Do Not Mention The Weather !

How many times do we start a conversation with someone and it starts with the weather - this really is a common thing to do isn't it ?
You may have even have done that this very morning when meeting your first person.
Maybe try this the next time - give a compliment to the person accompanied with a smile, even if the weather is terrible which it is quite a lot here in the UK, see what response you get.
Compliments may include - That is a great coat your wearing, your hair looks really good this morning, I am sure you can think of some yourself.
This all relates to a previous post on being different and not fitting in with the normality of everyone else.
So stand out today and do not mention the weather !
Have a great day - and you all look wonderful x

Happy Regards
Dr Rob - The Persuasionist.

The Power of YES.

How many times are you asked to go to an engagement, visit relatives or do something different which is not your usual thing ?
How many times do you use these words " Maybe " & " Try " Do you know the word maybe and try just means NO but in a nicer way !
Think how many times you have been asked to do something and you have said either of those words and not gone, quite a few times I would expect.
There is a great book written by Danny Wallace called " Yes Man " where he spent months saying Yes where he would normally say no.
I am not saying you have to duplicate or copy this exactly, but try saying Yes more and see how many new experiences you have.
I can guarantee you it will be a challenge but one that is more worthwhile than just saying the usual No and doing what you do - day in / day out.

New Experiences bring new discoveries - Say Yes more this week and post your comments on what new things you learn.
Have a wonderful week.
Warmest Regards

Dr Rob - The Persuasionist.

Are you a Metrosexual Man ?

Hello Everyone,

This is a phrase I only heard recently and had to look up what the definition was.
When the term metrosexual was first used it was used to describe a heterosexual man who acted or behaved like he was homosexual or bisexual.
This was a widespread way to describe a man, and it was not used very often. However, today it is used much more often with a more refined meaning.
Today it is not just a word used to describe a man, it is more than that. Metrosexual is now a lifestyle that is celebrated by many men and women alike.
The word is also not used to simply describe a man that behaves homosexual or bisexual.
A metrosexual man is simply a man who embraces and accepts his feminine side and takes care in his appearance.
here is actually a difference. A man who cares about his appearance is just that. But a man who goes over the top about his appearance, his clothing, and his material possessions is definitely a metrosexual.
It even goes into the man’s lifestyle as far as fitness, eating well and other lifestyle choices that might be involved.
A lot of metrosexuals will spend more money on quality clothing for their wardrobe, getting their hair cut and colored on a regular basis, getting manicures and pedicures on a regular basis, and possibly even some light tanning at the local tanning salon.
The term metrosexual still needs to be used with care, as some men do not like to be labeled with that word.
Sure, a man might get manicures, or pedicures, or regular haircuts, or spend more time in the mirror than usual, or even have a better wardrobe than their girlfriends.
Todays Metrosexual Men ~ Are You A Metrosexual?

If you are wondering if you might be a metrosexual there is a simple way of finding out for sure. Take a look around you and your home.

Do you spend a lot of time finding the best clothing and accessories for your wardrobe?

Are your nails always cleanly manicured and taken care of?

Do you always have and use the best skin care and hair care products?

Do you make sure that you only dine at the finest restaurants and shop at the best stores?

Do you have a hairstylist that knows you by name, or even the whole salon knows you be name?

If all or most of the above questions had you nodding yes you just may be a true metrosexual.
That is it for today - Have a great one !
Warmest Regards
Dr Rob - The Persuasionist.

Positive Complements are Really Important !

How many times do you hear somebody give you a positive comment, even very trivial ? Not many times I would guess, everyone loves to receive good comments about themselves as if they are down or having a bad day even something very small, that even you would not think worthwhile maybe worth so much to somebody else.

Here is a video to prove what I mean........ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cbk980jV7Ao

I have posted this to my wall before but it so powerfully explains my post today.
Have a wonderful day everyone and remember you are all beautiful people !

Warmest Regards
Dr Rob - The Persuasionist.

