I generally had a standing wish to stop smoking but like most smokers, I tried to quit and then lit one up at the next best opportunity with all the excuses. We had a voucher through our Health Insurance at Work for an Allen Carr session to stop smoking so I went out of pure curiosity. They were very welcoming when I arrived, spoke kindly and made me feel really alright, despite the fact it was quite a long journey (from Peterborough) on motorways that I am not familiar with, and was also a bit wobbly about the whole issue of smoking, quitting, you know all that stuff. Incidentally, The Holiday Inn at Coventry was a really nice venue.
I think he will remain in my mind for a long time because he has actually made me realise how to escape from my addiction. I feel confident that the message has reached the spot for me, that I can sensibly tackle what has previously appeared to be a long-standing insurmountable problem: this foolish association with cigarettes. Rob delivered exactly what I hoped for - a balance of common sense, straight forward facts, a clear message, peppered here and there with references to Allen Carr who he had clearly been in awe of. He spoke so confidently, his smile so warm and reassuring, his knowledge limitless, so quick to give sensible and properly targeted advice for those questions asked, even though (on reflection) I think I must have put him of his stride once or twice.
I feel so blessed, so lucky to have had the session with Rob who spoke with such warmth, such certainty, he found exactly the right level for me, he clearly knew his material.
I'm just home from attending a seminar led by Rob in the Holiday Inn, Coventry today.