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Registration has now opened for the NLP Practitioner Certification Training program set to start in February 2010!

Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP) has been described as a modern branch of psychology. More specifically it’s a behavioral science comprised of the most advanced study of human behavior and how it’s structured in the mind. This deeper understanding of how people think and behave has numerous applications in healthcare, education, communication, business management, marketing and sales.

Student Testimonials:

“You are a truly gifted teacher. I’m so happy that I trusted my instincts and knew that NLP was something I needed to do. Your humour, charisma, confidence, intellect, passion, and devotion to your craft is truly inspiring.” – Nicki Blachford, NLP Practitioner Certification Graduate.

“You are a brilliant teacher and communicator! Your style is unique, inviting and non-assuming. You have a generous spirit and have the gift of bring out the best in others. Your encouragement is invaluable. There is a quality of openness and acceptance about you that creates a safe and respectful space for all. Thank you for being an inspiration!!!” – Annie Hopper, NLP Practitioner Certification Graduate.

“Daniel, you have been a wonderful teacher and mentor. You make these skills look so easy! Thank you for your kind words and words of encouragement. You listened to and acknowledged all of our questions and concerns… Thanks for making this course so fun!” – Tracey Johns, NLP Practitioner Certification Graduate.

“Daniel… Your teaching style is wonderfully approachable, inclusive and engaging. From your playful “Boo-Ya” and “Shweet” to your intricate and spellbinding metaphors you had my rapt attention.” – Lisa Jellison, NLP Practitioner Certification Graduate.

Dates and Times:

1. Module I
   • Saturday & Sunday, February 20 & 21, 2010, 9:00am – 5:00pm
   • Saturday & Sunday, March 6 & 7, 2010, 9:00am – 5:00pm
   • Saturday, March 20, 2010, 9:00am – 5:00pm
2. Module II
   • Sunday, March 21, 2010, 9:00am – 5:00pm
   • Saturday & Sunday, April 3 & 4, 2010, 9:00am – 5:00pm
   • Saturday & Sunday, April 17 & 18, 2010, 9:00am – 5:00pm
3. Module III
   • Saturday & Sunday, May 1 & 2, 2010, 9:00am – 5:00pm
   • Saturday & Sunday, May 15 & 16, 2010, 9:00am – 5:00pm
   • Saturday, May 29, 2010, 9:00am – 5:00pm
4. Testing
   • Sunday, May 30, 2010, 9:00am – 5:00pm

Module I: Training Outcomes
This first module will provide the background and foundational base of NLP. You learn how the human mind filters and stores information and ideas, how thoughts are formulated, and how belief structures are created. Topics will include the understanding and application of the principles behind the Metaphysical Laws of Attraction as well as some advanced interpersonal communication skills.

Module II: Training Outcomes (Pre-requisite: Module I)
The second training module will look at the pieces that make up thought structure within the ‘Mind.’ You will learn the process of how to use naturally occurring language patterns to identify, utilize and shift behaviors at both the conscious level and the unconscious level. Concepts and practice of conversational hypnosis will introduce you to the idea of trance and uses for a trance state.

Module III: Training Outcomes (Pre-requisite: Module II)
This final module in the practitioner program is focused on contextualizing and framing language patterns and how behaviors are anchored to personal triggers. You will be trained in ways of connecting with a person’s unconscious mind in order to bring out their deeper resources, and how to access and work with their inner structure of time. Ways of applying NLP beyond psychoanalysis will also be discussed.

Your Total Investment:
The Total Investment is for the complete Neuro Linguistic Programming Practitioner Certification Program is $2,025.00, which includes ALL 3 Modules (individually each module costs $675.00). Fee Includes:

• 120 hours of training
• Extensive handouts
• Countless exercises
• Applicable tools and techniques
• Complete written and practical testing
• Continued on-going personal and professional support after you return home
• An internationally recognized certificate showing your designation as an Neuro Linguistic Programming Practitioner

Easy Payment Plan Options:
You have the choice of one full payment or the option of dividing your payment into (Note: first payment due upon registration and then every 30 days for the remainder of the plan):

• 3 payments of $675.00, or
• 6 payments of $337.50, or
• 9 payments of $225.00, or
• 1st payment of $210.00, followed by 11 payments of $165.00

For complete information go to:

http://www.soaringsuccess.ca/career-training/nlp-career-training/nlp-practitioner-certification-program/

A quote I recently heard was:

“You can’t control a conversation. When you try to control a conversation it’s called a monologue.”

Thankfully, in neuro linguistic programming we don’t ‘try‘ anything… as Yoda wisely stated: there is no such thing as ‘try‘… either ‘do‘ or ‘do not‘!

