The swinging watch

Several people know that I am a hypnotist as well as a trainer. I acquired this week a gold pocket watch and chain. I do not know anyone who uses this method of inducing hypnosis, but I am often asked. As I have just done some lectures, have a couple more to do and generally love speaking, it seemed a good, easy to use, easy to carry prop. I can produce it, talk about it, and people will remember it, and link my words to their interpretation of the significance of the watch. Think about that. One simple, cheap, portable visual aid. Compare that with flash animated, graphically designed slide that competes for attention with the speaker. Sometimes less is more. Simple but effective props, leaving the speaker centre stage to impress with the words, content and delivery. The moral then is be comfortable with simple props, but don't let them take over the message. Happy speaking!