Course Description

Research has shown that in ordinary conversation, people use between six and nine metaphors per minute. That’s one every ten to 12 words.

But why are they there? What can they tell us about what people are really thinking and feeling? And how can you start to notice them in everyday conversation, so that you can use them?

As you probably already know, metaphor provides a powerful influencing tool. The greater your facility with metaphor, the greater your persuasive power.

These new insights can be put to use in changing lives for the better; to improve your relationships; to engage in deeper and more constructive conversations; and to help people get better results in their work.

“For anyone wanting to become more perceptive, more expressive, more influential and more persuasive, this will have a profound effect.” Peter Wright, Devon, UK


What am I going to get from this course?

  • By the end of the course, you will understand the real relationship between metaphors and the unconscious mind
  • You will grasp why paying attention to metaphors can reveal what people are really thinking and feeling
  • You’ll find out specifically how to perceive the metaphors that determine what people actually do
  • You'll know about four specific types of metaphor which are having a powerful influence on the behaviour of the people you encounter every day
  • You'll have a an action plan to develop your metaphor-spotting skills

What is the target audience?

  • Anyone who is curious about people and the way they think
  • It’s ideal for people who work with people, for example as coaches, therapists, consultants, teachers, managers and trainers
  • While it is solidly based in the latest academic research, it is not a heavily theoretical course - more a practical guide
  • May be particularly useful to students of NLP who want to go to the next level

Judy Rees

Judy Rees has taught Clean Language to hundreds of change agents worldwide including coaches of all kinds, managers, consultants, hypnotists and health professionals.

By using online systems to reach beyond the limits of local, she has helped to make Clean Language a "must have" skill set for advanced communicators, while demonstrating that embodied people skills actually can be learned remotely.

She is the co-author of Clean Language: Revealing Metaphors and Opening Minds and author of Your Clean Language Questions Answered. 

Clean Language, created by the late David Grove, is a precision toolkit for uncovering the "unknown knowns" that drive people's thinking and behaviour. It works especially well in messy, fuzzy, complex situations. Expert communicators love it because it helps them to understand how what they do works, while taking their skills to a new level.

You can learn more on her blog at http://judyrees.co.uk

Course curriculum

  • 1

    Welcome To The Course

  • 2

    Section 1: Minds And Metaphor

    • 1.1 The Metaphors Inside

    • 1.2 Familiar Metaphors

    • 1.3 The Metaphors You're Missing

    • 1.4 Four Hidden Metaphors In Action - pdf

    • 1.5 Six Metaphors A Minute? - pdf

    • Quiz 1: Section 1 Quick Quiz
  • 3

    Section 2: Hearing Hidden Metaphors

    • 2.1 Tuning In To Metaphor

    • 2.2 Hearing Your Own Metaphors

    • 2.3 Planning Your Practice: Where To Spot Metaphors - pdf

    • Quiz 2: Section 2 Quick Quiz
  • 4

    Section 3: Using Metaphor

    • 3.1 Some Ways To Use This Knowledge

    • 3.2 Individual Differences

    • 3.3 Exploring Metaphors: Clean Language

    • Quiz 3: Section 3 Quick Quiz
  • 5

    Section 4: What Happens Next?

    • 4.1 Recommended Reading - pdf

    • 4.2 Conclusion

    • Quiz 4: Section 4 Quick Quiz

Reviews

5 star rating

Wonderful insights and clarity

Alan Cox

I found this course to be very profound. For me, Judy has explained metaphors clearly. I had some knowledge of listening for metaphors before I listened to h...

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I found this course to be very profound. For me, Judy has explained metaphors clearly. I had some knowledge of listening for metaphors before I listened to her video and, as I said, she clarified my thinking a lot. Thanks Judy.

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The Mind Readers' Guide to Metaphor

Vida Schicchi

Presented in such a thought provoking way, one's appetite is wetted to want to learn more. Examples help one on a voyage of discovery, as you are gently remi...

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Presented in such a thought provoking way, one's appetite is wetted to want to learn more. Examples help one on a voyage of discovery, as you are gently reminded to practice, guided to further reading, and, all that is needed for one's development. Care and attention to every detail is reassuring - true value in every respect. Oh, I love the quizzes. Thank You Vida

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