Most people vividly remember the scene in Star Wars when Obi Wan Kenobi looks into the eyes of a guard and convinces him that the three wanted fugitives right in front of him are not the people he is looking for. Wouldn't it be great to have similar influence over people? The term conversational hypnosis suggests that we can.Of course, conversational hypnosis is not as simple as it sounds. Rather, it is a series of well-choreographed strategies and manipulations that may bring others around to your point of view.

The principles of conversational hypnosis were first conceived by the great hypnotist and psychotherapist Milton Erickson. Erickson believed that trance states were not rare occurrences that had to be elaborately induced. He believed people slip into trance states several times a day, for instance, when they are waiting for a bus or concentrating very hard on something they are reading.

Conversation hypnosis is the ability to manipulate the minds of other people simply by talking with them. By using this form of hypnosis, you can plant new ideas, thoughts, and even beliefs into the minds of those you converse with. This can be done so smoothly that the people upon whom you'll be using this techniques will not even be aware that they're being manipulated with.

In fact, they'll believe that the very thoughts you had inserted into their psyche are their own. Do you see why that gives you an immense power over other people? It's one thing to persuade someone to do something; it's quite another to make that person believe that he or she actually came up with the idea.

In which areas of life can the power of conversational hypnosis affect your life?

1. Your career - Imagine being able to persuade your boss to give you a raise and even think it was his (or her) idea. Imagine getting promoted more often, getting all your ideas to be accepted by your colleagues and bosses. This can make you the hottest employee in your company. That's worth money. A lot of money.

2. Hypnotic Sales - If you're a salesperson or otherwise come in contact with potential customers, imagine what it would be like to use your power to do some hypnotic selling. There are reports from users of conversational hypnosis that their sales went up dramatically.

3. Sex life - Forget about having trouble getting dates. You'll be able to date practically anyone you want. But it doesn't stop there: With the right words you'll be able to seduce those you date. However, don't use this unethically or illegally.

These 3 areas of your life are just the tip of the iceberg. Regardless of what you wish to accomplish in your life, being able to get people to agree with what you want them to would greatly help you to succeed. If you're willing to spend the time and make some effort, the results can be impressive.