NLP Practitioner Feedback - What People Are Saying

NLP Practitioner Certification Program Testimonials

(Below is a sampling of various classes; not all classes.  Scroll Down for Earlier Training Dates.  Names have been taken off the top of Feedback Forms and answers are organized under each question separated by semicolons (;).

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NLP Practitioner Certification, Youngstown, Ohio, March 18-27, 2013.

Empowering, life changing, remembrance of who I am, highly informative;  I enjoyed this class/workshop because how it was broken down in terms that made each process fun to learn & apply;  My expectations were exceeded;  It was an experience that healed me personally and inspired me professionally. I(t) was the most stimulating learning experience I’ve ever done;  I loved it!  Had major breakthroughs and learned so much about myself;  It was life altering!  I’m very thankful that I had this experience.  It’s like a whole new world opened up inside and outside of me.; 

To pay attention to the clues of communication;  The most important thing was that every behavior has a positive intent & purpose & it serves me.  I loved learning how to apply skills.;  Different techniques for rapport, metaprograms, reframing, coaching strategies, better self awareness;  Language is capable of taking communication to the highest level of experience.  The process of communicating can transform live totally;  That I need to be a better listener & communicator;  The most important thing is how powerful & useful & quick NLP techniques work.; 

Wonderful, funny, insightful, highly knowledgable & experienced, comfortable, relaxed;  Bill was excellent with his teaching skills made it easy to follow and I loved the processing;  Better organization with (of) the binder;  Bill was the most caring facilitator – his knowledge is expansive;  Awesome!;  Awesome!!!; 

Can’t think of anything at the moment;  So much information in 10 days!  I can’t wait to process the experience;  Yes;  10 days was just a little short – I was stressed about other obligations being met;  My only advice is to number the pages in sequential order, not by chapter;  It is hard to see how it could be better; 

Yes – absolutely – to anyone and everyone -;  Yes I would love to recommend this course to family members & also my husband’s company (Papa John’s);  Yes – Anyone who would like to teach or be a better communicator;  Yes!  I’d recommend this to anyone wanting to move forward in thier lives/business/etc.;  Yes, absolutely; 

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NLP Practitioner Certification (4-Weekends), Phoenix, AZ, March 10, 2013

(Note: Names and personal information have been removed and comments organized under each question below.  Semicolons separate each comment from forms.)

1. Overall experience?

Deep rooted confidence in my ability to access the necessary resources needed at the time desired;  An excellent presentation of the skills of NLP; Excellent in structure, created atmosphere of safety, learning, exploration, openness, was 100% on, available.;  It was a great teamwork. Putting into practice all the different patterns doing exercises was very helpful;  As a physician, the information has been immediately beneficial to me & my patients. Absolutely excellent.; 

2. Most important thing learned?

Metaphors & values;  The shear variety of techniques and opportunities available for self-help and for helping others improve their life;  I can change my state any time.  I can change my beliefs to serve me.  There is no part of me that has ill intent toward me.;  Well formed outcomes, logical levels, time line.;  I learned that change is always possible and that life can be inhanced through eloquent communication & curiosity.; 

3.  How was the instructor?

Extraordinary as always demonstrated the learning in real-life situations and his level of communicating the skills is very great yet he explains what he is doing.;  Bill has a very deep and wide grasp of NLP, its history, people, teaching techniques and experience that is evident from the start throughout the course;  Excellent, world-class, approachable and learned.;  Very, very knowledgeable and experienced;  Bill’s experience shines through every step of the way.  A true professional.; 

4.  Improvements to course?

More visual tools such as media or videos, music;  Additional practice time;  Find a way to get participants to show up on time each morning;  Probably add video aide; It would be helpful to see an actual coaching client, other than us, be taken through some therapeutic techniques; 

5. Would you recommend this course?

Absolutely to my client Lev Shelev;  Yes. ;  Yes, David at Mason’s;  Yes, to anyone who likes to make a change in their lives;  All physicians should take this course!; 

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5-Day NLP Pratitioner Condensed Certification Phoenix with audio and video pre-study

(Names have been taken off the top of Feedback Forms and answers organized under each question.)

