My introduction to NLP happened unexpectedly in 1988 while I was in college. A training was being held at the hotel next to my dorm, and participants came looking for student volunteers. I raised my hand without realizing that moment would spark a lifelong fascination with NLP, hypnosis, communication, and the extraordinary ways the human mind works.
Like many in the field, I explored a variety of approaches early on, including attending seminars with Tony Robbins. While I gained valuable insights, I also discovered that there is no single “right” way to apply NLP and hypnosis. That realization was freeing. It reinforced my belief that these tools are versatile, nuanced, and most powerful when used ethically and thoughtfully.
Years later, I formally trained in NLP and hypnosis, became certified, and went on to continue studying and teaching both disciplines. I have now spent approximately 25 years in the industry, though my curiosity about human behavior and inner transformation has been present for most of my life.
Today, I serve as Director of Operations for the IHA, overseeing member communications, services, and administrative support, as well as contributing to website management. I am often the primary point of contact for members, and I take pride in supporting a professional community dedicated to ethical, skilled practice. I genuinely love this field and the practitioners who continue to elevate it.
