A Good Mind

Richard Bandler is an American author, trainer, and co-creator of the field of Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP), a method for personal development and communication enhancement that has been widely applied in fields such as psychotherapy, education, business, and sports.

Bandler was born in 1950 in New Jersey, and studied psychology and computer science at the University of California, Santa Cruz. In the early 1970s, he began studying the work of Fritz Perls, the founder of Gestalt therapy, and became interested in the relationship between language, perception, and behaviour. Along with John Grinder, a linguistics professor, Bandler began developing NLP, which draws on insights from psychology, linguistics, and cybernetics to help individuals improve their communication skills, overcome limiting beliefs, and achieve their goals.

Bandler has authored and co-authored several influential books on NLP, including "The Structure of Magic," "Frogs into Princes," and "Neuro-Linguistic Programming: Volume I." He has also trained thousands of practitioners and trainers in NLP around the world, and has worked with individuals and organisations in fields such as psychotherapy, coaching, business, and education.

While NLP has been criticised for lacking scientific rigor and empirical evidence, it remains a popular and influential approach to personal development and communication enhancement. Bandler's contributions to the field of NLP have helped to shape the way many individuals and organisations think about language, perception, and behaviour, and his work continues to inspire and influence people around the world.