NLP
We must keep
coming back to our
own authenticity
NLP could hit the mainstream for sales, coaching, therapists, not generic ones any more. But whatever
‘So, what can we do to improve things?’ I ask. ‘We need to make a they’re doing, and however successful they may seem, some of these
transition like the chiropractors did. Chiropractics was new, and there trainers aren’t promoting NLP; they’re promoting inauthenticity. Ethical
were questions about standards, and the practitioners had to put aside standards are vital. The home page of every NLP certifying body talks
their personal interests and pull together. Our next step is to get some of about ethical standards, but who enforces it? The problem is that, if they
the key figures and the main organisations, like ANLP and others, and get a complaint, the organisations think they can’t afford to kick someone
get them together - and, guess what? - they’ll need to work with rapport out because then they’ll lose revenue. But we’ve got to start kicking
and a focus on their intended outcome - just as is taught in NLP! If the people out! We need self-regulation before inviting official regulation.’
major certifying bodies would get together, they could sort out standards, Topher has mentioned the application of NLP in increasingly targeted
Accreditation and training. NLP is still small enough for people to see ways. Knowing that he has a particular interest in global issues and the
the benefits of joining forces within their community. I believe your environment, I ask him how he thinks NLP might contribute in a wider
own ANLP’s Karen Moxom would be an ideal person to lead such an sense. ‘The presuppositions,’ is his immediate response. ‘We don’t appreciate
initiative! And I would love to come to that meeting!’ them enough. They are brilliant! They work for larger collectives like
Topher continues, adding, ‘I’m told the British sometimes think that countries as well as for businesses and individuals, and they can be applied to
America leads the way in the Personal Development field. But if you ask global crises. But we need local shift before we get global shift. We must keep
an American, they’d say the British are at the cutting-edge. No-one’s a coming back to our own authenticity; we must put our own house in order!’
prophet in their own country! We need to appreciate our own geniuses!’ I’m left with a sense of hope following this conversation. I would
Topher sees a global trend within industry and patterns of commerce love to see the benefits of NLP better known and appreciated among
that is relevant to NLP. ‘Over the last few years things have been the wider public - and there has never been more urgency for bringing
becoming increasingly niched; for example we’re getting many more powerful change to the world as now in this time of global crisis. How
specific-interest TV channels and magazines. The most successful NLP about it, UK NLPers - can we rise to the challenge and accept a leading
Trainers are running niched courses; they’re offering targeted trainings role in taking NLP mainstream?
Topher Morrison:
www.tophermorrison.com
rapport - Summer 2009
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