I've always had a keen interest in personal development - helping myself and others reach their true potential. That's probably the reason why I was attracted to training and development - it's a continuous journey of discovery!

I've literally read thousands of books and attended a lot of courses too - all the 'ologies and 'erapies, in my quest and passion for knowledge and development! (Amongst my friends, I'm known as a 'course junkie!'). About 6 years ago, I attended my first NLP Practitioner program in London, conducted by Paul McKenna (the renowned stage hypnotist), Richard Bandler (one of the creators of NLP - offbeat and definitely a maverick!) and Michael Breen. I knew then that I'd come across something different in terms of personal development and success, as I took the tools and techniques that l learnt on that program to take giant steps forward in my own life - all areas! I then went on to do the NLP Master Practitioner program and Trainer's training (with Dr. David Shepherd) so I can share these tools and techniques with as many people as possible. In other words, to enable others to 'be the difference, that makes the difference!'

NLP can bring benefits across a range of activities. In a business setting, the programs are adapted and designed to focus on specific outcomes in the corporate environment, including buying and selling, managing and motivating people, project planning and control. NLP also provides techniques for setting business goals, accelerated learning, and the use of fresh perspectives to encourage flexibility of approach and problem solving. (see Leading with NLP)

As a certified trainer of Hypnosis and Time Line Therapy®, and a Six Seconds certified practitioner of Emotional Intelligence, (see Emotional Intelligence) I strongly believe in 'walking the talk!' As well as running my own NLP programs, both public and corporate, (see Essential NLP, NLP Practitioner Certification) I regularly roam around the globe to help as a coaching assistant with my own teachers - a great way to stay up-to-date with what's new!

As trainers and facilitators, we talk a lot about change, encouraging others to 'step out of the comfort zone.' Well, that's exactly what I did last summer! I enrolled to be a Firewalking Instructor with SUNDOOR, the leading school for training firewalking in the western world. It's founder, Peggy Dylan, is often referred to as the mother of the western firewalking movement.

Having walked burning hot coals of 1700 degrees Fahrenheit a couple of years ago, I was hoping to cut straight to the trainer certification, but SUNDOOR have a strict policy that each potential instructor must also attend Initiation! Just outside of Basle, Switzerland, in the French mountains around Le Cornu, I stepped waaaay beyond the boundaries of my comfort zone during a most profound experience, which included a sweat lodge, breath work……………………….and walking the fire hundreds of times!

A couple of weeks later, I was heading for the lakes and highlands of Scotland to complete the firewalking certification. People all over the world have practiced walking barefoot over hot coals for thousands of years. It serves as an unforgettable demonstration of human potential, as a lesson in transforming fear in positive energy - inspiring, purifying, healing and guiding us in this path of life. (see Inspire with Fire!)

So many people have helped me on my journey……………………..now I look forward to sharing with you how to use proven tools and techniques to achieve success, fulfillment and balance in your personal and professional lives as you continue your quest for authentic growth and development. May the journey continue…………………………..

Carol