1. Overall experience?:

Integration with the skills and tools NLP provides and my willingness and awareness to utilize them; This was a great experience!; Life changing experience, opens up a new world of possibilities; Initially I was fearful of not understanding the concepts and through experiencing the exercises, the concepts are clear enough to use in everyday life and communication;  It is an experience.  It completely changes the way you think and gives you various tools and techniques to implement it in your behavior and change your life.;  We could all truly feel each other's energy and grow through each class.  A growing sense of connection and the need to undersatnd acts of others through each exercise.; 

2. Most Important thing learned?: 

Sense of greater resource for the times I may feel 'stuck' in a challenging situation or problem.  I no longer allow myself to say I don't have the ability or choice to change;  I learned that the better I can understand/and another's reality, the better connection and influence can occur; How model behavior patterns of successful people, be effective leasder and have fulfilling relationship; Well-fored outcomes & reframing;  Solution to problem resides inside;  I learned to self-reflect and to take others values and into account with mine.; 

3. Instructor?: 

Extemely effective, intentional an authentic in his presentation and materials;Bill was great, knowledgeable and professional, his metaphors seemed as though they were created just for me;  Bill was the magician for us and made time travel possible, without moving out of class;  Excellent, very knowledgeable intuitive and flexible;  Very experienced. I was able to look at him as my mentor and coach and also he understands ones level and instructs accordingly;  Bill Thoamson and Masha Thoamason.  A couple with such amazing rappport skills that feel truly safe and welcome.;  Some infield example.  Life examples and life exercises with people.;

4.  Improvements?: 

-0- ;This 5-Day plus oach 4-Day should be the new standard. The DVD material should be made available so they can be learned 1 month before class. Metaprograms if time permits;  Maybe more time, fewer topics to be covered and more Q and A sessions; None;  -0- '

5.   Recommend?: 

Yes.  My friends Dominic.  Sophia, Mada, Laurel as well as my Mother and Father;  Yes, my close friends and the Psycholicl nurses and technicians at my hospital; Yes, to colleagues and friends;  Yes. ;  Definitely. It needs to be a way of life with practice.  It ahs the ability to chagne lives.;   Everone in my known life adn I will continue to tell them.;

10-Day Intensive NLP Practitioner Certification

NLP Practitioner Certification - Sedona Arizona, January 15-24, 2010

(Names have been taken off the top of Feedback Forms)

1. Overall experience?:

• I had a very positive learning and practicing experience.

2. Most important thing learned?

• Step by step processes for various patterns for which I previously only had an intuitlve feel.

3. Instructor(s)?

• Bill extremely knowledgeable and has a great deal of experience.  Very positive instructional methods and demeanor.

4. Improvements?

• As an instructor, I cannot see ways which would improve the delivery. 

5. Recommend this course?

• Yes.  I don't have any specific names at the moment but I will b e talking about this course and Bill for the rest of my life.  If I thnk of any I will let you know. 

6. Rating: Excellent for Instructor, Excellent on Course.

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NLP Practitioner & Coach Certification Fall 2006 in Sedona, Arizona

(Names have been deleted from Seminar Feedback Form and are divided by semi-colons)

Feedback Forms:

1. Overall experience:

Learned many different skills that will be a strong foundation of my success.  I appreciate the personal level of this teaching tremendously;  Very positive.  Homework was awesome.  Fun recounting experiences;  Energetic, Informative, Incredible - I now have a toolbox with a full set! I know I will apply these tools in all aspects of my life on a regular basis;  This course taught me so much.  To get rid of some baggage that I didn't know was dragging me down and knowing I can help others in the same way is awesome; Amazing course for the past 10 days learning not just about NLP also experiencing/learning the ART & spiritual aspects; 

2. Most Important thing:

That I no longer am held back by my past experience;  That I have everything I need already!; 1. Tool box of NLP skills, 2. Use & Practice skills (NLP);  How to build rapport, modeling, well formed outcomes, and overall kindness is powerful;  Timeline;  

3. Instructor: 

Fabulous! Untiring - compassionate - REAL!!;  The instructor was very unique and caring - made sure we were all getting it.  Very compassionate.; Very patient taking all time to contribute to help me realize/change in areas needed.; Very honest caring, determined to make sure we all understood this, and also cared for our well-being outside class; Great.  Energetic.  Fun, accessible, always "in."; 

