Altered States: NLP and Richard Bandler’s Story
This Richard Bandler video is recommended for our NLP Training. Richard co-founded Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP).
This modelling approach has resulted in attitudes and techniques designed to help people achieve their life purpose by changing how they think and communicate.
“While it took years to complete, there are answers to many of the questions about Richard and NLP, and you will experience a range of emotions that signify how many lives Richard has touched over his 50+ years in building the best human change technology that is still embodied by many to this day. Enjoy,”
John La Valle, Executive Producer, President of the Society of NLP™
If you like this video, you might like to take out a subscription to NLP Eternal, which gives you access to Richard Bandler’s and John La Valle’s back catalogue of video and audio recordings, including many of their top seminars. – An excellent way of building your NLP skills.
Related Practitioner Pages
(Please note, we offer our own Premier NLP Certification and not Richard’s certification)
Explore our complete NLP Practitioner Training pathway below:
- NLP Practitioner Training – Programme Overview
- Your NLP Practitioner Pathway – Discovery & Coaching (Current Page)
- NLP Practitioner Certification with Michael Beale
- NLP Practitioner Benefits & Who It’s For
- What Is an NLP Practitioner?
- NLP Practitioner Skills
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🎬 FAQs: Richard Bandler Video — Insights on NLP & Altered States
Q: Why is this Richard Bandler video recommended as part of NLP training?
A: The video offers a unique insight into the origins and evolution of NLP, directly from its co-creator. It illustrates the mindset, curiosity, and modelling approach behind NLP — helping learners understand not just the techniques, but the philosophy and attitude that make NLP effective in real life.
Q: What can I expect to learn from watching this video?
A: You’ll hear first-hand stories about altered states, the development of NLP, and examples of human change in action. These stories deepen understanding of how states of mind influence behaviour — and how NLP leverages those states to create personal transformation.
Q: Do I need prior NLP knowledge before watching the video?
A: No — the video is accessible to anyone. Whether you’re new to NLP or building toward Practitioner Certification, the stories and principles shared will help you connect NLP concepts to real-world human experience.
Q: How does this video connect to the NLP Discovery Sessions?
A: The Discovery Phase is about exploring whether NLP is the right pathway for you. This video helps you get a feel for the origins, attitude, and energy of NLP before you take your first steps in training — providing valuable context and inspiration for further learning.