
Steve Andreas
Steve Andreas has been learning, training, researching and developing NLP patterns for the last 30 years. He is the author of the recent two-volume book Six Blind Elephants, as well as Transforming Your Self: Becoming who you want to be, Virginia Satir: The Patterns of Her Magic, and an anthology, Is There Life Before Death. Steve is co-author, with his wife Connirae, of Heart of the Mind, and Change Your Mind - and Keep the Change, and they edited four classic books of NLP by Richard Bandler and John Grinder: Frogs into Princes, Trance-formations, Reframing, and Using Your Brain - for a CHANGE. Steve has a BS in Chemistry from Caltech, and an MA in Psychology from Brandeis University. He lives with his wife in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains near Boulder, Colorado. 1221 Left Hand Canyon Dr. Boulder CO 80302.

Betty Alice Erickson, MS, LPC

Bill O'Hanlon

Bradford Keeney, Ph.D.

Dan Short

David Gordon
As one of the original developers of Neuro-Linguistic Programming, David Gordon has helped create and shape the field for forty years. Though he has touched virtually every aspect of NLP, his primary areas of contribution have been in using metaphors to effect change and, in particular, modeling. Modeling is his passion and has consumed most of his professional attention for the past twenty years. In that time he has developed several formats for usefully eliciting the fascinating structures that provide the foundations to the amazing variety of human experience. In addition, he has trained many thousands of people in NLP, hypnosis, therapeutic metaphor, modeling, as well as special applications within each of those areas. David has written many articles on NLP and seven books, including Therapeutic Metaphors, Phoenix: The Therapeutic Techniques of Milton H. Erickson, and Know How. With his colleague, Graham Dawes, David has published two books on modeling: Expanding Your World: Modeling the Structure of Human Experience, and The Modeling Tutorial: 17 Essays on How Human Experience Works.
A library of models of experiences and abilities is available from David Gordon, Graham Dawes and other contributors who have trained extensively with them.
Doug O' Brien
Doug O'Brien is a Master Practitioner and Trainer of NLP, and a Certified Hypnotherapist. In 1988, while assisting at NLP and NAC training seminars with Anthony Robbins, Doug achieved the designation of Master Trainer. He now conducts numerous seminars of his own around the globe (specializing in the "Sleight of Mouth" patterns of Robert Dilts, NLP Certification Courses, and Ericksonian Hypnotherapy) and helped found Columbia-Presbyterian's Department of Complementary Medicine.
For training and resources in Ericksonian Hypnosis, NLP, and other, related topics, visit the website of Doug O'Brien & Associates
Gunther Weil, Ph.D.

Daniel Short PhD, Betty Alice Erickson MS LPC, and Roxanna Erickson Klein RN PhD

Kris Hallbom
Kris Hallbom is an internationally recognized NLP trainer, author and professional coach. She is the co-founder of the NLP Coaching Institute, and has been actively involved in the field of NLP for over 30 years. She is also the co-creator of the WealthyMind™ Program, which has been taught to live audiences in over 20 countries and has helped thousands of people create more of what they want in their lives.
Recognized for her ability to translate complex ideas into practical skills, and for her warm, approachable style, Kris has trained and coached clients throughout the world. She is the co-author of the books, Powerful Questions and Techniques for Coaches and Therapists, Innovations in NLP, and Alternative Medicine: The Definitive Guide. She has also produced numerous articles and videos on positive psychology, wealth consciousness and systems thinking.
Kris began studying Neuro-linguistic programming in 1987 while obtaining her degree in Psychology, and went on to become a Master Practitioner and Certified Trainer of NLP. She became a Professional Coach in 1996, and has done over five thousand of hours of professional coaching with her clients and students. She has an international array of clients, and does most of her coaching on the telephone and through Zoom. In her spare time she enjoys taking her dog on long walks, spending time with friends and family, watching beautiful sunsets; and contemplating the deeper mysteries of life, the universe and everything.

Michael Yapko

Dan Millman
Dan Millman — a former world champion athlete, Stanford University coach, martial arts instructor and Oberlin College professor — has authored 16 books published in 29 languages, including his classic, Way of the Peaceful Warrior (released as a film with Nick Nolte by Universal in 2007). A popular international speaker, Dan has influenced people from all walks of life.
Dan’s latest book, The Hidden School, due out in June 2017, completes the peaceful warrior saga.
Learn more about his books, speaking events and online courses, audio programs and life-purpose guidance at: www.PeacefulWarrior.com

Andrew Austin

David Whyte

Erickson: The Practical Application

Robert B. Dilts

Roxanna Erickson Klein, RN, Ph.D.

Stephen Gilligan
Steven is a licensed Psychologist practicing in Encinitas, CA. Stephen was among the group of students that gathered around the founders of NLP during its formation at U.C. Santa Cruz from 1974-1977. Milton Erickson and Gregory Bateson became his teachers and mentors.
After receiving his doctorate in Psychology from Stanford University, Stephen became one of the premier teachers and practitioners of Ericksonian hypnotherapy. Motivated by his experiences as a therapist, a teacher, and by his own quest, he developed a new practice of radical awakening incorporating Ericksonian psychotherapy, Aikido, Buddhism, meditation, and the performance arts. His work, known as Self-relations Psychotherapy, reconnects mindbody processes and encourages and supports radical change. The cornerstone of Self-Relations Psychotherapy is the understandings and processes of Sponsorship. The enthusiastic acceptance of Sponsorship and Self-Sponsorship as approaches to therapy and personal change, along with Stephen's transformative presentation style, has led to speaking tours, workshops, and numerous Sponsorship groups throughout North America and Europe to which Stephen provides inspiration and supervision. Dr. Gilligan is the author of many professional articles. His books include: * Therapeutic Trances - The Cooperation Principle in Ericksonian Psychotherapy * Brief Therapy (Ed. with J. Zeig) * Therapeutic Conversations (Ed. with R. Price) * The Legacy of Milton Erickson * The Courage to Love: Principles and Practices of Self-relations Psychotherapy Visit Dr. Gilligan's website at: www.StephenGilligan.com
William Baker, Ed.D.
DR. WILLIAM D. BAKER is the Managing Partner of VENTURE CENTRE, LLC, providing training and consultation in teambuilding and leadership development. Dr. Baker is in high demand as a Personal Results Coach, with a specialty of assisting entrepreneurs who are committed to making their business more efficient and profitable.
Dr. Baker was a graduate of the first intensive training certification conducted by John Grinder and Richard Bandler in 1979, and has worked with the Anthony Robbins Companies for nearly 19 years delivering experiential activities to complement classroom instruction. He created one of the nation's first outdoor adventure program in the field of organizational development in the mid 1970's. Dr. Baker earned Bachelors degrees in Business Administration and Economics, a Masters in Counseling Psychology and a Doctorate of Education in Applied Behavioral Studies. He lives in Boulder, Colorado with his wife and two daughters, and can be reached at billbaker@lead-on.com.