Working with Choices

When it comes to making smart decisions it is often not as simple as you think it should be. This E-book gives you an insight to some of the thinking patterns that lead to indecision, inertia and procrastination whilst offering some tools to help overcome these obstacles.

Whilst some people seem to be confronted with endless choices others feel as though there is only ever one course of action. As a coach, helping your clients make smart decisions will be a large part of the service you provide, and having the insight and tools to facilitate this is a must for your coaching toolkit.

Contents:

- Introduction
- The wheel of life
- Patterns of indecision, inertia and procrastination
- Bruce Lee ’Äì a model of flexibility
- Noticing the Patterns ’Äì OPTIONS & DIFFERENCE
- The dilemma of choice
- Being convinced

- Convincer pattern exercise

(25 Pages, format: pdf, size: 636Kb)

Working with Language

Verbal and non-verbal language provides the insight to a person’Äôs thinking patterns, states and deepest feelings.

The skill in recognising cues contained in language, using it to build respect and rapport, and having a range of ways to respond with effective questions, is a must for the professional coach.

Contents:

- Introduction
- How language works on our mind
- Questions that change minds
- 35 more great coaching questions
- Small words that make a big difference
- Representation systems
- Belief change

(16 Pages, format: pdf, size: 485Kb)

Working with Patterns

This Meta Programme profiler has a universal application in understanding thinking, behaviour and motivation patterns. It should not be taken as a psychometric test, rather a tool for introducing Meta Programmes within a learning context.

As a coach, Meta Programme patterns give you insights to a client’Äôs motivation and help you in a number of ways.

- Another aspect to creating rapport quickly with your clients by matching their patterns
- New insights to the reason’Äôs behind your client’Äôs behaviour patterns
- Insights to some of the patterns that may be preventing a client from progressing in a certain direction
- New ways to motivate your client to take positive action
- A deeper understanding of some of the dynamics behind personality clashes and other forms of conflict.

Contents:

- Introduction
- Descriptions of the 11 Meta Programmes
- The Meta Programme Questionnaire
- Your Meta Programme Profile

(19 Pages, format: pdf, size: 486Kb)

About the author

David Molden is a personal development trainer and coach. As an NLP trainer since 1995 he has many years experience of working with people from all walks of life including entrepreneurs, managers and directors, sports professionals, and children, in the ongoing pursuit of personal success.

He is the author of several books including Brilliant NLP, Managing with the Power of NLP, Realigning for Change, NLP Business Masterclass and Beat Your Goals.

David has written the 'Quadrant 1' collection of quality e-booklets to help you in the following areas (click on the relevant link for details of the e-booklets in each area):

• Coaching
• Leadership
• Personal Development
• Teams