Of course… real practitioners of NLP don’t actually control a conversation… we simply guide you in how you control the conversation!  ;p

As most people know, a personal blog originated as a public journal kept on the internet … web + log = blog …

Now, with the availability of You Tube and such, people have begun doing vlogs, which are blogs in video format … video + blog = vlog …

Some people feel this turn of events is one more cheezy form of internet tackiness, however, as a person who is camera shy it’s been constantly brought to my attention that I need more ‘face time’ with my fans — the reason being, with the launch of my new book and high hopes of selling 100,000 copies I’m going to be needing to do promotion … which is going to involve radio and tv. This means I need to get over my fear of film … (*gulp*) … so, I have one of my first vlogs from my Verbal Self Defense website (www.VerbalDefenseTactics.com):

Curiously, one side note I’d like to mention is regarding something Dean Hunt said on his blog late last year …

‘The money is where the fear is.’

… and I really liked that quote. What Dean meant was that the people who get paid the most are the ones who do the things most people are afraid to do … like (in my case) public speaking. Teaching NLP certification courses is more than sharing information … it’s the confidence of putting one’s own ability on the line and stepping up … so here I go (again)!

  Oh yeah! That’s me beh-beh! (*little dance of joy*)

In martial arts one of the key elements is timing. For example, without proper timing you can’t effectively block a strike — too soon and your opponent can compensate and get past it … too late and you simply get hit.

In the same way, timing is just as important to striking — in order to take advantage of an opening you must be able to catch it when it comes … and sometime, those opportunities can pass you by in an instant! For that reason, timing is only part of the equation in success — technique is the other. With proper technique your flexibility on timing becomes greater — you’re much faster with perfect technique and that gives you a larger time frame in which to seize your chance to strike!

All of this combined gives well trained martial artists a much keener sense of battle. Whenever you hear someone talk about how everything seemed to slow down and they could see everything happening in slow motion, all at once, it’s because they have the skills of timing and technique combined; however, that doesn’t necessarily guarantee success — even the best martial artists miss. (I mean, Babe Ruth struck out hundreds of times in order to make all those hits)

So, one might then ask: where does strategy come into play? Well, that’s a good question and it has to do with knowing your own strengths and weaknesses while also recognizing those of your opponent. When you know what moves your opponent favors and where they are lacking in skill, you can use that to your advantage. Bringing in the concept of chess and you suddenly have a situation where a fighter must think ahead … plan out what moves he/she will make and what they expect their opponent to do. When a martial artist can see multiple moves ahead and know how to react so that they create the pattern of strikes and blocks on both sides of the battle — that is a true master!

  Today I was once again made aware of how far I am from being a true master in business.

Over the last several hours I played out the pattern of moves that can be expected to come from a simple decision I made only a couple days ago … and I saw myself lose the perfect opportunity to strike out at huge success. The worst part? I even knew better. (don’t ya just hate that!! when you know that you know better but you do it anyway! geez!)

In NLP we say there is no failure, only feedback; however, that’s different than loss. Failure is an executed plan lacking the degree of success which was expected … on the other hand, loss is the removal of something in return for nothing. Failure happens when you stop moving towards a goal. Loss refers to the things which are given up or taken away.

Although I have not failed (the feedback I have received is to be more committed and cognizant of the purpose for my values in the future) because I will keep working towards wealth and success … I did have a huge loss — 3 years of work to be precise. And yes, some of that work can be salvaged, but it still takes an emotional toll on one’s hopes and dreams when we watch in slow motion the outcome of a decision turn our life down a different path than we had planned.

My father always taught me to never risk what I wasn’t willing to lose — so, I took the risk knowing that if it didn’t work I’d just need to pick myself back up and keep going … yet, I feel I’ll need a short time to grieve for my losses of effort. I mean, just because a millionaire can lose it all and be able to build their fortune back up, doesn’t mean they aren’t angry and upset about losing it in the first place.

Registration has now opened for the NLP Practitioner Certification Training program set to start at the end of this month!

There will only be 12 spots available in the class so if you’d like to find out more about signing up for this training course please visit:

http://www.soaringsuccess.ca/career-training/nlp-career-training/nlp-practitioner-certification-program/

WHAT:

The Fall 2009
Neuro Linguistic Programming Practitioner Certification
Training Program in Victoria, BC, Canada

WHEN:

This entire course will be divided into 3 modules consisting of 2 weekends of training in each module:
Module I – Sep 25-27 & Oct 9-11, 2009
Module II – Oct 23-25 & Nov 6-8, 2009
Module III – Nov 20-22 & Dec 4-6, 2009

Class times will run:
Fridays 5:00p-9:00p
Saturdays 9:00a-12:00p & 1:00p-5:00p
Sundays 9:00a-12:00p & 1:00p-5:00p

WHERE:

Victoria, BC, Canada

WHO:

Certified NLP Trainer, Consultant and Coach Dr. Daniel Scott, Msc.D. of Soaring Success P.E.C., an NLP Training Institute registered with the Canadian Association of NLP.
( http://www.soaringsuccess.ca/ )

HOW MUCH:

$675.00 per module with a total of $2,025.00 for the entire course. (all taxes included)

The following, interest free, payment plan options available for anyone who registers for the complete program:
$675.00 per month, for 3 months
$337.50 per month, for 6 months
$225.00 per month, for 9 months
$168.75 per month, for 12 months

MORE INFORMATION:

Complete details including the course outline along with further background information about the instructor, Daniel Scott, is all available at:
http://www.soaringsuccess.ca/career-training/nlp-career-training/nlp-practitioner-certification-program/

NEW … AMAZING …
NLP PRACTITIONERS!!!

