Training Courses - Testimonials

"I highly recommend Dawn Flockhart. She is continually updating her training with the most up-to-date skills I have developed and is one of those licensed internationally through The Society of NLP" - Dr Richard Bandler, the Co-founder of NLP

"NLP Practitioner Certification - For 7 days Dawn Flockhart and Tom Shillaw confused us, dazzled us, inspired us, mystified us, surprised us, exhausted us, encouraged us and enlightened us. As if that was not enough, they made us laugh and cry, they made us question; what, where, when, who?  Then they confused us some more, and miraculously, by the end of the 7 days the confusion turned to a wondrous understanding of NLP and the mind-blowing possibilities of what it can do for you, and for others. Whether it's for business or pleasure, if you are thinking about going on the NLP Practioner Course with Brain Train Academy, then STOP!  Stop thinking, and GET SIGNED UP.  The mere fact that you are reading this website and these testimonials means - Its Time - Time for YOU to Change.  Do it, it's a spellbinding experience that you won't regret."  Jackie MacKenzie (Ex-Sceptic), Planning & Procurement Manager, Fife

"NLP Master Practitioner Certification - During your Practitioner course you will have obtained a set of working tools. Now it's time to turn them into the tools of a Master Craftsman.  Let Dawn Flockhart & Tom Shillaw, the Wizards of NLP, beguile you with their magical and remarkable talents. Let them empower and lead you on a voyage greater than any of your expectations, a voyage containing all the right ingredients to enhance your NLP Toolbox even more, giving you perfected ability and confidence. With a generous helping of knowledge, a spoonful of caring, a squeeze of sensitivity, and a big dollop of humour, the atmosphere created by these two special people makes learning easy, effortless and really pleasurable.  You will be thrilled and captivated, charmed and astonished.  You will see mysterious and fascinating examples of how to use these discerning techniques.  You will be taken on enchanted journeys in your mind to places where you will gain breathtaking insights into your own life.  You will hear others reflect and marvel at the transformations they are now able to make to significantly enrich their future.  This winning recipe leaves you feeling inspired, motivated and stimulated. Embrace this opportunity to make the changes you need to expand and develop your world.  If you thought the Practitioner course was incredible then you ain't seen nothing yet.  The Master Practitioner course is like a makeover for the mind. You just can't not do it!" Jackie MacKenzie, Planning & Procurement Manager, Fife

"NLP Business Practitioner Certification - Doing the Business Practitioner Certification Course helped me realise the real importance of focussing on what you want rather than the problems you expect to come up against.  I would recommend this course to anyone having a blip in their working life as it teaches you some very useful techniques in dealing with issues and in engaging with others for a mutually beneficial outcome.  Jackie MacKenzie, Planning & Procurement Manager, Fife

“NLP Practitioner Certification - Superb course. Superb delivery. Superb people. I don’t ask why any more. I just know that it works! Thank you.” Jo Gargaro, Director, Cirrus Recruitment Ltd, Hamilton

"NLP Business Practitioner Certification - Loved everything (everything?) I'm using the "what specifically" much more, as are the rest of the team. I've even noticed a couple of little lies using my new calibration skills! Particularly useful was walking into " state". Absolutely mind-blowing and I was able to put it to great use two days later. I thought the delivery of the course was punchy and the content was just right. I wouldn't have changed anything about the course. I particularly liked the balance of the content, ie the mix of theory to practice and the mix of "wow" to serious business solution was just right. Terrific fun with just the right balance of theory and practice. Its not often you solve business problems and enjoy such wow factors along the way!" Jo Gargaro, Director, Cirrus Recruitment Ltd, Hamilton

"Foundation NLP - Just a quick email to thank Dawn and Tom for an awesome weekend of training. Absolutely loved it and found it really opening my mind to many new techniques. Loved the interactivity of it all, and thought the balance between teaching/tutition and practical experience was spot on. I love the fact that the techniques allow for a more positive outlook for all, and I hope to be able to help all my friends and colleagues with these where applicable. Personally, I've already found myself using some of the techniques on myself in the 2 days since the course. Very much looking forward to the NLP Practitioner course. Tom was exceptional, and I was captivated by his hypnotism particularly, although that may be the point! Very impressive. Also, is there an MP3 file with Dawn's end of day relaxation thingy? Found it very relaxing and would love to have that on the music server in my house to help me chill at the end of a long day in the office." Andrew Gordon, Sales Manager, Edinburgh

"Foundation NLP - The weekend was very inspirational.  Thom and Dawn are very clear and motivational in there approach to teaching NLP. The group was wonderful to be in and made learning how to communicate more effectively and reach specific goals fun. To see someone regain there colour vision amazing and not what I expected! Thanks Dawn and Thom for a special course looking forward to learning more in the future." Anne-Marie Birch, Complimentary Therapist, Edinburgh