5 Ways to improve your Eye Contact.

5 Ways to improve your eye contact skills

1. Talking to a group – When talking to a group of people it is great to have direct contact with your listeners. Don’t make the mistake of maintaining eye contact with just one person as this will stop the other members of the group from listening. To get past this, focus on a different member of the group with every new sentence. This way you are talking to all of the group and keeping them all interested.
2. Talking to an individual – It is great to maintain eye contact when talking to a person however it can become a bit creepy and uncomfortable if you stare intensely at them. To combat this, break eye contact every 5 seconds or so. When breaking the eye contact don’t look down as this might indicate the ending of your part of the conversation. Instead, look up or to the side as if your are remembering something. Try it just now: don’t move your head, and think about the first time you started school. You will notice your eyes might move up or to the side as you try to remember this. So when your listener sees this they will think you are trying to remember something and keep on listening to you.
3. Listening to someone – When you are listening to someone it can be off putting for the talker if you stare at them too hard. The technique I use when I am counseling someone is to use what I call ‘The triangle’. This is when I look at one eye for about 5 seconds, look at the other eye for 5 seconds and then look at the mouth for 5 seconds and keep on rotating in this way. This technique coupled with other listening skills such as nodding, occasional agreement words such as ‘yes’, ‘Uh –huh’ ‘mm’ etc is a great way to keep the talker talking and to show them you are interested in what they are saying.
4. Attracting someone – When you are trying to attract someone and show them you are interested you can talk and listen with your eyes. When a person you like is speaking use the whole face as your focal point. Look at their eyes, listen to what they are saying, smile in the appropriate places, raise your eyebrows in the appropriate places. If you feel you are staring at them move to their other features such as their lips, their cheeks, their nose and then back to their eyes. Smiling when listening to someone is a great way to show you are interested in them, obviously don’t smile when they have just told you their pet died last night. You have to listen with your ears as well as listening with your eyes (yes I did mean listening with your eyes, you listen to someone’s body language with your eyes).
5. Loving someone – My partner and I often share a prolonged gaze into each others eyes and it is a very special thing to just stare without talking. My partners pupils will dilate and she can my pupils dilating. It creates a strong bond between us. To make your pupils dilate even more you can try this: as you are staring at your partner imagine yourself going inside their body and your two souls making love. You are trying to touch their very soul. This will release adrenalin and make your pupils dilate even more.

Have a great day,
Regards
Dr Rob - The Persuasionist.

Being Confident for the Weekend !

A later post today ! Being persuasive is all about confidence, whether it is confidence in ones self or confidence of being in certain situations.
Some can have an outwardly seen confidence and are a nervous wreck inside.

I have heard so many people say " I am afraid of public speaking " - consider this you are in town talking with a couple of friends - is this public speaking? Of course it is - it is only your perception that is scaring you if you are amongst strangers or in front of a large amount of people.

So the advice to follow is for those of you who are single and maybe going out over the weekend, be individual, find out the likes and opinions of those with whom you talk with and always show an interest - but nothing too suggestive
lol

Wishing you all a wonderful weekend.

Regards
Dr Rob - The Persuasionist.

The Science of Attraction.

Today I am going to share a video series introduced by Derren Brown and presented by Kat Akingbade and Charlie McDonnell. It is called the Science of Attraction.

Here is the Link.... http://www.scienceofattraction.co.uk/

It looks at attraction from a scientific point of view, over the next few weeks we will discuss attraction and how you can improve your skills when meeting new people.
Have a fantastic day everyone.
Regards

Dr Rob - The Persuasionist.

An Old Video About Persuasion,

Good Afternoon,
Today I would thought I would put a link to a video I did last year about persuasion, it isn't brilliant in technical terms but I am sure you can learn something from it.

Here is the link.....

http://www.ustream.tv/recorded/4933037


Further Video and Recordings can be found here...

http://www.ustream.tv/channel/drbert

I really hope you learn a little from them, again I must apologise for the quality as it was my first attempt.

Cheers for now
Dr Rob - The Persuasionist.

Your Never Fully Dressed Without A Smile !

This is so true when you think about it, spend some time looking at everyone you see in the street and count how many people are smiling or are in a happy mood. It does not have to be in the street, it could be whilst you are driving. I am sure you will discover that very few people smile, something else worth thinking about and looking at is this - " What expression are these people showing if it is not happiness ? "

I personally have a problem with mobile phones and here is the reason - we have become attached to our phones and treat them as our closest friend, indeed they do connect us with our friends if they are used to connect to the internet for social networking or used to text people but surely this is not the same as meeting face to face and being able to read their expressions and body language.

