Dear JG
Perhaps we should explain to the viewers that we have spats off forum as well as on. I'm sorry if you are 'tired of hearing' some of my comments. If every time anyone mentioned a concept they had to summarize the key points, offer a critique and cross reference to allied concepts and paradigms ... well, conversation would just zip along! I think it fair to assume that if you don't know what the topic is about, then a quick google might get you off and running.
When I was a young pup someone told me that 'there is nothing new in training'. It's the only thing I remember from my initial course to be a training developer. But it has stood the test of time. Fads come and go but when it comes to interpersonal communication here are 2 golden rules:
Listen to what the person means to say
Think about what you want the person to understand
As for NLP, would you trust a 'product' that is fronted by a TV magician who claims that NLP will help you lose weight, stop smoking and have a successful life (you have to buy all 3 self-help guides to achieve that list of goals - the compendium volume presumably would generate less revenue).
And what is the difference between NLP and CBT? Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. Precious little other than who holds the franchise.