4. Improvements: 

A little more self-care time ... especially ref. evening meal time.;  I thought it was fine as is - kinda got used to the 'confused' state.;  -0-;  More outside activities, more days so the days are shortened, more time to enjoy Sedona and outside activities;  Don't prepare us for your 'being grumpy' the last 2 days sets us up to be the same.  More on timeline. More of the last day.; 

5. Recommend this course: 

Yes - my boss has already made plans to attend in March/April.;  YES, planning on having my girl friend attend soon.  Hope to have my kids attend (when it is right);  Company/business associates.;  Yes, everyone.;  Yes.  Coworkers;

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NLP Practitioner & Coach Certification Summer 2006 in Sedona, Arizona  

(Note: This program was followed by the NLP Mater Practitioner Certification - scroll down to read feedback and testimonials)  

Feedback Forms:

1. Overall experience:

The information/material learned is phenomenal.  The personal growth was amazing and unexpected;   It was amazing to watch the disparate members of the group come together;  Great;  I found it very challenging and very positive!  Loved the hikes and the different learning techniques;  My perspective has completely changed in all areas/events of life.  As advertised one of the top experiences of a lifetime;  What an incredible experience - learning at all levels; Excellent - learned much about self & NLP

2. Most important thing(s) learned

That deep behavior changes can be made surprisingly easy & fast. And that it can be done content-free;  I learned how to choose from several different tools instead of just using the reframe hammer;  I thought I knew all about me - I realize I am a work in progress;  I learned so much about myself and the other 'students'.  I was pushed beyond my own limits, which I needed and accomplished;  That I have to get out comfort zone.; Hard to list just one - I guess it is we already have what we need to reach desired outcomes;  NLP and self direction

3. Instructor:

Excellent thoroughly knowledgeable and articulate, fun and capable. he was able to hold the group through very difficult phases with patience, courage, grace & compassion;  Wonderful!;  Great - discussed my concerns, etc. - great to work with  - able to change behavior while also coaching.  Understood it takes two to tango :-) Awesome;  Bill was compassionate, challenging and understanding.  He was pushed and challenged and came through with power and knowledge for himself;  Bill created exceptional value & put 110% effort into his role;  Fabulous - he taught by teaching, modeling, and variety of experiences;  Excellent - patient

4. What improvements:

Stick to time better (regardless of students tardiness), keep extra-curriculars to evenings, or off-line times;  Maybe stick more closely to schedule.  Flexibility is a good thing and we can choose a schedule so that others can learn flexibility as well;  More focused, organized, power point, transparencies, more visual :-);  Maybe PowerPoint presentations/slide shows/ or transparencies.  Just a suggestion :-) - because I'm a graphic person;  None.;  Just a little more daily topic agenda;  None;

Additional Comments:

Thanks & I honor and respect you.;  Thank you for all the profound changes I've experience and will put into action.;  There is no way to comprehend on Day 1 the positive impact this course has.  It truly is a lifetime experience! Thank you so much!!;  Bill was a very patient coach. He involved all of the class - no one was left behind; 

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The Fall 2002 NLP Practitioner Certification 

[Note: Feedback is assembled and reported anonymously in no particular order] 

1. What is your overall experience of this seminar:
"Extremely enriching.  On a personal level, learned so much more than I believed possible and achieved a high level of personal growth.  Professionally, I believed to have only touched the iceberg of all that I learn to incorporate in my consulting endeavors.";  "I am more aligned with myself.  I carry fewer unsatisfactory patterns.  I have increased professional skills.";   "I was thoroughly impressed by your personal greatness and depth of heart, Bill!!! I experienced breakthrough upon breakthrough into areas of xxx possible for me to achieve, and that it's time to let old patterns go!"; "Enjoyed the holographic method of instruction.  Effective."; "Very professional.  A unique teaching environment and system."; "Very professional.  A unique teaching environment and system."; 

2. What was the most important thing you learned: 

"How to communicate more effectively in every aspect of my life to make it the most enjoyable & enriching world it can be" ;  " It's holographic, I don't know - Trust my knowing when I don't know - that I know Nerk-Nerk";  "A new dimension of what it really means to listen and be respectful o other people.  I went from manipulating people with good intent to influencing with integrity.";  "Others truly see the world differently.  Some even have kinesthetic thoughts.";  "How to build rapport.  How to communicate with people. In short: EVERYTHING!!"