Really something to think about isn't it.

Do me a favour and try smiling more - I am sure you will feel better in yourself and may also improve the day of others you meet or pass in the street.

Ciao for now

Dr Rob - The Persuasionist.

Be an Individual !

Today's Discussion is on " Being Individual " people think they are individual however we tend not to be as individual as we think, these examples will explain what I mean.
There are those who want to have what their friends have and a good example of this is the Apple Iphone, whilst it may not be the best at what it does people want it. Is it good advertising - I doubt it as the latest version has had its faults but people still buy it - Why ? I think the answer to this is acceptance, we all seem to want to conform with what we see in others.
If you take the school concept we are all taught to be employees and not taught to be employers - those who we naughty and were often bunking off school are those who end up breaking away from the normality and do end up being the ones who own businesses.

We also see the sheep mode - being like others - when we are out driving they are the ones who follow into what could be a dangerous situation - doing just what the driver ahead did and not thinking for themselves.

The lesson to learn from this is - To think for yourself, and try and be an individual and I will leave you with this saying " If x was to jump of a cliff would you follow " I hope you will answer No in future.
Have a great day.

Dr Rob - The Persuasionist.

LIfe Should be like a Top Training Shoe !

Your life should be like the NIKE moto - " Just Do It " far too many people especially here in the UK are not willing to take risks, they play it safe and stay in the status que (Normality) because they think it feels safer, I agree it maybe safer but experience comes from taking risks. When your at school you see a nice looking girl who you would like to ask out but do you - NO, why ?
because you are worried she or indeed he if we deal with this from both sides of the coin - its fear of them saying no - try this >> Just do it and ASK - if they say No then you will know the answer - but it could be a yes !
It is far better to ask and get a No than to not ask at all - isnt it ?

More to come tomorrow !
Have a wonderful Day - if its raining - think what the rain does to the spring flowers in the ground - rain is good if you think of it as nutrients for our wonderful countryside.
Dr Rob - The Persuasionist.

Replay online from this weeks " The World of The Interesting "

Hello everyone,

It was sent to try me this Monday evening as I was plagued with technical issues for my online radio show, problems with the webcam then the ustream server kept kicking me out but we made it in the end.

This week was shorter and I briefly discussed persuasion, influence and random acts of kindness and how they relate to commercialism.

Here is the link......

http://www.ustream.tv/recorded/4933037

I also was sent a link to this video which I found really interesting and wanted to pass it on. It is a clip of a droplet of water filmed at 2000 frames per second and shows that water droplets " Bounce " when they land on water, yes Bounce !

Here is the link for that video.....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zRSK4k3D-50

I hope you find it interesting!

If you have anything you would like me to talk about on my Monday Shows please send me your questions to robert.dodge@btconnect.com and I will add them also please join me in the chat during the show and I will interact with you LIVE !

Have a great week everyone.

Robert - aka Dr Rob.

P.s A great source of information on hypnosis and hypnotherapy is available from my friend Wendi Friesen her link is at the bottom of my blog, she has great deals on hypnotherapy CD's.

** Stop Press ** Wendi is coming to the UK in 2010 to do some training events in association with The Hypnosmart Group - Full details to follow soon but if you wish to get on our mailing list please send your request to my email address robert.dodge@btconnect.com

The World of The Interesting * Episode 2 * Healing & Morgellon's

Good Monday Everyone,

Tonight will be the second online radio show in my new series entitled " The World of The Interesting, tonight I plan to cover 2 topics which are....

Healing,

This is self healing and not in relation to using antibiotics and medical intervention however I shall talk about  this briefly and how we can not prove that all our prescribed medications are in fact nothing more than placebo's.

and

Morgellon's.

What is Morgellons??

This is classed as a disease but it may not be a disease at all - symptoms of this can include the following..

A crawling sensation under the skin, leisons which are crater like in shape and may have fibers which come out of them - these fibers can be metallic coloured or red,white and are NOT man made.

Those are the 2 main symptoms and I will tell you more about this amazing subject in tonights show.

Here is the link...

http://www.ustream.tv/channel/drbert

Broadcasting at 21.00 GMT.

Please tell your friends and join in the chat as you never know someone you know may suffer from Morgellons but have been told they have parasitosis and its all in the mind - But is It???

