding for leaders in SMEs - contact us as soon as possible, or better still, ring me now on 0151 931 5184 to start the application process.
Better go, flask just run out of coffee - and for those who know me well, I NEED my coffee. Going to go and fill up.
Have a great week
Julie
Monday, 5 September 2011
September already....where did this year go?
Here we are in the season of mellow fruitfulness already. Seems only 5 minutes since the snow melted, although we've crammed a lot in over the last few months.
NLP Practice Group
The practice groups go from strength to strength, the next event is a week today on Monday 12th September, where we'll be getting to grips with the "circle of excellence" - a really useful tecnique to use when you want to find the confidence within yourself. See the website www.nlpliverpool.com for full details and you can book online and even pay by PayPal.
Funding opportunities.
We had exciting funding news over the summer, for senior managers in qualifying organisations, (2 to 250 employees) up to 50% funding could be available for one of our courses or a series of bespoke training sessions. You need to act fast and there are some hoops to jump through, but a half price course is not to be sneezed at. Be prepared to fill in a lot of forms and justify why you should receive funding, we'll help as much as we can. Call me today on 015 931 5184 for a referral, and let's get the ball rolling.
Course Schedule
Our course schedule is now published until July 2012, so you can plan ahead for your training and get funding in place now. You can download the 2011 / 2012 Calendar just by clicking the link. We have 8 day certified NLP Practitioner courses 10th -17th October and 3rd - 10th February and also a couple of 2-day presentation skills workshops 3rd & 4th November and 27th & 28th February. As always we can train you individually to fit with your schedule and can adapt and tailor your course so it fits you like a glove.
So call us today, on 0151 931 5184 to see how we can help you. For busy people, we also offer telephone and Skype coaching, by the hour whenever you need it.
Check in again soon for more news,
Julie
NLP Practice Group
The practice groups go from strength to strength, the next event is a week today on Monday 12th September, where we'll be getting to grips with the "circle of excellence" - a really useful tecnique to use when you want to find the confidence within yourself. See the website www.nlpliverpool.com for full details and you can book online and even pay by PayPal.
Funding opportunities.
We had exciting funding news over the summer, for senior managers in qualifying organisations, (2 to 250 employees) up to 50% funding could be available for one of our courses or a series of bespoke training sessions. You need to act fast and there are some hoops to jump through, but a half price course is not to be sneezed at. Be prepared to fill in a lot of forms and justify why you should receive funding, we'll help as much as we can. Call me today on 015 931 5184 for a referral, and let's get the ball rolling.
Course Schedule
Our course schedule is now published until July 2012, so you can plan ahead for your training and get funding in place now. You can download the 2011 / 2012 Calendar just by clicking the link. We have 8 day certified NLP Practitioner courses 10th -17th October and 3rd - 10th February and also a couple of 2-day presentation skills workshops 3rd & 4th November and 27th & 28th February. As always we can train you individually to fit with your schedule and can adapt and tailor your course so it fits you like a glove.
So call us today, on 0151 931 5184 to see how we can help you. For busy people, we also offer telephone and Skype coaching, by the hour whenever you need it.
Check in again soon for more news,
Julie
Monday, 20 June 2011
Busy, busy, busy!
I don't know where the last few months have gone, since my last post at the beginning of April we seem to have been very busy. April was an odd month, with more Bank Holiday than is good for us as a small business. I did enjoy the short weeks, but it makes planning events quite difficult, with so many more "out of office" replies in the weeks around Easter and the Royal wedding.
Since then we've had another practice group meeting, on the 25th May, which went very well, and are planning the mailing for the next. We'll be at The Quaker Meeting House again on Thursday 14th July, (from 6:30 - 9pm) where we'll be looking at "anchoring" and it's uses. Everyone is welcome, whatever your skill level, wherever you trained, you'll find us a friendly and welcoming bunch, and there's always a bit of food and some decent coffee on the go.
Anchoring can be described as simply "a hook" which "grabs" you and puts you in a particular state of mind. It can be used for any of the senses, taste & smell, sound, sight and touch.
In the supermarket, the smell of fresh bread or doughnuts fires off a rapid set of nerve impulses linking directly to the brain to make you want to buy and eat immediately. This is an anchor, used to influence your buying. Incidentally, the baking vents are often deliberately routed into the ceiling above the entrance of the store, just to ensure you are driven towards the bakery by your stomach.
Anchors are used all the time in advertising, a certain song, jingle or even a colour can remind you of a product or service, and induce a feelgood and buying impulse.
Looking at pictures of a wonderful holiday or even the feel of bare sand between your toes will immediately relax you - these are all examples of anchors. What we'll do on the next practice group is help you to find great anchors to great feelings and give you the tools to harness them and use them to change your state of mind whenever you need. The ability to feel relaxed and calm in a stressful situation is incredibly useful, whatever you do. You can learn to quell your nervousness when you need to and find a more resourceful state, so you can deal with whatever is being thrown at you (hopefully not plates). It'll be fun, come and join us see www.nlpliverpool.com for more details and to book your place.
