The Circle of Excellence is a simple NLP technique I use in my practice to help clients step into their optimal state before making decisions.

The Circle of Excellence — Step-by-Step

1. Imagine a circle on the floor in front of you.
   See it glowing with light — choose a colour that feels empowering.

2. Think of a moment in your life when you felt confident, calm, resourceful or unstoppable.
   It doesn’t need to be dramatic — even a small moment of strength works.

3. Hold the memory vividly.
   Feel it in your body — the posture, breath, emotion, and inner power. Engage all your senses - notice what you see, hear, smell, taste and feel against your skin.

4. Place that feeling into the circle.
   See it filling the space with strength and clarity.

5. When you're ready, step into the circle.
   Let the empowered energy rise through you.
   Breathe into it.
   Let your nervous system relax and expand.

6. From this state, ask yourself:

• What three decisions will shape my year?

• What three goals feel aligned with who I am becoming?

• What does my future self already know to be true?

7. Anchor it.
   Make one small action immediately — while you’re in the circle — to lock that decision into your energy field.