Why learn in a residential format? Is it really worth it?

After a few years in decline, the market for NLP training, certainly in the UK, seems to be picking up again. I don't know why that is, the coaching market seems to have matured, mindfulness seems to have been forgotten. Maybe's it's just the hype surrounding Bandler and Grinder running Practitioner courses again - separately of course.

On the other hand, the recent NLP conference in London could have been busier. We've got a variety of people saying that they were part of NLP's origins, and we should listen to them. And then we have a new generation of innovators who aren't bound by the legacy of NLP and who can incorporate the latest experimental, peer-reviewed research in fields such as psychology and neurology. That's where I sit.

I run Society of NLP certified training at Practitioner, Master Practitioner and Trainer levels in the UK, Spain and India several times a year. I used to run training only in the UK, in meeting rooms and the usual places. I've run long courses and short courses, weekends, evenings, contiguous, modular, every permutation over the 15 years or so that I've been training NLP.

I've found that the most popular format is short modules, because that fits around people's work schedules. However, I've found that the most powerful format in terms of the learning experience and the depth of learning and integration is the contiguous format, 8 days straight, and I've further found that a residential format amplifies the power of the experience amazingly.

NLP Training in Spain 2015 - what will we be getting up to?

For this year's dates, follow the link at the top of this page.

2015 Dates for NLP training in Spain

"Peter's trainings are life transforming & inspiring"

"I feel refreshed, enriched & enlightened."

"The false beliefs and limitations I held all my life seemed to disintegrate like magic."

For this year's dates, follow the link at the top of this page.

Location will be a villa near Malaga

"Having just completed the NLP Master Practitioner in Spain with Peter Freeth, I honestly cannot think of a more fantastic learning experience and I have been on many! This course is about “mastery” not just learning techniques and theory, it is highly interactive and immersive and with constant oversight from Peter I felt supported at all times. Overall, an excellent training experience and a complete shift in many aspects of my own skills and thinking. I cannot recommend this course highly enough."

Steve Heneghan, Courage Consulting, Chairman of North West Coaching Circle

The format for this year's Practitioner will be different than last year, as I'm hoping to have a team of trainers delivering the program in a variety of whole group and breakout sessions.

This is going to be totally different to the kind of thing you might have seen before, where the 'star' trainer has guest trainers doing little slots here and there.

"I've met Peter on multiple occasions, both before he became a trainer and after, and he's become a highly prolific contributor and innovator as well. Peter is one of the more creative NLP thinkers I've met and he reminded me a little of Rex Sikes' gifts."

Jonathan Altfeld, International NLP trainer and writer

The unique format is going to give you:

• A chance to work with some extremely innovative and talented trainers in a beautiful, relaxed environment
• Multiple perspectives on the subject from trainers who have real experience, not only in training and coaching, also in the worlds of business, education, media and more. In other words, the trainers are real live people who've lived real lives and done real jobs!
• A unique combination of theory and practice sessions that you just won't get on any other course
• An absolutely fantastic time!!

The cost is just £995 fully inclusive of:

• The training!
• SNLP certification
• Course manuals*
• Accommodation
• Food
• Drink
• Airport transfers in Spain

Wow. Even I have to say that's incredible value for money. 

Last year, my flight to Malaga cost me under £200, so you'll be getting a SNLP certified training from some of the UK's best and most innovative trainers for less than shorter, less complete courses cost you in the UK!

AND you get 9 days in the glorious Spanish sunshine per course.

"Peter is someone who practices what he teaches. He teaches not what is written in a book but real practical stuff. It's fairly simple, you learn and you execute. The process between learning and doing simply unfolds. The false beliefs and limitations I held all my life seemed to disintegrate like magic. And whether you believe in magic or not - attend his training, and you will experience a phenomenon that's magic."

Tapas Malaiya, Senior Resourcing Manager, Capita

So if you've been promising yourself for years that you were going to get round to learning NLP, then why not combine it with a holiday in a fantastic location, with fantastic trainers**, at a fantastic price?

Go on... you know you deserve it!

Oh - and here's another thought. Let's say you've got a partner who's not keen on you spending all that time enjoying yourself in the sunshine. Well, reserve a double room in the villa and bring them along! They just pay for the all inclusive accommodation bits and not the training element. Everybody's happy!

*The course manuals will be Peter Freeth's books The NLP Practitioner Manual and The NLP Master Practitioner Manual.

** Even though I do say so myself.

"Peter's trainings are life transforming & inspiring. He takes you on a journey of self exploration & introspection. And then he imparts the wisdom & strength to explore new horizons. His trainings are an experience. He is not merely a trainer. He is an intellect. And above all, he is a charmer. It was an enjoyment and a pleasure to be a part of his training. I feel refreshed, enriched & enlightened."

Tapas Malaiya, Senior Resourcing Manager, Capita

"Peter Freeth has the rare talent. His training approach engages your brain at a level deeper than mere understanding, he helps you to learn how to teach yourself, to question and challenge your beliefs and perceptions rather than just regurgitating a bunch of information and techniques. His knowledge and experience of using NLP in a business environment is impressive and I have learned a lot from him. I would highly recommend Peter's immersive master practitioner course."

John Lesley, Customer Service Coach, Just Retirement

"I interacted with Peter for 10 full day sessions during the Master Certification program on NLP and for the entire 10 days not a single participant was able to with-hold their participation at any point in time. He is a world-class Master Facilitator and has shared his vast experience and insight with many of us. His ability to Coach and understand people behavior is also commendable. At the same time he remains a keen learner, open for new ideas and concepts with a high level of intercultural sensitivity. 

He is one of the best trainers I have seen and worked with. He has the ability to bring out the best in people through putting them at ease. I will strongly recommend Peter for Executive Coaching and Leadership Programs. "

Nitin Thakur, Head Talent Management - Asia Pacific, Rockwell Automation

NLP Practitioner and Master Practitioner in Spain

NLP Practitioner and Master Practitioner in Spain this year is going to be something quite different, that I've never seen before. But then you do know how much I like experimenting with new ideas.

The core will be a SNLP certification with all of the content and thorough, challenging learning you'd expect. The delivery will be a small group of trainers working in intimate break-out groups, together with whole group sessions.

All of this dropped into a fabulous, immersive environment in Spain.

But I need your help. Please pass this on to your networks.

For this year's dates, follow the link at the top of this page.

Cost - will be £995 FULLY INCLUSIVE of training, certification, accommodation, food and drink.

You only have to get yourself to Spain and we'll take care of the rest.

Remember - tell your friends!