I recently completed the 'Mine your own business' NLP practitioner course with 'Enhance" in Edinburgh. Licensed by SNLP. The license was sent out in advance leaving adequate time time to read and question any thing if needed.
I have signed several SNLP licenses and personally have no problem with that at all.
I appreciate that others may have there own take on that point. Enhance was quite transparent regarding the paper work/licenses.
I live in London so my first concern was the additional expenses that doing the course might entail.
A quick bit of research on the internet showed that I had a few choices of air travel which were competitive price wise and flexible enough to consider options.
I finally chose BA from Heathrow to Edinburgh which worked out at just under £70 per go.
I flew once by Easy jet from Stanstead and beat that price by £15.
There are some good hotels in Edinburgh and chose to stay at the new Hotel situated on the university campus where Enhance hold the training's. Again the room rates were competitive from £45-70 depending on what you wanted. Free internet wireless etc.
I have to say that by the time you add up the extras it can be more expensive for people to come to London to do a training.Not a lot in it, but Edinburgh is cheaper than London in every way- taxis, food etc. It also has a bit more rain, but it was winter!

Having already completed 2* prac and master prac, plus a trainers training, I was probably more curious than anything else to find out just how the course would help me in a business context as opposed to what I already knew from previous experience.
My previous training's had more of a slant in practice to a therapeutic angle/self development with regard to NLP which suited me fine as that was what I had wanted.

Being well aware of what NLP is not, and interested to find out and experience more of what other peoples maps believe it to be in a training context fueled my interest.

Michael Christon who delivered the training throughout chose to deliver the training over four months of two days. These were mid week (thursday and Friday) with one extra day a Saturday on module two.

I found that the content was delivered with individuality and was well thought out.
Michael used visual media in each module to emphasize certain points and to assist delegates to stretch their maps to new areas. There was a healthy ratio of exercises and information and the learning was sequential and well thought out.

This was not a presented style of delivery i.e powerpoint and reading off the screen, I for one would have been first out asking for money back.
There was humor, group discussion good interaction with the small group (8) of like minded individuals of various business backgrounds (all of whom wanted to be there and not being sent by a company) which contributed very well to the learning experience.

There is a superb course manual for reference afterwards, which is comprised of the background training, exercises and practice homework to be carried out between sessions. Clearly a lot of thought and effort went into the training program/manual.

All said and done I came away with some new insights into what I believed I already knew, confirmation of what I didn't know and even more curiosity to question and look where I have not looked before.

The course solidified previous learnings and as suspected gratefully questioned other beliefs I held about my own learnings which in all contributed to some fresh perspectives being noticed.
I know that some people think that doing repeated training's is a waste of time , I am not of that opinion and like to embrace more facets of the same diamond. I hold true with Bandler's view point that "certainty is where people stop thinking and stop noticing".

I was not disappointed in that challenge and found Michael inspiring in his own search for map enrichment with the rest of the group.
If any one is thinking of going on this course I would endorse it 100%. Well worth the money.

Peter Salisbury

Sounds fab Pete,

I gotta say - I wish I could do a prac just to see what it is like!

That is some life reframe you got going on - something to really aspire to!


Didn't you find it a bit easy - or where there nw insights too?
Bet you were the clever clogs of the class eh ;-)

I think it's great you put travel details and stuff up to - this is to be commended in my book!

Peace and great job fella!

Al

Thanks Al
I have to confess to being a course junkie and have invested a lot of time and money over the past few years into the whole thing. As of yet there has never been a course that I have come away from disappointed. This is all to do with attitude. I believe there is something to gain from every course if one is prepared to look hard enough and challenge one's own belief regarding certainty. In my book there is nothing more exciting than being in the position of confusion on a course, which will resolve in a change of understanding taking place. For me that growth is fundamental to where I aspire.

As for being in a position of knowledge, it gave me an interesting position to remind myself that others needed to learn by answering questions by their own merit and rational,
and that it was more important for me to embellish viewpoints and augment Michael's teaching at times and not to detract with conflicting points of view just because I could.
I wanted to learn from a different angle, take chances and make mistakes, that's how we progress. I made some great friends into the bargain so I don't think I was to clever cloggish!

Hope you get to experience a prac before to long,my first one changed my life, hope yours has a similar experience for you in some way beneficial.

best wishes
Peter

Pete,

what a great attitude you have! I might just replicate that sucker when I get in the zone!

I think Youll have to be daubed with a title liek philanthropic embellishment facilitator or somet'!

I love the part that you spoke about taking chances and making mistakes.

For me (and yes due to start my Prac VERY soon) the thought of being in a state of confusion is a worrisome thing. It must be tres liberating to be in a state where this is something to be relished . . .

Keep doing what you're doing fella!


All the best,

Al

Hi Al
awesome photo!
Is that the expression of confusion I see?
Talking of which, confusion was something which took me a very long time to understand fully. It started at school as it does for a lot of people, and had bad feelings attached to it.
That particular generalization has now passed thanks to Richard Bandler.
I now realize that confusion due to new learning that is not quite complete but soon will be, is something that tells me "hey your about to learn something new and see something from a fresh angle". It's different from the confusion of not understanding due to poor teaching.
Read Bandlers book 'using your brain for a change', he explains this in the learning chapter. It's a great book and would serve you well as a pre- read to your prac course, covering many of the things you will learn(if not all of them).

