CONFERENCE SPEAKERS
Jim Curtis
Conference Keynote Speaker
Conference Keynote Speaker
TOPIC: The Possibility of the authentic self: from therapy to marketing
Jim Curtis is a transformational coach, entrepreneur, and bestselling author who helps people create profound breakthroughs in health, wealth, and relationships.
With more than 20 years of leadership experience in the health and wellness industry, including executive roles at WebMD, Everyday Health, and the Institute for Integrative Nutrition, Jim combines cutting-edge science with spirituality to help people break free from limiting patterns and step into new possibilities.
Through his signature Hypno-Coaching℠ methodology, he has guided entrepreneurs, athletes, and public figures to achieve extraordinary results. Drawing from his own journey of overcoming a chronic, undiagnosed illness, Jim brings a deeply authentic and compassionate approach to transformation. He is also the author of the highly anticipated book, The Book of Possibility.
colin boyd
TOPIC: Influence From The Stage: The subtle shifts that turn your signature talk into the most powerful client conversion tool you own
Colin is your go-to guy when you want your virtual and live speeches to get clients, not just claps. He's been running his coaching business for over 18 years. He's advised the biggest names in the industry including Amy Porterfield, Jenna Kutcher, Anthony O'neal, Julie Solomon, Carrie Green, and has over 15,000 active clients worldwide.
Colin is a Certified Speaking Professional, NLP Practitioner, member of the Million Dollar Speaker group and has spoken at companies like Coca Cola, Fuji Xerox, Hewlett Packard, and many other large corporations around the world. He's best known for his signature program called Sell From Stage Academy®, which helps experts and coaches turn every presentation into a money-making machine.
Colin lives with his amazing wife and two kids in Newport Beach, California.
ADRIANA JAMES
Dr. Adriana James, M.A., Ph.D., is a Master Trainer of Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) and Time Line Therapy®. Born in Romania and trained as a classical musician, she achieved perfect scores in her NLP certification under Dr. Tad James in 1998.
After earning her doctorate in Alternative Modes of Consciousness, she founded her NLP training company in Sydney. As President and Lead Master Trainer at The Tad James Co., Adriana has authored bestsellers such as Values and the Evolution of Consciousness and Time Line Therapy® Made Easy. A speaker and mentor, she inspires global audiences to unlock human potential and change.
Adriana's groundbreaking work in NLP, Time Line Therapy®, and consciousness studies has influenced practitioners across the globe, making her one of the most respected voices in the field of personal transformation today.
maDElief laan
Madelief was 16 years old when she saw a magician use hypnosis on TV. Ever since, she's been fascinated by hypnosis and the wonderful things it can do.
As a true "hypnonerd", Madelief loves to satisfy her curiosity by learning and experimenting with hypnosis. She loves to get creative with techniques and to have fun with hypnosis.
Madelief was 21 years old when she published her first book: 'Hypnotebook - A Practical Beginner's Guide to Hypnosis'. She publishes lot of fun and educational content on social media, hoping to educate the public on the misconceptions of hypnosis.
Madelief is also studying a Master of Clinical Child, Family and Educational Sciences (child psychology) which she intends to combine with hypnotherapy in her own pracitice.
Pelagia Theochari
TOPIC: Beyond Technique: How Attention and Language Shape Hypnotic Change
Pelagia Theochari, MSc HR Management, is an NLP, Hypnosis, and Time Line Therapy® Master Practitioner and Trainer certified by the American Board of NLP (ABNLP), the American Board of Hypnotherapy (ABH), and the Time Line Therapy® Association (TLTA).
With an academic background in Psychology and Human Resource Management, she specializes in stress management, communication, behavioural change, and human performance. Drawing on nearly two decades of international professional experience, Pelagia integrates NLP, hypnosis, coaching, and psychological insight to create powerful learning and transformation experiences.
Her work explores the intersection of language, attention, emotional states, and human behaviour, combining evidence-based approaches with experiential learning to help individuals and professionals unlock greater resilience, performance, and lasting change.
leon lee
TOPIC: The AI Worker: Install New Beliefs in Your Business Before Installing New Technology
EVOnne chin
TOPIC: Working with Your Unconscious Mind in Sales Excellence
Evonne Chin is a transformational leadership strategist, business coach, and Master Trainer in NLP and Hypnosis who specializes in helping individuals and organizations unlock higher levels of confidence, communication, leadership, and personal excellence.
Drawing on her expertise in transformational coaching, emotional intelligence, subconscious change, and communication mastery, Evonne empowers people to create meaningful and lasting results by transforming the way they think, lead, and perform.
Known for her dynamic and authentic approach, she is passionate about developing human potential and equipping leaders with the mindset and skills needed to thrive in an increasingly complex and rapidly changing world.
D.J. Jackson
TOPIC: The AI Placebo of Human Interaction: Why Human Connection, Live Influence, and Conscious-Hypnosis Still Create the Transformation Technology Can’t
D.J. Jackson is an author of five books, international keynote speaker, master trainer, and human performance specialist with over 35 years’ experience helping people change behaviour, identity, emotional patterns, influence, and performance fast. D.J.'s work sits at the intersection of hypnosis, professional speaking, Neuro Absorption Protocol, NLP, Time Line Therapy®, sales, leadership, identity change, forensic communication, and real-world behavioural performance.
D.J. has trained practitioners internationally, helped companies improve performance and bottom-line results, and sold millions from the stage by combining story, humour, hypnosis, live demonstration, behavioural architecture, and the kind of human connection that cannot be automated.
Marc Mcdermott
Conference MC
Marc McDermott is the Founder of NLP Training Ltd. He is a Master Trainer of Hypnosis and a Master Trainer of NLP, as well as a Trainer of Master Time Line Therapy® and Coaching, with 27 years experience in the field. Other qualifications include B.A.(HONS) and Dip. Couns.
Originally Marc trained with Dr. Richard Bandler, Co-creator of NLP. He later studied with Drs. Tad and Adriana James, Tad was the Creator of Time Line Therapy®.
Besides certifying others, he has worked at the top of the film industry, in prisons and schools, focusing on personal evolution, harnessing the power of the Unconscious Mind, and living a more satisfying life.