WSH459 - James Hazlerig on Breaking Through

Ever feel like confidence is something elusive, always just out of reach, tied up in the stories you tell yourself? This week, I brought James Hazelrigg back for a powerful look at identity, storytelling, and the real meaning of confidence in change work. From pirate-themed AC/DC covers to transformative sessions behind jail walls, James reveals why the most effective techniques are not always found in scripts, but in the way you adapt, connect, and embody the art of narrative. You will hear how story structure and intuition shape client breakthroughs, whether that means helping someone step free of old habits or redefining themselves completely. James has spent years blending hypnotic language with performance, therapy, and even goat herding. His journey began with a literal birth into hypnosis and grew into a career changing lives, from anxiety sufferers to those ready to walk away from cigarettes for good. Along the way, his sense of identity and confidence has continually evolved, shaped by the stories he lived and told. "Confidence comes from your identity, and identity is the story you tell yourself." ~James Hazelrigg Today on Work Smart Hypnosis: · Why your client's struggle is really a bad story, and your job is to help them write a better one · The art of starting sessions without a script, and trusting your intuition to lead powerful change · How the most striking moments are found when you are fully present, in the here and now · The secret to hypnotic storytelling, weaving change, resonance, and personal meaning into every tale · Why trance is not always necessary, and how everyday stories can create real results · How to use client wins and feedback files to reinforce your own confidence as a practitioner · The surprising truth about self-esteem, sometimes you are more confident than you realize · Tools for crowd management, engagement, and maximizing impact, from recovery centers to big audiences Connect with James Hazelrigg Connect with Jason >> WorkSmartHypnosis >> AttractPreSoldClients Engage & get supported in our FREE Work Smart Hypnosis community: >> Build your confidence as a hypnotist in our next live & online certification course: >> Get on-demand self-guided access to Jason Linett’s hypnotherapy techniques library: >> Grow your hypnosis business with ready-to-launch action plans: >> Benefit from weekly coaching and new ethical sales persuasion systems every month: >> Get Jason’s “Attract Pre-Sold Clients” team to rebuild & launch your new website & funnels: >> /

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WSH459 - James Hazlerig on Breaking Through is an episode from Work Smart Hypnosis | Hypnosis Training and Outstanding Business Success by Jason Linett | Board Certified Hypnotist, Hypnosis Instructor, and Online Entrepreneur.

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This episode was published on Mar 19, 2026.

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