“Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP) is arguably the most powerful Behavioral Science on the planet today”.
– Psychology Today Magazine

NLP stands for Neuro Linguistic Programming, a term that incorporates the three most significant components involved in producing human experience: neurology, language and programming. The neurological system regulates how our body’s function, language determines how we interact and communicate with other people and our programming determines the kinds of representations of the world we create. Neuro Linguistic Programming describes the extensive study of how the human mind (neuro) works and how to use the language (linguistic) of the mind to consistently achieve our specific and desired outcomes (programming).

In addition, NLP is the study of human excellence and how to replicate it. It is a multi-layer process that involves the development of behavioral competency and flexibility, while including strategic thinking and an understanding of the mental and cognitive processes behind behavior.

NLP builds on the premise you are in the drivers seat. This empowering approach shows you “How” to be in charge of your every action and reaction. In the world of NLP, the focus is not on what the problem is; rather it emphasizes the process or strategies employed in how a person does the problem.  By identifying and changing the filters, the thinking, the strategies, and the mental and emotional programs a person employs, positive change can happen instantly.

Simply put, NLP is like having a “user manual” for your mind, providing detailed instructions on how to get the results you desire. As a field, it continues to grow and evolve, discovering new and innovative possibilities. With NLP skills you can experience a journey of self-discovery, identity, purpose, while being fully engaged in the pursuit of excellence.

People around the globe now use its vast array of techniques to help themselves or their clients get more of what they want out of life.

NLP can be applied in the following areas:

• Personal Development: to remove negative emotions and behavioural patterns, build confidence and self-esteem, and set and achieve goals.
• Business: to enhance communication skills, sales and management skills, and negotiation strategies.
• Coaching and therapy: to accelerate changes with clients by looking at the processes that underlie a particular pattern, emotion or habit.
• Education and training: to promote and accelerate learning and memory.
• Sport: to enhance performance.
• Parenting: to cultivate effective communication and set clear boundaries with your children right from the start.
• Communication: to acquire excellent communication skills.

A Brief History
The History of NLP

NLP was originally co-developed by Richard Bandler and John Grinder in the mid 70’s when the two met at Santa Cruz University in California. Bandler’s background was in Mathematics and Gestalt Therapy and Grinder was a professor in Linguistics.

Bandler and Grinder studied and modeled the leading players of the time in their various therapeutic fields including world-renowned gestalt therapist Fritz Perls, brilliant family therapist Virginia Satir and world leading psychotherapist and hypnotherapist, Milton H Erickson.

Over time, new models were added from the world of behavioral psychology and linguistics (among others) and what evolved was an extensive toolbox of techniques and strategies that assist people in creating rapid change in thinking, learning and behavior.

NLP has been used for years by health care professionals, athletes, construction workers, golf professionals, parents, actors, teachers, small business owners, students, lawyers, entertainers, educators, entrepreneurs, massage therapists, police, military, fire personnel, coaches, therapists, employers and employees, blue-collar workers, managers and salespeople, presidents, and prime ministers.

All of these people were in search of the same thing; to make their life better for themselves and the ones they loved. They were pursuing more success, to be happier, healthier, have better relationships, have more self-confidence and build more wealth. Now the magic of NLP is available to you right here through Algenoy Alexander and WiseWorks Inc.

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