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Surgery with no Anesthesia? Yes! And with no pain either, by the way. (Something we have in common - except she can teach you how to do it.) Founder and director of the Academy for Hypnosis and co-founder of the renowned Institute of Hypnotherapy for Medical and Dental Practice (IHMDP), Sharon Waxkirsh is one of the few trainers licenced to teach the works of Gil Boyne's Transforming Therapy™. Sharon is highly regarded for her training of hundreds of dentists, doctors, surgeons and hypnotherapists around the world, in the use of hypnosis in medical and dental settings. For more information on Sharon and her offerings, go to: www.academyforhypnosis.com info@academyforhypnosis.com

🚀 How does your self-concept shape your success? In this episode of The Essential Coaching Skills Podcast, Doug O’Brien sits down with Damon Cart, one of the few people personally certified by NLP legend Steve Andreas to teach the Self-Concept Model. Damon shares how self-beliefs influence confidence, mindset, and personal transformation—and how you can rewire yours for lasting success. 🔹 Topics Covered: ✔️ What is self-concept & why does it matter? ✔️ How self-beliefs impact all areas of life ✔️ The connection between self-concept & self-esteem ✔️ Damon Cart’s insights on NLP, identity, and transformation ✔️ Practical strategies to reshape your self-perception & success mindset

In this episode, my colleague, Feather Windwalker, asks me about the use of The Havening Techniques® in my coaching practice.  What is Havening anyway? Why bother? Why did I feel a need to add it to my NLP and Hypnosis practice 10 years ago? She also asked me about whether Havening, like Sleight of Mouth, NLP, and Neo-Ericksonian Hypnosis, can be considered an Essential Coaching Skill. To learn more about being trained in The Havening Techniques®, go to www.Ericksonian.com/Training Meet Feather Sunday 23 March in Warwick RI RI Holistic Healing Association EXPODIY Workshop Experience: Havening for Emotional First-Aid and Self-Care LIVE Online NeurosensoryMentalHealth.com FeatherWindWisdom.org  

The latest episode of the Essential Coaching Skills Podcast features the incredible Stephen Gilligan, a pioneer in Ericksonian hypnosis and a mentor to many. You can find out more about him and his work at www.stephengilligan.com #Coaching #Hypnosis #trance [ 00:04:26-00:04:37] Evolution of Stephen Gilligan's work. [00:09:19] Connection to living consciousness. [00:11:31] Dissociation and persistent suffering. [00:15:35] Differentiation in therapeutic trance. [00:22:49] Overcoming suicidal thoughts. [00:25:23] Political economy of the United States. [00:30:21] Creative unconscious and perspective. [00:38:11] Therapeutic conversation dynamics. [00:42:01] Life changes and personal growth. [00:48:15] Aikido and energy flow. [00:54:01] True nature of yourself. [00:59:20] Irish culture's beauty and pain. [01:00:10] Magical realism in life.

William Deihl, known as "Doc Hypnosis," is a top-rated hypnotist in Phoenix with a rich background in nutritional science and psychology. He shares fascinating insights on the powerful technique of pattern interrupts to break unhelpful habits and promote positive change. His rise to success during the pandemic highlights effective marketing strategies and misconceptions about hypnosis. Deihl also emphasizes the importance of rapport and genuine connection in therapy, making it clear that silence and curiosity can lead to profound transformations.

Ep. 176 - Charles Faulkner, NLP Co-Developer, on "What I learned from Dave Dobson." I ask Charles about his experiences with Dr. Dave Dobson and his efforts to model him the way Bandler and Grinder modeled exemplars like Milton Erickson and others. I ask particularly about Dobson's "Subjective Reversal" and get a remarkably thorough answer. Not surprising coming from a man who has authored at least a dozen books and tapes on NLP ad related subjects. Enjoy this far-ranging and in-depth conversation. (Part 1 of 2) Learn more about Charles at www.charlesfaulkner.com

Ep. 176 - Charles Faulkner, NLP Co-Developer, on "What I learned from Dave Dobson." I ask Charles about his experiences with Dr. Dave Dobson and his efforts to model him the way Bandler and Grinder modeled exemplars like Milton Erickson and others. I ask particularly about Dobson's "Subjective Reversal" and get a remarkably thorough answer. Not surprising coming from a man who has authored at least a dozen books and tapes on NLP ad related subjects. Enjoy this far-ranging and in-depth conversation. (Part 1 of 2) Learn more about Charles at www.charlesfaulkner.com

In this episode, Doug reveals five story telling secrets that will make any story more successful. These cardinal rules of storytelling can be applied to short form or longform stories equally well. This is an exclusive look between the covers of the pages of Doug's new book, "The Users Guide to Storytelling." The book is currently available exclusively at Amazon

Discover why Peter Blum is considered “the hypnotist’s hypnotist!”       Peter Blum, C.I., C.Ht., M.S.C., has had a practice in Ericksonian hypnosis since 1987. He was awarded Instructor of the Year by the Nat’l Guild of Hypnosis in 2004, and in 2009 inducted into the Order of Braid - a lifetime achievement recognition. In 2015 he was recognized as Hypnotist of the Year by IACT (The Int’l Assoc. of Counselors and Therapists), and in 2018 Peter was awarded “Life Fellow in Hypnotherapy” by the International Medical and Dental Hypnosis Association. In 2021, Peter was inducted into the Hypnosis Hall of Fame.      Peter has trained hundreds of healers, health professionals, and counselors, in the spiritual art of hypnosis. During the 90’s he served as Director of Stress Management for the Rhinebeck Health Center, under the supervision of Dr. Kenneth Bock and Dr. Steven Bock. He is currently President of the Board of Directors of Health Care Is A Human Right, a 501c3 dedicated to providing free access to holistic health to local communities.      Since the 80’s he has also been involved in the fields of Indigenous shamanic ceremony, and sound as a vehicle for consciousness and healing. In 2018, he published “TranceSonics - The Vital Link Between Sound Healing and Hypnosis,”, and now, in 2024, “What Is Your B.S.? - Exploring Belief Systems, Hypnosis, and Neurolinguistics.” This collection of essays and case histories covers Blum’s 40 years in the field. If you are curious about the “spiritual art form of hypnosis,” as well as practical applications for personal growth, you will enjoy every page of this highly entertaining compendium. The advance praise for What’s Your B.S.? provides an excellent preview of the book!       Doug O’Brien, NLP and Ericksonian teacher, said, “At first, I just gobbled Peter's book up like a delicious dessert. Then I went back and reread it slowly and deliberately because I wanted to savor every morsel of this delightful and fascinating tale. The book is both a personal memoir of one man's journey to a deep understanding of the human condition through the lens of hypnosis, and an extended teaching tale rich with lessons everyone can learn from.”      Noted author and psychiatrist Dr. Lewis Mehl-Madrona, said: “Peter has written a delightfully playful book that reveals what hypnosis is and how it's done. Don't be fooled—beneath the silliness and the humor are pearls of wisdom worthy of the reader's contemplation and reflection. I particularly liked his stories about how to find enlightenment and about the difference between healing and curing. Peter also provides some excellent transcripts of his work, which will aid practitioner-readers in improving their techniques for eliciting belief systems during hypnosis. He includes helpful exercises such as the values hierarchy, and his play on words has always delighted me.”      Find Peter at www.trancesonics.com and get a signed copy of his book there as well.

What are THE Essential Coaching Skills? Enquiring minds want to know. Listen to Lucie Brissaud ask some probing questions in order to clear up some confusion and gain clarity on what's being offered in the new membership and classes www.essentialcoachingskills.com/essential-coaching-skills-membership