NLP is the study of human excellence and demonstrates how to communicate effectively and influence others. It was developed in the 1970's by Richard Grinder, who were studying successful people in order to analyze successful behavior.

Since then NLP has been developed further and examines thought processes, language patterns and human behavior. NLP helps us to understand the connection between human behavior, emotions, mind, body and actions. Basically, it helps us to improve the effectiveness and impact of our communication.

This course is for anyone who wishes to be able to understand the basics of NLP, be able to improve their communication and take charge of their life.

The course outline is:

Ø      What is NLP?

Ø      Setting your goal - what do you want to get out of the session?

Ø      The Pre-suppositions of NLP, including:

§         The map is not the territory

§         People respond according to their map of the world

§         There is no failure, only feedback

§         The meaning of the communication is the response it elicits

§         If what you are doing is not working, do something different

§         You cannot not communicate

§         Individuals have all the resources they need to achieve their desired outcomes

§         Every behavior has a positive intent

§         People are much more than their behavior

§         The mind and body are interlinked and affect each other

§         Having choice is better than not having choice

§         Modeling successful performance leads to excellence

Ø      Rapport

§         Feel at ease with your actions and what you are trying to achieve in life

§         Use rapport in conversations and interactions with others

§         Use body language and the pace of communication to good effect

§         Understand situations from the other person’s perspective

Ø      Senses

§         Actively use your senses: vision and sight, hearing and sound, feelings and touch, smell and aroma, and taste

§         Understand your primary representation system

§         Recognize others primary representation systems through language and eye accessing cues

§         Learn how to adapt your speech to help build rapport

§         Recognize buying strategies and adapt approach to suit

Ø      Outcomes

§         Understanding our beliefs and drivers

§         Re-framing

Ø      Flexibility

§         Being flexible in your approach to things, creating new perspectives

§         Understand why you may interpret situations differently to others