"Foundation NLP - Dawn and Tom's Intro to NLP weekend was a pleasure and a privilege to take part in.  Fast paced, fun and highly professionally delivered; I thoroughly recommend this course to anyone wanting to make dramatic life-style changes in an incredibly short space of time.  I left on the Sunday feeling as though I was floating on air and, about 6 feet tall!  I felt as though I'd left the old 'me' behind, and stepped into a bright, shiny new way of being - anything seemed possible, and everything still does.  My self-confidence has soared - techniques learnt on the course have been somehow embedded, and I find that I now approach 'life' with increased and enhanced motivation, enthusiasm and ease. A huge thank you to you both, and your trainees for a truly life-altering experience." HP, Housewife, Linlithgow

"Foundation NLP - I found the entire course interesting and useful. I also found the weekend very “full on” which was good. I came away from the weekend with the feeling I had a number of strategies I could use immediately with some success." Fiona Bruce, Nurse, Edinburgh

"Foundation NLP - It was all so amazing and I am really pleased I went on it. It was good being in an atmosphere where everyone was positive and interested. I am so pleased that my migraine headache went away so quickly (amazing). Yvonne's colour blindness cure was the most amazing thing I think I have every seen. I must find another word other than amazing.", Jennifer Currell, IT Consultant, Edinburgh

"There are moments in life that one cannot be prepared for: This course for me was one of them. The changes that have taken place in my life since completing the NLP Practitioner training course have been amazing. I don't really have the language skills to put down on paper the changes that give justice to them. Imagine going on a course feeling that you had life pretty sorted. I'm intelligent, fairly successful in my chosen field and have a happy home life. However inside there had always been a nagging anxiety of self doubt and fear that people I want to get close to will dump me and I never find out why. Over the course of the 7 days I discovered techniques that allowed me to move feelings, create different realities, and feel differently about myself. In one particular session I can only say I had an identity level shift in my wee world: the effect of which continues to enrich my relationships with my wife, children and family. To Dawn and the team, I can't thank you enough. Dawn is not only a very professional trainer, she is very down to earth (most of the time) and a genuinely funny person. A bit of a babe really. James Taylor , Teacher, Glasgow

"I can highly recommend this course - you certainly made me feel good about myself again. Not only did you give me the skills to change my life, you gave me the belief to use them. I needed a new perspective on my life - all that negative thinking wasn't good for me! You taught me how to refine my thought processes and deal with my fears effectively so that I could feel in control of myself again. I now feel more relaxed, confident and at peace with myself.– THANK YOU for a wonderful and eye-opening course, fun enjoyable and effective. I can't wait to get out there and help other people make their changes now!!!" - Tracy Forbes, Sales Consultant, Edinburgh

NLP Practitioner - "Imagine for a moment someone offered you a pair of glasses through which you could see a different world; one full of endless opportunities. That would be an unbelievable gift. What if, to go with the glasses, you were also offered an invisible tool-kit. This tool-kit held numerous tools to unlock your hidden strengths, unleash your potential and give you a huge injection of confidence allowing you to seize the new opportunities without any self doubt. Brain Train Academy gave me those magical gifts for which I will always be grateful and they could be yours too if you sign up for the NLP Practitioner training with Dawn and Tom. If you think of a long list of positive personal qualities and then drop them in a blender to mix them up then that's what you'll get between Dawn and Tom. Two of the most generous people I know; they are truly inspiring. I love Dawn's ability to draw on a wealth of knowledge and experience. Whenever a question is raised Dawn can answer it with confidence. Dawn's energy fills the room and creates an exciting atmosphere in which to learn. Tom is an angel. He is quietly intuitive and always willing to give that little bit more of himself to help others achieve a good result. His passion for hypnosis is obvious and he is a good mentor. They also gave me the opportunity to meet warm, positive, interesting, funny, like-minded people with similar glasses and toolkits. If you are reading this then go for it and sign up now; you'll never look back. Linda Riddell, (ex Project Manager, now ITEC Holistic Therapist trainee), Rosyth

"NLP Practitioner Certification - Thank you to Dawn and Thom for a life changing experience.
As a self employed business man the last thing I though I would ever do is to go on a "course". I left school at sixteen and started work - life has always been my teacher, reading and practicing meditation, mind control for over 30 years that was until I found out about NLP. I wanted to know more but books and DVD's were not enough so I looked for a teacher and found Dawn and Thom A Brain Train Academy. This course was more than I could have ever hoped for, it was broken down into many smaller parts with lots of time to practice and use our new found skills. I can say for myself that through the course I had a shift in concousnious and now look at life with new found excitement and the joy of helping others.
Thank you friends, love and light, Doug Sanders, Self Employed, Castle Douglas

"NLP Practitioner Certification - After the first weekend I managed to get a meeting with a firm of recruitment consultants which should bring in a few clients. I wasn't sure if NLP would work because I was on the phone but I tried and matched the other person's tone and hey presto-result. I also done very well at the networking meeting I attendedand I remembered to match the breathing and mirrored their body language and I got 3 referrals. Not bad considering that it was the first weekend. The second weekend was quite an eye opener and I now believe that NLP can certainly change your life for the better. Directly after the course I made a really big personal decision which I must admit I had been stressing over for a few months. The decision I have made has had a big impact on me and I think that my husband has felt less pressure (I think that I'm even changing his mind about NLP). I have been a lot happier and a weight has certainly been lifted from my shoulders. On the Monday morning after, I find myself booking singing classes - I have absolutely no idea where that has come from. I must have secret desires to be the next (a lot older) Charlotte Church (that's the opera version not the rock chick)." Karen Swanston, Style Coach, Edinburgh

