"The very first step is to put out what I refer to as: the immediate fires. It's like triage. How do we get a client up to speed? Addressing and identifying the client's beliefs is the second step.

As human beings, we learn through association. Every thing that happens to us, serves to reinforce or create a belief that operates within our current paradigm. Lastly, in the third step there is the point when a client's focus shifts from having problems and challenges to just wanting more resources. He/She has learned how to manage his/her emotional states and understands how to use anchors, synesthesias, swish patterns, and all the techniques to his/her advantage. Michael J. Emery is a Personal Development Coach in Portland, OR. He is available for international telephone and video coaching. Visit www.michaeljemery.com to learn more! Michael J. Emery's life coaching background includes Ericksonian Hypnosis, Neuro-linguistic Programming (NLP), Humanistic Neuro-linguistic Psychology, and Transpersonal Psychology."