3. How were your instructor(s):

"Absolutely wonderful!  I truly appreciate the energy and personal attention you provided each one of us to achieve the absolute maximum! "; "Fabulous, gratitude that feels like love."; "Bill showed an amazing mastery of the field of NLP and life wisdom.  Although I understand the concept of your approach (confusion), and appreciate it, I would on occasion appreciate more specificity on some areas.  A master is on who become rigorous in framing the exercised you put your participants through, more specificity in how & what and not necessarily why in the first cut.  I personally would be very much in favor of at times clarifying application of some of the exercises.  Last and not least, Bill: Thank You! for being a part of my life.  I look forward to learning more from the depths of wisdom within you!  Much love and appreciation.";  "Great & excellent in rapport & pacing the class through seriousness & silliness.";  "Bill Thomason is a brilliant man knowledgeable and wise, considerate, truthful and more.    

4. What improvements would you like to see in how the course is delivered?

"Possibly add a 9th day and have it start on Sat. & end the following Sunday.  Also limit the downtime by asking participants to minimize sidebar conversations and stay more focused,"  "more time, more rest, more of the same";  "Just add a few more page numbers!";  "  

5.  Would you recommend this course to others:

"Most definitely and to friends & colleagues.";  "Yes. Not sure yet.";  "Absolutely.";  "Yes.  My colleagues in ADR in FAA (but both were on assignment).";  "Friends, family, whomever is interested in personal growth."

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The Fall 2002 NLP Practitioner Certification 

(Program held in North Scottsdale, Arizona at the Villa Mirage Sunterra Resort.)  

Feedback Forms:

1. What is your overall experience of this seminar/workshop/course:

"Valuable, a shift in who I am, discard unwanted values and emotions";  "Delightful, took NLP Practitioner training to a much deeper level and feel that I have much greater comprehension of the material.  I will now set out to incorporate in my work.";  "There is much information I still want to learn (and I have already learned, yet want to more fully integrate.)";  "Very powerful, of tremendous value; very intense in the learning mode very relaxed socially";  "Good - as expected." 

2. What was the most important thing(s) you learned:

"I am worthy, I am extremely capable and it is enough.  I have decided to be a multi-millionaire;"  "I learned how to eliminate the negative behavior/emotions/thoughts and repattern them so that there is no doubt -  I will achieve all I set out in an elegant manner! Thank you.";  "Time Line technique and anchoring.";  "Time line therapy, push-pull systems, I am a master NLP practitioner - I can do it."; "Altering mental pathways to the benefit of me/client, etc.";  "Practical use of more models, expansion from practitioner course." 

3. How were your instructor(s):

"Great, so insightful. Nailed me good, "Rapport Junkie."  Haven't stopped smiling.";  "Excellent!  You are truly a Master.";  "Excellent. I am excited with acquisition of new knowledge and am inspired to learn more.";  "Bill was great. Jayne had a vastly different style - she made it more like a rigid class and like cut off the fun and broke rapport";  "Excellent";  "Great." 

 How will you use the skills: "Work, home, self employment in all situations requiring clarity, intent and results.", "I intend to use these skills on a daily basis w/ friends, family, co-workers and perhaps go into this as a part-time career to begin with and eventually move into a full-time practice when I discover just how much I'll enjoy this!", " ....interpersonal relationships have meaning now...real meaning...I can use these skills to make others feel better about themselves and (therefore) better about myself.", "I hope to use these skills in counseling.", "All areas."

4. What improvements would you like to see in how the course is delivered:

"More Jayne.";   "I'd like to see this course extended from 8 to 10 days to delve even deeper into the material & develop greater proficiency.";  "Number the pages in the manual, please.";  "Not that any other diversions were needed from Bill were needed cuz his style is great.  If he wants to vary it, he might spread it out more, not all at end Jayne and 2 videos (+ lack of continuity-in Jayne teaching and assigning stories and disappearing=? credibility or integrity or sincerity";  "It should have been longer in regards to content";  "One day, in a far & distant future, Bill looked back and smiled.  He smiled because all, yes all, the pages were finally numbered & in sequence."  

5. Would you recommend this course to others:

"Yes, Yes, Yes."; "Yes, Let's do it in Miami sometimg. No one else is doing it."; Yes, I will ask them first, for permission to give their name."; "Yes"' "Yes, any one desiring to grow in ability improving self/others." "Yes."

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