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The Forgotten Art of Modeling: How to Think Like a High Performer
When neuro-linguistic programming (NLP) was first developed, it wasn’t about persuasion or sales tricks. It was about something far more...

Darren Shaw
3 days ago2 min read
NLP Without the Label: How Leaders Model Excellence
When people hear NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming), many think of tricks, techniques, or even controversies. But that was never its...

Darren Shaw
Aug 302 min read
A Simple Plan to Level Up Your Career
Imagine standing in your new, higher-level job. You can see the brighter office light, hear your manager saying, “Well done,” and feel...

Darren Shaw
May 312 min read
Decoding Influence: How Keir Starmer's 2025 Immigration Speech Mastered Persuasion
Unlocking the hidden language patterns that shape public opinion. On May 12, 2025, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer delivered a pivotal...

Darren Shaw
May 143 min read
The Hitman’s Guide to Execution: How to Master Project Management Like an Entrepreneur
When we think of the word “execution,” many of us immediately picture the dramatic, high-stakes world of hitmen—calm, cold, and focused...

Darren Shaw
May 95 min read
The Steps to Carrying Out an NLP Modelling Project
NLP Modelling is one of the most powerful tools in the field of NLP. It allows you to identify, replicate, and transfer the strategies of...

Darren Shaw
May 53 min read

Darren Shaw
Apr 202 min read

Darren Shaw
Apr 202 min read
The Mindset for Managing and Maintaining a Sales Funnel: An NLP Approach
Building a sales funnel is one thing—maintaining and optimizing it is another. Many entrepreneurs start strong but lose momentum when...

Darren Shaw
Apr 162 min read
Selling with Confidence: How to Finally Believe in Yourself
Have you ever walked away from a sales call feeling like you weren’t good enough? Maybe you compared yourself to another entrepreneur,...

Darren Shaw
Apr 73 min read
Why Your Brain Won’t Act Without a Clear Goal
Have you ever felt stuck, unable to take action even though you know what you should be doing? You set a vague intention—“I want to be...

Darren Shaw
Apr 23 min read
The Power of Linguistic Ambiguity in NLP: Unlocking Suggestibility Through Confusion
Warning: This post explores advanced NLP concepts developed by Darren Shaw, designed for Master Practitioners seeking to expand their...

Darren Shaw
Mar 165 min read


How Ambiguous Language Can Enhance Your NLP Skills (Advanced Concepts for Master Practitioners)
Warning: The ideas in this blog explore advanced concepts in Neurolinguistic Programming (NLP) developed by Darren Shaw. These insights...

Darren Shaw
Mar 144 min read


Mastering Sales Closures: Techniques and Psychological Strategies
Author: Darren Shaw BSc, Expert Trainer in Neurolinguistic Programming and Cognitive Psychology In the competitive landscape of business,...

Darren Shaw
Mar 73 min read
From Employee to Commander-in-Chief: How NLP Can Forge Your Leadership Mindset
We've all been there: juggling the day-to-day tasks of an employee while simultaneously needing to steer the ship as the leader....

Darren Shaw
Mar 73 min read
Distractions: The Invisible Barrier to Progress
In a world filled with endless notifications, conversations, and obligations, it’s easy to feel like there’s never enough time to focus...

Darren Shaw
Mar 53 min read
The Secret to Instant Confidence: How NLP Anchoring Works
Have you ever noticed how a song, a smell, or a certain place can trigger an intense emotion—sometimes without you even realizing it?...

Darren Shaw
Mar 52 min read
Overcoming the Fear of Asking for the Sale
Have you ever hesitated to ask for the sale? You know your offer provides real value, but something holds you back—an invisible wall...

Darren Shaw
Mar 43 min read
Why Most People Struggle with Change (And How NLP Unlocks Transformation)
Have you ever tried to change a habit, a mindset, or even just the way you react to situations—only to find yourself slipping back into...

Darren Shaw
Mar 12 min read
The Last Days at Learndirect, with NLP
July 18th, 2018. The final day. The day the illusion finally shattered. For months, we had been fed carefully crafted half-truths,...

Darren Shaw
Feb 172 min read
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