NLP Business Practitioner Certification - "Another life changing weekend. This course was brilliant and very useful for my future corporate work. The content and the exercises were enjoyable and as usual Dawn & Tom made the course fun. The "Act As If" frame will be particularly useful when style coaching clients. By using this method it will be quicker to establish the desired outcome that the client wants. The other exercises that we covered in the course will be particularly valuable when dealing with corporate clients." Karen Swanston, Style Coach, Edinburgh

NLP Business Practitioner - " I t hought the whole course was really inspiring in addressing conflict and difficult situations in business. I will be applying all of the principles and techniques learned in all aspects of work, particularly in dealing with other agencies.
From a personal perspective I am thinking more positively, and will be putting my own business planning into action (I've already planned some time off work to start working on the plan) I would highly recommend this course to individuals thinking of starting a business, those already in business or corporate employees. The techniques taught are extremely helpful in addressing a wide range of business issues. It helps clarify thinking and assists in planning interventions personally and professionally. Dawn and Tom are a fabulous double act whose skills and approach compliment one another perfectly. I was implementing lessons learned the following morning. Can't wait for the next course." Irene Thomson, Consultant, Scottish Borders Council, Borders, Scotland

NLP Practitioner - "The practitioner course was amazing! Life changing and so positive which is refreshing. Thank you, thank you, thank you. And for the book too" Sally Jean Rankin, NLP Practitioner/Jewellery Designer, North Berwick

NLP Master Practitioner - "Dawn Flockhart and Tom Shillaw, co- trainers of Brain Train Academy, have created a unique, powerful and complimentary approach to teaching NLP. They strive to ensure each individual is satisfied as the course progresses, and having fun is imperative! Be prepared for the journey of a life time which will undoubtedly unlock your inner potential. A huge thank you to you both for guiding me through both courses with such grace and genuine care".  Sally Jean Rankin, NLP Practitioner/Jewellery Designer, North Berwick

"NLP Practitioner Certification - "Truly Scrumptious Cakes has grown at a fantastic rate and recently we've been selected to take over the running of the cake department at Jenners. Quite an honour. Quite a turnaround for the company in 18 months and that's no coincidence that coincides with me attending your Practitioner course.  We now employ 14 and with the Jenners contract rising to 18. What would these people be doing if I hadn't come on your course?? Alas, the timing of the Jenners contract means that the planning will be intense through November and December so I won't be able to attend the Master's course on this occasion. We're advertising for a manager in the near future which will free up more of my time to do 'me' things; like NLP." David Brice, Company Director - Truly Scrumptious Cakes , Corstorphine, Edinburgh

"NLP Practitioner Certification - I want to thank you and congratulate you on presenting an extraordinary NLP Practitioner course. As you know, I’ve been in the training business for twenty years: this course surpassed all my expectations of what could be achieved in a remarkably short period of time.  Truly a course which changes belief systems, thinking patterns and behaviours and – as was powerfully demonstrated – people’s ambitions and life-changing goals.  Phenomenal." Anne-Marie Fraser, MD Communicate Training Company, Edinburgh

"NLP Practitioner Certification - Before I came on this event, I had done extensive research on NLP courses.  I chose this one because it seemed to offer robust content coupled with lots of practice.  I wasn't disappointed.  Dawn and Thom are enthusiastic and knowledgeable and I feel truly 'qualified' in NLP now." Alison Hartley, HR Manager, Edinburgh

""NLP Practitioner Certification -I have thoroughly enjoyed course, can't believe how much I have learnt in such a short time. Hasn't felt like been on any sort of training course as has been so much fun and learnt much more than had expected to. I haven't felt the need to write copious notes (which I normally do), I have written none at all really, they were all supplied and in a very useable form and the hypnosis to embed learning is just brilliant. Family can't believe the change in me, especially in such a short time. I have also practised NLP tools a little on family and friends, though would love to practise more with non-family and friends. Practise groups excellent resource for this, so will make this a regular date in diary once completely moved back to Edinburgh. Thank you again for such a fantastic course with so much opportunity for learning and self-transformation. Will utilise NLP 'in so many areas of life, there is nowhere it would not be of use, amazing course. Especially useful as probationer teacher in Secondary Science, all teachers would benefit from attending this course if they really want to help children and young people realise their potential. To attend has been the best decision I have made. Catriona Mordaunt, Teacher, Edinburgh

"'It is difficult to describe the experience of attending the NLP Practitioner Certificate, other than to say that it is life-changing! I enrolled on the course with a certain curiosity and nervousness about what lay ahead.  Within the first hour of the first day, I relaxed and knew I had embarked on a journey of deep self-exploration and change.  The restrictions on numbers attending, and teaching techniques adopted by Dawn and Tom, created an atmosphere of support and safety, in which I was empowered to learn through a mixture of observation and practice. I have changed in so many ways since attending both the NLP Practitioner and the NLP Master Practitioner - at home and work, and have had outstanding success in applying the language techniques with my children. Once I identified the limiting beliefs that existed in my world, and their destructive impact, I was taught techniques to break them down and free myself - what a revelation!  What a future...........Imagine? You will be amazed at what you will achieve, and the possibilities you can create for yourself and others. " Andy Napier, Divisional Consultant, Learning Services, Royal Bank of Scotland

