Mindset Mastery with Andy Workman

The Psychology of Luck: A Practical CPD for Hypnotherapists, Practitioners and Students

How Do Thoughts Actually Change Anything?

Have you ever wondered why some people seem to be luckier than others? Why two people facing similar circumstances can experience very different outcomes? And how much our beliefs, expectations and patterns of thinking really influence what happens in our lives?

In Solution Focused and Integrative Hypnotherapy, we work every day with the connection between thoughts, expectations, behaviour and outcomes. Yet clients sometimes ask an important question:

"How do thoughts actually change anything?"

Join Andy Workman for a fascinating, thought-provoking and highly practical CPD exploring Mindset Mastery and the psychology behind perceived luck.

Drawing on psychological research, intriguing experiments, real-world examples and clinical experience, Andy explores how the mind filters information, shapes decisions and influences the opportunities we recognise and act upon.

This isn't about wishful thinking or simply encouraging clients to think positively. It's about understanding the psychology behind attention, belief, expectancy and behaviour, and how these processes can influence the direction of our lives.

With his characteristic warmth, humour and down-to-earth teaching style, Andy brings complex psychological ideas to life and helps practitioners translate their understanding into meaningful client work.

What Will You Explore?

• The fascinating psychology behind perceived luck and why some people appear to create more opportunities than others.

• How beliefs and expectations influence behaviour, decisions and the opportunities we recognise.

• Why people experiencing similar circumstances can achieve very different outcomes.

• How attention, cognitive bias and habitual patterns of thinking influence everyday experiences.

• What psychological research and intriguing behavioural experiments reveal about mindset and perceived luck.

• How expectations influence confidence, motivation and the choices we make.

• Why small, realistic changes in thinking and behaviour can make meaningful differences over time.

• Practical approaches and exercises that help bring these psychological principles into everyday therapeutic work.

• How to explain these concepts clearly to clients, using language that is grounded, accessible and relevant.

• Applying mindset principles within Solution Focused, Cognitive and Integrative Hypnotherapy.

Why Is This CPD So Valuable for Practitioners?

Clients don't always need more motivation. Sometimes they need greater understanding.

Some clients readily engage with mindset-based work, while others question how changing their thinking could possibly make a difference.

Understanding the psychological principles behind mindset helps us explain why attention, expectation and behaviour matter, and how recognising and responding differently to opportunities can support meaningful change.

Andy combines research with practical examples and exercises to help you develop greater confidence in explaining these principles and adapting them to individual clients.

Rather than relying on abstract concepts, you'll explore how this understanding can complement your existing therapeutic approach and help clients recognise possibilities they may previously have overlooked.

And What About Your Own Mindset?

Mindset Mastery isn't just relevant to the people we work with.

As therapists, we can sometimes experience self-doubt, imposter feelings or uncertainty about our own abilities and effectiveness.

The principles explored in this workshop can be just as valuable in our own professional and personal lives.

By recognising how attention, expectations and beliefs influence our responses, we can develop greater confidence, make more considered decisions and approach challenges with a different perspective.

It's about understanding how the mind influences what we notice, how we respond and what we choose to do next.

Meet Your Trainer: Andy Workman

Andy Workman is an experienced Solution Focused and Integrative Hypnotherapist, Mindset Specialist, author and international motivational speaker.

He is the author of Cavemen and Polar Bears: A Proven Strategy for the Effective Management of Mood and Mindset, which explores practical approaches to understanding and managing our thoughts, emotions and responses.

Andy has a wonderful ability to make complex psychological concepts accessible, engaging and relevant to everyday therapeutic practice.

Combining research, humour, fascinating examples and practical clinical insight, he encourages practitioners to think beyond fixed approaches, develop their confidence and make what they learn their own.

His approachable teaching style, enthusiasm and genuine commitment to supporting fellow practitioners make his workshops both informative and thoroughly enjoyable.

What Have Previous Participants Said?

"I would highly recommend this CPD delivered by Andy Workman. It covered the science, referenced researchers, included real-life examples, and brought real clarity around how mindset and perceived luck actually work. Andy's delivery is grounded, easy to follow, and engaging."

Cathy C.

"Fab course, I can highly recommend it."

Deborah Pearce

"The knowledge and passion Andy brings is outstanding. The course was well-presented, informative, and kept me engaged throughout. I especially valued the references for further professional learning."

Sophie Walker

Who Is This Workshop For?

This CPD is suitable for qualified hypnotherapists, student hypnotherapists and other practitioners interested in developing a deeper understanding of mindset, behaviour and psychological change.

Whether you want to strengthen your explanations to clients, develop your existing therapeutic knowledge or explore the psychology of luck for yourself, this workshop offers fascinating insights and practical ideas you can take back into your work.

What's Included?

• Live, interactive CPD training with Andy Workman.

• Research-informed explanations, practical approaches and real-world examples.

• Opportunities for questions and discussion.

• PDF copy of the course slides.

• CPD certificate of attendance.

Workshop Information

Live Online via Zoom

Duration: 9.30am to 1.00pm (UK time)

Investment: £85 per person

Places limited to 20 participants.

Please note that workshop timings are minimum durations. Andy allows additional time where needed for questions and discussion.

New Horizon Training Academy is an NCH Accredited School and an APHP Accredited CPD Provider.

Join Andy for a fascinating exploration of the psychology of luck and discover how a greater understanding of mindset can enrich both your therapeutic practice and your own professional confidence.