Looking at Your Patterns of Behaviour

Neuro-linguistic Programming For Dummies

Neuro-linguistic programming (NLP) recognises that people use unconscious patterns of behaviour as strategies to get through life. Becoming aware of these patterns is very useful so that you can do more of what works for you and change those that get in the way of your success.

If your strategy for dealing with mistakes is to dwell on their negative consequences, you can change this pattern of behaviour by viewing them as feedback rather than failure. Ask yourself what you learned from each experience and what you'd do differently in future.

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Romilla Ready works as a trainer and executive coach. Having realised that the common denominator in any interaction - whether that causes stress or gives pleasure - is people she developed and delivers relationship Wizardry® in Business. These are workshops where her clients learn to build profitable relationships by understanding the psychology of communication. Romilla also offers a potent blend of NLP and metaphysics in her Breakthrough Coaching for executives who experience fast, powerful results. Some of the positive 'side effects' experienced by Romilla's clients are a reduction in stress and an increase in personal effectiveness. Romilla also plays matchmaker at her public workshops, Relationship Wizardry® for Singles where people learn about creating their dream relationship.

Kate Burton is an executive coach and trainer who is passionate about enabling individuals and teams to communicate effortlessly and tune up their careers to be healthy and sustainable. She brings 30 years' experience to her international work with services-based business and professional firms. Her own career began in corporate advertising and marketing with Hewlett-Packard.

Today she thrives on supporting people in boosting their motivation, self-awareness, and confidence. Her belief is that people all have unique talents, abilities, and core values. They just need to be focused in the best direction.

Kate also co-authored the bestselling Neuro-linguistic Programming For Dummies with Romilla Ready and Building Confidence For Dummies with Brinley Platts.