Directional Language: How Your Words Reveal (and Solve) Your Problems | Chris Priebe

What if the exact words someone uses could tell you where their problem is "stored" in their mind — and which question could set them free from it?In this episode of Hypnosis and Beyond, hosts Dana and Jen sit down with Chris Priebe — hypnotist, NLP Master Practitioner, Kinetic Shift Trainer, and international speaker — to unpack "Directional Language," his framework for using the structure of everyday speech to locate a problem and guide someone past it, entirely through conversation.Chris's path into this work started with his own hypnosis session for weight loss, which led him into NLP, then into training with the Mike Mandel Academy, Freddy and Anthony Jacquin, and Carl Smith. Along the way, he developed a way of listening that turns ordinary conversation into a tool for change — no formal induction required.In this episode, we cover:✅ How we store experiences spatially and temporally — and how that shows up in our language✅ Why the word "yet" creates forward motion, and why "I know" quietly shuts a conversation down✅ How questions create conversational fractionation, guiding someone from a "problem" state to a "not problem" state✅ The Toastmasters speech — built entirely out of questions — that moved a total stranger to tears✅ Why this isn't just a hypnosis tool: coaches, speakers, leaders, and parents can all use it✅ Chris's advice for living (and working) with more curiosityWhether you're a certified hypnotist, an NLP practitioner, a coach, a public speaker, or simply someone who wants to communicate — and listen — better, this conversation will change the way you hear the people around you.Connect with Chris Priebe:🔗 Website: https://www.chrispriebehypnosis.com/📅 Catch Chris live at Hypno Thoughts, July 2026Connect with the Hosts:🔗 Work with Dana: Master Hypnosis and Mental Welfare Coaching for adults and teens — book a discovery call at https://peppertreewellness.com🔗 Work with Jennifer: Wellbeing Coaching and Hypnosis to help you break free from what's holding you back — https://www.jennifercjohnston.ca/