Have fun

Peter

Haha! Pete - actually that was me gurning for Joy - as I'm working form home today, and jst packed the little guy into the car with the mrs and celebrated with a victory gurn! (I felt I looked a bit foppish in t'other pic too :P ).

The cunfustication . . what a brilliant and exciting way of looking at it.

I nevere thoughtI'd be eager for feel confused - now I am.

UYBFAC is on my reading list - I'll fasttrack the sucker!

Cheers fella,


Al

Hi Peter
I have to agree with you about the Mine you own business NLP course run by Michael Christon. i actually did that course twice and loved it each time for totally different reasons.Its a very well structured course with lots of interaction and practise. Michael has put a lot of thought into it to cater for people form differing backgrounds and all with a willingness to absorb NLP practise.
The master practitioner course that Michael has planned for later on this year with Eric Robbie and co sounds marvelous. I would travel a thousand miles to come to that.
Trust i will see you on next course with Michael

Hi Peter & Lubna

Like you, I have very high praise for Michael Christon and Enhance's 'Mine Your Own Business' NLP Practitioner course. Like each of you, I've attended a great deal of training over the years, and I would rate Michael and MYOB in the top tier, without hesitation.

Firstly, Michael is very accessible, both personally and in his teaching style. As you note, Peter, the presentation style is a very effective mix of presentation, video clips, exercises, specially designed hand-outs and first class notes (this in itself is a welcome rarity, which sets a benchmark for others to follow).

As a newcomer to NLP, I would say it's extremely powerful, and whlst on one level it may contain elements that seem like we already know them, the subject matter is deep and wide, and I am very grateful for Michael's efforts to get across so much material in both understandable and memorable ways. I can tell it's going to take some work and time to gain fluency, and even more work and time to gain mastery, so Michael's work with us is well invested, so that we were able to gain a valuable foothold on this powerful knowledge and skillset. As Lubna says, Michael has put a lot of thought into MYOB and the result is outstanding.

I was also struck by Michael's quest for continued learning - this is a testament to the ethics of NLP and Michael's own desire to serve others with his knowledge and skills.

As Peter says, the chemistry in the group was excellent, and this enhanced our learning even more, with each of gaining a number of friends into the bargain.

I'm fortunate to live in Edinburgh, so travel is not a factor for me for Michael's courses, but even if that were not the case, I would still willingly travel to attend.

For me, this has been an excellent investment, and I have readily chosen to follow this up by signing up for Michael's Master Practitioner Course with Eric Robbie et al (including John La Valle); this promises to be another wow course...

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Mine your own business™

As you have just read, Mine your own business™ is a Licensed NLP Business Practitioner programme ‘designed and presented by businesspeople for businesspeople’ – specifically NLP Trainer Michael Christon and Advanced Master Trainer John La Valle. Their combined business experience sets this programme apart from lesser programmes where non-business people have tried to shoehorn a ‘therapy-lead’ approach into a business setting.

“All aspects of a successful business require process, a structure for achieving business targets efficiently and effectively. Enhance’s NLP Business Practitioner programme, Mine your own business™, provides a comprehensive, high-performance model for the attainment and continuation of best practice”

Linda Parker, Senior Business Analyst, Origo Services

The format and modules

This is a modular programme of 12 days spread over 5 months. This is a deliberate design consideration as it allows you to fit the training into your schedule and more importantly gain immediate experience of your skills and competences in action between the modules.

• The principles of NLP – Adopt and understand the core principles and crucial attitudes and behaviours provided by NLP and discover a mindset that can generate tangible results in the key business areas of communication, creativity, negotiation, motivation, team work, marketing, people and resource management (NB – This module can be taken separately as a ‘Business introduction to NLP’ – contact Enhance for details)
• The techniques of NLP – Explore the language of the brain and the importance of state, and then learn targeted techniques specific to business. These include the understanding of business relationships, the alignment of the individual and company as a whole, and the mental processes which naturally lead to effective planning
• The language of NLP – Hone that essential skill for any aspiring businessperson - the art of effective and persuasive communication. Discover the inherent logic of language that naturally leads to the asking of the ‘right question’ and in turn learn the structure of influence as you create compelling and convincing communication
• The strategies of NLP – Exploit your success by discovering every skill has a hidden process that can in turn be learnt and applied elsewhere, this transfer of knowledge and ability offers you the opportunity to create greater success for you and your business. Similarly, you will realise and employ to positive effect the patterns evident in the behaviours of others from character and motivation traits to decision and buying strategies
• The application of NLP: The Business Mind™ with John La Valle – Discover the seldom-revealed secrets of John’s success. Not only will you learn methods and techniques for successful business but you will also learn such things from a real master with many years of experience and knowledge

The investment

• 26/27 April 2007 - The principles of NLP
• 17/18/19 May 2007 - The techniques of NLP
• 21/22 June 2007 - The language of NLP
• 19/20 July 2007 - The strategies of NLP
• 14/15/16 September 2007 - The application of NLP: The business mind™ with John La Valle

All training will take place in Edinburgh, Scotland, UK. A city which for many people is easier and cheaper to get to… Ask us how!

This programme is accompanied by a unique and very comprehensive manual, CD’s and £££’s of bonuses specifically chosen to complement your learning.

Many practitioner programmes cost you £2000 or more and deliver far less. Mine your own business™ including The Business Mind™ with John La Valle and all of the bonus materials is normally only £1647+VAT

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