Neuro-Linguistic Programming

Neuro-Linguistic Programming
Neuro-Linguistic Programming

Tuesday, March 22, 2011

Nlp Trainings For You?

I am a Certified Practitioner and Licensed Master Practitioner of Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP). Learning about NLP has been one of the most important educational experiences of my life. It helped me to achieve great strides in my career and also helped inspire me to start my own business as a life coach and hypnotherapist.

So I'm proud of what I've been able to accomplish with the help of NLP training, but I think there are a lot of misunderstandings that people might have regarding NLP and what it's really about. If you're interested in learning more about NLP, then where should you start? What is NLP, and what "type" of NLP is really right for you?

What is NLP? Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) is a rapidly growing field of study, based on psychological principles and scientific research into how the human mind works, that is helping us to understand communication, human interactions and personal development in new ways. NLP is used in a variety of professional disciplines including counseling, life coaching, hypnotherapy, massage therapy and sales - any kind of work that is involved with improving human performance, enhancing communication and creating more productive human interactions.

Is NLP manipulative or deceptive? Not if you work with a good, ethical NLP trainer. The truth is, NLP is simply a way to improve your personal communication skills. NLP can give you an expanded awareness of how you communicate, how people respond to you, and how you can exert more control over your subconscious communications and influences on other people. Just like learning how to make eye contact and give a firm handshake, NLP training can help you to improve your personal presentation and cultivate better rapport with the people you meet. It's a personal development tool - it teaches you how to model the behaviors and attitudes of successful people, and bring more success into your own life.

How can I find an ethical NLP trainer? There are people online selling NLP training who claim that they can show you how to use NLP to "trick" people into doing what you want. Some of these trainers have a rather unethical, dubious tone to their marketing - it's like they're promising to show you magical shortcuts. Be skeptical of those types of claims. NLP can make a big difference in your life, but it's not "hocus pocus." Just like any other self-improvement activity, you have to put in the time and the effort to really get good at it! Look for a certified NLP trainer who can prove that he/she is accredited from a reputable NLP training institute. Most of all, you need to trust your gut instincts. If someone doesn't seem like they're "on the level," or you don't quite trust them or don't feel like their style of NLP practice is right for you, go check out some other NLP trainer.

The right NLP trainer will help you understand the principles of NLP in a way that aligns with your goals and your preferred style of work.

Steven Lyles is a Certified Coach, Consulting Hypnotherapist, and Certified Practitioner and Licensed Master Practitioner of Neuro-Linguistic Programming. He trains and coaches sales professionals and business executives on how to improve their communications skills and boost their profits, while also leading more positive, fulfilling lives.

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