A Good Path with Hypnotic Experience

It took six months of testing and practice, followed by more testing and more practice, followed by...well...you get the point...to develop my Hypnotic Experience show.

I wanted a fast-paced performance that combined comedy with a meaningful discussion about the power of positive visualization.  It had to be entertaining and informative, and relevant to audiences of all ages and backgrounds.

Plus, it was imperative to steer clear of the tired misconceptions and cliches that define Las Vegas style hypnosis shows.  While there is a place for that brand of entertainment in the market, my preference was to offer a truly unique experience that an audience would both enjoy and come away with ideas on how to fulfill the promise of exceptional living.

Hypnotic Experience remains a work in progress, yet I'm on the right path.  There have been stumbles along the way as I continually refine, however I typically receive heaps of positive feedback after each show.  Even my late night performance in April after a burlesque show resulted in one attendee imploring me to "keep doing what I am doing."

I have an exceptional schedule of shows lined up for the fall that I will announce in the coming weeks.  Several are return performances for event organizers who have hosted me the past.  For me, that's perhaps the ultimate compliment.

Others are new relationships who like the positive message of Hypnotic Experience and believe it will resonate with their audience.  I very much look forward to those as well!

One additional benefit of entertaining has been the improvement in my professional presentation skills. 

Yes...I have a full-time job that pays the mortgage and keeps my children well fed.  I'm now frequently asked to speak at industry conferences because of the timeliness of my topic (social media marketing) and my ability to deliver with passion and style.

Check out this video of the initial five minutes of a recent keynote I delivered at a tradeshow.  The story and its Jerry Maguire reference produced a healthy laugh from the crowd. 

Pathway to Success, Achieving Confidence Through Hypnosis

A successful business presentation requires confidence.  Can hypnosis help a person achieve this mind-set?  Photo Source:  123rf.com.

Success in academic pursuits, athletic competition and career advancement is very much determined by confidence.  

Confidence is merely a state of mind defined by the honest, raw and all consuming belief that you are talented, skilled, focused and well prepared.  I will ace this test.  I'm going to be sharp during my presentation at work.  The game is at a critical point...I will make this free throw.

Of course, it's easier to aspire to then actually achieve this mindset.  That's because our conscious mind -- where rational thought and critical decision-making exists -- spends much of its time telling us why we cannot achieve things.

Can hypnosis help instill confidence, thereby inspiring a person to be more successful in life?

A few weeks back I met with a woman in her mid-20s who is pursuing a career in sales.  She has a world of natural ability and talent -- attractive, likeable, intelligent and strategic.

Yet, a lack of confidence had hindered her success when it came time to make a presentation to a prospective customer.  Her fall back was to typically bring a more experienced colleague to the pitch meeting and then shrink away by failing to interject her thoughts into the discussion.

After rapidly achieving a state of hypnosis, I asked her to visualize herself leading a new business presentation.  She pictured the audience responding well to her pitch, and respecting her knowledge about the product and the industry.  She imagined addressing questions (even the tough ones) in a calm and poised manner.

As we concluded the hypnotic experience, I encouraged her to think about how a successful business presentation had made her feel positive and comfortable.  And that this feeling of confidence will define all aspects of her life -- professional and personal.

Did this help her?  We'll see...I anticipate meeting with her again in December. 

Hypnosis is not magic as a person must have the talent, ability and discipline to prepare.  Yet, by conditioning the mind to accept success as the outcome, a sense of confidence can absolutely be realized.

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If you live in the Washington, DC area, please check out the event I'm hosting in partnership with Professionals in the City on Monday, November 19th in Georgetown.  It is entitled "Hypnosis: a Positive Approach for Exceptional Living."  You can find a 1/2 off registration deal at this link.