If you're tired of...

Seeing all the things that are "wrong" in the world and want to actually be the change you want to see, then the Accelerated NLP, Timeline Therapy®, and Hypnosis will empower you to take massive and inspired action: to focus on what's "right" within you while empowering others to do the same.

Learn How To: 

• Master your own emotions and run your own mind.​

• Gain instant confidence and motivation in a wide variety of situations.​

• Access your unconscious learning ability at will.​​

• Use language with elegance and greater precision.​​

• Easily change unwanted behaviors in yourself and others.​​

• Develop Core Beliefs That Serve You and others.​

• Remove unnecessary fears and phobias and issues such as anxiety and low self- esteem.​​

• Integrate methods to install successful behavior in yourself and others. ​

• Develop a large toolkit of techniques to inspire others to be their best selves.​

• Implement motivational mindsets to be your potential.​

• Create strategies for success at both a conscious and unconscious level.​

• Transform your career, health, finances, and relationships.​​

• Develop your coaching business from start to finish to get clients booked immediately.

Why Become Certified?

By becoming a certified Neurolinguistic Programming (NLP), Timeline Therapy™ practitioner, and certified therapeutic hypnotist, you gain credibility and join a prestigious community of life-changing coaches who help others make massive life transformations by utilizing a large toolkit of methods and mind retraining based on the "Study of Excellence."

NLP methods, combined with hypnosis, incorporates powerful techniques created over the past forty years, by notable developers and thought leaders such as, Dr. Richard Bandler, Dr. John Grinder, Robert Dilts, Stephen Gilligan, Judy De Lozier; and Timeline Therapy™ creator, Tad James.

These methods are highly influenced by Dr. Milton Erickson, the "father of hypnosis," who believed that when individuals are in a relaxed state, they can begin to find their own inner-resources, and discover the answers to their problems.

All certifications received in the training are accredited by the prestigious American Board of NLP, TimeLine™ Therapy Association, American Board of Hypnotherapy, and the UK Guild of Hypnotist Examiners, all which require the highest standards of certification. 

By being certified from an accredited institution, such as ours, you will be able to register yourself as a certified practitioner with the above organizations, giving yourself credibility and marketability in the field.

What Stands Us Apart:
"The Difference That Makes the Difference

With so many NLP programs out there, all with a similar vision to make the world a better place, it can be mind boggling to decide where to invest your time, finances, and efforts to master these unbelievable techniques. So many self-development trainers are all saying the same thing, and maybe you have been disillusioned by other methods that have left you with little to be desired. Or maybe you have a calling in your heart to learn more, but you just don't know where to begin.

Yes, while there are many self-proclaimed "gurus" out there who claim to teach the similar methods, the differences lie in the missions, values, reputation, offerings, and teaching approaches by each school and its trainers. 

Accreditation:

At the California School of NLP & Hypnosis, you can rest assured that our certification programs have met the rigorous standards of the American Board of NLP, the Timeline Therapy™ Association, The American Board of Hypnotherapy, and the UK Guild of Hypnotist Examiners.

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We strive to create the most extensive and high quality experience in the field of NLP and hypnosis, and provide additional support after your program is long over. 

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By being certified by the California School of NLP & Hypnosis, you'll stand apart in the market by being able to say that you were trained by a reputable, accredited program, and will also be able to use the accredited logos on your website, charge more for your services, and position yourself as a credible and competent coach.

Mindset Training   

Many students from other NLP certification programs on the market are also often left feeling a lack of confidence to step into their coaching business, or to carry out their skillset in various realms of their lives. 

Therefore, we also proudly offer Joseph's 7-Day Kickstart Transformation Program  to super-charge your mindset to take massive and inspired action to implement your new skills with ease.

With this program, you'll learn:

• How to kickstart your inner-power
• Get a user-guide to your mind
• How "Focal Actionetics" can help you live the life you desire.
• Hone in on your deep "why" to achieve your goals.
• Joseph's unique formula for success.
• How to discover the missing link to take charge of your life.
• And more...

(Regularly sold for $997)

...All these and more included when you pay in full!

Internationally Renowned Trainers

At the California School of NLP & Hypnosis, you'll be trained by our amazing team of internationally-acclaimed trainers and master trainers, bring over 65 years of experience to the field.

Each of our trainers has a diverse background in training, online business, teaching, and coaching; and each is highly successful in his/her own right. The experience you will get by being trained by The California School of NLP & Hypnosis will most definitely change your life, leave you with a memories you will never forget, a tight-knit community of support, friendships that last forever, improved relationship with yourself and others, and a unique and remarkable skillset that will stand you out from the rest of your peers.

With so many NLP programs out there, all with a similar vision to make the world a better place, it can be mind boggling to decide where to invest your time, finances, and efforts to master these unbelievable techniques. So many self-development trainers are all saying the same thing, and maybe you have been disillusioned by other methods that have left you with little to be desired. Or maybe you have a calling in your heart to learn more, but you just don't know where to begin.

