NLC – Neurolinguistic Coaching

What is NLC?

NLC stands for "neurolinguistic coaching." It is a coaching concept based on human perception and communication channels.

In the 1970s, by observing particularly successful therapists and communicators such as Walt Disney and Albert Einstein, various modeling techniques were developed to identify and replicate human excellence.

This has resulted in highly effective coaching formats and techniques that are already being used today in many other coaching methods, mental training programs, and even in resource- and solution-oriented "positive psychotherapy."

The History and Concept of NLC Coaching Techniques

The way in which people experience “their world” in the form of mental maps or mental models is essentially determined by two factors:

1. Our internal representation (mental map)
   i.e., our inner “mental cinema,” which is shaped over the course of our lives byvisual(seeing), auditory(hearing), kinesthetic(feeling), olfactory(smelling), and gustatory(tasting)—in short, “VAKOG”—experiences and stimuli, and leads to corresponding interpretations of ourselves and our fellow human beings.
2. Our body language
   that is, the way we interact with our bodies—specifically, posture, facial expressions, gestures, breathing, eye movements, etc.—and the feelings and reactions this elicits in ourselves and those around us.

Everything we take in and process from the outside world through our senses is filtered and transported into our inner representation. There, these filters trigger corresponding physiological responses, “attitudes,” and reactions within us. One of the three main natural filters of perception for our inner experience is the

• Generalize
• Delete (remove, omit) and
• Distort (interpret)

of what is perceived. This “perception” consequently leads to behavior that can be consciously controlled to some extent, but often also triggers unconscious “behavior” or internal/external attitudes within us.

Some of the basic assumptions in the NLC are:

• Every person (potentially) possesses all the resources they need to solve their problems and achieve their own goals
• The five senses (VAKOG, representational systems) form the basis of human experience
• People always make the best decision they can based on their understanding of the world and the situation
• A person's behavior should be distinguished from their intention, because ultimately, every behavior is motivated by a positive intention.
• The body and mind are systemic processes. Whatever happens in one part of the system affects all other parts.

Albert Einstein said , “The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results.” 

If something isn't working: Stop doing it and try something new!
“Love it, change it, or leave it!”

This is exactly where NLC coaching comes in. Using NLC techniques, the coach is able to guide and support the coachee (client) into a resource-oriented, solution-focused state and process. This provides the coachee with optimal support and motivation to achieve their goals, empowers them to develop new solution strategies and behaviors, and helps them improve their communication and relationships.

Areas of application for NLC coaching

• Envisioning, planning, and achieving goals (motivated and resource-oriented)
• Activating and reactivating potential resources (anchoring)
• Recognizing and resolving blocking patterns (self-image, beliefs, behavior)
• Developing and finding solution strategies and alternative behaviors
• Processing stressful and obstructive life events (reframing, change history)
• Improving communication and relationships

The NLC Coaching Process

As with any coaching program, NLC coaching includes goal-setting, coaching sessions, and progress reviews.

The basis for good coaching is mutual respect and trust between coach and coachee. For this reason, I offer you a non-binding initial consultation for CHF 60 (CHF 45 for school pupils/students).

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