Neuro-linguistic programming (NLP)

Is an approach to psychotherapy and organizational change based on "a model of interpersonal communication chiefly concerned with the relationship between successful patterns of behaviour and the subjective experiences (esp. patterns of thought) underlying them" and "a system of alternative therapy based on this which seeks to educate people in self-awareness and effective communication, and to change their patterns of mental and emotional behaviour".
The co-founders, Richard Bandler and linguist John Grinder, believed that NLP would be useful in "finding ways to help people have better, fuller and richer lives".
They coined the term "Neuro-Linguistic Programming" to emphasize their belief in a connection between the neurological processes ("Neuro"), language ("linguistic") and behavioural patterns that have been learned through experience ("programming") and can be organized to achieve specific goals in life.

How Can NLP help?

The benefits of Neuro-linguistic programming are many, addressing the needs of every segment of society. This methodology continues to help improve and generate highly profitable interactions within the immediate social and business community.
 It has exerted a very positive influence on management training and business and personal life coaching.
NLP benefits rely strongly on the asserted and developed relationship between behaviour and language, thus increasing the subject's ability and willingness to change for the best. Today, NLP also addresses the need for health improvement and team-strategies in sports.

In business, NLP has played a vital role in strengthening client-salesperson rapport and improving management skills in communication, leadership and employee motivation.
 In the health-care sector, this powerful tool has helped in the treatment and recovery of many patients. This is mainly achieved by using the techniques of Neuro-linguistic programming to help the patient develop the right attitude towards the ailment, and maintain a positive outlook necessary for improvement.
The focus is always to influence behavioural change in self and others, to enjoy the envisioned quality of life.