Some hypnosis professionals believe that the subconscious mind can’t process negative suggestion. Often, they believe it so vehemently, it’s as if that concept is an absolute, undisputable fact. And the reason these professionals believe this concept is simply because that’s what their previous instructors have told them. But let’s take a moment to challenge this...

Laughter can be a powerful tool. For some, it helps people cope with a tragedy. Others use it as a mechanism to ‘break the ice’ or break an uncomfortable pause in a conversation. People use laughter to help them process difficult emotions and situations. As the late, great Ted Robinson used to say: “Many of...

Over the course of the last two years, millions of hypnotists have shifted their business models to offer their services online. And through this shift, questions like, “Are people still buying this?” and “Does this work online?” often come up. But there’s a bigger picture dialogue that needs to be addressed. Whether people are still...

Connie Jo Holmes is a certified life coach, hypnotherapist, and founder of BU2BFULL, a hypnosis and coaching practice helping individuals ‘axe self-sabotaging behaviors’ to achieve a life of fulfillment. With over 30 years of corporate and non-profit managerial experience before starting her journey as a professional coach and hypnotist, Connie’s mission is to help her...

Helen Wyer is a Hypnotherapist, Neuro-Linguistic Practitioner, Personal Performance Coach, General Hypnotherapy Register and Complementary Natural Healthcare Register member. She is the Founder of Advance Hypnotherapy, where she utilizes techniques such as Kinetic Shift, Integral Eye Movement Therapy (IEMT), and OldPain2Go. Helen holds a Post Graduate Certificate of Education and Bachelor’s degree in History from...

In one of our most recent livestream conversations we had in my Work Smart Hypnosis community, one member posed an interesting question: whether you should respond to suggestions of relaxation - or if responding could lead to possible danger within your session. The question came right at the end of a class, so we regrouped...

Kathryn Toohey is a certified hypnotherapist, a member of the Professional Hypnotherapy Practitioners Association, and a member of the Accredited Counsellors, Coaches, Psychotherapists, and Hypnotherapists. She is the Founder of Kathryn Toohey Hypnotherapy & Performance Coaching, where she works with clients on a wide range of issues - from weight management to anxiety and pain...

Kathleen Shannon is a Licenced Clinical Mental Health Counselor and Certified Rehabilitation Counselor at Shannon Counseling and Consulting with more than 21 years of experience working as a licensed provider. She has worked with veterans on various issues including anxiety, depression, recovery, and PTSD. Previously, she has worked with Lourdes Behavioral Health, GENEX Services, and...

Whether you’re a stand-up comedian, a stage hypnotist, a singer, a performing artist, a speaker - or even a podcast host - losing your voice is a common workplace hazard. It can happen suddenly and unexpectedly and put a screeching halt to your future plans. Vocal stamina is a real issue that pops up from...