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<title>Business NLP Group blog</title><link>http://www.manchesternlp.com/manchesternlp/index.html</link><description>NW Business NLP and Emotional Intelligence Group - organiser&#x27;s blog </description><dc:language>en</dc:language><dc:creator>andy@practicaleq.com</dc:creator><dc:rights>Copyright 2007 Andrew Smith</dc:rights><dc:date>2008-01-04T18:18:34+00:00</dc:date><admin:generatorAgent rdf:resource="http://www.realmacsoftware.com/" />
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<lastBuildDate>Fri, 04 Jan 2008 18:25:30 +0000</lastBuildDate><item><title>Free EI MP3s - download them now before they disappear&#x21;</title><dc:creator>andy@practicaleq.com</dc:creator><dc:subject>Blog</dc:subject><dc:date>2008-01-04T18:18:34+00:00</dc:date><link>http://www.manchesternlp.com/manchesternlp/blog_files/557aed46f6ef97aa587b780d1853dffb-12.html#unique-entry-id-12</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.manchesternlp.com/manchesternlp/blog_files/557aed46f6ef97aa587b780d1853dffb-12.html#unique-entry-id-12</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Dr Relly Nadler runs an internet radio show on VoiceAmericaBusiness on which he interviews top names in emotional intelligence and related areas of psychology and leadership development.   There are 12 shows archived which can be downloaded as MP3s - but apparently they will be wiped on January 7th.


The interviews are well worth listening to, featuring big names like Richard Boyatzis, Marco Iacoboni (the 'mirror neuron' guy) and Marshall Goldsmith.   You can download the interviews from this site: http://tinyurl.com/2rc7sl
]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Yes we can become an online social/business network&#x21;</title><dc:creator>andy@practicaleq.com</dc:creator><category>Announcements</category><dc:date>2007-07-11T17:45:49+01:00</dc:date><link>http://www.manchesternlp.com/manchesternlp/blog_files/932d73e3b4c3c11da2a74c5d0815387d-11.html#unique-entry-id-11</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.manchesternlp.com/manchesternlp/blog_files/932d73e3b4c3c11da2a74c5d0815387d-11.html#unique-entry-id-11</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Yes, I've finally found a platform that is free to join, easy to use, has loads of features, and doesn't offend the eye with horrible design.


You'll have to be a member of Facebook to get into the group, but that's easy and free, and everyone you know will be on it soon because it's so easy to use.   As far as I can tell (from having been on Facebook for a couple of weeks) there's no downside - except you might get addicted to it!


...Let's get this group up to critical mass as soon as we can!   There are some amazing people who turn up to our meetings, and you would like them if you knew them - let's get to know each other online to make it easier to meet up, do business and form friendships in the physical world!]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Can we become an online social/business network?</title><dc:creator>andy@practicaleq.com</dc:creator><category>Announcements</category><dc:date>2007-06-20T18:24:48+01:00</dc:date><link>http://www.manchesternlp.com/manchesternlp/blog_files/e7d964b1cfe888555c36c329fe7ce2f9-10.html#unique-entry-id-10</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.manchesternlp.com/manchesternlp/blog_files/e7d964b1cfe888555c36c329fe7ce2f9-10.html#unique-entry-id-10</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[There's been a lot in the press recently about online social networks - so why should we miss out?   At the moment it seems like there's a new social networking platform coming out every week.   I've been researching some of them with a view to giving our members a way to 'meet up' online as well as at our live meetings. 


Imagine how much deeper your interactions with people at our meetings could be if you could get to know them a bit online before you met them in person.   Imagine what it could do for your business if you could let people know about it on your profile - which would also of course mean that if someone was looking for a person in your line of work (e.g. looking for an NLP therapist in Bolton or wherever), they could find you!
]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Members: Bev Holden and Kate Hargreaves</title><dc:creator>andy@practicaleq.com</dc:creator><dc:subject>Blog</dc:subject><dc:date>2007-06-20T18:06:11+01:00</dc:date><link>http://www.manchesternlp.com/manchesternlp/blog_files/5be7f5496cbc566ce3ed57bf47322ac9-9.html#unique-entry-id-9</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.manchesternlp.com/manchesternlp/blog_files/5be7f5496cbc566ce3ed57bf47322ac9-9.html#unique-entry-id-9</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Bev Holden and her business partner Kate Hargreaves set up the Clear Thinking Partnership  in February 2007, specialising in behavioural training and development.   As professional trainers, facilitators and coaches, they work with clients across a variety of industry sectors, with individuals and with teams, helping them to get a better return on investment for their training by discovering ways to &ldquo;make learning stick.&rdquo; 


