July 21st 2025

Define “NLP”

NLP stands for ‘Neuro Linguistic Programming’ and has been around since 1970’s when its co-founders, Richard Bandler and John Grinder first modelled the therapists Milton Erickson, Gregory Bateson, Fritz Perls and Virginia Satir.

ANLP defines NLP as follows:

“NLP combines theories, models and techniques from a range of scientific and esoteric fields, to create accessible, understandable ‘tools’ which can be used by individuals, teams and organisations and applied in a variety of contexts to improve outcomes, support wellbeing and create change”

===NLP

That’s a solid overview of NLP! Neuro-Linguistic Programming, as you mentioned, was developed in the 1970s by Richard Bandler and John Grinder, drawing inspiration from influential therapists like Milton Erickson, Gregory Bateson, Fritz Perls, and Virginia Satir. The ANLP definition you provided nicely captures NLP’s essence: it integrates theories and techniques from diverse fields to create practical tools for personal and organizational growth, enhancing outcomes, wellbeing, and change across various contexts.

If you have a specific question about NLP—like its techniques, applications, or criticisms—or want me to dive deeper into any aspect, just let me know!

===Grok