Training Credentials and Testimonials

"I feel that the opportunity to work with Janis was able to afford me the gift of her experience, intelligence, and desire to excel. She was always willing to go the extra mile to insure that concepts were understood and owned by the students. Thank you for sharing the lessons as well as the hours of personal conversation you shared to enhance my training and development."
Mack Smith, Success Coach

“Janis knows how to lead each individual student through such deep emotional issues in a safe, fun, and educational format. She is the best! God bless you, Janis. This will be my life’s work.”
Jean Blum, Massage Therapist

"I am writing to thank you sincerely for the outstanding effort you put into the recent San Rafael based certification courses. They were outstanding, and your selfless effort for such long hours for so many days was most impressive – and the results clear, as none of we students actually found a single moment of the course boring or sleep inducing - apart, of course, from the times we were under the influence of well directed hypnotic suggestion!

You may be aware that I had completed two courses, one a certificate in advanced hypnotherapy, before seeking something even more advanced upon which to establish a new direction to my business interests – one that would involve advanced NLP and hypnotherapy and would afford me the opportunity to help people deal with their every day challenges in life and business. I actually wanted a university course, but found only a couple of these – both in the UK and both requiring weekend attendance once per month for the best part of a year – not easy to achieve from Australia!

I next sought certification training by a private organisation which provided a teacher who knew his/her stuff in both theory and practical arenas to a level that would challenge, excite to learn, and instil unsurpassed confidence. That’s when US hypnotherapy and NLP practitioner, Keith Livingston recommended your courses – without a moment’s hesitation. Every bit of research I undertook after speaking with Keith, led me to conclude that you and your course was the best option to provide what I was looking for, and so I ended up in the USA in late July.

So much for the background. Now to the main points of this letter.

As a university professor and professional speaker, I know what it’s like to stand in front of a group and speak without notes for an extended period of time, with people asking questions on little or no notice continually. I am exhausted after six hours of this, yet you seemed as fresh as a daisy after each ten hour day. More importantly, we delegates finished each of those (14) ten hour days as we might had we worked just a few hours. It takes a level of teaching expertise and subject knowledge that I am at a loss to describe to be able to achieve such a feat, and you are to be truly congratulated for your accomplishment.

I guess my main reason for writing is to let you know that the value you provide is so far in excess of anything it would be even remotely reasonable to expect, that it is simply astounding. Knowledge, insight, professionalism, technique, advice, elegance of structure and delivery, skills, theory – all exemplified on numerous occasions by your demonstrating various theories and techniques on people about whom you had no previous knowledge (and who in several instances had significant problems to address) and in front of an audience possessing at least sufficient knowledge to be somewhat critical, yet I was unaware of anyone in that group being in the least critical at any stage. Most were like me – thoroughly impressed!

I recall thinking after only a few days of this course that ‘this Janis Ericson woman truly has a gift.’ By the end of the course, I realised I was very much mistaken. Janis, you don’t have a gift –you are way beyond that. You are well and truly to the point where the gift has you, and the very nice thing about that, is you are completely unaware of it.

I have booked several days of work with international companies since beginning your course, and they will well and truly cover my investment in fees and fares - a not insignificant investment when travelling from Australia. I have not yet realised the income from those bookings, which take place in September and November this year. However, I have worked with a woman who has suffered from arachnophobia for 37 years. A hypno-regression techniques found her brother had put a piece of fruit (the family were farmers) with a ‘large hairy spider attached’ down her shirt unexpectedly when she was just seven years old. One rapid re-wind, a swish pattern and twenty minutes later, I escorted this woman to a loading dock in the building in which we conducted the session and watched her smile from ear to ear as she placed her hand within a few centimetres of a spider in a web, completely without fear. At that moment I knew my investment was more than justified, as the feeling I experienced is simply beyond my capacity to describe.

Janis, thank you for giving so much so selflessly. And please also extend my thanks to Joe for his quiet but unquestioned willingness to assist and support whenever necessary."

Alan Patching
Managing Director
Adjunct professor – project management - UTS

“After careful consideration of the options available to become a Master Practitioner of NLP, your program stood out as my best choice. During my course work you exhibited an extensive understanding of both the material and your students. Your guidance created an experience that was both memorable and fulfilling.

It is with great respect that I will gladly recommend your skills and institution to anyone who desires to grow in the NLP field. The skills and insight I gained are invaluable tools for me both as a manager and in my personal life.