"NLP Practitioner Certification - I was surfing the net looking for information on individual NLP sessions and somehow ended up booking on a 7 day practitioner course. I didn't really know what to expect on the first weekend & I was amazed at how easy some of the techniques were to learn and remember thinking 'does this stuff work' as it seemed too easy! I left the first weekend feeling slightly overwhelmed with information and I was glad that the course was scheduled over 3 weekends - this allowed time to practice the techniques on myself and any willing 'volunteers' - I also arranged some practice sessions with other students. The 2nd and 3rd weekends brought more surprises - I loved learning hypnosis and during the phobia day it was amazing to see the 'fast phobia cure' in action - someone going from snake hater to snake charmer in around 20mins! During the NLP course I made lots of new friends, learned a tool box of techniques and witnessed some of my fellow students going on a personal journey of self discovery. Dawn and Tom are brilliant teachers and make sure that it is a fun experience and all students are supported during and after the course. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend the NLP practitioner course with Brain Train Academy. It's all good. book now, you really love it!" Trish Foggo, IT Project Manager, Standard Life.

NLP Practitioner & Fertility/Pregnancy - "What a difference a year makes! In the past year I turned 40, gave birth to my second child - a wonderful (huge) baby boy called Lewis and completed the NLP training course. I had met Dawn on a 1:1 basis in March 2006 and she helped me with self hypnosis and positive thinking methods which I used in order to try to get pregnant! I had a beautiful daughter already but having a 2 nd child was proving to be very difficult. I was very down about the situation and it was beginning to take over my life. As soon as I met Dawn she made be feel anything was possible if I really wanted it and that led me to look further into the world of NLP. In October 2006 I took part in the course as I thought knowing more about NLP would help me to be more positive about my life and the fact that I could succeed in having a 2 nd baby. The course was fantastic and I met lots of very interesting people. We were all hugely impressed by Dawn and her team and it really made us think we could make things happen if we really, really wanted them to. During the weeks I attended the course I felt very confident and inspired and spent a lot of time practising the techniques we learned - in particular visualisation. I finished the course on a high on the Sunday night feeling that truly - anything was possible. On the Monday morning I discovered I was pregnant! That was exactly 1 year ago and what a year it has been. Who knows what exactly did the trick in the end (although my husband does like to think he played a part!) but I firmly believe that NLP was hugely beneficial and it made me truly believe my dream would come true." Gillian Macleod, Proud Mum, Edinburgh

"Dawn and Tom's teachings have helped me tap into resources that I never knew existed and through this I am living life in a new and exciting way! I cannot recommend this NLP Practitioner course and the delivery of the content highly enough and am convinced that this stuff really makes a difference. Although I had a slight knowledge of NLP, I was and continue to be amazed at how it works and feel so excited to be able to help myself and others. Coming from a mixed background of financial services and traditional therapy, I firmly believe that NLP can really help where people are feeling "stuck" and from a business point of view this course should be mandatory as training for employers and employees alike. I want to say a huge "thank you" to Dawn, Tom, the facilitators and participants for sharing with me a truly life enhancing experience!" Jacquie Campbell , Ex-Account manager, Newly appointed NLP Practitioner, Edinburgh (now locum for brain-train on a regular basis)

" Thoughts, images, sounds and feelings are what our realities are made up of. And all this mixture of made up things can be unmade and remade into anything we choose. A mickey mouse, a wishy-washy, a movie, or a still. The absurdities of life can be so efficiently dealt with such audacious stupidity was perhaps what struck me the most through my training as a an NLP Practitioner and an NLP Master Practitioner with Brain Train Academy. I can not recommend Dawn and Tom enough. They are beautiful people with great hearts. They touch your soul while you go through laughter, cringes, tears and deep insights. I am deeply touched by them both and many others in the group and cherish the wonderful trip that I had around them. My new learnings have already begun their flow inward and outward and for the first time in my decade of career as a psychiatrist, I can promise change to people. How absurd and how profound. It is the attitude, I understand now. It is only a small belief that everything that is; is the way it is; is actually is. From this perspective the question of should and would haves does not even arise and it can. Because it is also true that everything that is; the way it is; and as it is; is not the same for any two people. So nothing really is as it is. What it really is like is what we seem to crave the taste of and desire to dwell in. And yet what it really is like is the way we look at it at that instant. Looking out of the past we see into the future as we go through our daily business and imprison not only ourselves but also others around us in the realities the way we see them. Life is mundane when our imaginations stunt and our realities turn into solid, unchangeable objects we feel faced with. It becomes sacred when each word we utter creates a reality in another mind. The words that arise out of the unconscious well just as they are as they were to be and only then; they become a piece of music, a sacred prayer, a shamanic song and a hypnosis session. Mind likens things to other things and creates metaphors. It makes sense and but infact it really does not make sense at all. Whatever is is. All of these things and uncountable more will I learn from this small and one of the best investments of time and money I chose to make. I highly recommend anyone thinking about NLP training to make the choice to train in NLP today." Dr Shehzad Javed MBBS, DPM, MPNLP, Psychiatrist, Glasgow

