Remap your path to success with effective motivational techniques.
Learn to use the psychological techniques of neurolinguistic programming (NLP) to ‘reprogram’ your brain –replacing the negative attitudes that hold you back with positive thought patterns that will enable you to be more effective, confident and successful.
In just under twenty simple steps, Neil Shah shows you how to use NLP to develop new habits of behaviour and thought that will help you succeed in all areas of life, from influencing others and understanding how they influence you, to achieving your goals, to managing stress.
Appreciate your life- right here, right now.
Learn how to use mindfulness every day, by listening to your body, becoming more aware of the present and letting go of negative thoughts.
Mindfulness teacher and consultant Tessa Watt introduces simple techniques with lots of examples and exercises for newcomers to begin right away, as well as outlining deeper mindfulness practice for those who wish to take it further.
Reduce anxiety and handle your emotions more effectively, enjoy the moment and recover from bad moods more quickly, and slow down and find your own source of calm.
Motivate your team to go the extra mile.
New managers, experienced managers or aspiring managers – learn how to understand your team and get the best out of them.
From hiring new members to dealing with poor performance, from goal setting to promoting work–life balance, understand how to foster effective employees with Alison and David Price’s A–Z map to managerial success.
Filled with expert insights, real-life case studies and proven techniques, this Practical Guide will make you a better manager – right now.
Motivate your team to go the extra mile.
New managers, experienced managers or aspiring managers – learn how to understand your team and get the best out of them.
From hiring new members to dealing with poor performance, from goal setting to promoting work–life balance, understand how to foster effective employees with Alison and David Price’s A–Z map to managerial success.
Filled with expert insights, real-life case studies and proven techniques, this Practical Guide will make you a better manager – right now.
Turn your passions into a thriving business.
From finding a niche, to expanding a successful enterprise to new horizons, learn how to turn any business opportunity into a rewarding venture – while avoiding the pitfalls of pursuing a pipe dream.
Distilling the key points into down-to-earth, realistic advice, business experts Alison and David Price explain how to create the right brand to stand out from the crowd, achieve the best work-life balance and grow your business to success.
This Practical Guide offers expert insights, case studies and practical techniques to help you begin and prosper on your entrepreneurial journey.
Collaborate to get better agreements for everyone.
Negotiation doesn’t have to be a fight to get what you want at the expense of the other side. In fact, you’ll create better deals and better relationships through collaboration.
Gavin Presman’s ethical and mutually-beneficial approach shows you how to prepare for and engage in every negotiation – whether you’re drawing up a contract with a client, buying a house or settling family disagreements.
With step-by-step guidance, checklists and amusing and relatable examples, this guide will improve the negotiating skills of any reader, enhancing personal and professional relationships in the process.
Talk, listen, support and understand better.
Develop a hands-on understanding of how counselling works and how it can help people, viewing the subject from both a client’s and a trainee counsellor’s perspective.
Learn how to listen more attentively and be a better communicator, be more empathetic with a heightened perception of others, and improve your relationships with both those around you and yourself.
Providing expert insights, real-life case studies and useful skills, this Practical Guide offers an invaluable guide to anyone interested in learning more about counselling.
Express yourself clearly, persuasively and confidently.
Learn how to plan what you want to say, manage your anxieties and project your best self, whatever the situation.
Whether you want to ask your boss for a pay rise, deliver a faultless wedding speech or settle your nerves before an interview, communication coach Alan Woodhouse teaches you how to find your inner confidence and capture your audience.
Understand how to tailor your speeches and find the perfect words for every occasion, project your voice and overcome stage fright.
Overcome fears, manage negativity and improve your life.
Using the tools of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), understand your behaviour and how to change negative patterns, learn how to think differently about problematic situations, put your worries into perspective and start to feel better, achieving and exceeding your goals.
Clinical psychologists Clair Pollard and Elaine Iljon Foreman offer activities to support you, stories to provide perspective and a clear framework to guide you. This Practical Guide will help you to develop effective coping strategies, so that you can think more constructively, act more calmly, and feel better about yourself.
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Believe in yourself and feel better.
Achieve a realistic and positive view of yourself and live a happier and more successful life with these easy-to-follow techniques from CBT and related disciplines.
A positive self-image can help you to improve your relationships and focus on what matters to you, whether that’s dealing with feelings of inadequacy, exploring your creativity, or improving physical fitness.
Based on psychological assessments and practical journaling exercises, A Practical Guide to Building Self-Esteem enables you to uncover your needs, preferences and concerns, and to move away from whatever is holding you back.
