History of NLP

Robert Dilts has been a central figure in the development of Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) since its inception. He trained directly under NLP’s founders—Richard Bandler and John Grinder—as well as renowned figures like Milton Erickson and Gregory Bateson. His deep engagement with the field has led to numerous innovations and frameworks that are now core to […]

Richard Bandler is best known as one of the original creators of Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP), a field he helped pioneer in the early 1970s alongside John Grinder. Together, they studied and modeled the communication styles and therapeutic techniques of notable figures such as Virginia Satir (a leading family therapist), Fritz Perls (a founder of Gestalt

Steve Andreas (formerly known as John O. Stevens) was a pivotal figure in the field of Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP). He was the son of Barry Stevens, a prominent Gestalt therapist. His involvement with NLP began in 1977 as an early student of its founders, Richard Bandler and John Grinder. Alongside his wife, Connirae Andreas, he

Anthony Robbins (Tony Robbins) is one of the most well-known figures in Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP). A highly skilled marketer and media personality, Robbins played a significant role in bringing NLP into mainstream awareness. His influence spans books, television, infomercials, radio, and even films—most notably, his demonstration of the NLP Phobia Treatment on television and his

Fritz Perls, a Jewish psychiatrist and psychotherapist, was one of the three key figures studied by Richard Bandler and John Grinder in their development of Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP). His work heavily influenced the Meta Model, which was shaped around his distinctive questioning techniques, as observed by Robert Dilts. Perls himself drew inspiration from Wilhelm Reich,

John Grinder, alongside Richard Bandler, co-founded Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP). While they shared the goal of modeling human excellence, their perspectives and methodologies were quite different, eventually leading them to pursue separate paths in the field. Grinder’s Linguistic Background and Influence on NLP With a strong foundation in linguistics and transformational grammar, Grinder brought a deep

Dr. Milton Erickson was a pioneering psychiatrist and psychologist, widely regarded as one of the most influential figures in hypnotherapy. As the founding president of the American Society of Clinical Hypnotherapists, his groundbreaking work became a key foundation for Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP). Alongside Virginia Satir and Fritz Perls, he was one of the three master

Richard Bandler, the unconventional co-founder of Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP), played a pivotal role in shaping the field. In the early 1970s, alongside John Grinder, he studied and modeled the communication techniques of Virginia Satir (family therapy), Fritz Perls (gestalt therapy), and Milton Erickson (hypnosis). Their research led to the development of the Meta Model, a

Robert Dilts has been a key figure in the development of Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) since its inception. He trained under pioneers like Richard Bandler, John Grinder, Milton Erickson, and Gregory Bateson, making significant contributions to NLP techniques and models. His contributions include: Key Books by Robert Dilts Robert Dilts is a prolific author, having written

Steve Andreas, originally named John O. Stevens, was a prominent figure in the field of Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP). His mother, Barry Stevens, was a well-known Gestalt therapist. Since 1977, he dedicated himself to teaching NLP, having been an early student of Richard Bandler and John Grinder. Alongside his wife, Connirae Andreas, he co-founded NLP Comprehensive—one