An NLP Podcast

The Next Level Pro Institute

Welcome to An NLP Podcast, brought to you by the Next Level Pro Institute, where Neuro Linguistic Programming® (NLP), human behavior, mindset mastery, and real world application meet personal and professional growth. Hosted by the team at Next Level Pro Institute (NLPI), this playlist features in depth conversations with NLP trainers, practitioners, coaches, entrepreneurs, and thought leaders from around the world. Each episode is designed to help you sharpen your skills, deepen your understanding of NLP, and apply proven strategies for discipline, confidence, communication, and transformation. Whether you are new to NLP or a seasoned practitioner, these episodes explore how mindset, language, and behavior shape success in business, leadership, coaching, and everyday life. You will hear practical insights, real stories, and advanced techniques you can immediately use with clients, teams, or your own personal development journey. Topics explored on the show include: - Neuro Linguistic Programming fundamentals and advanced applications - Mindset training for entrepreneurs and high performers - Discipline, focus, and identity based change - Communication mastery and influence - Coaching tools for transformation and results - Personal growth, leadership, and emotional intelligence A NLP Podcast is your resource for learning NLP beyond theory and into real life practice. Listen, learn, and grow as you build skills that create lasting change. Subscribe to stay connected with the global Next Level Pro Institute community and take your mindset, business, and impact to the next level.

Episodes

  1. Mind + Body Connection: The NLP Breakthrough Alessandro Mora Reveals

    MAR 26

    Mind + Body Connection: The NLP Breakthrough Alessandro Mora Reveals

    Send us Fan Mail From Volleyball Player to NLP Trainer  Alessandro Mora’s Journey In this episode, Alessandro Mora  internationally recognized NLP trainer and mental coach  shares how he first discovered Neuro-Linguistic Programming™ (NLP) at just 17 years old while balancing volleyball and his studies. That early curiosity eventually led him to train directly with Dr. Richard Bandler, John and Kathleen La Valle, and Paul McKenna, and to build a career coaching athletes, entrepreneurs, and leaders worldwide. Alessandro explains how the mind and body are inseparably connected, why managing your state is the foundation of peak performance, and how he helps Olympic athletes and business leaders enter the flow state on demand. He describes the performance formula potential minus interferences equals results  and shows how beliefs, language, and physiology combine to shape outcomes. From visualization and anchoring to hypnosis, submodalities, and heart coherence, Alessandro reveals the practical tools that extend time in the zone and unlock consistent excellence. This conversation explores how athletes use NLP to win championships, why physical conditioning is essential for mental performance, how horse riders’ states directly influence their horses, and why obsession can be both a gift and a trap for champions. Alessandro also shares how entrepreneurs and salespeople apply these same strategies to improve communication, overcome doubt, and sustain resilience in high-pressure environments. If you want to learn how to think on purpose, manage your state, and apply NLP for peak performance in sport, business, or life, this episode is for you. Connect with Alessandro Mora: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/allemora/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/allemora/ Website: https://allemora.it/ If you are looking for a place to develop true NLP mastery, apply it in business, and practice consistently with high-level professionals, the Next Level Pro Institute offers weekly skill training and practice, Q&A calls, and immersive in person trainings designed to move you from understanding NLP to living it. If you are ready to stop consuming content and start applying NLP with clarity and precision, join the NLPI community here: https://nlpi.passion.io Next Level Pro Institute: Official Website: https://nextlevelproinstitute.com Training Calendar: https://nlpi.com/calendar NLPI App: https://nlpi.passion.io Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nextlevelproinstitute Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nextlevelproinstitute To watch the video of this podcast: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLndzF_grOACPQi3TlBM9KdWCXW2hQ4l9e

