Playing cards is a fun and engaging way to wire in linguistic patterns. Jamie Smart introduces one fun way of wiring the patterns great coaches use to help people be their best.

In order to really begin to use the power of language practice with these examples...

NLP Coaching language pattern 53. Become an even better coach with just the right language.

"If a good friend of yours was in [situation] and asked your advice, what would you say to them?"

Develop even better coaching skills and achieve goals with just the right language - Affirmations. Prepare yourself for personal excellence.

I am ______.

NLP Coaching language pattern 51. Become an even better coach with just the right questions.

So you believe ______.

NLP Coaching language pattern 50. Become an even better coach with just the right questions.

The fact that ______ means ______.

NLP Coaching language pattern 49, Tag questions. Become an even better coach with just the right questions.

______, isn’t it? [aren’t they, can’t you etc.]

NLP Coaching language pattern 48. Become an even better coach with just the right questions.

Just how much ______ can you stand?

Find out what a person really thinks...

I’m not going to ask you “[question with yes / no answer]” because...

 Change limiting beliefs by asking:

Are you sure enough to be unsure?

 You can get people to move beyond their limiting perceptions by asking:
How would you know if that wasn’t true?

Get client's to tell you their belief story with:

Why is it like that?

Energy flows where attention goes. Change limiting beliefs and help clients achieve goals by asking:

How will you feel when [problem or challenge] is no longer an issue?

Why is a powerful question for unearthing the reasons that will drive you to achieve goals and change your life.

Why do you want that?

You may not have to do whatever it takes to achieve goals but willingness to do it will make a huge difference.

Are you willing to go to any length to ______?

Move yourself and your clients beyond the limits perceived today and open the door to personal excellence.

What will you do when you have enough ______?

Get to the heart of the issue, but be careful… this question comes with a “handle with care” label.

What’s the worst thing for you about that?

Personal excellence is about being the best more often and when it’s needed. Tap into that power to change your life and the lives of your clients with:

What are you like when you’re at your best?

The first NLP book, by Bandler and Grinder, was called The Structure of Magic. Change limiting beliefs and propel yourself and your clients to achieve goals by invoking “magic”.

If you could wave a magic wand and ______, what would you see?