"Wow... what can I say? I cannot find the superlatives that could justify the wonderful journey of enlightenment that I experienced on this course. Thank you, Dawn, for not letting us forget all the things that we have to be grateful for, while programming the collective consciousness (or should that be unconsciousness?) of the room for success. A big thank you must also go to the other trainers who worked their socks off enthusiastically and effectively, and to my fellow students who were a friendly, interesting and inspiring group of people. I would highly recommend this course to anyone who would like to let go of their angst and renew their sense of purpose and possibility. As Richard Bandler himself said (when we were treated to a personal appearance by him on the course), "why waste time worrying when you could do so much more with that time". Here's to the good life!" Edith Young, Finance Manager, Edinburgh

"I found the NLP Practitioner Course to be a very fulfilling and rewarding experience. I found myself doing things I never believed I would and have met some incredibly interesting people from all walks of life. The whole event provided an opportunity to learn and practice in a safe environment with like minded people and I now feel I have access to a range of skills which will enable me to help both myself and others. I experienced the whole range of emotions over the events and attended the last event with a mixture of looking forward to seeing everyone and not wanting it to end ! When I got to the workshop I found lots of other people feeling the same, so thank you Dawn for creating a real sense of community in the workshop. I'm looking forward to attending the practice sessions to keep in touch with everyone and see how we have all been putting our new found skills to good use!"  Eve Kilgannon , Resource Manager, Royal Bank Of Scotland , Edinburgh

NLP Practitioner - "Attending this course was my best decision of 2006" John Meek , Project Manager, Estimation Services , Royal Bank Of Scotland , Edinburgh

NLP Master Practitioner - "My very own Sacred Journey with company and guides I could not have wished for better."John Meek , Project Manager, Estimation Services , Royal Bank Of Scotland , Edinburgh

NLP Practitioner - " This NLP course has completely changed my life! I see my, and others', life experience in a whole new light and I can't stop telling everybody how good it was! To learn so much, so effectively, in such a short space of time is phenomenal and I have learned so much about myself and how to relate and work with others. Most of all, it was fun, with great teachers, great people and experiences that I will take with me on my onward journey. I will be using it for personal development but also hope to begin a new career as a counsellor/personal performance coach. Dawn Thomson, Graphic Designer/Consultant, Edinburgh

"The NLP Practitioners course opens up a whole new world of communication excellence and broadens your own personal horizons beyond what you had envisaged for yourself. I am seeing the world differently, with more possibilities and opportunities than before. Thanks to all at Brain Train Academy. Dawn's passion and energy about what she does is really engaging. She answers all questions and gives time to people on the course. She went with the flow of what was coming from us as well as delivering the course as it should be, which meant we all got more out of it than just a course. She uses humour well to deliver the course. I liked that. Tom and Dawn are a good balance. Tom delivers his great depth of knowledge on the subject and communicates it well before and during his demonstrations. It is valuable to see two very different styles. Toms trance approach was interesting and being taught some of that, the handshake interrupt for instance was great. Like Dawn, Tom's energy and enthusiasm for what he does is impressive and does influence the delivery of the course in a good way. NLP has already crept into my work life, without much effort, in the language I use and how I communicate with my clients, build rapport with new clients and assist them in their desire to change. I am working on doing one piece of NLP over the phone with a client who is not based in Edinburgh . He has some strongly held limiting beliefs, that coaching can assist with; it is NLP that will create the shift quicker for him. I will let you know how I get on." Eilidh MacDonald Harte, Life Coach/NLP Practitioner, Edinburgh

NLP Practitioner - "I would recommend anyone to take this course which has so many applications for so many different angles of life and work. The experiential nature of the training enables participants to fully experience putting theory into practice. The trainers and assistants are extremely professional and helpful. A clear warm, and enthusiasm exudes through every pore of those involved in the training and engenders confidence and clarity in the learning process. A life changing course which I would defy anyone not to enjoy and be enthused by." Irene Thomson, Consultant, Scottish Borders Council, Borders, Scotland

NLP Practitioner - " What can I say - Fantastic! the whole experience has changed my life, when I first heard about NLP I was very skeptical of the whole thing just didn't get what all the hype was about and to be honest thought it sounded a bit strange. How wrong can someone be! I have came from being so negative and constantly putting my self down to some one who is now more positive and upbeat and can't stop talking about how this course has changed my life! My friends, family and work mates cant believe the change in me and are now starting to show interests themselves. Dawn is very patient and made the whole experience exciting. She gave out a feel good vibe and has a lovely energy about her. Dawn's hypnosis is legendary. Both Tom and Dawn work great together, very energetic and kept everything upbeat and interesting. I really can't thank Dawn and Tom enough for showing me how I can start helping my self to a new lease of life. FANTASTIC!!" Tracy Carr, Sales Administrator, Bathgate

