[Neurons] 2011 Meta Reflections #30

[L. Michael Hall]

L. Michael Hall, Ph.D.

Meta Reflections 2011 - #30

July 4, 2011

 

THE FIRST INTERNATIONAL

NEURO-SEMANTIC CONFERENCE

 

So What Happened?

My email box has been filling up in the past week due to having been
involved as both the sponsor/ organizer and one of the speakers in the
Presentation University and the Neuro-Semantic Conference.  Many of you have
written and asked:

            "So how is the Conference going?"

"I can't wait to hear about the Conference, when you are you going write
about it?"

"So what happened at the Conference?"

 

Last night we brought to a conclusion the Inaugural International
Neuro-Semantic Conference with a powerful keynote speech from Master Trainer
Colin Cox who used the story of the adventure of reaching the summit of
Mount Everest as a metaphor for catching a vision, making a decision, living
a commitment, and persevering.  Colin's call to action for those of us at
the Conference was a call to recognize "the next level" and name the
mountain that we will climb, to recognize the banner or flag that we will
carry, and the commitment that we will live.

 

Representatives from 14 countries gathered in my hometown of GJ (Grand
Junction) Colorado- Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Belgium, Norway, Netherlands,
Switzerland, France, South Africa, Australia, New Zealand, Malaysia, Hong
Kong, and the United States.  While my goal was to reach 100.   We did not
do that.  Instead there were 68 altogether at the Conference and yet I do
have to say that the passion and energy at the Conference was incredible!
It was exciting.  It often felt like a burning fire of passion and care for
what we have and what it can do in the world.  And because of that level of
commitment and energy from the participants and presenters, it all made for
a very lively and passionate Conference.

 

Seventeen presenters delivered 20 workshops on the themes of Business,
Coaching, and Personal Development along with 3 keynote presentations.  And
numerous times various individuals approached me and commented about a
particular workshop, "What I got out of that one workshop was worth more
than the price for the whole Conference!"  Of course, you would expect that
with a theme like Actualizing Excellence.  And on Saturday evening, Mandy
Chai from Hong Kong delivered a keynote that stirred the hearts of everyone
there with the vision that she caught in 2005 and that she has now made
"actual" in her Neuro-Semantic work in Hong Kong and China as she had led
the way to taking Neuro-Semantics to Asia.

 

A real treat at the Conference was the appearance of Dr. Bob Bodenhamer, my
business partner for many years and the person I co-founded the
International Society with.   Bob came and presented a workshop on his work
in working with people who stutter.  And as usual, he stole the hearts of
those who heard him!

 

Here are some of the comments written down at the end of the Conference to
give you a flavor:

 

"I just spent three days listening to top-notch people from all over the
world deliver top-notch, life-changing presentations.  It was inspiring to
be in the company of so many who are following their dreams and making a
difference."  Becky Schumacher, Minnesota USA

 

"Every workshop I attended contributed to my business, personal, and
professional development."   Joe Brodnicki, Tennessee USA

 


"This Conference represents a world without boundaries, moving toward a
single objective, yet many different perspectives exist in harmony.  The
paths are different, but the mission is the same, to fill the world with
excellence, to be all we can be, and to make the world a better place."  Jim
Brush, California USA 

 

"This Conference had gems in it for everyone no matter what background or
experience in NLP, NS, or Meta-Coaching."  Dawn Voyce, Switzerland

 

"The entire Conference was inspirational and provided wonderful information.
Neuro-Semantics offers skills that, if more widely disseminated, could
really change the world for the better!"  Rich Liotta, Ph.D., New York, USA

 

"The Conference was a great opportunity to learn, refresh approaches in
coaching and Neuro-Semantics and make good business connections."  Ma. Pilar
Dominquez Lopez, Mexico

 

"I highly recommend the Conference ... informative and inspirational, full
of practical and experiential learning opportunities, and connecting to the
global NS community.  Surely history in the making for the field of NS-NLP."
Jim Dhillon, California USA

 

"Excellent exposure to a wealth of NS experience and expertise."  Gloria
Mbokota, South Africa

 

"Outstanding group- community and a lot f learning on how to become a better
Human Being."  Dr. Jairo Manchilha, Rio de Januio Brazil.

 

"This Conference truly lives up to the vision of 'Actualising the highest
and best.'  It is about actualizing the best that you can be.  Crytalising
the vision and taking productive steps in achieving that."  M. Marzuki
Mohamed, Malaysia

 

"The Neuro-Semantic Community embraced us as first-timers.  We are taking so
much value and so many personal tools home with us."   Kay Axtell, Colorado
USA

 

"The diversity of workshops is an incomparable source for personal
improvements."  Manry Karinne, Switzerland 

 

"History is told, reality is now, and we need to make our own history of
modeling and showing that Neuro-Semantics is infectious once you experience
'your highest and best' you want to share and guide the up-coming
generation."  Tshidi Modiragale, South Africa

 

 

"It's refreshing to be part of a warm and challenging community that really
wants the best for you."  Shane Stewart, Sydney Australia

 

"Being in the community of Neuro-Semantic folks has given me a new
perspective of where the community is headed.  Trainers shared special
applications of the work for others to use."  Jim Binford, California USA

 

"The opportunity to mix with and learn from and with people from across the
world is a unique privilege and experience."  Earle Taylor, Australia

 

"The Conference gave me the opportunity to meet, listen to the world's
top-notch self-actualizing people."  Dr. Paul Chan Kwok Hei

 

 

 

 

 

L.  Michael Hall, Ph.D.

Neuro-Semantics Executive Director  ----   <http://www.neurosemantics.com/>
www.neurosemantics.com

P.O. Box 8

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1 970-523-7877                                               ----
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