NLP Delegate's Case Studies
"For me, it was so important to apply what I have learnt during the courses to myself, I really feel that as an NLP Master Practitoner/Coach, you must follow your own advice first to really gain true success with your clients.
Having applied the principles to myself, I have worked with a number of clients, including a recording artist, who hadn't produced any new tracks for quite a few years, having completed a full day 'breakthrough' session, she is back in the studio with more gusto than before and is working with 3 new producers on 6 new tracks and is also in talks with a very well-known house music label.
I also ran a Sales training day with a pharmaceutical sales team, who, although were dedicated to their roles, were sitting at the bottom of the company for the sales hitting on average just over 80% sales versus their target. They were trained using the 5-step sales process, as well as rapport building, mirroring, representational systems and a day full of role plays and setting their goals. The course was carried out in April at which point their sales were 86.8% of their target, in May their sales were 103.6%, June 101.9%, July 108%, August 107.2%, Sept 100.1%. 5 out of the 7 team members have received 'outstanding achievement' awards and all 7 have received 'Above and Beyond' awards from the company.
NLP has totally helped me to change my life and the way I view my life. Prior to the NLP course, I must admit I was still about 60% at effect, i.e. not willing to take responsibility for myself, always blaming my life on other things or people, which really served me no purpose. I still remember the 1st day of the practitioner course, I remember sitting up and realising why I wasn't satisfied with where I was, and that was a real eye-opener, more so as I realised that the only one responsible for my life was ME!
The practitioner course helped me to get started on this journey and I have to say the Master Practitioner course really propelled me further, an example of this is, for years I have been struggling with my weight and over-eating issues, I was a constant yo-yo dieter, I would start a diet, then give up in as little as 1-2 days, during my time on the courses, I realised that my obsession with food was not due to insatiable hunger, but due to wanting to stop my mind from thinking or stop my emotions. Since completing my Master Prac course, so far I have lost a total of 6 inches off my body....I have a much healthier relationship with food, I only ever eat now if my stomach tells me that I'm hungry and I love eating like this." (NH, Northampton)
"The NLP Master Practitioner course has been valuable in all areas of my life. Since completing the course I have found improvements in my approach to all of the following:-
- I can communicate with my partner even more effectively and harmoniously than before
- My skills as a parent have improved and I have more energy and determination to support my children to achieve their goals and to help and guide them when they are unsure about sticking to their goals.
- One of the first things I noticed after the NLP course was an improvement in my relationships with certain family members that would previously have been an issue. These issues have never bothered me again. I find people's perception of me has improved so I must be doing something right!
- My role as an employer and co-director is more enjoyable and satisfying. I am much more motivated in my work and can’t really remember the last time I did not feel like getting on with a task. I find I can mentor staff members effectively and offer them the support and guidance they sometimes need while encouraging them to be effective members of the team.
- My personal attitude and approach to life has improved. I have become more positive and happy. My interest in mind body control and personal responsibility for health has increased and I feel more healthy and alive than ever. I even feel younger (not older)
I believe that each individual’s experience of NLP is different. I am confident every one can take away something positive from completing the course. No two individuals will have the same experience. I am in regular contact with my NLP group and we all agree that each of us has “changed” and this is visible to each of us about the others." (SH, Herts)
"From a personal perspective NLP helps me understand myself better and tap into the inner resources that we all have. A metaphor which best describes NLP for me is like an invisible rucksack which I carry around with me wherever I go. Inside the rucksack are many of the tools and resources which can help me in life. Indeed much like a mountaineer or a long distance traveller has a rucksack containing food, drink, portable shelter, first aid kit, compass, map, etc. The beautiful paradox being the more you study and experience NLP the larger and lighter the rucksack becomes and the more contents you have to share. So not only do you benefit but those around you benefit as well. Like many things in life the more you put in the more you get out.
More specifically here are just some of the things which my rucksack contains : the ability to communicate with others better, the ability to understand myself and others better, a much better memory,etc. In fact it has opened my mind from what I thought I could do to what I can actually do (or potentially do with the right application). This last point is possibly the most important as looking back my life would have still have been good but not nearly as exciting without the catalyst of NLP. Essentially you become the designer of your own future….with all the excitement and responsibility that goes with that. You can’t ask more than that can you really?
From a business perspective my problem solving skills have been enhanced. In an ever changing fast paced world this is a skill (unlike some skills sets) which will always be beneficial. My ability to successfully reach my desired outcome, be it in negotiations, communication, etc. has also been measurably improved. These are great skills for people in sales, marketing ,etc.
So both personally and professionally I have tangibly benefited greatly from NLP. " (TB, London)
NLP has provided me with tools to enhance the delivery of the message I wish to convay. Effective in all aspects of address - personal or professional. In addition, significantly developing my ability to accurately listen to what being communicated to me.
As such my marketing is more target specific. My service tailored for the clients needs. My conversational reply reflecting the fact that the individual is actually being listened to.
NLP significantly improves productivity and expands attainable outcomes by insuring that all parties involved have a clear understanding of the task at hand.
The objective may be to sway the board of directors, encourage a client to order, team building, encourage repeat business, improve an individuals understanding of a situation or simply negotiate your Childs bed time." (SB, Ireland)