See you soon.

Robert - aka Dr Rob

:)

The World Of The Interesting * Update *

Good Morning Everyone,

I hope you are having a great week and would like to thank everyone who tuned in to my online radio show last Monday Evening or has indeed watched the replay.

Here is the replay link....... http://www.ustream.tv/recorded/4379902

I believe that the content was very good however a few technical issues need to be addressed before the next show airs, sorry about those it was my first one so I am still learning how everything works and goes together.

I would appreciate any questions you may have so I can research the required answers and information and pass this on to my listeners, The show is basically about what you want to know about so its about you rather than me as I mentioned in my ramblings about websites.

For those on Facebook you can post your questions to the following group " Mind Control, Hypnosis and NLP) here is the link.....

http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=33204695507&ref=ts

or contact me direct at........

robert.dodge@btconnect.com

I also feature on Real Life Radio Online every Wednesday and Thursday Evenings where I add controversy to the chat room and generally run amuck !

This is Broadcast by Kevin Sage ( Winner of the Biggest Loser 2009 ITV1) and I cannot recommend this show highly enough for fun and pure entertainment - Guaranteed to make you laugh!

Here is the show link.....................

http://www.realliferadioonline.com/videochat.html

(The next show is tonight Wednesday 4th February 2010 starting at 19.30 / 7.30pm GMT)

Come and join in on the fun via your laptop or pc - maybe even call in for free on skype - add talktorealliferadio to your friends.

Thats about all for today everyone.

Have a good one.

Regards

Robert aka Dr Rob and Dr Bert.

2010 - Onward to Victory - Victory for all !!

Its Sunday 31st of January 2010 and I have just noticed I have not made an entry on this blog for over 8 months - Why???

I have just been super busy, lots of studying on topics including...

Persuasion, Facial Coding, Microexpressions, Applied Cold Reading and much more which I will tell you about later.

I would like to bring your attention to a few of these and what they are...

Facial coding is a system of coding the movement of the face using a specific numbering system originated by Dr Paul Ekman (Sky One's Show - Lie To Me uses research and is guided by Paul and his work) also Microexpressions are featured in this television program - more information can be found at Pauls Website at http://www.paulekman.com also if you are in the United States an associate of Paul's, Dr Erika Rosenberg runs facial coding (FACS) 5 day training events, for more details visit her website at http://www.erikarosenberg.com

I am currently studying the FACS system and will be one of the only people here in the UK (Outside of an academic setting) who after passing the final coding test will be a recognised FACS coder.

I am currently looking for 1 or 2 more people to join my study group who would like to learn the FACS Coding System, The cost will be £175.00 which is a small saving on the retail cost from the authorised seller in the United States.If you are interested please can you contact me direct via my email at robert.dodge@btconnect.com (Due to the need to meet regularly anyone interested must live in the UK.

Enough of FACS.

I will be running a regular online Radio show starting Monday 1st February 2010 at 21.00 GMT

entitled " The World Of The Interesting "

I want you answer your questions of the following subjects...

NLP (Neuro Linguistic Programming), Hypnosis, Persuasion, Cold Reading, Ghosts and the Paranormal, Quantum Physics, Magic, Mentalism, Marketing, Copywriting, Psychics, Mediumship, Goal Setting, Microexpressions and Facial Coding/Movement and anything that can be linked to any of these things.

Here is the link to the show...

 http://ustre.am/bDOR

I look forward to seeing you online soon.

If you have any questions feel free to comment in the comment section.

Thank you.

Robert. aka Dr Rob 

An Important Announcement From My Good Friend Dan Bradbury

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This affects you...

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This report is not for the faint of heart, in fact some people have been offended by the blunt, say it as it is way in which it is written. (Personally I think Dans right on the money)

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" Please Help My Friend Jonathan Jay Donate £50,000 To Great Ormond Street Childrens Appeal "

Good Afternoon,

I would like to ask you to go to this link right away....

http://www.freemarketingbook.org/

At this link you will find an excellent book on Marketing Secrets for the small business owner written by Jonathan Jay (Successtrack,Ex The Coaching Academy) plus 3 other bonusus which you will learn of before and after you have ordered this superb book.

How Much?