...Having had successful careers in corporate environments where training was given great importance, Bev and Kate realised that there was a need to support businesses with the implementation of learning into the workplace.   The Clear Thinking purpose is to create a shift in thinking and behaviour so that the primary intention and desired outcome of training interventions are fully achieved and organisations enjoy the transformation in performance and results they need to maintain competitive advantage. 


...If you would like your details featured in the 'Members' category of this blog, and you are a paid-up member of the group, email half a dozen lines about yourself and/or your business, plus a photo, to me at andy @ practicaleq.com]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Marcus de Maria&#x27;s Wealth Workout session</title><dc:creator>andy@practicaleq.com</dc:creator><dc:subject>Blog</dc:subject><dc:date>2007-06-20T18:00:26+01:00</dc:date><link>http://www.manchesternlp.com/manchesternlp/blog_files/ef8d3d4bccdb54fe6ece59855e809fc4-8.html#unique-entry-id-8</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.manchesternlp.com/manchesternlp/blog_files/ef8d3d4bccdb54fe6ece59855e809fc4-8.html#unique-entry-id-8</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[I was blown away by Marcus' session for us - particularly as I wasn't all that impressed with his session for the Mastery Gym last time I saw him!   He really took on board the different focus of our group, and adapted his material to fit our audience (basically to have less rah-rah stuff and more substance).


I will be very happy to recommend Marcus as a speaker to other NLP groups - he clearly knows his stuff and really engaged the group with his energy, humour and passion.   Marcus' site is www.investment-mastery.com.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Action Learning Handouts now available</title><dc:creator>andy@practicaleq.com</dc:creator><category>Resources</category><dc:date>2007-03-11T18:50:54+00:00</dc:date><link>http://www.manchesternlp.com/manchesternlp/blog_files/cba11c6d0b044ec2f3873b78006ffd54-6.html#unique-entry-id-6</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.manchesternlp.com/manchesternlp/blog_files/cba11c6d0b044ec2f3873b78006ffd54-6.html#unique-entry-id-6</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[The handouts from Helen Nicolson's excellent session on 'Action Learning' last week are now available in the members-only section of this site.   If you attended the session but aren't yet a group member, email me if you want a copy.


I have also added the 'What Is Appreciative Inquiry?'   handout from my session in November last year.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Profile: Carol McLachlan</title><dc:creator>andy@practicaleq.com</dc:creator><category>Members</category><dc:date>2007-03-01T18:28:31+00:00</dc:date><link>http://www.manchesternlp.com/manchesternlp/blog_files/fedc5710c13267428c0f6ce0d5909bb1-5.html#unique-entry-id-5</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.manchesternlp.com/manchesternlp/blog_files/fedc5710c13267428c0f6ce0d5909bb1-5.html#unique-entry-id-5</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="image-right" border=0></div>Carol McLachlan, chartered accountant, business coach and NLP practitioner set up www.yourcoachingbiz.com to help fellow coaches start and develop their coaching practices.  &nbsp; Having spent 18 years working for Top 4 firm Ernst & Young as an accountant and in operational management, she went on to set up her own niche business, www.theaccountantscoach.com, focusing on coaching the accounting profession.    Contact Carol at info @ yourcoachingbiz.com


If you would like your details featured in the 'Members' category of this blog, and you are a paid-up member of the group, email half a dozen lines about yourself and/or your business, plus a photo, to me at andy @ practicaleq.com
]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Change of name - to Manchester Business NLP and EI Group</title><dc:creator>andy@practicaleq.com</dc:creator><category>Announcements</category><dc:date>2007-02-22T11:55:48+00:00</dc:date><link>http://www.manchesternlp.com/manchesternlp/blog_files/458b101b1d7e72ded8ba9c26ea02aa19-4.html#unique-entry-id-4</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.manchesternlp.com/manchesternlp/blog_files/458b101b1d7e72ded8ba9c26ea02aa19-4.html#unique-entry-id-4</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Just to let you know that the group name has changed from 'NW Business NLP and EI Group' to 'Manchester Business NLP and EI Group'.