    58 min
  2. MAR 9

    Identity Shifting With Xavier Pirla's NLP System

    Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Xavi Perla, a Licensed Master Trainer of Neuro-Linguistic Programming™ based in Barcelona, shares the unlikely journey that led him from struggling through a civil engineering degree to becoming one of the leading NLP trainers specializing in persuasion and linguistic patterns. Xavi explains how discovering NLP while desperately trying to pass a difficult university exam changed the trajectory of his life and opened the door to mastering the psychology of influence and communication. Xavi takes us back to his early career in Barcelona, where he initially dreamed of becoming a commercial pilot before being convinced it was impossible without the right connections. After ending up in a degree that didn’t suit him, he encountered NLP through a practitioner who helped him pass a critical exam. That experience sparked a deep curiosity about how language and mental strategies shape human performance, eventually leading him to pursue formal NLP training. We also dive into one of Xavi’s core teaching principles: persuasion must begin with self-influence. Before attempting to change someone else’s mind, leaders must learn to regulate their own emotional state and challenge their own assumptions. Xavi shares how tools like the Meta Model of language and critical thinking help people understand their internal maps of the world and negotiate ideas without attacking another person’s reality. Throughout the episode, Xavi introduces concepts from his book **“Conscious Persuasion”**, where he breaks down the relationship between influence, persuasion, and manipulation. He explains how influence is the effect we create in others, persuasion is the deliberate process that produces that effect, and manipulation occurs only when persuasion is used without integrity or mutual benefit. If you are an entrepreneur, leader, coach, communicator, or NLP practitioner looking to understand how language patterns shape perception, relationships, and decision-making, this episode offers powerful insights into conscious persuasion and ethical influence. If you are looking for a place to develop true NLP mastery, apply it in business, and practice consistently with high-level professionals, the Next Level Pro Institute offers weekly practice sessions, live trainings, Q&A calls, and immersive bootcamps designed to move you from understanding NLP to living it. Connect with Xavier Pirla: https://www.youtube.com/@Xavier_Pirla https://www.linkedin.com/in/xavierpirla/ https://www.instagram.com/xavierpirla/ www.talentinstitut.com www.xavierpirla.com If you are looking for a place to develop true NLP mastery, apply it in business, and practice consistently with high-level professionals, the Next Level Pro Institute offers weekly skill training and practice, Q&A calls, and immersive in person trainings designed to move you from understanding NLP to living it. If you are ready to stop consuming content and start applying NLP with clarity and precision, join the NLPI community here: https://nlpi.passion.io Next Level Pro Institute: Official Website: https://nextlevelproinstitute.com Training Calendar: https://nlpi.com/calendar NLPI App: https://nlpi.passion.io Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nextlevelproinstitute Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nextlevelproinstitute To watch the video of this podcast: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLndzF_grOACPQi3TlBM9KdWCXW2hQ4l9e

    1h 20m
  3. FEB 23

    The CEO’s First Skill: Outcome Thinking with NLP | Chris Cummings Explains

    Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Chris Cummings, a Licensed Master Trainer of Neuro-Linguistic Programming™ (NLP), shares his journey from senior pharmaceutical executive to building a global training organization with over 100 trainers operating in more than 20 languages. Chris explains how discovering NLP reshaped the way he leads teams, pitches major clients, and designs transformational learning experiences — and why clarity of outcome is the first principle he teaches any CEO. Chris takes us back to the early 2000s, when he was managing large corporate teams during a merger filled with mistrust and internal conflict. He describes the moment a two-day experiential workshop completely shifted team dynamics — and how that experience eventually led him to study NLP directly with Dr. Richard Bandler and Paul McKenna. From his first skeptical seminar experience to becoming a Master Trainer, Chris shares how immersion, repetition, and application shaped his mastery. This conversation is designed for entrepreneurs, executives, sales leaders, trainers, and aspiring NLP practitioners who want to understand how NLP works in real business environments. We explore how well-formed outcomes transform meetings, why turning up to a pitch with a notebook instead of slides can win major contracts, and how anchoring, language precision, and submodalities can immediately improve leadership communication. You will hear powerful real-world examples, including how Chris used outcome-focused questioning to secure one of his company’s first major pharmaceutical clients, how small language shifts dramatically changed team performance, and how he integrates NLP into sales conversations, email communication, and company culture. Chris also addresses skepticism around NLP, explaining why neuroscience has increasingly aligned with many core principles and why measurable results dissolve doubt. We also explore his background as a competitive athlete and how visualization, internal dialogue control, and submodality adjustments improved his 100-meter performance long before he consciously knew it was NLP. Chris explains why teaching sharpens mastery, why slides don’t create transformation — experiences do — and why leaders must “think on purpose” in every interaction. If you are looking for a place to develop true NLP mastery, apply it in business, and practice consistently with high-level professionals, the Next Level Pro Institute offers weekly practice sessions, live trainings, Q&A calls, and immersive bootcamps designed to move you from understanding NLP to living it. Connect with Chris Cummings: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cmcummins67 Instagram (Baseline Mentoring): https://www.instagram.com/basel.ine1/ Email: info@baselinementoring.com LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/chris-cummins-co-founder-1957901 Website: www.dpushpa.com/nlp If you are looking for a place to develop true NLP mastery, apply it in business, and practice consistently with high-level professionals, the Next Level Pro Institute offers weekly skill training and practice, Q&A calls, and immersive in person trainings designed to move you from understanding NLP to living it. If you are ready to stop consuming content and start applying NLP with clarity and precision, join the NLPI community here: https://nlpi.passion.io Next Level Pro Institute: Official Website: https://nextlevelproinstitute.com Training Calendar: https://nlpi.com/calendar NLPI App: https://nlpi.passion.io Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nextlevelproinstitute Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nextlevelproinstitute To watch the video of this podcast: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLndzF_grOACPQi3TlBM9KdWCXW2hQ4l9e