£1.00 

YES only £1.00

For further information and to order your book today please visit the following link....

http://www.freemarketingbook.org/

Thank you.

Robert.

P.S Postage is Free Of Charge.

P.P.S For further information on the various seminars and special event held by Successtrack please visit their main website at http://www.successtrackonline.com

" Have You Ever Considered Investing In Property? "

Well now is the perfect time!

I would like to recommend my friend Simon Zutshi's New Book " Property Magic "

I have read this and must say if you have ever considered investing in property you will not find a more complete guide into how to start and what strategies to use!

Simon has written it with so much passion and understanding which is why he is considered one of the foremost property investment masterminds in the United Kingdom.

For further information and to order your copy today please visit....

http://www.propertymagicbook.com/

P.S It currently Includes 2 Bonuses which are worth more than your initial investment of £9.99

Yes Only £9.99

P.P.S It also includes Free Postage - So what have you got to loose?

Have a fantastic day and get over to 

http://www.propertymagicbook.com/

to order your copy today.

Warmest Regards

Robert.

Latest Testimonial from Somerset & Dorset Hypnotherapy

Good Morning,

Please find written below the latest testimonial for Somerset and Dorset Hypnotherapy located at the Somerset & Dorset Hypnosis Centre.

"I recently bought and followed the 'I Can Make You Slim' CD and journal by Paul Mckenna, I was skeptical as have battled with my weight all of my life.I found the instant changes rewarding and had given me a 'thirst' for further hypnosis treatment.
 
I asked Robert if he could consolidate and reinforce the work that I was doing with Paul Mekennas products, Robert spent an hour on the phone talking to me about my life and issues which had in my opinion affected and hampered my weight loss naturally.
 
Robert spent an hour and a half with me in total, during which he carried out hypnosis and mind reprogramming techniques, Personally tailored to me.
 
One of the issues I had highlighted during our phone sesion had been the excessive amount of calories in which I was consuming in wine. I would drink wine on a daily basis and would look for a drink during the evening, I felt that I ws no longer able to forego an evening without wanting a drink or two...
 
I now no longer drink and have no desire to drink at all, I have also continued the Paul Mekenna mind programming sessions on the CD's and am seeing slow but steady weight loss.
 
I don't feel as though I am on a diet and do not feel as though I miss out on foods or treats.
 
Roberts hypnosis style was professional and thorough and I would recommend his therapy to anybody. 
(Joanne from Somerset*)

* Due to the sensitivity of Robert Client she would not allow her full name to be published but said if anyone wanted to speak with her she would be willing to talk to others in a similar situation)

Robert is the Only Weight Loss, Panic Attack, Phobia Removal and Anxiety Specialist in the South West and can be contacted through his website at....

http://www.somersetanddorsethypnotherapy.co.uk

Thank you Joanne and Robert for allowing me to put this on my blog.

Have a fantastic day Everyone!

Robert.

" Do You Want To Learn The Secret's Of Stage Hypnosis In A Single Day? "

**** Please Note this will no longer be going ahead due to a career change! ****

" Do You Want To Learn The Secret's Of Stage Hypnosis In A Single Day? "

Coming Soon to the Octagon Theatre Yeovil,
(Pre Seminar before we tour the South West)

You can have the chance to learn what the Professional Stage Hypnotist's keep to themselves and do not want the general public to know about, Now is the time to let the cat out of the bag!

For further information or to show your interest please drop me an email to...

robert .dodge@btconnect.com

This will be the cheapest introduction to Professional Stage Hypnotism Anywhere in the UK !

How much ??

£99.00

Yes only £99.00 for over 6 Hours of High Quality Training 
Why spend over £1000 from other professionals and not learn everything - Now you can!

For Further Information and to reserve your spot today contact Dr Robert Dodge on
robert.dodge@btconnect.com

Spaces will be limited to only 40 Attendees.

P.S

I can if there is enough interest offer a live feed* at this event at a reduced cost of £25.00 GBP to anyone in the world who would like to join us at the seminar!

(*Globalpreneurs Live Video Conferencing System "The Internets FIRST Maximum Growth System" details at.. http://www.globalpreneurs.com/bclo2008/ )

Have a great day.

Regards

Robert.

**** Please note This will now not be going ahead due to a career change!! ****