NLP Practitioner - "I was astonished. Everyone who knows me has been astonished at my transformation. I have not been fazed by a single thing since this course; it's almost as though I have found my voice. Quite simply? The best thing I have ever done. I can't thank you enough for all you have taught me and for continuing to show me how much more wonderment and fabulousness there is out there to come. As George Eliot said, 'It's never too late to become what you might have been'. I have used it every day. There has been absolutely nothing that has been an obstacle since I did that course and I have started to use it to help colleagues to overcome their own difficulties now. People are coming to me asking for my help because they have seen such a huge change in me. I could go on for hours. Totally life-changing. Socrates said 'Wisdom begins in wonder' and that's a very appropriate quote for this course. It was magical. Did exactly what it said on the tin and we walked out able to go and practice it. Fantastic accelerated learning that I'm sure was hypnotised into us - I never realised learning could be so rapid, so fun and so thorough. I am saving up like crazy for the Master Practitioner!" Yvonne Carruthers, Edinburgh

"Just wanted to say a big thank you for the Brain Train Academy NLP Practitioner Certification course that I have just been on.  I went on the course thinking it would be a good start to a new career in alternative therapy, I soon found that it was an excellent start.  I still can't believe how easy it is to change the way people think about themselves, their attitudes and what they can do.  The pace at which the course was set was just perfect and the time in between meant we all had time to meet up and compare notes with each other which was a big help.  Everyone on the course seems to have taken something different out of it as everyone went on the course with different expectations, however no-one was disappointed.  I also found the support offered by all the trainers to be excellent as has been the support since the course has finished.  I have had loads of fun practicing on my family and friends and can't wait to get started professionally.  Thanks again for holding such a fantastic course and I hope to see you on the master practitioner course very soon." Gillian Kaye , Reiki and NLP Practitioner, Edinburgh

"Doing the NLP Master Practitioner Certification course with Brain Train Academy allowed me to gain invaluable confidence in the techniques that I was using, it also allowed me to experiment with new techniques and get a much better understanding of how NLP works.  The course makes you step up a level and appreciate the real changes that you can make in peoples lives as well as how you can take the parts that work best for you and make the most of them.  The Master Practitioner course with Brain Train Academy really gets you to think about everything you do and say - instead of just repeating patterns parrot fashion making you the best practitioner you can be." Gillian Kaye, Master NLP and Reiki Practitioner, Edinburgh

"I'd like to take this opportunity to offer some feedback on the recent Brain Train Academy Practitioner Course I attended. I already qualified as an NLP Practitioner earlier in the year, experiencing the amazing expertise and presence of, the co-founder Richard Bandler, and Paul McKenna with Michael Neill. For me so far, NLP has been a wonderful journey, full of positivity, curiosity, change, and yet at times, emotional confusion, out of which.. now understanding and the joy of helping others has emerged. When and if asked about a really good NLP course, I have no hesitation to recommend the brain-training course you offer, as facilitated by yourself, Gary & Tom, which for me, as someone who likes to learn in depth, really enjoyed the smaller numbers the great sharing atmosphere, Superb! My life has changed in so many positive ways, both personally and professionally, and I cannot begin to really thank you all, for your contribution's to my very bright future. To anyone reading this, I thoroughly recommend Brain Train Academy and its team of warm, generous and giving professionals, as an organisation for delivering, positive change, empowering new behaviours and much, much more.. now, Enter with mind and heart open, contribute freely and honestly, leave with new tools, visions and understandings to facilitate your own future positive outcomes and those of others. If you need convincing further, call me." Mervyn Yaffie , Mind and Life in Balance Ltd, Tel: 0800 0828528

"The Brain Train Academy NLP Master Practitioner Certification was a very thorough journey of learning and self discovery. I did the first course with Brain Train Academy (practitioner) and all the skills we had learnt were taken to an extremely advanced Master level. The course was amazing because it combined many different techniques as well as NLP so I felt I had a much wider base of knowledge than if I had attended a usual NLP course. I am now a full time NLP Master Practitioner and have been able to use the tools I learnt to help many peaple make massive positive changes. I fully recommend the Brain Train Academy courses, the teaching is professional yet it's also made exciting and fun by the fantastic way it's presented. Lesley Waddell, NLP Master Practitioner, London

"NLP Practitioner Certification - There are times in life when a new  path or more positive approach reveals itself. The NLP Practitioner course was one of those times. It  provided me with invaluable skills and knowledge to use in all aspects of my life, alongside the confidence and positive attitude to embrace new paths. Both Dawn and Tom are brilliant trainers who illuminated the path with humour and  provided examples and guidance for each and every step. I feel very priviledged to have travelled with them and would wholeheartedly recommend the NLP Practitioner Certification Course. " Claire Macpherson, Assistant Head Teacher, Edinburgh

"NLP Practitioner Certification - As a professional Life Coach, I was already aware of NLP techniques and used a few of them in my coaching. However, since I have completed the NLP Practitioner Course I feel it has opened up a whole new world for me and my clients. The benefit and results of NLP and hypnosis are amazing and have literally blown my mind! I felt differently after just the first 2 days of the course and the changes have continued to both surprise and delight me. I feel the happiest and most positive that I can ever recall being; like I have had a makeover on the inside and it feels fantastic! I know that I would not have been able to achieve this as quickly as I have without NLP. I have truly discovered how much more there is to life and I am loving passing on these benefits to friends, family and clients alike! Karen More, Professional Life Coach, More2life

