Posted on: 11th August 2008
Watching the Olympics and hearing so much about performance and coaching it got me wondering about what’s the difference in performance management at work?
I was putting together an invite to an event we are running at the end of the month, promoting our Challenging Conversations training nugget and was wondering how to show how relevant it is given current market conditions. It got me thinking of the 70 odd times we have run the session and how we start it with a couple of cheeky questions:
“So what’s the overall intention in having a conversation about someone’s performance?”
The unamimous answer from approximately 1000 line managers:
“To improve that individual’s performance for the benefit of the business”
Great answer which I’m sure you might agree with. Then we ask the really cheeky question: (more…)
Posted on: 1st April 2008
Daryll has just returned from another week with his mentor Dr. John Grinder and is ‘bouncing off the walls’ with enthusiasm for the new coaching patterns he has been playing with.
He will be running a one-off day of New Code NLP on the 13th May at our premises in Reading.
If you have never experienced NLP before, this is a really practical introduction in ‘plain english’. Daryll will be using high performance coaching activities including the high performance game used to train pilots at NASA.
For experienced Practitioners, Daryll will be demonstrating how you can make your NLP even cleaner (with less content), more generative (working with ’state’) and more empowering for your clients (focussing on solo application).
The cost for the day is £75 (excluding VAT) and it’s open to everyone so feel free to bring a friend or colleague. The dress code is informal; ensure that you clothing allows freedom of movement.
Numbers are limited and it’s ‘first come first served’. To reserve a place today: Call Swen on 0118 900 1527 or complete the form on our contact page.
Best regards
The team at noggin.
Our premises is Davidson House, Forbury Square, Reading, Berks, RG1 3EU (25 minutes from Paddington by train).
The dress code is informal, ensure that you clothing allows freedom of movement
Posted on: 28th March 2008
As you may or may not know we are running our next Certified NLP Practitioner course in June. “But you have a nice calendar on your website with these dates already so why is this Noggin News now?” you might be asking yourself.
Well, in March Daryll has successfully completed his New Code Trainers Training with John Grinder and Carmen Bostic-St Claire (congratulations!) and has come back full of enthousiasm about sharing some of the latest New Code developments with you on this course.
Interesting to you? Contact me to find out more!
Posted on: 12th March 2008
Today another group has successfully completed their 8-day Certified NLP Practitioner for Business course with noggin!!!
We will post some of this group’s testimonals here as they come in (let’s give them some time to enjoy their new skills in real life!). If you would like to know how delegates from previous courses feel about their course please have a look here.
Our next NLP Practitioner course is running in June and there is still a space available for you.
Intrested? Have a look at our NLP Practitioner course offering or contact us direct.
Posted on: 29th January 2008
“What do you do with a boss that has meetings and you have no idea what was agreed at the end?”, “How do you reduce the chances of others misunderstanding your instructions?” and, “What is the most powerful medium for communication?” Were three of the questions that fueled the speech that I delivered to the Thames Valley Chamber of Commerce this morning. I provided some immediate take-away tips and tricks.
For those who attended, great to meet you - let us know what happens when you put it into practice…
Posted on: 24th January 2008
This evening I joined Paul Spencer from Stonemartin to deliver a brief business seminar to undergraduates from University of Reading… Questions from the audience included, "What’s the best way to market a new business?" and, "What makes a great leader?"
Posted on: 26th October 2007
Clients, industry partners and members of the business press were invited to join Daryll and Ben for the launch of ‘Can we start again?’ - Daryll’s new book.
The book is an exploration of NLP applied to business interactions and is endorsed by Dr. John Grinder - the co-creator of NLP.
Daryll and Ben both spoke at the event and then it got a bit messy with wine tasting provided by A Matter of Taste. 
Posted on: 15th February 2006
Re: The Human Element powered by firo theory
I have recently discovered The Human Element suite of psychometric instruments and had the most amazing experience learning the model.
Having worked with various psychometrics over the years (including FIRO – B one loosely one third of the Human Element approach) I have to say this approach has brought me to a completely new level of self awareness and personal development.
The potential for leaders, teams and individuals is amazing. The approach is extremely simple and at the same time rich and comprehensive. The simplicity of how our outer behaviours is driven by our feeling and self esteem is a revelation.
I’ve already begun developing the Human Element into the ‘noggin nuggets’, as a 2 day workshop and ultimately as the basis for personal development retreats next year somewhere hot with a pool.
The Human Element is a unique approach to personal and professional development that leads to increased understanding of ourselves. Through use of a suite of psychometric instruments it enhances our ability to create, manage and facilitate effective human relationships.
For more information on The Human Element – see the noggin BLOG. You can find it on the NOGGIN home page.
Posted on: 7th February 2006
One of my great passions in life is ashtanga vinyasa yoga which I practice 6 days a week at a yoga shala in Clapham, South London. It has taken me to many different countries including India and Thailand.
Having participated in many different forms of exercise over the years I had always intuitively accepted that mental processes could affect the body – what has amazed me with ashtanga is how a focus on the body can enrich your mind.
The links to psychology are really interesting. So much of humanistic psychology is about self realisation or “self actualising” being present and able to enjoy the moment not concerning yourself about the past or the future, all of which lead to a healthy psychological state. I have found in ashtanga a fascinating way of purifying the internal processes of the body and allowing more head space to reflect and explore the concept you have of yourself and to spend precious time away from all those things that take us away from enjoying the here and now.
Our emotions, fears memories are stored throughout the body in our neurology – not just in our grey matter up top! So the contortions or poses (asanas) in ashtanga are designed to free the body of toxins and release emotions blocked up in out neurology.
Many people start ashtanga for the physical benefits which are many. Ashtanga dispels many myths about yoga. It is a very dynamic set of poses linked together in a state of flowing movement. Each movement is on an inhale or an exhale – this focus on the breath keeps you focused on the flow and quickly generates heat and lots of sweat – purifying the internal organs, burning fat, building aerobic capacity, flexibility, strength and coordination. The American College of Sports Medicine define an effective fitness regime as having 5 parts Cardio, Muscular Strength, Muscular Endurance, Flexibility and Coordination so ashtanga has them all
So for anyone looking for a comprehensive approach to developing and nuturing your mind and body give ashtanga a go – the least that will happen is your fitness will improve and the most well it could even be enlightenment – ever seen that happen in the gym?
As a beginner the book I found to be the best introduction is blah…. John Scott is a brilliant and inspirational teacher. The poses are best learnt at a beginners class pose by pose. Some gyms offer classes be careful they can take you too far too quickly. Beginners classes can be found
www.astangayogalondon.com www.sanghamyoga.co.uk or the worldwide site www.ashtanga.com
