Get to grips with how you think. Then change how you live.
Seven days in a small group, learning how the patterns in your head shape what you say, what you do and what you end up with. Then learning how to change them, for yourself and for the people you work with.
Your thinking runs in patterns. NLP lets you see them.
It's about how your mind actually works, how thoughts turn into feelings, how language changes lives, and how to help other people rewrite their story.
NLP stands for Neuro-Linguistic Programming, which is a bit of a mouthful. Strip the name away and it's simple enough: your thoughts, your words and your habits decide most of what happens to you. NLP shows you how that works and hands you plain tools for changing the bits that keep tripping you up.
- Coaches who want tools that have been tried and tested
- Professionals who want to make more of a difference
- Anybody who wants to sort out their own patterns first
Knowing what to do isn't always enough.
You can know full well what you should do and still watch the same old reaction get there first. That reaction isn't who you are. It's a pattern, and once you can see a pattern you can change it.
Any of this sound like you?
- Going over conversations in your head long after they've ended.
- Having the same reaction you promised yourself you'd stop having.
- Losing your nerve at the exact moment you need your voice most.
- Seeing that somebody's capable of more, and not knowing how to get it out of them.
- You do great work and still half expect somebody to tap you on the shoulder and say you don't belong here.
- You know your worth, and you still quietly wonder if you're actually good enough.
What will you be able to do differently?
See what others miss
Notice how filters, language, mood and meaning are driving behaviour, usually without anybody clocking it.
Communicate so it lands
Listen past the words, build real rapport and change how you speak without losing yourself in it.
Stay resourceful
Set outcomes that actually pull you forward, and get yourself into a useful state when the pressure's on.
Create movement
Use questions, reframing, anchoring and strategies to open up choices for yourself, your clients, your colleagues and your team.
"You won't be watching from the sidelines." Expect live demonstrations, exercises, feedback, time to reflect and a bit of friendly pushing, in a small group where people actually get to know each other.
Meet Paul and Marie
Paul Ward
Paul is a Certified Trainer of NLP with the American Board of NLP. He has spent years coaching people on leadership, resilience, presence and communication, and he teaches the way he coaches: plainly, with plenty of practice.
Marie Donnelly
Marie created the Inner Power S.Y.S.T.E.M. and founded the 1% Circle. She spent over twenty years on the front line of mental health, addiction, crisis work and social work before training in NLP. She brings experience that was earned the hard way, and a mix of warmth and straight talking that works for leaders, coaches and anybody who wants to grow.
One week, and skills you'll keep for life.
- Seven days of accredited training with Paul Ward & Marie Donnelly
- Official Practitioner Certification
- A small group, so you get proper attention
- Tea, coffee and refreshments every day
- Lifetime access to the core framework
Dates: 22 to 28 February 2027. Register your interest and Marie will send you the booking details.
Can't wait until February 2027? There's a three-day training in Belfast this November.
Before you register
Do I need any background in NLP or coaching?
No. The week starts right at the beginning. If you work with people in any shape or form, or you just want to understand your own head a bit better, you've everything you need.
Is it really seven full days?
It is, and that's on purpose. Real change takes practice, and practice takes time. You'll be doing the work yourself rather than listening to somebody talk about it.
Can I pay in instalments?
Ask Paul or Marie and they'll talk you through the options.
Where exactly is the venue?
Central Belfast. The full venue details and daily timings come with your booking confirmation.
Register interest in the Belfast course
Leave your details and Marie will get back to you herself. There's no autoresponder, and you won't be added to a mailing list.
Rather just email? mariedonnelly120609@gmail.com