The Coaching Gym
Two Types of Problems in Human Existence – NLP Solutions
When it comes to personal development coaching, there are two types of problems that I routinely encounter: certainty and uncertainty.
What brings a client to a life coach who uses hypnosis and NLP (neuro-linguistic programming) to hold a space for personal change? In the context of a problem, it’s usually certainty. A client is certain he or she has a problem and they don’t know what to do about it.
On the other hand, a client may know that a potential solution to a challenge exists, but they are uncertain of how to go about integrating the solution into his or her life.
Outside of a problem-state (that is, the emotional funk we find ourselves in at times) this explanation of certainty and uncertainty might seem a bit rhetorical, but think about it…
In the middle of a problem or when being faced with a challenge – tunnel vision ensues and we tend to limit potential options, if we don’t completely rule them out. A good coach will allow a client to reframe a challenge and create flexibility so that the options that do exist can be incorporated into a solution.
Be Amazing!
MikeE
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