Being at a crossroads is not a “bad” situation, nor is finding yourself “stuck.” Choosing which path comes next can be tough, but at the same time rewarding.

You might be going through a personal or professional transition, or maybe you’re wondering how to start making a long-held dream a reality. You may have an ambition or project that you haven’t been ready to tackle until now.

Shakespeare wrote, “Readiness is all,” but starting is the hardest part. Who should you listen to? Which direction should you take? What do you need to achieve your goal?

What you may not realize is that you already have all the resources you need. Listening to yourself is the first step to reaching your goal. I can help.

With Brief Coaching, you can begin to articulate what you want, what you need, and how to reach your goal. I simply facilitate and offer support as you move forward.

I am also available to consult with organizations and businesses. I bring years of executive and arts-related experience to Brief Coaching.

If there is something in life that you’ve always wanted to achieve, there is no better time to start than now. To set up an appointment, please call me at 212.289.1790 or e-mail me at nlp@mindspring.com.

Before making his own career change, Brock Seawell had been producing plays, television programs and feature films for nearly three decades. Most recently he completed the full length documentary, "When I Hear Thunder," an Emmy-nominated tale of four Native American boxers and their families.

Brock was also an Executive Producer for "No Bigger Than a Minute,” a unique perspective on dwarfism, which aired on POV and won a 2006 Cine Golden Eagle Award. He wrote and produced "Top of the World," a feature length film and produced "Land of Little Rain" starring Helen Hunt for American Playhouse.

Additional credits include "The Shakespeare Sessions," with noted Shakespearean director John Barton, which aired nationally on PBS in 2003 and featured David Hyde Pierce, Liev Schreiber, Cynthia Nixon and Kevin Kline.

Mr. Seawell’s stage production credits include “1933” which he adapted from the John Fante novella 1933 Was A Bad Year. He received a Tony Nomination for the New York run of the musical "Quilters."

In addition Brock was President of the Helen G. Bonfils Foundation supporting the Denver Center for the Performing Arts for more than ten years. He is currently a Governor of the Royal Shakespeare Company.

Brock has a Masters Degree in Counseling and is certified as an NLP practioner/coach.

What is Neuro-Lingusitic Programming?

NLP, short for Neuro-Linguistic Programming, sounds ominous and a bit daunting; in fact it is based on a few simple precepts:

• People have all the resources they need to succeed and achieve their desired outcomes.
• The meaning of the communication is the response you get.
• Everyone is doing the best they can with the resources they have available.
• We are in charge of our minds and therefore our results.
• There is no failure, only feedback.
  

A certified NLP practioner/coach knows how to listen and respond to a client in order to achieve a well-formed outcome for that person.

Why use Ericksonian hypnosis?

Many people find that being in a light trance state relaxes them and allows them to access their unconscious mind. Tapping into this mind offers solutions and freedom to explore. Developed by Milton H. Erikson, M.D., this method of hypnosis used in combination with NLP helps us to bring more of you into the process.

Why see an NLP Practitioner?

Not everyone needs or wants psychotherapy or counseling. Sometimes however you just need to find a way to get “un-stuck” in order to find the next step in life. NLP, with its focus on accessing your inner resources and defining your options, can provide a key to taking that step.

Why “brief” coaching?

Brief coaching is an issue-focused, solution-oriented process. We will identify the issue, map out specific steps, and together set realistic and achievable goals. Unlike open-ended psychotherapy, brief coaching is time-limited and focused on one goal at a time. In the process of defining and working on goals, you will learn how to set boundaries around a creative project, access resources, define options and pace yourself through the beginning, middle and end of a project or transition.

Who could benefit from NLP/brief coaching?

Anyone who wants to be more mindful and effective can benefit from NLP/Brief Coaching. Because it offers a goal-by-goal, project-by-project orientation, it is especially effective for: