Early on in my therapy career, I had a client who, on paper, had everything going for him – a decent job, supportive parents, friends, hobbies. He wasn’t in crisis. But he also wasn’t really living. He was simply… dissatisfied. […]
What a Room Full of Pacemaker Salespeople Taught Me About Influence
There are moments in business that stretch you so far outside your comfort zone, it feels like your skin doesn’t fit anymore. One of mine came when I was asked to deliver training inside a medical device company that builds… […]
She Called Cigarettes Her Old Friends, Then They Tried to Kill Her
The husband booked her in to stop smoking, not her. He’d managed to quit himself, after having a cancerous tumour removed from his leg. A scar the size of a roadmap now took its place. But she hadn’t been so […]
The Power You Forgot You Had (And How to Reclaim It)
I’m currently reading a book called The Great Awakening and this morning, just a few lines knocked me completely sideways. In a world where mental health conditions are skyrocketing and more adults are experiencing neurodiversity, one symptom has become crystal […]
Connection vs Addiction – The Hidden Battle for Your Mind
Johann Hari once said, “The opposite of addiction is not sobriety. The opposite of addiction is connection.” This powerful idea was proven in an experiment with rats. In solitary cages, rats were given a choice between regular water and water […]
This One Mistake Could Be Sabotaging Your Coaching Business
Over the years, we’ve been very lucky at People Building to receive some truly exceptional testimonials from those who have trained with us. But these testimonials aren’t just glowing reviews because someone enjoyed the course or found it informative. There’s […]
A Disappointing Dream Holiday – And What It Taught Me About NLP
Is it worth expanding your skills? It’s a question I get asked often – usually by people who are sitting on the fence. They’re curious, tempted even, but hesitant. What if it’s a waste of time? What if they don’t […]
Not Everybody Thrives With Us. Here’s Why…
There’s a certain kind of person who thrives in the People Building coaching franchise. And while they may come from all walks of life, they all share something very special in common. The Kind of People Who Make a Difference […]
NLP Has a Bit of a PR Problem.
If you’ve ever thought about training in NLP or hypnotherapy but weren’t quite sure what it could really do for you – personally or professionally – I want to pull back the curtain today. Let me tell you a story. […]
Overwhelmed with Clients? Don’t Make This Common Mistake
When you start working as a practitioner, you’re bursting with enthusiasm. You’ve got your skills, your training, and a heart full of purpose. Clients start to roll in—and for a moment, it feels like you’ve made it. 🌟 But this […]
