Behind The Mic
PAUL CLOUGH
Show
Host
Looking to make the complicated simple in this world of personal development.
To support you in your dreams, your goals and outcomes whatever they may be and create a reality in this little planet of ours that we all want to be part of.
A hypnostist, a trainer of NLP, Hypnotherapist and I hope a nice guy that cares ;0)

Anxiety to Confidence – Personal Development Unplugged
Welcome to Personal Development Unplugged — the podcast that helps you move from anxiety to confidence, letting go of what holds you back and becoming the real you again.
This isn’t complicated, over-the-top self-improvement.
👉 This is personal development made simple, practical, and usable.
We tackle anxiety, low self-esteem, fears, and negative emotions using powerful yet easy-to-understand tools from Hypnosis and NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming) — so you can actually take action and create real change in your life.
🏆 Proudly ranked as one of the Top 15 Personal Development Podcasts
What This Podcast Is About
If you want to:
- Change the way you feel
- Change how you act and react
- Let go of negative emotions and limiting beliefs
- Build real, lasting confidence
- Create something meaningful in your life
Then you’re in the right place.
What Makes This Different?
Personal development has been made far too complicated… and sometimes a little secretive.
Not here.
I break things down into simple processes you can understand and use immediately.
No fluff.
No interviews.
No pretending.
Just little ol’ me… sharing what works 😉
Who Am I?
I’m Paul Clough.
And I love helping people create meaningful change in their lives.
But it wasn’t always that way…
My Journey (The Real Story)
I started out driven by success in the financial side of the building industry.
By the age of 30, I had become a director of one of the largest building companies in Cambridge.
But looking back?
That “win at all costs” mindset was completely the wrong way to live.
The Turning Point
Everything changed during my very first training in hypnosis.
I realised something profound:
Life isn’t win–lose.
And even win–win isn’t enough.
The real foundation is:
Integrity, authenticity, and service.
That shift changed everything.
Life-Changing Moments
Two major life events within six months reshaped me completely.
They changed my beliefs, my direction, and what I thought was possible.
But more importantly…
They deepened my connection with my three sons:
- Supporting Joseph in transformational training
- Working with Luke in developing hypnotherapy processes
- And continuing to grow an amazing relationship with Daniel
Discovering My Real Purpose
At first, I didn’t realise how effective my work in change really was.
I just studied, practiced, and worked with clients.
Then something shifted…
When I began trusting my instincts.
I saw people transform — sometimes in just one or two sessions — from being completely overwhelmed…
To finding a will to live again.
Being part of that?
There’s nothing like it.
What I Do Now
Today, I help people:
- Let go of anxiety and emotional baggage
- Build confidence and self-belief
- Reconnect with who they really are
- Create meaningful, lasting change
Using:
- NLP
- Hypnosis
- Time Line Therapy™
- And a deep understanding of the mind-body connection
Qualifications (For Those Who Like Them 😉)
- Certified Trainer and Consultant of NLP
- Certified Master Practitioner of NLP & Time Line Therapy™
- Certified Master Hypnotist and Hypnotherapist
Final Thought
Your potential isn’t limited.
It’s infinite.
And everything in this podcast is designed to help you:
Let go.
Grow.
And become the Real You Again.
Call to Action
If this resonates:
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