    55 min
  4. FEB 9

    How John La Valle Uses NLP in Leadership, Consulting, and Business

    Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Pollyanna Chavez sits down with John La Valle, President of the Society of Neuro-Linguistic Programming™, co-author of Persuasion Engineering®, and internationally known master troubleshooter. John shares candid stories from his early work seeing clients one-on-one, his transition into the corporate world, and how NLP became a practical tool for navigating leadership, business, and high-stakes decision making. Throughout the conversation, John emphasizes the importance of being comfortable with who you are, using language intentionally, and developing real-world competence rather than imitation. This conversation is designed for current and future NLP practitioners, coaches, consultants, trainers, and entrepreneurs who want to understand how NLP operates beyond theory. We explore how language shapes authority and trust, how NLP can be applied inside organizations, and why congruence and skill matter more than titles. John breaks down how he used NLP principles in human resources, management, and executive environments to influence outcomes, manage relationships, and create leverage without manipulation. You will hear powerful insights on leadership communication, pricing and value, confidence in difficult conversations, and how NLP supports consulting, training, and business development. John shares real stories of negotiating budgets, handling mergers and acquisitions, transitioning into consulting, and positioning yourself as indispensable inside an organization. He also explains why practice is more important than perfection, why most issues can be resolved quickly with skill, and how mastery comes from real application, not isolation. Follow / Connect with John La Valle: https://www.purenlp.com/ https://www.facebook.com/john.j.lavalle https://www.facebook.com/realjohnlavalle https://www.facebook.com/nlpsgi/ https://www.facebook.com/TheSocietyofNeuroLinguisticProgramming/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-la-valle-3a69ab5/ X: @johnlavalle https://www.purenlp.com/events If you are looking for a place to develop true NLP mastery, apply it in business, and practice consistently with high-level professionals, the Next Level Pro Institute offers weekly skill training and practice, Q&A calls, and immersive in person trainings designed to move you from understanding NLP to living it. If you are ready to stop consuming content and start applying NLP with clarity and precision, join the NLPI community here: https://nlpi.passion.io Next Level Pro Institute: Official Website: https://nextlevelproinstitute.com Training Calendar: https://nlpi.com/calendar NLPI App: https://nlpi.passion.io Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nextlevelproinstitute Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nextlevelproinstitute To watch the video of this podcast: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLndzF_grOACPQi3TlBM9KdWCXW2hQ4l9e

    1h 42m
  5. Mind, Body  & Words NLP and Hypnosis for Real Change with Cam Mirisola Bynum

