Critical Thinking Strategies: The NLP™ Way

Using the Mind-change installation™ program

"The happiness of your life depends upon the quality of your thoughts" Marcus Aurelius

The basic definition of critical thinking is how we can critique our own thinking process. To become an excellent critical thinker requires you to achieve a state of intellectual independence in your thinking process. In order to do this, you will need to apply intellectual discipline that moves you towards intellectual humility and away from intellectual arrogance. This might seem a mouthful, but the brutal truth is that our thinking is affected by our biases and ego. If you can manage these two attributes objectively, you will become better at your thinking. This then will allow you to be more situationally aware and adapt your thinking style to identify problems and work towards finding workable solutions. Mastering critical thinking will also allow you to become an excellent decision maker.

This comprehensive one-day workshop will demonstrate how you can achieve this state of mind by using proven Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP™) methodology. NLP is not a soft-skill or training strategy. It is a mental installation program that once activated in your brain allows you to take charge of your thinking process and direct it the way you want it to go. Applying the NLP installation process, you can control your thinking to see things from different perspective, evaluate information and sharpen your powers of intuition. You will be better able to manage people who may use non-critical thinking by re-directing them to see things your way. This is a powerful process that will set you apart from the rest and make you a true asset to yourself and your organization.

Objective

By the end of the workshop you will be able to:

• Understand the components of critical thinking
• Introduction to the basis tenets of Neuro Linguistic Programming [NLP™]
• Identify the benefits of critical thinking
• How to use NLP mind-change installation™ to develop intellectual independence in your thinking
• Identify and neutralize destructive thinking by using meta-programming to change the way you process information in your mind
• Moving away from intellectual arrogance and moving towards intellectual humility by exercising intellectual discipline
• Managing and dealing with people who use non-critical thinking with critical thinking methodology - meta-cognitive communication strategies
• How to be situationally aware to identify problems and achieve a solution focus mindset?
• Use meta-model communication to identify and neutralize emotional manipulation and deceptive reasoning

Outline

What you will cover in this action oriented one day workshop

Module One

• Identify and appreciate the various components of Critical Thinking
• Introduction to the basic tenets of NLP™ - understand how our mind perceives and processes information
• Understand and apply the Neuro-Logical Level of Mind-State to manage our thinking critically

Module Two

• Appreciating the benefits of Critical Thinking by being more persuasive and being a better communicated.
• How to solve problems with critical thinking methodology
• Learning to access multiple solutions and pick the most workable one with critical thinking

Module Three

• Learning to apply reasoning and being open minded - moving away from intellectual arrogance
• Stepping out of your comfort zone with non-linear thinking - exercising intellectual discipline
• Effectively use meta-model communication to ensure on how not to jump into conclusion by identifying deceptive reasoning and emotional manipulation

Module Four

• Developing the traits of a Critical Thinker - be curious, be disciplined, be humble and engage in active listening
• Learning to look at the big picture with Critical Thinking and make effective decisions
• Identifying and overcoming biases and prejudice that affects your thinking - exercising intellectual humility with Mind-change installation™
• Applying critical thinking daily to enrich your life and that of others in your life

Who should attend

This workshop is designed for all industries and everyone in any organization will benefit from this. Specifically, leaders, supervisors and managers will agree after attending this workshop the inherent benefits it will give them when motivating and inspiring their staff. Customer relationship officers, Human Resource executives and managers will find this workshop inspiring in the way it changes the way they think learn to look at their job focus differently and proactively. Military and enforcement personnel will appreciate this workshop for the way in which they can handle difficult and explosive situations objectively with a 'cool' disposition.

Methodology

This is a high-impact result oriented workshop consisting of very short concept sharing followed by group discussion, individual reflection, role play and focusing attention to specific problem-solving puzzles that the trainer will challenge you throughout the workshop. The trainer will use though provoking discussion, videos and music to achieve the returns of investment of this workshop. Be prepared for the mind-changing ride of your life.

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Wekie Tay's Profile

WEKIE TAY BA (Sociology and Economics), Distinguished Toastmaster (highest award in public speaking), Prof. Cert. Criminology and Behavioral Psychology, Cert. Counseling Psychology
Winner of over 247 national and regional Public Speaking Contests and Awards
Multiple-times Singapore National Impromptu Speech Champion
Multiple-times Division International Speech Champion
Multiple-times Division Speech Evaluation Champion
Multiple-times Division Impromptu Speech Champion
Multiple-times Division Humorous Speech Champion
Group Facilitator, Our Singapore Conversations
Neuro-Linguistic Programming Trainer (USA), NLP Master Practitioner
Design Human Engineering Practitioner (USA)
Mind Mastery Practitioner (Australia)
Certified Mental Toughness Coach (USA)
Certified Mental Toughness Facilitator
Certified Stress Management Consultant
Certified Neuroscience Coach
American Management Association Certified Trainer
NUS Outstanding Young Alumni Award Winner
Contributing Co-Author of International Book Award Winner, ‘Heart of a Toastmaster’
Co-Author, ‘The DNA of Success Stories:
How to Maximize Success in Your Life’
Workplace Expert and Co-Host, SPH Radio podcast series, ‘Workplace Take 2!’

Wekie Tay is a highly sought-after public speaker, regional trainer, and achievement coach with over 35 years of experience, having trained over 110,000 individuals across Singapore, the USA, and Asia. Specializing in professional excellence, leadership, communication, and motivation, he has conducted impactful sessions for diverse audiences and industries.

A Certified NLP Trainer, Distinguished Toastmaster, and Mental Toughness Coach, Wekie has won over 240 public speaking awards and held numerous leadership roles in training and Toastmasters. He co-authored the international bestseller The DNA of Success Stories and contributed to Heart of a Toastmaster, an award-winning book.

Fluent in Mandarin and English, Wekie has been featured in major media such as The Straits Times, LianHe ZaoBao, and SPH Radio, where he co-hosted the podcast Workplace Take 2!. He holds credentials in counseling psychology, criminology, and stress management, and regularly works with organizations to boost sales, leadership, and communication performance.

Wekie is passionate about helping others excel beyond excellence through dynamic, real-world training and mentorship.