About Us

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Doug O’Brien

Doug O’Brien is a Master Practitioner and Trainer of NLP, and a Certified Hypnotherapist.

In 1988, while assisting at NLP and NAC training seminars with Anthony Robbins, Doug achieved the designation of Master Trainer. He now conducts numerous seminars of his own around the globe (specializing in the “Sleight of Mouth” patterns of Robert Dilts, NLP Certification Courses, and Ericksonian Hypnotherapy) and helped found Columbia-Presbyterian’s Department of Complementary Medicine with Dr. Mehmet Oz.

I have known Doug O’Brien for many years and have been consistently impressed with his skill and integrity. Doug is one of the rare teachers who is able to integrate NLP and Ericksonian hypnosis, so that students develop both conscious and unconscious competence. I confidently endorse him as a trainer, and as a person.

Robert Dilts, Co-Developer of NLP and Author of NLP Vol 1.

I Highly recommend Doug O’Brien of Doug O’Brien and Associates. He is continually updating and training with the most up-to-date skills I have developed.

Richard Bandler, Co-creator of NLP

There are only a handful of people in the country whom I have personally trained and am totally confident in recommending. Doug O’Brien is one of these few.

Anthony Robbins, Author of “Unlimited Power” and “Awaken the Giant Within”

I especially enjoy Doug’s sense of humor – how he combines compassion with a lighthearted spirit. He sees the bigger picture of life, and focuses not on problems, but on solutions. Doug not only gets results, but everyone has a good time getting them.

Dan Millman, Author of “Way of the Peaceful Warrior” and “No Ordinary Moments”

Since dropping out of the teaching game I had really gotten out of touch. It was nice to see someone like Doug in action. The Hypno-biz is passing into good hands.

Dr. Steven Heller, Author of “Monsters and Magical Sticks”

Doug O’Brien is a master teacher, offering skills that will have a huge impact on your life. He has a wonderful way of making the complex easy for people to grasp.

Nancy Raimondo, Unlimited Resources, Bayside, Long Island

…Impeccable professional expertise and integrity… Rarely have I seen a teacher or trainer consistently demonstrate a caring that is equal to his skill as Doug O’Brien.

Dr. Robert Bays, Author of The “Five Lessons of Relationship”

Our Training Team

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Lana Mina Popovic

Originally from Belgrade, Serbia, Lana moved to the US in 1999. She holds a BA degree in Interior Design and MA in Industrial Design.

Lana’s  study of Western Hermetic mysticism, Tibetan and Zen Buddhism, Yoga tradition, as well as her decade-long practice of Kung Fu, inspired  her to change her career from design to life coaching. Lana studied NLP and Neo-Ericksonian Hypnotherapy  with Doug O’Brien and completed her Master NLP training with Richard Bandler and John LaValle.

Additionally, Lana completed a 2 year certification program from Nalanda Institute for Contemplative Psychotherapy where she studied under expert pioneers  such as Robert Thurman, Ph.D., Sharon Salzberg, Joseph Loizzo, M.D., Ph.D., and Mark Epstein, M.D. She is also currently studying Holistic Health Coaching.

Lana’s aspiration is to integrate wisdom of ancient Eastern and Western spiritual traditions with modern technologies such as NLP and Neo-Ericksonian hypnotherapy. In her work she offers an opportunity for a holistic body-mind/spiritual makeover.

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John G. Johnson

John G. Johnson is a Licensed NLP Trainer with the Society of NLP, a Creativity Enhancement Trainer and a Personal Success Coach.

He’s conducted  workshops in the United States, Jamaica and Europe. There are numerous NLP and Success Coaches today. The difference between John and others is that he understands that experience is the best teacher. He makes sure his students not only have an intellectual understanding of the techniques, but an experiential one as well. This way his students will have a meticulous command of what they are learning. Making sure his students achieve success is what is of utmost importance to him.

John is only interested in “what works.” His teaching style is unique and innovative. He uses a multi-disciplinary approach as well as cutting-edge teaching strategies to firmly ground his students in the time-tested principles, techniques and strategies of NLP.

In addition, John is a screenwriting instructor and story-analyst as well as an accomplished martial-artist.

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Ira Scott

Ira Scott spent almost two decades in the corporate world leading others to success via coaching and training.

He is a Certified Master Practitioner of NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming®), a Certified Hypnotist Neo-Ericksonian Hypnosis, Certified in Belief Craft ™ – Knowledge Engineering and Sleight of Mouth, and a student of Strategic Intervention.

He is honored to be both a Certified Practitioner and a Certified Trainer of The Havening Techniques® – Ira is truly a people’s person and believes we are all both students and teachers.

Ira has guided countless individuals, couples, and groups to recognize and understand their own personal power to enhance all the experiences of their lives by stretching beyond illusory limitations and limiting beliefs with unprecedented levels of well-being, peace of mind, clarity, focus, creativity, and purpose – leading to deeper connections with self and others. Ira empowers clients to take measurable action for positive, lasting, and empowering personal growth for emotional, mental, physical, and spiritual well being…a truly wholistic approach.

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Frank Clark

Frank Clark is an Executive Coach and Business Consultant.

He is a visionary leader and multiple entrepreneur with proven business and finance skills and demonstrated senior management expertise in a variety of companies and industries throughout his career. He has three decades of experience in raising capital, high stakes negotiations, project management, building teams, and business development.

Frank also worked as a financial advisor and wealth manager for seven years, and was previously a financial analyst. As an Executive Coach, Frank is a Certified Trainer and Master Practitioner in NLP. He has also extensively studied behavioral economics, behavioral finance, marketing psychology, and the psychology of influence and persuasion.

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