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Daniel Scott, Ph.D. is a professional Neuro Linguistic Programming trainer, consultant and coach specializing in communication tactics for behavioral modification. A noted authority on linguistic techniques for behavioral persuasion and tactics of verbal defense, Dr. Scott is recognized for his expertise on improving communication between couples, motivational language for leadership, and anti-bullying tools for the workplace.

Currently, Dr. Scott provides offers seminars on tactical communication strategies for behavioral persuasion as well as public and non-profit training workshops teaching, among other things, his new 6-step model for verbal self defense. As a certified NLP trainer recognized by the Canadian Association of NLP and the American Board of NLP, Dr. Scott also provides individualized coaching session specializing in cognitive techniques for overcoming depression, and his company, Soaring Success Personal Excellence Coaching, is registered as an NLP Training Institute which runs a full NLP certification program.

Dr. Scott is available for keynote speaking events and media interviews. To arrange an interview or schedule an appointment to speak with Dr. Scott, please contact:

Ms. Jodie Gastel,
Manager of Communications
Phone: 250-361-0906
jodie@soaringsuccess.ca

Table of Contents:

  1. Dr. Scott’s Abbreviated Biography
  2. Dr. Scott’s Full Biography
  3. Suggested topics Dr. Scott is available to speak about
  4. Published Articles written by Dr. Scott
  5. Research Papers published by Dr. Scott
  6. E-books published by Dr. Scott
  7. Published Books written by Dr. Scott
  8. Link to an excerpt from Dr. Scott’s new book, Verbal Self Defense in The Workplace
  9. Organizations Dr. Scott has worked with teaching behavioral persuasion
  10. Testimonials
  11. Projects Dr. Scott is currently involved with
  12. Links to related media interviews and news stories
  13. Professional photographs available for download

Dr. Scott’s Abbreviated Biography:

Dr. Daniel Scott, Msc.D. is a Neuro Linguistic Programming trainer and behavior modification coach who developed a keen interest in behavioral psychology at an early age. Having dedicated his life to helping others understand and change negative thought patterns Daniel parlayed his passion into a career by attaining the level of Certified Trainer and Consultant in the behavioral science of Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP) from the University of NLP at the University of California in Santa Cruz. Having recently published his first book, Verbal Self Defense in The Workplace, Daniel’s company, Soaring Success P.E.C., offers behavioral persuasion training to individuals and organizations worldwide.

Dr. Scott’s Full Biography:

Dr. Daniel Scott, a professional Neuro Linguistic Programming trainer and consultant living and working in the Greater Victoria area of beautiful British Columbia, Canada.

Having grown up in a family environment struck with mood disorders Daniel watched his mother suffer with manic depression. Subsequently he developed a keen interest in behavioral psychology and has since dedicated his life to helping others understand and change negative thought patterns and unhealthy behaviors into empowering ones.

In the process of realizing his passion and building it into a career, Daniel studied and eventually received his Trainer and Consultanting Certification in the behavioral science of Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP) from the University of NLP at the University of California in Santa Cruz under the instruction of internationally recognized and respected NLP trainers and developers Robert Dilts, Judith DeLozier, Suzi Smith and Sid Jacobson. Daniel’s background also includes a research doctorate in Metaphysical Science from the University of Metaphysics at the University of Sedona Arizona as well as a basic level certification in Reality Therapy/Choice Theory from the William Glasser Institute, all combined together with personal training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.

Daniel’s company, Soaring Success Personal Excellence Coaching, is registered with the Canadian Association of NLP as an official NLP Training Institute providing certification level training in Neuro Linguistic Programming. As well, Daniel also provides individual coaching specializing in overcoming all forms of Depression.

Suggested topics Dr. Scott is available to speak about:

Getting Your Way In a Relationship

It’s the age-old, timeless issue: how can the person we love so much drive us so crazy?? The socks don’t get picked up… there is always nagging… and why isn’t there more… you know, of THAT? What it really comes down to is if you want to get your way, you have to first be willing to give your partner something THEY want – so how do you do that without it looking like a barter system? Don’t keep score, among other things.