Yes, while there are many self-proclaimed "gurus" out there who claim to teach the similar methods, the differences lie in the missions, values, reputation, offerings, and teaching approaches by each school and its trainers. 

Melissa Taylor, M.A. 

Greatness is Your Birthright.

Melissa's methods are as diverse as her background. As as Business Psychologist, certified Master NLP Trainer, Master Hypnotist, & yoga instructor; she brings a wide range of modalities of transformation to her clients, both in business and in their personal lives. 

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Her focus is on incorporating mindfulness, somatic movement, and positive psychology, combined with advanced neurolinguistic programming, Timeline Therapy™, and hypnosis; to enhance motivation, productivity, self-discovery, and an improved relationship with self and others.

Melissa has a master's degree in organizational psychology, the scientific study and application of  psychological theories & research in the workplace, which focuses on systematic efficiency, behavioral, physical, and emotional wellbeing in organizations.

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With over 15 years experience consulting, teaching, and running highly successful businesses, including her own coaching practice, she's made it her mission to be the "coach to coaches," helping those she trains to be successful, well-rounded, heart-centered business owners.

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Qualifications:

• Certified Master Trainer of NLP, Facilitator, & Transformational Entrepreneur: NLPU, Robert Dilts, Judy Delozier, Tim & Kris Hallbom

• Certified Master Hypnotist: Joseph Clough Trainings, U.K.

• Certified Master Practitioner of Timeline Therapy™

• Certified Trainer & Consultant: NLPU at UC Santa Cruz, Robert Dilts & Judy Delozier

• Certified Practitioner & Master Practitioner NLP, Joseph Clough Trainings

• Certified Yoga Instructor, YogaWorks; 500 hour Soul of Yoga

• M.A. graduate degree: Marshall Goldsmith School of Management, Alliant International University

• B.A. degree: University of California Los Angeles (UCLA), English

• Associate member of American Psychological Association (APA)

• Member of Robert Dilts' Global Training & Consulting Community (GTC)

• Nominee for Austin Under 40 Award, 2016

• Named #1 Podcast for Women Entrepreneurs by Huffington Post

• Over 20 years teaching experience and 15 years of coaching & consulting

Our Methods 

Anyone one can teach techniques; techniques simply do not work by themselves.

You won't just learn the techniques of NLP & hypnosis with us. Our intention is for you to be able to apply these methods practically and automatically, as a coach and in every area of your life. 

Our support will guide you to be competent and utilize them naturally, so you can be your best self and inspire others to do the same. Some teach NLP and hypnosis with very difficult-to-understand approaches; however, our unique styles teach you in a way that's practical, and even fun!

With Your Training, You'll Be Able to:

• Excel your personal and professional growth.

• Learn tools that will transform the way you communicate.

• Develop ways of improving your habits and behaviors.

• Have a learning experience which taps into your uniqueness.

• Find new paths to success in all areas of your life.

• Grow your awareness and understanding of yourself.

• Release your conditioning from your past.

• Let go of limiting patterns of situations and behaviors.

• Understand and know how to manage your emotions.

• Grow your self-worth and confidence.

• Experience more happiness and freedom in your life.

• Enhance and transform your relationships, health and career.

• Apply these techniques to coach others to experience the same freedom from emotional limitations.

• Build your coaching practice, should you choose to, and get clients booked with ease.

How Can I Learn All of This
in 8 Days?

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Before attending the live seminar with Melissa and Joseph, you will receive a pre-study audio link in an email that will be sent to you immediately upon registration. The pre-study will take 20hrs or so, which you can do at your own pace and convenience prior to the training. 

You will be in contact with Melissa and Joseph throughout this time, who will be there to support you.

NLP will take you on the journey of a lifetime and you will leave the program certified in the latest transformational techniques of Neuro-Linguistic Programming, time-based processes, Time Line Therapy®, hypnosis, and coaching, having been taught by leading trainers and coaches of personal change.

Your Program Details: 

What You Will Learn:

• Model the strategies of great communicators

• Learn how we communicate so you can easily understand others ways of thinking

• Work with the Mind Body Connection to enhance yours and others results

• Set goals that you can be certain to achieve

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The science of rapport and the secret to building lasting relationships!

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• Learn how to get on with anyone, however challenging their behavior

• Get into someone’s way of thinking so you can understand them better.

   

Learn the inner workings of our brains & how to get results by tapping into your senses!

• Discover how you encode your senses to achieve results with yourself and others

• Look at a persons eyes and be able to read what they are thinking inside

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Get in control of your thinking & restructure others using the building blocks of the brain!​

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• Restructure yours and others thoughts to remove phobias, unwanted beliefs and old habits quickly and simply

• Alter the way you think about people, tasks, even food by changing the structure of your thoughts

• Remove and resolve internal conflicts

Use language with real purpose to communicate, answer questions and also free others from their old way of thinking!

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• Work and become efficient with ‘language patterns’, which all great communicators use to get their messages across with ease

• Deal with objections elegantly and effectively

• Get agreement simply in negotiations

• Use language patterns to skillfully encourage and motivate others

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How to empower yourself and others using naturally occurring states!

