As with many "soft" sciences which endeavor to be taken more seriously, hypnotic therapy in general is full of hocus pocus - swirling spirals, shiny crystals and pendulums, with post-hypnotic demonstrations of "clucking chickens" and compulsions to scratch phantom itches. Serious hypnotic practitioners naturally wish to separate themselves from such reminders of charlatans and stage performers.NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming, which itself has somewhat of a reputation to overcome) is, basically, a methodology for modeling the best examples of performance in, really, any field of endeavor, extracting the essentials from them, and incorporating these abstractions into its 'library' of techniques. Thus it would be inaccurate to say that some technique is NLP, because all NLP processes are borrowed from elsewhere, be it psychology, sports, marketing, physical therapy or even medicine and science.Besides, what new trainees are taught on the very first day is that, "If you can identify a technique as an NLP procedure, it is, by that very fact, not NLP, because the essence of NLP is elegance and transparency." Therefore, 'evidence' of the use of NLP by a practitioner would be the client's impression that "S/he seems very sympathetic and trustworthy" or "We didn't really do anything, but I already ... [more...]

I was such a worry wart, I worried about absolutely everything. When I had kids my worrying got even worse since I had three other little people to worry about now too.If my kids ever got sick I would be so sick with worry that I would literally feel sick to my stomach and I just couldn't eat. And I'm only talking about minor illnesses like colds and flus, I was really, really bad. My worries and anxiety were at a level where they were just completely irrational.I read so many self help books and even attended anxiety seminars and visited a counsellor. None of these things helped change that dreadful sick feeling that I got whenever the kids got sick or hurt.Then one day........I found NLP or Neuro Linguistic Programming and my life changed that day. NLP is so easy and doesn't require months and months of visits to talk to a counsellor about things that you'd really prefer not to talk about. NLP had fast results, it's very simple and you can do it from your own home.The NLP techniques that I used have been amazing. I can actually cope now when my kids get sick, I don't ... [more...]

What is Neuro Linguistic Programming? Neuro Linguistic Programming or NLP is a system developed by Richard Bander and John Ginder in the early 70s. In this system it is believed a person can improve himself by changing his outlook in life in a positive manner.In NLP, it is taught that language and behavior are highly structured and as such, they can be modeled. Modeling is a method wherein behaviors, language and beliefs of another person are gathered and combined then created to a form which can be taught to others. These models are taught and adapted to persons needing it.NLP's Benefits Ever since its development in the 70s, Nero Linguistic Programming has already come a long way. The system has been used in so many various ways. Today, NLP is used in business, in health improvement and even in sports.In business, to be able to establish rapport with customers and client is big advantage. Even with a so-so product with a not so so-so price, as long as a good relationship is built between you and the client, the outcome will quite be favorable. NLP can improve skills in communication and management. It can also improve leadership and motivational skills.In ... [more...]

Wondering how to grab the attention of your audience, put them on the edge of their seats to listen your presentation? This popular VAKT mnemonic most commonly used in NLP (Neuro Linguistic Programming) is going to extend its hands to help us to present better and to impress the all kinds of audience. From an short 2 minutes college farewell speech to the most advanced technical presentations at your office, VAKT mnemonic will not only help you to divide your entire presentation in to 5 different dimensions but also makes you remember your presentation without memorizing your speech.Visual: Visual representation, for the past hundreds of years, from Egypt to Europe, is being observed by us in caves and rocks, tombs and pillars. Hence, Show your presentation either through attractive slides and hands outs or verbally by taking them in to visualization and imagination. Use words such "imagine that...", "think that..." or "What if..." to switch-on the mind-TV of your audience. From popular storytellers to the speeches of the presidents, the visual element is one top characteristic that a presenter must develop.Auditory: Vary your tone, pitch, volume and other voice elements. Enthusiastic and energetic speeches do wonders especially for technical presentations. ... [more...]

Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP) has been recently described as a modern branch of psychology. More specifically, it's a behavioral science comprised of the most advanced studies in human behavior and the structure of thought; providing a deeper understanding of how people think and behave. Although NLP has been around for several decades it still seems to be a resource which is relatively untapped by the general public.With numerous applications in healthcare, education, communication, business management, marketing and sales NLP seems to be a very powerful and versatile tool. However, it remains a wonder why more people are not utilizing this resource. The experience of NLP training has been described as life-changing and its techniques offer a substantial advantage to most professionals, such as; Business Executives and Managers Sales Staff Customer service staff Receptionists and Secretarial staff Administrators and Human Resource Personnel Personal Counsellors Family therapists Professional Life Coaches Sports and Athletic Trainers and Coaches Teachers, Professors and Facilitators NLP skills and techniques specifically help by making it possible for people to: Set clear goals and define realistic strategies Coach others to help them gain greater satisfaction from their job or their life Understand and reduce stress and interpersonal conflict Improve ... [more...]