Is MAP Coaching the same as Hypnotherapy?

No, MAP is not hypnotherapy; you remain fully awake and in control without entering a trance. Instead of using suggestion to create new beliefs, MAP instructs the brain to neutralize the entire neurological structure, clearing negative memories so the brain can rewire itself with positive, self-empowering beliefs.

How does MAP clear limiting beliefs to help me achieve my goals?

MAP neutralizes the unconscious blocks and negative memories that sabotage your progress. Once these disempowering beliefs are cleared, your goals and desires have a neutral platform to unfold naturally, often delivering results in weeks that used to take years.

Can MAP Coaching unlock my creative flow?

Yes. By clearing mental clutter, stress, and subconscious resistance, MAP helps you find that 'creative spark'. It is effective for overcoming writer's block, improving problem-solving skills, and enhancing overall creativity.

Does MAP require me to relive my trauma?

No. Unlike exposure therapy, you do not need to talk about the details of painful memories or relive the trauma to heal it. We neutralize the emotional charge gently, without cognitive processing or re-traumatization.

Can MAP help with business success and financial blocks?

Absolutely. Many clients use MAP to 'blow through barriers' and realize their business dreams. It is highly effective for clearing money blocks, sales resistance, and self-sabotage, allowing you to up-level your financial and professional performance.

Can it address family history or generational trauma?

Yes. Similar to Family Constellation work, MAP can find the origin of a pattern and clear it completely. This stops the cycle of inherited trauma quickly and effectively.

Can MAP help with phobias like fear of flying or heights?

Yes. MAP is highly effective for neutralizing specific phobias. We can address fears of heights, flying, spiders, or enclosed spaces by clearing the subconscious association, often resolving lifelong issues quickly.

I have a fear of public speaking. Can MAP help?

Yes. Public speaking anxiety is one of the most common issues we treat. We neutralize the fear of judgment and failure that causes stage fright. We also teach you 'MAP on the Go' to calm your nerves in seconds right before you speak.

Can I use the MAP Method on myself between sessions?

Yes. We teach you a skill called 'MAP on the Go' which you can use anytime, anywhere—during a meeting, before a speech, or in daily life. This empowers you to manage stress and emotions independently between your coaching sessions.

Does this help with physical health and stress-induced ailments?

Yes. MAP can effectively improve stress-induced conditions such as insomnia, tension headaches, migraines, and chronic pain by neutralizing the underlying stress response in the brain.

Is the MAP Method validated by science?

Yes. MAP leverages a neuroscience discovery called the 'Window of Reconsolidation,' which allows the brain to open neural connections and rewrite long-term emotional memory within seconds.

Where are you located?

Expansion Works is based in Hampshire, UK. We serve clients locally in Aldershot, Southampton, and London, and provide MAP Coaching sessions to clients worldwide via Zoom.

My Journey: From Founder to MAP Coach

23 Dec

Written By James Hazlett-Beard

People often ask how I got here. To be honest, it can seem like quite the cliché to go from high-paced industries such as fashion and production into personal development or mental health.

However, the transition is often more natural than it seems, mainly because of the traumas people within those high-performance roles experience. People frequently play out their own traumas and limiting beliefs through their careers, hoping to resolve their past through external success. In some respects, I, too, was one of those people at points in my career.

When I look back at why I chose to become a MAP coach, it wasn’t just a response to my experience and what I was noticing around me; it has always been my calling. A consistent red thread woven through my life. My mission in both my life and career has always been ‘to create space to empower.’ Which continues to be my passion in my role as a Founder and now MAP Coach.

Growing up

I was born in Southampton but spent my childhood growing up on the Isle of Wight. It was a beautiful place that really allowed my imagination to run wild. My family spent most of our days on the beach, trudging through the mud, surrounded by nature.

But for a kid who felt "different," it was also isolating. I experienced bullying both in and outside of school; to be honest, it was pretty constant. It left a mark far deeper than I realised at the time. I carried that weight for years, unaware of how it was shaping my view of the world and myself.

Rediscovery of self

I didn’t end up going to University, not through choice, but because I was directed towards a more practical route. I was told that diving straight into the work would benefit me more, and I could always come back to study for an MA later if I wished.

So, my 20s became a period of self-rediscovery. I moved to London, having worked and saved hard to buy my first camera. I spent years networking online and working in retail, shooting test models on the side and eating countless packets of noodles to get by. Eventually, I broke through, going on to work with incredible talent like Emma Thompson and Ella Purnell

From the outside, I was making progress. But the pressure was intense, and the internal baggage I was carrying was getting heavier.

It was during this time that I met my friend and mentor, Fabian Hirose, a management consultant working with fashion giants including LVMH. Fabian has a gift for seeing people, really seeing them. He looked past the photographer and saw the pain I was still carrying.

He was the catalyst that started me on my journey of personal development. I began exploring various modalities, including BWRT, Constellations, EFT, EMDR, and Hypnotherapy. This newfound passion for personal development was incredibly empowering; I realised I didn’t need to carry my past around anymore.

I began supporting Fabian with workshops like "Fashion Burnout," helping other professionals navigate the crushing demands of the creative industry. I saw that I wasn't alone; so many of us were running on empty, trying to create beauty while feeling broken inside.

Burnout & Liberation

I later moved into production, where my strength lay in bringing unconventional teams together and empowering creative ideas. I loved the energy of it, but by my 30s, I hit a wall.

I burnt out.

It was a wake-up call. I realised that I couldn't keep doing the same things and expect different results. I quit drinking, quit smoking, and fixed my health. But I understood a fundamental truth: If I wanted to change my external world, I had to change my internal world first.

That is when I discovered the MAP Method.

It blew my mind, and I felt liberated. MAP helped me resolve the past trauma of bullying and clear the limiting beliefs that had been a part of me all those years. I finally felt free.

Finding My "Why"

With a clear head and a healed nervous system, I started my own agency focused on future tech. We worked with massive names: Romeo Beckham, POP Magazine, Lisa Rinna, Julia Fox, Prada, and Maison Margiela.

Life was good. But it seemed life had another lesson for me.

I lost my brother.

Grief has a way of stripping away everything that doesn't matter. It forced me to stop and ask myself: What actually resonates with my soul? What am I doing here?

I realised my true passion wasn't tied to one specific role or career; it was empowerment. It was the spark I felt when I helped others create their vision, their dreams, and their purpose.

I decided to train as a MAP Coach because I wanted to offer others the same freedom I found. I wanted to help people create deep, lasting change, not just in their careers, but in their beings.

Your Journey Starts Here

Today, I use my experience as a Founder in high-pressure creative industries and my training in neuroscience-based transformation to help others find their power to achieve their vision.

Reflecting on your own story is a great first step in understanding your purpose. And when you are ready to clear the blocks standing in the way of that purpose?

If you haven’t read it already, I highly recommend picking up ‘Find Your Why’ by David Mead, Peter Docker, and Simon Sinek. It is an incredible tool to bring clarity to what motivates you.

I’m here to help.

James Hazlett-Beard