You gave unstintingly of yourself both as a teacher and guide. I leave feeling secure that I am now able to improve peoples' lives dramatically utilizing my new knowledge.”
Gary Toro, Manager
Senior Corporate Strategists National Events Coordinators Team
The Anthony Robbins Companies

“As a graduate student in Marriage and Family Counseling, NLP has greatly influenced my theoretical orientation- not only with clients, but as a way of life."
Rona Zamani, Graduate Student and Trainee

“I felt the courses to be easy to learn. The more I just let the instructor lead and unfold the experience, the easier it was to learn and recall the material learned. Just a real feel good experience! Janis’s teaching technique was clear, easy to understand and incorporate, and just a lot of fun. She is very inspiring, genuine, and funny!”
Diana Ngo, Holistic Pracitioner

“I was very pleased and grateful to be part of such as intense self improvement seminar. I feel like I’m walking away feeling better about myself and the world around me. Janis has helped me find hope, peace, and gratitude about life and this world. I would recommend this course to all that I come across. I know that I walk away feeling like a winner of my destiny. Thanks very much!”
Reha Zamani, Actor

“Dearest Janis, what a joy I had being in your class and learning from you the principles of NLP. Thank you for your love, concern, excitement about life, your example of kindness, and a very professional approach!”
Christopher Cody, Biofeedback Practitioner

“Janis is fantastic, whether you’re settled in your career and could use a boost or need help restructuring your life. Any age or circumstance she can help. She rocks!”
Amina Zamani, President and Founder of The A to ZM Productions

“Material is well presented and falls into place just at the right time. Janis has an amazing store of knowledge and her patience was inspiring. I know this program will enhance my life and work.”
S.N., Yoga Instructor

“This class helped unleash my true self.”
L.L.

“Was exciting. Each day I understood more and more. Was presented in an unusually good way. I can already feel that it has changed my life. I enjoyed each moment!”
P.D.

Awesome 15 days - great information and practice and amazing instructors. I can't believe how much I've learned and retained. Michael's an amazing instructor. This was by far one of the most enjoyable learning experiences I've ever had! I'm amazed by the amount of learning that's taken place.
P. Bailey

The quality of the training was excellent. I learned a lot of things that have changed my perspective. I can use the skills to improve communications with clients, colleagues and family.
T. Sako

The group cohesion was astonishing. The instructors were very approachable and helpful. Thank you Michael, Janis and Maryann and thank you to my own wonderful mind for guiding me to this amazing experience!
J. Wylie

Thank you very much for an experience that transcends the word "transformation". Just the right balance of everything! More in 5 days than another "practitioner" class of 20 days!
J.Bailey

The material was "Stellar"! I have done many trainings in my 25 years as an Acupuncturist and this is by far the richest and most rewarding of all!
R. Clere

Very well-structured. I've taken seminars before on NLP and this has been by far the best structured and has given me the belief that "Now I'm ready"! I will use it to better the lives of others and my family.
I. Lomeli

I experienced personal growth, self-understanding, developed stronger personal boundaries, gave up some co-dependency, sang in public, decided on a career change, found a community of like-minded people, made some wonderful friends, felt atone, helped my daughter heal strep-throat long distance, conquered some fears and got closer to my husband.
D. Clere

Wonderful! Great team! Ton of fun! Fantastic group atmosphere! No Limits!
C. Schlager

"I wanted to say thank you for the great experience we all had in the training, and for being the wonderful person you are."
J. K., Realtor

"I want to first start out and say Thank You very much for all you
taught us. It was greatly appreciated. You are very gifted and I was honored to have you as my teacher, coach."
Cindy Young, Hypnotherapist

"Janis is really, really good at this. She helped me understand thoroughly the underlying principles of NLP. The best, most valuable course I've ever taken. The best money I've spent. The value of the course so far exceeds the cash outlay that it's ridiculous!"
D.E., Stockbroker

"Most excellent! Just when I thought I was getting lost, Janis was able to bring clarity… Very good at keeping class engaged."
N.K., Spiritual Healer

"The program is intense, complete, deep, natural, and helpful in many ways. It helps us to change the way we see life, love, and compassion. It taught me to be in a state where it is just natural to be, to love, and that generates in me a feeling of helping others to be there. Janis, thank you so much for being there for us… not only teaching. Great job!"
Paola Leonetti, Hypnotherapist

"Janis, I extend my heartfelt love and sincere blessings to you on your move to being fully recognized and greatly compensated for the tremendous value you bring. I found your work exquisite and your presence delightful beyond expectation. I guess that means I like you and respect you and your work. Your skills and manner are so needed to build the better world we dream of and intend. I'm honored to know you."
Ken Lesser, Sales Associate

"I believe that I learned more in this program than I did in my entire three years of graduate school. I now have the confidence and tools to start my own practice. I also have the ability to make my dreams come true."
Rebecca Norris, Therapist

"This is something I usually wouldn't partake in, however I can see how a lot of these exercises and language tactics would be very useful and helpful on a daily basis. I could see this affecting every aspect of my life. It will be interesting to go home and start NLPing my friends! I think you have an awesome program going, and there's not much I could think of to improve it. Great job!"
Stephen Sparks, Student

"I wanted to thank you for all you did for me. If it was not for your e-mail updates on courses and constant encouragement, I am not sure when I would have done the course. Thanks for finding such a great place for me to experience a life changing event! San Carlos is an amazing place. I hope to meet you soon and share the experience of my life with you."
Todd Van Bodegom

"Dear Cheryl: I want to thank you for what you did for me in New Orleans, it has been a long time coming. Helping me through that particular step in my life's path has opened new avenues to the future. You are a kind, compassionate and caring healer. Looking forward to seeing you again."
A Friend For Life, David CHt