Have You Found Your Gardener Yet?

Welcome to Episode #116 of NLP Around You.

🧠 Thoughtful Thought

“Purpose is the compass; Values are the guide.” — Dr Mehernosh J Randeria

💬 NLP Quote Corner

“These pains you feel are messengers. Listen to them.” — Rumi

⏳ One Minute NLP

NLP and the Magic of Collaboration

Ever had a conversation where someone said “I’m fine” but their face, tone, and posture told a different story? That’s a moment where calibration could change everything.

In NLP, calibration is your ability to notice subtle shifts in another person’s physiology, tone, or energy. It’s like tuning into the signals behind the words. A raised eyebrow. A change in breathing. A pause that wasn’t there before.

Calibrating doesn’t mean mind-reading. It means being present enough to notice. Curious enough to explore. And respectful enough to ask, not assume.

Whether you’re coaching, selling, leading, or simply listening—your power to connect lies in your power to notice. Because when you’re calibrated, you don’t just hear the words. You hear the person.

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🔮 Meta Magic

Have You Found Your Gardener Yet?

Michael, the CEO of a growing tech firm, often praised his executive assistant, Clara. “She’s exceptional, organized, quick, and completely reliable,” he told anyone who’d listen.

One day, Raj, the Vice President of Operations, decided to see for himself. He stopped by Michael’s office under the pretense of a quick chat, but really to observe Clara in action.

She didn’t disappoint. Every call was handled smoothly, every file in place, every detail right. After watching her work for a while, Raj was genuinely impressed.

During a break, he approached her. “Clara, your boss thinks the world of you. And after seeing you in action, I get it. You’re clearly outstanding. Tell me, what’s your secret?”

Clara smiled. “The secret is that I have the best gardener.”

Raj raised an eyebrow. “Gardener?”

She nodded. “Yes. You just saw the fruit, a glowing report. I’m the healthy tree that produced it. But I didn’t grow alone. Michael, my boss, is the gardener. He fed me the right fertilizer: appreciation. Not just when I delivered big results, but even when I was just starting out, when I was still a novice. He noticed the little things. That made all the difference.”

My question – Have you found your best gardener?

📖 Hook from the Book

““Introverted” doesn’t mean silent; it means active in the inner world.” — Thomas Erikson, Surrounded by Idiots: The Four Types of Human Behavior and How to Effectively Communicate with Each in Business

🎬 Movie Motivation

“You mustn’t be afraid to dream a little bigger, darling.” This dialogue from the movie Inception pushes toward expanding outcomes and accessing creativity through mental rehearsal – much like the SWISH technique in NLP.