“I have met an extensive number of NLP Experts in my career as a facilitator, since I completed my practitioners course nearly 20 years ago, but Thom has not only learnt the craft to the depth and level of its founders, he has taken it further incorporating deeper insights.

If you are looking to learn NLP for the first time Thom’s style is an excellent way to be introduced to it.  As an experienced practitioner he will really help you sharpen and hone your skill set, and for a company looking to improve communication skills for team effectiveness, leadership or sales and negotiation, this is a must as part of your communication learning programme.” 

- Mel Harris, Managing Director, The Performance Tree.

With the major NLP communication models which are taught on Business NLP Practitioner, Business NLP Master Practitioner courses and so on being around 40-years old, this training course represents a significant advancedment in NLP training. Through demonstrations, practical exercises and discussions, participants will learn an EXCLUSIVE NEW SET OF NLP MODELS directly from the developer. These include:

• A detailed “Psychological Framework” for understanding human motivation and planning goal-directed communication.
• New language patterns which develop "Persuasive Appeal" and make the articulation of your ideas simple.
• A negotiation approach for quickly overcoming challenges and developing win-win scenarios.

Who is this course for?

• Those who want to better organise and articulate their message while avoiding "being shut down" by challenging people.
• Anyone wanting to improve their conversational confidence, debating skills, and better communicate their knowledge base.
• Ideal for nagotiating.
• Ideal for public speakers.

Who is eligible to attend? 

The NEW models are ideal for those with no NLP experience, while adding far greater flexibility to an existing NLP skillset.

What certification will I get? 

Premier NLP Business Communicator

What are the NEW Models? 

Participants will learn the following models. They were developed by NLP Developer, Thom Shillaw and include: 

The TAROT

A “Psychological Framework” for understanding human motivation, planning, and tracking the effects of goal-directed communication.

TAROT patterns involve:

• Movement Towards (T) Goal. 
• Movement Away (A) from Problem. 
• Range (R) of behavioural choices. 
• Identifying Objections (O). 
• Emotional Thresholds (T). 

“Thom is very detailed in his teachings of NLP and I have found his trainings insightful, imaginative, thorough and entertaining. I highly recommend Thom as an NLP trainer.” - Jacquie Forde, Owner, The Nth Resource Ltd, SNLP Licensed NLP Trainer

When was it developed?

During Licensed Advanced NLP Master Practitioner certification courses which were acredited by The Society of NLP, Dr. Richard Bandler, between 2011—2014. 

(NOTE: The NLP Present to Desired State, NLP SCORE Models, and so on, fit within the more expensive TAROT framework). 

FRAME patterns

The first purpose built goal-directed “Persuasive Appeal,” language model. Used to express the ideas of the TAROT.

FRAME patterns include:

• Forward (F) in time. 
• Reinforce (R) steps. 
• Deal with Alternatives (A). 
• Use Mischief (M) with problem populations. 
• Imply worthwhile Effort (E). 

“I have had outstanding success in applying the language techniques.” - Andrew Napier, Divisional Learning Consultant, Royal Bank of Scotland

When was it developed?

In 2014, inspired after modelling the late Joseph Campbell, a charismatic presenter who inspired thousands to “follow their bliss”. 

(Note: FRAME patterns naturally generate NLP Milton Model patterns in effective sequences).

The BYPASS Process

 A powerful negotiation model for rapidly dealing with objections and quickly reaching win-win scenarios.

BYPASS process includes:

• Analyse limiting Belief (B). 
• Establish reason(s) Why (Y). 
• Obtain Proof (P). 
• Secure Agreement (A). 
• Progress to Solution (S). 
• Strengthen (S). 

"I found the course inspiring and extremely practical. Within a short space of time I had new skills to use at work and in my personal life. From a personal point of view it's as if a weight has lifted off me as I no longer feel anxious in what used to be pressure situations. And I've been amazed at how often I am able to use the techniques in a work environment with real ease - my colleagues are intrigued and many are interested in hearing more. The added bonus is that the techniques work with my two little granddaughters just as well as they do in the board room!" - Sheila McGuigan, HR Director, Martin Currie, Edinburgh 

When was it developed?

In 2013 while training front-end sales teams at the National Tourism Board. 

(Note: This model naturally generates NLP Sleight of Mouth patterns in effective sequence). 

Selected Testimonials

“Taking part in this course was once of the most worthwhile things I have ever done.” - David Spink, Associate Director, Bank of Scotland.

“The course was fantastic and takes NLP into the next generation. The course is extremely comprehensive compared to anything else I have seen on the market. Thom’s style and delivery enables you to learn easily without any conscious effort and you just find yourself integrating the learnings into everyday life.” - Biodun Ogunyemi, Executive Business Coach.

“I’ve studied NLP Practitioner and Master Practitioner training in the past but this was something completely different for me. The skilful way in which Thom helped myself and other participants to easily experience profound changes was quite remarkable. I wholeheartedly recommend this amazing experience for your business, for your personal life, for you.” - Ian Robertson, Senior Learning and Development Officer, Edinburgh City Council

“I would call Thom 'the Armani' of NLP trainers, as there is absolutely no doubt that he is brilliant with his extensive subject matter knowledge. He has a very personable style of training and what sets him apart from his peers is the genuine concern he has for the development of his students. I hope many have the opportunity to train with him.” - Puneet Sachdev, Learning & Organisational Development Manager, Visit Scotland.

“There was only one NLP trainer that I trusted to give me the deepest possible learning at the most advanced level - and that was Thom Shillaw. I had met loads of good and bad NLP trainers over the years, but Thom was different. Thom has a level of understanding of the craft that only comes through a passion to learn and develop an expertise over a long period of time. Thom has a deep passion to really understand how to communicate and to influence with NLP and to make sure that his students come away from his training with an understanding of the subject that is far greater than the patterns and tricks of others. The main part of my professional life is in negotiation of commercial contracts and the knowledge of NLP at this level is truly a game changer.

Having now been trained by Thom Shillaw, I can honestly say that his training is now truly part of my daily life and I feel I can say that it is now part of who I am both in business and my personal life. Thanks Thom.” - Iain C. Steel, Senior Procurement Consultant, Xchanging Procurement Services.

“I've recently attended an NLP Programme that Thom delivered. Thom is a superb deliverer with an encyclopaedic knowledge of NLP and has a justifiable unshakeable confidence in what he is doing. I learnt and witnessed some incredible stuff and would recommend Tom to anyone.” - Howie Pearson, Subject Matter Expert, Learning Transformation, Lloyds Banking Group.

"Thom lives and breathes NLP and his course is completely different from anything else out there. We spent the whole course learning by osmosis, and by the end of it we were automatically using the new patterns conversationally and able to go out into our everyday lives with a whole new skill set. His passion and enthusiasm is captivating; his knowledge up there with the masters." - Susan Long, Events Manager.