Doug O'Brien & Associates

11/17/2025

Put your thoughts into buckets
Tony Burgess wants you to try sorting your thoughts into a bucket with the helpful thoughts and another bucket with unhelpful thoughts.

He has written a book all about it and its available to you to read
Read the book here,
https://www.pinkbucketthinking.co.uk/the-book/

AND/OR watch the full episode for some key highlights;
https://youtu.be/sI0n9Jand2E

11/11/2025

The bucket metaphor in corporate
Sorting to-do items into necessary and low priority can be used at home and even in the corporate world to keep teams focused on the goal.
In his book Pink Bucket Thinking, Tony Burgess helps you sort your thoughts so you remain focused.

Read the book here,
https://www.pinkbucketthinking.co.uk/the-book/

AND/OR watch the full episode for some key highlights;
https://youtu.be/sI0n9Jand2E

11/08/2025

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Years ago, I worked with a young boy who was allergic to peanuts. We’d had great success clearing up his sesame seed and cashew allergies using NLP, but when it came to peanuts, the fear lingered. You could feel it in the room, especially from his parents, whose fingers hovered over 911.

11/07/2025

Give yourself a hug; Its Science

Tony Burgess is a firm believer in havening to reduce anxiety.
So give yourself a hug, rub your own face and shoulders, the Neuroscience supports it.

Watch the full episode;
https://youtu.be/HBxl37V5UXQ

Find out more about Tony Burgess
https://aha-success.co.uk

11/06/2025

NLP and Swimming vs Marathon

We use NLP to mirror experts as we improve our skillset in any particular field. However, sometimes, and expert was born for a particular skill and however much we try, our bodies can't match.
Case in point Michael Phelps and his massive wingspan perfect for swimming.
Or
Haile Gebrselassie and his long legs perfect for a long distance runner

11/03/2025

Basket ball and height
Doug hosts his brother Tim O'Brien and as they share childhood stories and how they played basketball, the question of height and how the NBA can intergrate shorter or average-height but talented players to the sport.

Watch the full episode
https://youtu.be/XMm8FMNmNZY

10/30/2025

Shift any belief.💬
Learn how to move clients and reframe objections with Sleight of Mouth, fourteen language patterns that transform conversations — instantly.

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Join my LIVE 2-Day Training (Dec 7 & 14, 2025)
https://www.essentialcoachingskills.com/sleight-of-mouth-2025-course-with-doug-o-brien

✨ Discover how to influence and persuade with integrity.

10/28/2025

NLP is Re-programming the Brain
Doug talks about NLP and how it helps us deal with past traumas and reshape our lives.

Join Doug for a new course on Sleight of Mouth;
https://www.essentialcoachingskills.com/sleight-of-mouth-2025-course-with-doug-o-brien

10/27/2025

Because of popular demand, I will be presenting a special 2-day versions of my Sleight of Mouth Course. Two successive Sundays on Zoom.

Learn Sleight of mouth and discover how to elegantly persuade without feeling salesy.

10/24/2025

Who we are is a collection of stories
At the Woodstock Storytelling Festival starting 24th November, you'll learn from Kevin Allison of Risk Podcast, Peter Blum the creator of the festival and even Native storyteller Dr. Lewis Mehl Madrona; that we are a collection of stories and we can choose to change our narrative.

Tickets to the Festival are available here;
https://woodstockstoryfestival.com/

The Risk Podcast
https://www.risk-show.com/about-us/