🌴334. How language rewires behaviour feat. Yoke van Dam (Weekend Rewind)

This week I’m talking with someone who knows exactly what it takes to shift people out of old habits and into new ways of thinking and behaving. Yoke van Dam is a behavioural change coach, facilitator and leadership trainer with deep expertise in NLP, emotional intelligence, communication and sales. What I love about Yoke is her ability to take big, psychological concepts and translate them into practical tools leaders can actually use. She’s also got sixteen years of corporate and consulting experience, so she understands the reality of organisations, not just the theory.In this conversation we unpack the real mechanics behind behavioural change: why one-off workshops rarely create breakthroughs, how to get results through repetition and follow-through, and what NLP looks like when it’s applied in the wild, not in a textbook. Yoke shares strong examples around reframing, language patterns, and dealing with difficult groups, plus a fascinating breakdown of how to create your own PR and position yourself as someone worth paying attention to.If you’re a facilitator, coach, speaker or leader who wants people to actually change, not just nod along, this episode gives you the tools, language and structure to make that happen.Key takeawaysNLP techniques create new neural pathways, but they only stick through repetitionReframing language is incredibly effective in conflict and client conversationsOne-off workshops give insight, but long-term coaching creates transformationThe facilitator’s role is to stay neutral, stay present and listen beyond the surfacePR isn’t luck — it’s targeted outreach, relevance and credibility signalsPeople won’t trust your pitch if they can’t find proof of you onlineEnergy shifts when you go live on camera — structuring sessions around that mattersYou build a reputation by showing your work consistently, not waiting to be discoveredPre-order my new book WORK FAME and get featured on the Wall of Work FameSign up for free for my best articles every week: Work Fame.Show notes for every episode at https://podcast.leannehughes.comLet's connect on all the channels:Leanne Hughes on LinkedInLeanne Hughes on InstagramVisit my website: leannehughes.comEmail me: [email protected] you like to deliver your own private podcast feed to your audience? Sign up for a free trial today at Hello Audio.