...Well originally the plan was to extend the group to other cities in the North West, particularly Liverpool.   Since Sarah Smith started up the Liverpool Business NLP Group (partly, I believe, inspired by our group) it seems a lot easier to let someone else start their own groups in other cities!   If you are interested in starting a local NLP or EI group  I am always happy to offer the benefit of my 11 years experience in running NLP groups, or to come and speak at it as long as it's not ridiculously far for me to travel.   So get forming!]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Profile: Helen Nicolson</title><dc:creator>andy@practicaleq.com</dc:creator><category>Members</category><dc:date>2007-02-21T12:43:12+00:00</dc:date><link>http://www.manchesternlp.com/manchesternlp/blog_files/965123c055e13edd43adf8bb07a98d11-3.html#unique-entry-id-3</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.manchesternlp.com/manchesternlp/blog_files/965123c055e13edd43adf8bb07a98d11-3.html#unique-entry-id-3</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="image-right" border=0></div>Helen Nicolson is an experienced freelance trainer, facilitator and mediator.    Her goal is to facilitate excellent, heartfelt communication through supporting the development of skills in good listening, clear writing, negotiation, and managing conflict.    In her training workshops she aims to create a relaxed and unstressed environment for participants to share experiences from their own lives, as a basis for learning and practising new skills.  

...Contact:  helen @ herunic.co.uk  0161 225 5540


If you would like your details featured in the 'Members' category of this blog, and you are a paid-up member of the group, email half a dozen lines about yourself and/or your business, plus a photo, to me at andy @ practicaleq.com]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Get your details listed on this site</title><dc:creator>andy@practicaleq.com</dc:creator><category>Announcements</category><dc:date>2007-02-20T13:29:02+00:00</dc:date><link>http://www.manchesternlp.com/manchesternlp/blog_files/f83dd4610827461e39fe4e5e43db423b-2.html#unique-entry-id-2</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.manchesternlp.com/manchesternlp/blog_files/f83dd4610827461e39fe4e5e43db423b-2.html#unique-entry-id-2</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[If you've ever wanted to know more about your fellow attendees at a


...information about you and your business listed on this blog for free!


Email me about half a dozen lines of text about yourself and/or your


...Include a link to your web site - obviously we'd like a reciprocal


...If there's anything else you would like to see on the group web site,
]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Local links you might be interested in</title><dc:creator>andy@practicaleq.com</dc:creator><dc:subject>Blog</dc:subject><dc:date>2007-02-19T17:46:28+00:00</dc:date><link>http://www.manchesternlp.com/manchesternlp/blog_files/6d74ffb5de4f0db978316182c1686de1-1.html#unique-entry-id-1</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.manchesternlp.com/manchesternlp/blog_files/6d74ffb5de4f0db978316182c1686de1-1.html#unique-entry-id-1</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[The Mastery Gym - motivational speakers, plus groups to learn about wealth creation, NLP and property investing


North West Coaching Circle - meets in Liverpool but also Manchester


North West UK-HRD Group - for corporate coaches, consultants, trainers and HR professionals.   Contact Wyn Llewellyn wynmill @ btinternet.com (no web site as yet)]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Clean language resources</title><dc:creator>andy@practicaleq.com</dc:creator><category>Resources</category><dc:date>2007-02-07T14:00:19+00:00</dc:date><link>http://www.manchesternlp.com/manchesternlp/blog_files/be631de4cb2bca97a59a0045f83e5ca5-0.html#unique-entry-id-0</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.manchesternlp.com/manchesternlp/blog_files/be631de4cb2bca97a59a0045f83e5ca5-0.html#unique-entry-id-0</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[After Caitlin Walker's very illuminating session on clean language last night, I know you will want to find out more.


Caitlin's web site is at http://www.trainingattention.co.uk


There are loads of clean language and symbolic modelling resources at http://www.cleanlanguage.co.uk


<div class="image-right" border="0"></div>Plus there is an excellent book on clean language: Metaphors In Mind by Penny Tompkins and James Lawley
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