By Danette Hibberd
What is Neuro Linguistic Programming?
Neuro Linguistic Programming, or commonly referred to as NLP, is the art and science that has been described, as an "attitude and a methodology that leaves behind a trail of techniques."
Firstly, the attitude of of NLP is one of curiosity and experimentation. Next, the methodology is modeling, which is the process of duplicating excellent behavior. Another person's behavior can be duplicated by studying what that person does inside their head (language, filters, programs, etc.) to produce results.
NLP was initially created in 1975 by Richard Bandler and John Grinder, who began modeling and duplicating the "magical results" of a few top communicators and therapists. Hypnotherapist, Milton Erickson, gestalt therapist Fritz Perls and family therapist Virginia Satir were some of the first people to be studied. Since then, many others have contributed to the growth and development of the field.
And finally, the trail of techniques created through this type of modeling is what is commonly known as NLP.
Today, Neuro-Linguistic Programming training is widely used in business to improve management, sales and achievement/performance, inter-personal skills; in education to better understand learning styles, develop rapport with students and parents and to aid in motivation; and of course, NLP is a profound set of tools for personal development and relationship building.
Benefits of NLP in Coaching
Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) is about knowing what is going on within yourself and what's going on inside those around you. You may often wonder, "How can I communicate more effectively," or, "How do I get more control of myself!" These techniques and processes enablue us to easily understand how we think, how we communicate, and how we process emotions!
Neuro-Linguistic Programming training techniques and processes help us to understand ourselves and others, and to produce new, and more effective ways to:
- Attract the right person for you
- Create ideal relationships
- Advance your career & create greater wealth
- Increase motivation and energy
- Create your desired self-image
- Overcome negative and/or limiting decisions & emotions
- Communicate to produce the kind of results you want
Neuro-Linguistic Programming is the study and application of behavioral technology. In other words, it is a set of guiding principles, attitudes, and techniques about real-life behaviour. NLP allows a person to change, adopt or eliminate behaviours, as desired, and gives one the ability to choose their mental, emotional, and physical states of well-being. With Neuro-Linguistic Programming techniques, a person learns how to grow from every single life experience, thereby increasing their ability to create a better quality of life.
NLP is a very pragmatic technology based on an ability to produce the RESULTS YOU DESIRE, thus allowing you to become proficient at CREATING THE FUTURE YOU DESIRE! You can be the programmer of your own body computer.
As described by Tad James, M.S., PhD., Certified Master NLP Trainer
"If you understand computers, you already understand how NLP works! Computers are about man-machine interface. Neuro-Linguistic Programming training is about mind-body interface. The entire process is very similar! Maybe it's time to learn about your own personal computer -- your mind!"
Coaching with NLP techniques can and will create enormous positive changes in your life.
Contact Danette for a free consult to determine how coaching with NLP will move you forward. Create the life you love through coaching with NLP.