"NLP Practitioner Certification - What can I say - a completely amazing experience that has changed my life in so many ways. I have a far more positive outlook, feel much calmer and in control and have learnt so much about myself. The course was well presented with excellent, enthusiastic and entertaining trainers and assistants. Our group was a wonderful mix of interesting and inspiring people who were so supportive and a complete joy to work with. Laura Binner, Events Manager, Perth

"NLP Master Practitioner Certification - For anyone considering NLP as a new career then the Master Practitioner course is a must. It not only gave me a better understanding and a load more confidence, it showed how importantant language and trance work really are in achieving lasting results with clients. On top of all this the course was fun, entertaining and inspirational. A truly fantastic 9 days! Laura Binner, Events Manager, Perth

"Thank you Dawn and Tom.  What a privilege it was to attend your 7 day NLP course.  One of the best decisions I have ever made.  I did the course for personal use and I found it to be very supportive and encouraging.  What a fantastic group of people to learn with.  I use the NLP techniques, mostly on myself, every day.  It has given me a lot more confidence in work situations and  I have been amazed with some of the results on using NLP on my family.  I would not hesitate in recommending this course." Annette Crombie Biology Technichian, Edinburgh

"Since February 2006 I have completed a practitioner course and assisted on another and am embarking on the Master Practitioner February 2007 what can i say, it's addictive !! Both courses I attended were truely profound and life changing, learning that we all hold the tools within us to acheive everything we've ever dreamed of is............ well amazing !!and helping others acheive that is breath taking , I have known Dawn for almost 3 years and her courses are truely inspirational." Laura Weavers , Pilates Instructor, Edinburgh

“The Licensed NLP Practitioner Course I have just completed has informed, enhanced and challenged me in a way that a prior NLP course I took part in never achieved. I firmly believe that is due to your energy, diligence, knowledge and the many experiential processes that we as a team with your guidance completed. Thank you for the inspiration.” - Jacquie Forde, UK Manager, Alchemy Pharmaceutical Healthcare Consulting, Edinburgh

“Brain Train Academy NLP Practitioner Certification. I have experienced NLP through one to one work with Dawn and the NLP Practitioner course. I have benefited on a professional, financial and personal level and I have no doubt that the skills I have gained will help me to help others in the future. Dawn has helped me through the transformation from working in an organisation which I viewed as exploitative and manipulative to having my own successful management consultancy company. NLP has allowed me to move on from the negative feelings that were holding me back and to recognise my own worth. I have learned to see myself through my client’s eyes and to recognise what they value about me. This was a very difficult journey for someone who was uncomfortable receiving compliments. The NLP practitioner’s course has given me an additional toolkit to use with clients. Eye accessing and the language patterns of the different representational systems have been particularly useful in building rapport and in analysing communication patterns of clients. The overall impact for me has been to give me back a sense of who I am or perhaps who I was when I knew how to have fun. I would recommend NLP to anyone who wants to make positive changes to their own life or the lives of those around them." Frances Campbell , Managing Director, Change 1st Ltd.

"If like me you have an enquiring mind and like to know how things work? eg how to lay bricks...you will learn how your brain works with NLP.  Like laying bricks in a different pattern you can deal with beliefs and situations in a different way rather than just accepting you can only deal with things one way because "thats just how I am"  NLP teaches you how to do this instinctivley rather than consciously trying to do something in a differnt way.  You will feel different and you will want to know more and more and grow as a person.  The training you recieve is from people at the top of there game.  Imagine being a goal keeper and getting the oppurtunity to enhance your skills by working with the best goal keeper in the world.  There is no doubt you would become a better goalkeeper.  Well Tom & Dawn have both worked with and spent time with the creator of NLP "Richard Bandler" & "Paul McKenna" they walk the walk rather than talk the talk.  Even if your a happy person and think is life great, wouldnt you like to think life is even better than great...well you will be able to." Mark Duncan, Finance, Edinburgh

“I found the course of great value and am using the techniques in both my personal and business life.  It has made me very much more aware of people's communication styles and why rapport is (or is not) working.  The ability to change state at will is very useful and I think, made me more relaxed - colleagues and team members at work have commented on it.  The anxiety I was experiencing before the course is a thing of the past.  I cannot express my gratitude to you strongly enough. The course has definitely made me re-think what is important in my life - both the trainers and the rest of the group played a big part in that.  I have changed my job role, taken up tai chi and am looking at other things for the future.  I cannot believe how curious I have become about the subject. I have used some of the techniques in informal coaching sessions with colleagues and you may see some of them enrolling on the course in the near future - I have recommended it highly. Looking forward to the NLP Practice Groups. I think it is a very valuable opportunity to help each other develop - whether or not NLP becomes our job or a powerful tool in our existing jobs.” Mike Edwards , IT Programme Manager, Royal Bank of Scotland, Edinburgh