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• Feel the way you want to feel, when you want to, and gain access to totally empowering states at your will

• Get rid of old limiting feelings by collapsing them

• Get out of procrastination and become motivated

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You'll also learn time-based processes...​

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• Discover root cause of presenting problems

• Learn how to release negative emotions like anger, sadness, fear, hurt and guilt quickly and comfortably

• Delete limiting beliefs like “I can’t make a lot of money” or “I’m not worthy” and any other ‘can’t’ which hold you back

• Learn the secrets of designing your future, so that it happens in the way you want it to

Hypnosis Certification

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• Learn rapid inductions

• Learn how to release negative emotions like anger, sadness, fear, hurt and guilt quickly and comfortably

• Learn verbal and non-verbal suggestion – so you can control and direct conversations more effectively

• Induce trance using popular inductions therefore accessing the power of your own and your clients unconscious mind

• Utilise trance states for healing, personal change and empowerment

• Structure post–hypnotic suggestions

• Learn to set up ideo-motor response signals for direct access to the unconscious mind

Tuition + Registration:

Early Bird Tuition through March 1st: Extended through March 15th! $1997 

After March 15th: $2497

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Spaces are limited and are available until sold out.

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*Includes $500 non-refundable deposit to hold your space.

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Payment Plans available with a $200 admin fee (50% of tuition must be received one week before start date).

Prerequisite: 

20 hour pre-study, which you will receive via email immediately upon enrollment.

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This program will fill up. Register now to reserve your spot!

How the Live Stream Format Works

While recent times have led most of us to adapt to new ways of learning and working, we've found that offering a live stream of our accelerated certification training has profound benefits, including being able to learn from the comfort of your own home, being more accessible to those all around the world, and saving money on travel and accommodations.

We've also developed some very innovative methods to create deep connections, interactions, and engaging virtual classroom experiences. 

Here's What to Expect on Your Live Stream Training:

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• Each day you'll sign in on our Google Doc sign-in sheet to be marked for your attendance.

• You will be assigned a "guardian angel" who will be your support buddy, as well as be assigned your final project with.

• Practice sessions with your classmates in one-to-one breakout rooms.

• Because this is a certification program, requirements remain the same (complete the pre-study materials, attend all meetings live, virtual partner practice, and an open-book exam to demonstrate competency).

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What you'll need to participate:

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• A desktop or laptop computer.

• A webcam (most computers have them built in).

• Headphones with a mic (like the ones that come with your phone) for best quality.

• A quiet room where you can be alone, free of distractions.

Registration Now Open for the 2024 Live Virtual Extended Weekend  Accelerated NLP/Timeline Therapy®/ Hypnosis Practitioner Certification Program:   

Dates:

Weekend 1:

April 12-14th (Fri-Sun)

Weekend 2:

 April 26-28th (Fri-Sun)

Weekend 3:

May 11-12th (Sat-Sun)

Time:

8 a.m. - 3 p.m. Pacific Time (CA), with lunch break.

Registration

Because this is a certification program, all requirements must still be met, including attending each session LIVE on Zoom, and  partner work, which will be done via the Breakout Rooms feature. 

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Additional instructions will be emailed to you immediately upon registration. If you do not receive them, please email [email protected].

*Must attend the FULL length of training in order to be certified**

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Note: Please plan to complete assignments on your days off.

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Investment
(registration open until sold out): 

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PAY IN FULL DISCOUNTED RATED WITH BONUSES (Best Value):

Early bird extended hrough March 15th: $1997 ($500 savings)

After March 15th: $2497 

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*Optional Split Payment Plan Available!

Early bird extended through March 15th:

2 monthly auto payments of $1098

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After March 15th: 

2 monthly auto payments of $1348

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**All rates include a $500 non-refundable deposit to hold your spot; payment plans also include a $200 service fee.

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If you would like a longer repayment term, you may apply for PayPal credit with 0% interest for 6 months.

All payment options are available on check-out page.

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Bonuses:

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• An Audio Pre-study Course emailed immediately to you upon your registration. Value: $500

• Online class forum to connect with your classmates

• Post-training Private Facebook Support Group Membership to Support You with Guidance on Implementing Your New Skills. Value: $500

• Branding Your Practice Video Training. Value: $500

• Additional training videos and hypnosis audios, Value: $500

• 2 Follow-up live support group coaching calls with Melissa & Joseph to answer any questions you have after the program. Value: $500.

• A small group learning experience for optimal support.

• Learning from Certified Master Trainers at an accredited program.

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Extra Bonuses When You Pay in Full Now:

• Joseph's bestselling Be Your Potential Weekend Seminar video series to instill total belief in yourself and carry out your new skills with ease, excitement, and profound confidence at both conscious and subconscious levels. Value: $1000.

• Joseph's 7 Day Kickstart Transformation Program. Value: $997.

• Melissa's Consults That Convert business program to build a thriving practice. Value: $997