We are running an NLP Practitioner course this week, so we are already taking bookings for the next course 10th - 17th October. If you can't wait that long, we are now offering a 1 to 1 flexible training option over 5 or 6 days - call us today on 0151 931 5184 for details - it costs less than you think. You get individual training and we can fit the dates around your existing commitments - ideal for busy executives or owner managers who find it difficult to be away from work for 8 full days. For some high level SME staff or business owners, funding to help with the cost of your course could be available. Call us for details.
And finally, we are still offering a 20% discount on 1 to 1 telephone coaching, for sessions booked before the end of June. You can book as many hours telephone coaching as you need for only £40 per hour - and we'll even call you. If you are at a crossroads in your career or have issues you would rather leave behind, call today to book your appointments - you'll be glad you did. Early morning, evening and weekend appointments available.
That's all for today, mailing to complete and send this week, look out for it in your in box
Keep well
Julie
Since then we've had another practice group meeting, on the 25th May, which went very well, and are planning the mailing for the next. We'll be at The Quaker Meeting House again on Thursday 14th July, (from 6:30 - 9pm) where we'll be looking at "anchoring" and it's uses. Everyone is welcome, whatever your skill level, wherever you trained, you'll find us a friendly and welcoming bunch, and there's always a bit of food and some decent coffee on the go.
Anchoring can be described as simply "a hook" which "grabs" you and puts you in a particular state of mind. It can be used for any of the senses, taste & smell, sound, sight and touch.
In the supermarket, the smell of fresh bread or doughnuts fires off a rapid set of nerve impulses linking directly to the brain to make you want to buy and eat immediately. This is an anchor, used to influence your buying. Incidentally, the baking vents are often deliberately routed into the ceiling above the entrance of the store, just to ensure you are driven towards the bakery by your stomach.
Anchors are used all the time in advertising, a certain song, jingle or even a colour can remind you of a product or service, and induce a feelgood and buying impulse.
Looking at pictures of a wonderful holiday or even the feel of bare sand between your toes will immediately relax you - these are all examples of anchors. What we'll do on the next practice group is help you to find great anchors to great feelings and give you the tools to harness them and use them to change your state of mind whenever you need. The ability to feel relaxed and calm in a stressful situation is incredibly useful, whatever you do. You can learn to quell your nervousness when you need to and find a more resourceful state, so you can deal with whatever is being thrown at you (hopefully not plates). It'll be fun, come and join us see www.nlpliverpool.com for more details and to book your place.
We are running an NLP Practitioner course this week, so we are already taking bookings for the next course 10th - 17th October. If you can't wait that long, we are now offering a 1 to 1 flexible training option over 5 or 6 days - call us today on 0151 931 5184 for details - it costs less than you think. You get individual training and we can fit the dates around your existing commitments - ideal for busy executives or owner managers who find it difficult to be away from work for 8 full days. For some high level SME staff or business owners, funding to help with the cost of your course could be available. Call us for details.
And finally, we are still offering a 20% discount on 1 to 1 telephone coaching, for sessions booked before the end of June. You can book as many hours telephone coaching as you need for only £40 per hour - and we'll even call you. If you are at a crossroads in your career or have issues you would rather leave behind, call today to book your appointments - you'll be glad you did. Early morning, evening and weekend appointments available.
That's all for today, mailing to complete and send this week, look out for it in your in box
Keep well
Julie
Thursday, 7 April 2011
Practice Group - still a great success
The NLP Liverpool Practice group earlier this week at The Quaker Meeting House in Liverpool was fantastic. With nearly 20 people, we were able to make 4 groups to work on strategies, looking at eliciting good strategies. Then we finished off with a short demonstration silencing "the voice inside your head". Everyone enjoyed it, we kept them all topped up with tea, coffee and butties, and were made most welcome at the venue.
So welcome in fact, that we've booked the next meeting there for Wednesday 25th May, you can book your place now at http://www.nlpliverpool.com/
We're also taking confirmed bookings now for the NLP Master Practitioner 16th - 20th May and 4th -8th May, and for the NLP Practitioner 17th - 24th June.
We're also offering bespoke 1 to 1 Practitioner and Master Practitioner training, more and more, people are looking for training on their terms, at a time that suits them, and we are really happy to be as flexible as possible. Training individuals is great for them and great for us. Call us for details or with your requirements and we'll fit around you.
Time to go, nice to have the light evenings back with us again. I love this blossom and buds time of year.
Julie
So welcome in fact, that we've booked the next meeting there for Wednesday 25th May, you can book your place now at http://www.nlpliverpool.com/
We're also taking confirmed bookings now for the NLP Master Practitioner 16th - 20th May and 4th -8th May, and for the NLP Practitioner 17th - 24th June.
We're also offering bespoke 1 to 1 Practitioner and Master Practitioner training, more and more, people are looking for training on their terms, at a time that suits them, and we are really happy to be as flexible as possible. Training individuals is great for them and great for us. Call us for details or with your requirements and we'll fit around you.
Time to go, nice to have the light evenings back with us again. I love this blossom and buds time of year.
Julie
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