    JAN 19

    Mind, Body & Words NLP and Hypnosis for Real Change with Cam Mirisola Bynum

    Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Pollyanna Chavez, one of the cofounders of NLPI, welcomes Cam Mirisola Bynum, cofounder of the Next Level Pro Institute, Licensed Trainer of NLP™, Reiki master, and professional writer who has built a rare bridge between language, the nervous system, and real world transformation. Cam shares how words carry energy, why congruency matters, and how the way we speak to ourselves can shape the way we feel, function, and lead. This conversation is designed for current and future NLP practitioners, hypnotists, coaches, and entrepreneurs who want to understand how change becomes sustainable when you work with the structure, not the story. We explore why repeating the story can keep patterns wired in place, what it means to stay in state as a practitioner, and how NLP creates faster shifts by targeting how experiences are coded in the mind and body. You will hear powerful insights on self talk and identity, timeline and resource work, meditation as a practical form of trance, and the importance of directing the unconscious mind with precision. Cam also shares what it is like to train and practice inside NLPI and why community based learning accelerates skill, confidence, and results. If you are looking for a place to develop true NLP mastery, apply it in business, and practice consistently with high-level professionals, the Next Level Pro Institute offers weekly skill training and practice, Q&A calls, and immersive in person trainings designed to move you from understanding NLP to living it. If you are ready to stop consuming content and start applying NLP with clarity and precision, join the NLPI community here: https://nlpi.passion.io Next Level Pro Institute: Official Website: https://nextlevelproinstitute.com Training Calendar: https://nlpi.com/calendar NLPI App: https://nlpi.passion.io Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nextlevelproinstitute Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nextlevelproinstitute To watch the video of this podcast: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLndzF_grOACPQi3TlBM9KdWCXW2hQ4l9e

    1h 4m
  6. Mastering NLP, Discipline, and Obsession with Jimmy van der Ham

    JAN 17

    Mastering NLP, Discipline, and Obsession with Jimmy van der Ham

    Send us Fan Mail In this first episode,  Pollyanna Chavez one of the cofounders of NLPI,  sits down with Jimmy van der Ham, Licensed Trainer of NLP™, cofounder of NLPI and change work specialist based in the Netherlands, known for his deep study of NLP and his commitment to mastering real practitioner skills. Jimmy shares how he began learning Neuro Linguistic Programming through books, how he tested NLP techniques in real life, and why meeting Dr. Richard Bandler, co creator of NLP, fundamentally shifted his understanding of skill, discipline, and results.  We discuss the difference between techniques and skills, why repetition and practice matter, and how discipline and obsession when used correctly can become powerful tools for transformation. If you are looking for a place to practice consistently, develop real NLP and hypnosis skills, and grow inside a supportive global community, the Next Level Pro Institute is where practitioners come to sharpen their skills. Weekly practice sessions, live trainings, Q and A calls, and immersive bootcamps are designed to help you move from understanding NLP to truly living it. If you are looking for a place to develop true NLP mastery, apply it in business, and practice consistently with high-level professionals, the Next Level Pro Institute offers weekly skill training and practice, Q&A calls, and immersive in person trainings designed to move you from understanding NLP to living it. If you are ready to stop consuming content and start applying NLP with clarity and precision, join the NLPI community here: https://nlpi.passion.io Next Level Pro Institute: Official Website: https://nextlevelproinstitute.com Training Calendar: https://nlpi.com/calendar NLPI App: https://nlpi.passion.io Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nextlevelproinstitute Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nextlevelproinstitute To watch the video of this podcast: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLndzF_grOACPQi3TlBM9KdWCXW2hQ4l9e

    56 min
5
out of 5
2 Ratings

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Welcome to An NLP Podcast, brought to you by the Next Level Pro Institute, where Neuro Linguistic Programming® (NLP), human behavior, mindset mastery, and real world application meet personal and professional growth. Hosted by the team at Next Level Pro Institute (NLPI), this playlist features in depth conversations with NLP trainers, practitioners, coaches, entrepreneurs, and thought leaders from around the world. Each episode is designed to help you sharpen your skills, deepen your understanding of NLP, and apply proven strategies for discipline, confidence, communication, and transformation. Whether you are new to NLP or a seasoned practitioner, these episodes explore how mindset, language, and behavior shape success in business, leadership, coaching, and everyday life. You will hear practical insights, real stories, and advanced techniques you can immediately use with clients, teams, or your own personal development journey. Topics explored on the show include: - Neuro Linguistic Programming fundamentals and advanced applications - Mindset training for entrepreneurs and high performers - Discipline, focus, and identity based change - Communication mastery and influence - Coaching tools for transformation and results - Personal growth, leadership, and emotional intelligence A NLP Podcast is your resource for learning NLP beyond theory and into real life practice. Listen, learn, and grow as you build skills that create lasting change. Subscribe to stay connected with the global Next Level Pro Institute community and take your mindset, business, and impact to the next level.