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I am proud to announce that last month I had 4 new fantastic NLP students graduate from the NLP Practitioner Certification program! Boo-ya! I send kudos out to each of them for their amazing and wonderful dedication, talent and passion — each of them adds something unique and special to this world …

… Tracey- a pure soul who’s endless joy and sincere compassion is a gift to every person she meets …

… Annie - a true healer, years ahead of her time, that so many people are thankful beyond words that she has the love and caring to give so much of her self …

… Jodie - an information junkie who is poised to bless so many people in our world with her wisdom and curiosity …

… & Nicki - the golden spirit with strength, passion and courage to fight for all of us. I wait with bated breath to see where each of their journey’s take them and hope that (from time to time) I may walk with them on their path. (*hugs*)

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(you can click on the pictures below to get a better view of this crazy crew!)

Okay – I found this short documentary on synesthesia done by a student by the name of Mark from the University of Colorado at Boulder. I thought it was so excellent that I had to get a copy from him so I could show my NLP students during the Practitioner Certification Training Courses I teach.

If you’re a student of NLP then you need to check this out:

(Special thanks to McrawfishMAC at YouTube for letting me get a copy! You totally ROCK dude!)

(*oy!*) it’s definitely been a rough few weeks! Ye’ old depression came back and blindsided me… I swear, it seems like that little bugger just hides away and waits till I ain’t look’n and then jumps me like the mountain of junk falling out of an over-stuffed hall closet. For anyone who ever wonders about curing depression – it never really goes away … it’s not a state of mind, but rather, a set of behaviors … depression is a habit. I can go months without any loss of joy in my life, but if I’m not careful, old patterns come back and I need to keep changing them. The good part is that each time the good times last longer and longer and longer.

Anyhoo – I’m back on my feet again (thanks to NLP & CBT) and starting to look to the future once more… and now, I’ve figured out what my next step is! Do ya wanna hear about it? Well good, because I was gonna tell ya anyway.

I’ve decided to get back to basics and follow something that I found on Dean Hunt’s marketing website – “…you don’t need to re-invent the wheel! The reason you see all these marketing concepts everywhere is because they work.” So I’m working on a few new web pages to promote my upcoming courses…

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COMING IN JULY, 2009…

Neuro Linguistic Programming
Practitioner Certification Training
2009 Summer Intensive (July 4- 20, 2009)

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COMING IN AUGUST, 2009…

Verbal Self Defense Tactics 101:
Primary Skills Training
A Comprehensive Reality-Based Verbal Self-Defense Training Offered in a Two-Day Seminar in August 2009
- and -
Verbal Self Defense Tactics Boot Camp:
Instructor Certification Training
A Follow-Up Two-Day Seminar to Become a Qualified Verbal Self Defense Instructor in August 2009

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COMING IN SEPTEMBER, 2009…

Neuro Linguistic Programming
Practitioner Certification Training
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Neuro Linguistic Programming
Master Practitioner Certification Training
Both are 3 month weekend programs scheduled to start in September of 2009

For all my fellow NLP Practitioners out there… define the perceptual positions in this one baby!!!

(Taken from the Futility Closet website)

Oh, Never Mind

Zhuangzi and Huizi were strolling along the dam of the Hao Waterfall when Zhuangzi said, ‘See how the minnows come out and dart around where they please! That’s what fish really enjoy!’

Huizi said, ‘You’re not a fish — how do you know what fish enjoy?’

Zhuangzi said, ‘You’re not I, so how do you know I don’t know what fish enjoy?’

Huizi said, ‘I’m not you, so I certainly don’t know what you know. On the other hand, you’re certainly not a fish — so that still proves you don’t know what fish enjoy!’

Zhuangzi said, ‘Let’s go back to your original question, please. You asked me how I know what fish enjoy — so you already knew I knew it when you asked the question. I know it by standing here beside the Hao.’

– Zhuangzi, China, fourth century B.C.

Ode To My Amazing Students
by Dan

Oh, my amazing students…
Laura,
Danielle,
Daphne,
Julie,
Lisa, and
Martin,
…you are sooooo amazing!
Thank you.

Seriously, I must say I am very proud of how wonderfully fantastic each and every one of you are. Your skill and knowledge of NLP by the end of the course was phenomenal. All of you have so much talent and abilities – I wish you all continued love, learning and laughter wherever your journey may take you. (*hugs*)

With my deepest love and respect,
Daniel

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(you can click on the pictures below to get a better view of my crazy crew!)