Popular interview questions about getting your way in a relationship include:

  1. A lot of people relate “getting your own way” to being a selfish type of attitude … is there really a way to get what you want while also being considerate of other people?
  2. The old perception is that it’s either my way or your way — we can’t both get what we want — is that really true?
  3. Is it actually possible for people to get what they want in life by helping others get what they want?
  4. What happens when 2 people want the exact opposite — how do you find an acceptable compromise?
  5. What’s the biggest challenge when trying to collaborate in order to get your way in a relationship?

What is that NPL or … LPN … or whatever it is you call it?

Television shows, websites and even psychiatrists have all made disparaging commentary about the field of Neuro Linguistic Programming; including everything from being called a cult of brainwashing experts to a new-age therapy for fringe thinkers and scam artists. Yet, against these constant attacks, the art of NLP continues to grow and expand even today — the question is: why?

NLP is a behavioral science which looks specifically at the communication processes that happen within the mind. To be exact, the underlying goal of everything NLP is to determine the unconscious mental strategy that go on behind the decisions a person makes in life — such as buying strategies for salespeople, healing strategies for medical professionals, learning strategies for teachers, etc. Common interview questions about what NLP is include:

  1. What is Neuro Linguistic Programming — what is the purpose of NLP?
  2. NLP was originally designed for the field of psychology to help people overcome mental issues, so how could it possibly benefit people in other industries as well?
  3. Some people say you can use NLP to brainwash or control other people — is that true?
  4. If I took an NLP course, what would it allow me to do?
  5. NLP is considered a certification program taught through private career training institutes — how long is the course, and what kind of people usually attend?

Secrets of the Ethical, Successful Salesperson

Great salespeople are more than just scam artists using fast talking skills to make a quick buck. The key to truly successful salespeople are their customer loyalty. The issue is that most people feel it’s the business’ job to build brand loyalty, not the customer service personnel; however, a truly elite salesperson takes that on themselves and, in doing so, automatically develop more ethical selling tactics.

Popular interview questions about the secrets of being an ethical, successful salesperson include:

  1. Usually, when a salesperson is successful they are often considered some kind of con-artist, but is it possible to be a successful salesperson without tricking people?
  2. What’s the difference between a salesperson with NLP and one without?
  3. Is it true that salespeople with NLP training can get anyone, anywhere to buy almost anything?
  4. How does a person protect themselves from unethical salespeople?
  5. What’s one key element that salespeople should keep in mind in order to be more successful?

Why Law of Attraction Will Work for Everyone Except You

Since the movie “The Secret” an endless number of “Law of Attraction” books, articles and websites continue to explode into the mainstream market for everything from business to relationships to general self-help. The problem is that, even though the majority of regular people who attempt to utilize these strategies for intention manifestation seem to succeed, no one truly understands how it works.

More importantly, the big question is: why does it seem to work for some people and not others? Popular interview questions about why Law of Attraction doesn’t work for certain people include:

  1. Is it really true that Law of Attraction can allow a person to manifest anything they want?
  2. Why is it that some people who use Law of Attraction seem to get everything they want and then it never seems to work for the next person — what are they doing differently?
  3. If Law of Attraction isn’t working for me, what does it mean — what do I need to change in order to make it work?
  4. How exactly does Law of Attraction really work — what’s a kind of scientific way of explaining it?
  5. If a person wants to use Law of Attraction techniques successfully, what’s the most important thing they should keep in mind when doing it?

Published Articles written by Dr. Scott:

