What is NLP? 

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     Neuro-Linquistic Programming (NLP) is one of the most highly effective set of technnologies ever developed to help individuals quickly discover and take advantage of new options for getting what they desire. It delivers the results you want quickly- in just a few sessions rather than months or years which may be necessary other models of "success" coaching.  One key tennent of NLP is:  why wait for a result when you can have it now?  NLP makes it possible.

           NLP is a technology that quickly helps individuals tap into their most powerful mental, emotional and physical resourses.   NLP provides a means for you and your coach to define and enhance the internal mental and emotional "programs" you use that make you successful (and to get rid of those that "hold you stuck".)  This is achieved by identifying the primary sensory filters (auditory, linguistic and kinesthetic) that are used to achieve success and change filters that may hinder success.  Changing old "filters" to "reprogram" the system and "installing" new filters  makes it easy to "let go" of old behaviors and rapidly adopt new empowering behavior patterns.  These new filters help individuals to achieve what they desire even in highly stressful situations.  NLP techniques have been particularly successful in highly stressful business environments in areas such as improving communication, planning and goal setting, peak performance, managing change, enhancing enjoyment of work, goal achievement, enhancing team work and resolving conflict.  Because NLP adds significant power to communication, the tools are particularly valuable for sales people and for marketing and advertising programs.

     NLP is used extensively in Executive and Life Coaching for enhancing relationships, addresssing learning challenges, achieving relaxation/reducing stress, removing phobias (e.g. fear of public speaking, fear of heights, fear of small places, fears of snakes, spiders, etc.), reducing some allergic responses (e.g. food and pollen allergies) and stopping harmful habits (e.g. smoking, overeating, drinking, and drug abuse). . NLP has been used in the US prison system to treat drug and alcohol abuse and by the US Army to cut training times in half. 

     NLP was pioneered by Bandler and Grinder in the 1970's and 80's.   It is based on filtering models for achieving success that were developed from the work of leading clinical psychologists including Virginia Satir and Milton Erickson. For more information, visit the suggested reading section.

     Celebrus uses NLP and technologies developed by other leaders in personal leadership and  development, as well as propriety coaching methods refined by Celebrus coaches. Cay Villars is a Certified Coach and Master Practitioner of NLP, the highest level of certification for practicing NLP offered by the Society of NLP.

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