“I had an awesome time during the course.  I feel great now, if a little fuzzy in the head department but very calm within.  Had a huge emotional shift the last couple of days but that's passed now.  It's made a fantastic change in my life.  You wouldn't believe what I'm attempting to do over the next few months. Thank you”. - Janice Strachan, Reiki Practitioner, Edinburgh

“Your Course was absolutely amazing and totally captured my interest.  It was exciting, and as promised life, truly changing.  My confidence has soared and I now feel I can cope with anything that comes my way with a calm, positive attitude. I am now able to go forward and make many more changes - this is just the beginning! The trainers were absolutely fabulous as were all the trainees.  I have loved the experience and will continue putting into place all the tools which now are deeply embedded!! ” - Jean Rushbrook, Coming out of Retirement, Edinburgh

“I have attended many courses throughout my career so came along to the Practitioners Course more out of curiosity than expectation. After the first couple of days I was so confused that I had almost convinced myself that I just wouldn't get it and I should just give up. Although Dawn had warned of this, I still felt that I should know a lot more than I did to that point.  However, during the second weekend everything began to make sense and I witnessed some phenomenally positive changes in me.  This was largely brought about by the interactive practical sessions and the wonderfully diverse and supportive group all brought together by some superb facilitation. I had the most amazing sense of achievement when I coached another member of the group, scared of the smallest spiders, to hold a tarantula. Straight after the Practitioners Course I booked my place on the Masters Course.  This has without doubt been the most amazing course I have ever been on which has set me off on the most wonderful and positive journey - free from fears and phobias and most excitingly knowing how to help others with theirs now.” David Brice, Company Director, Falkirk

"A fantastic experience! I had high expectations going into the course and I am happy to report that they were exceeded. The course was delivered with enthusiasm by highly knowledgeable trainers. The pacing of the course was just right with lots of practical exercises, and the other delegates were a friendly and interesting bunch. Highly recommended." Adrian Tannock, Hypnotherapist, Manchester

“The Brain Train Academy Licensed NLP Practitioner Training course was not only excellent in its delivery but inspiring. There was also ample clear and concise handout information to cover what work was done practically in the intense but relaxed workshop environment. Each participant was given all the necessary individual guidance into the tools they needed for the work too. I received tremendous insights into the way habitual thought clouds our own clarity. This course is a must for anyone whom wishes to improve their own life and lives of others. Thank you.” Kate Roddick, Tibetan Medical Doctor, Edinburgh

“Dawn - I can’t thank you enough for the wonderful experience I had training with you. You really do have a special gift for communicating to a group and getting the NLP message across. Your delivery is intelligent, funny and down to earth. Quite a special combination! I have to say I was a wee bit skeptical at the beginning, but the way you delivered the various weekend workshops and related them to everyday life was so insightful that I was converted almost immediately. I have also been working on various colleagues and sporting friends with amazing results. Looking forward to the practice groups” Des Boyd , Director, Cirrus Recruitment Ltd, Hamilton

“Brain Train Academy NLP Practitioner Certification. What an amazing 7 day experience! My life has changed in all aspects – I am moving in with my boyfriend, I have a new part time job, I am developing my own business part time, I am training for a half marathon and really enjoying it (I am reaching my training targets daily), I have lessened my fear of heights, I have upgraded my own flat and am due to rent it out soon and all in the space of 3 months! Through this NLP course with Dawn I have met some fabulous people, and I have learnt so much about myself and feel that I am more open and less scared of new experiences. I feel that I have gone through a massive reorganisation, everything seems clearer and more straight forward in a positive and progressive way – my time is more organised and therefore I have more time for myself…really there is no stopping me… Bring it on!” Meriel Younger, Reflexologist, Edinburgh

""BIG THANK YOU to you Dawn and Tom for providing the inspiration and guidance through the course. Also to everyone on the course a HUGE THANK YOU. Working with you allowed me to gain confidence in using the NLP tools plus I have had the added bonus of clearing and changing my 'stuff'. There will be no holding me back now.......the train is back on the rails and picking up speed for an excellent journey. Looking forward to catching up and doing further work in the months to come." Claire Wishart, Business Systems Manager, Edinburgh

" "Deciding to do the NLP Practitioner course is one of those life changing decisions that I will never forget. The course has opened my mind to a wealth of personal development opportunities for which I will be eternally grateful.  The course has empowered me for the rest of my life, it has provided simple tools and techniques which truly change your mind and your life. Since attending the course I am calmer, less stressed and more importantly I have gained clarity of thought of how to pursue my future career. I can't thank Dawn, Tom and the other practitioners enough for their direction and support on my journey of personal development." Sarah, Management Consultant, Leeds

“The course is designed over three weekends set one month apart. I wasn’t sure that was going to work, and on the Saturday morning of the last weekend, I awoke really looking forward to it. I tested myself to see what I could remember, and when we all arrived and reviewed our successes over the last couple of months, I was stunned at how much ALL of the participants had achieved and the variety of methods used was equally impressive. Well done Dawn, I have met some fab people and learned some more about myself.” Mike Berry(AKA Dynamic Mike), Abundance Creator, Edinburgh