  • “The Secret Competitive Advantage – Behavioral Science Remains an Esoteric Resource”, 2008 EzineArticles.com, [Online] Available:
    http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Secret-Competitive-Advantage—Behavioral-Science-Remains-an-Esoteric-Resource&id=1010148
    Synopsis: [Self-Improvement: NLP] Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP) gives people a competitive advantage. NLP Practitioner Training teaches you skills which allow you to better understand peoples’ needs, and how to help them get those needs in a way which will also get you what you want at the same time.
  • “Systemic Prioritizing in 5 Steps – A Tool For People Who Are Constantly Behind”, 2008 EzineArticles.com, [Online] Available:
    http://ezinearticles.com/?Systemic-Prioritizing-in-5-Steps—A-Tool-For-People-Who-Are-Constantly-Behind&id=1623473
    Synopsis: [Self-Improvement: Time-Management] People who are perpetually behind on the things they want to get done only seem to add more stress and anxiety to their life, simply by jumping from task to task to task trying to figure out what to do next. Prioritizing for only one moment in time and setting a limit for how long it applies will allow one to apply the tools of Mindfulness to be more effective in getting things done.
  • “5 Steps to Avert the Violence of an Economic Depression”, 2008 EzineArticles.com, [Online] Available:
    http://ezinearticles.com/?5-Steps-to-Avert-the-Violence-of-an-Economic-Depression&id=1623453
    Synopsis: [News-and-Society: Economics] The article ‘As economy worsens, so do fears of violent reactions’ talks about the recent increase in murder/suicides and suicide attempts in response to the current economic crisis, and this has lead to a fear that these kinds of tragedies may continue to grow as economic problems become worse each day. In this time of financial worry and emotional turmoil it’s important for people to have some clear strategies for avoiding feelings of overwhelm and hopelessness – so here are 5 steps to help avert the impending possibility of violence in an economic downturn.
  • “Confronting the Myths of Underground Hypnosis”, 2008 EzineArticles.com, [Online] Available:
    http://ezinearticles.com/?Confronting-the-Myths-of-Underground-Hypnosis&id=1643561
    Synopsis: [Self-Improvement: Hypnosis] Are promises made by “underground hypnosis” or “black-ops hypnosis” too good to be true? It can be more useful to consider the facts from reality by looking at the mind-set of manipulators and victims and their real intention. Before you invest real money in an urban legend it’s best to confront some of the myths of these endless internet scam artists.
  • “Top 3 NLP Framing Techniques For Business”, 2009 EzineArticles.com, [Online] Available:
    http://ezinearticles.com/?Top-3-NLP-Framing-Techniques-For-Business&id=2967769
    Synopsis: [Self-Improvement: NLP] The concept of “Framing” in Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP) is designed to establish constraints around particular situations, ideas, discussions or behaviors. In the case of business leadership the purpose of using Frames is to help direct the person/group’s attention or focus and influence how events are to be interpreted. One common example of framing is what people refer to as a “time frame” — setting a time frame for a meeting will often shape the kind of communication that happens. Three other frames which are useful for business managers include the Agreement Frame, Relevancy Frame and Evidence Frame.
  • “The Secret of Using Pain and Pleasure For Motivation”, 2009 EzineArticles.com, [Online] Available:
    http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Secret-of-Using-Pain-and-Pleasure-For-Motivation&id=3018486
    Synopsis: [Self-Improvement: Motivation] The best form of motivation incorporated both pleasure and pain in a ratio of 2:1. The trick however, is in knowing what constitutes motivational pain and pleasure points for you, and then making certain to structure those thoughts in a way which will effectively move you towards your desired outcome.
  • “Achieving Great Success – You Must Stop Shaking Schrodinger’s Cat”, 2009 EzineArticles.com, [Online] Available:
    http://ezinearticles.com/?Achieving-Great-Success—You-Must-Stop-Shaking-Schrodingers-Cat&id=3461945
    Synopsis: [Self-Improvement: Goal-Setting] Constantly worrying about potential failure will impede your chances for success. Instead, it’s more useful to simply accept the possibility that Schrodinger’s hypothetical cat is dead, thereby allowing you to focus on doing what is needed now in order to increase the odds of success in the future. So, to achieve the dreams that lay beyond our current limits we must Stop Shaking Schrodinger’s Cat!

Research Papers published by Dr. Scott:

  1. “The Foundations of General Manifestation and Law of Attraction Techniques,” 2007
  2. “A Comparative Analysis of Allergy Treatment Methods; how a new experimental treatment for peanut allergy in children relates to the allergy cure technique of NLP,” 2009

E-books published by Dr. Scott:

  1. Frankly, my dear … the Art of “I don’t give a damn!”; how to devalue bullying behaviors, 2009
  2. Dancing the Belief Change Cycle; a pattern for shifting limiting beliefs using somatic syntax, 2009
  3. The 6-Step Verbal Self Defense Workbook; a supplemental training manual for verbal defenders, 2009

Published Books written by Dr. Scott:

Verbal Self Defense in The Workplace; proven psychological secrets to help you beat the office bully
Paperback: 264 pages
Publisher: Book Shaker (December 3, 2009)
ISBN: 1907498028
Testimonials:

“Dr. Scott’s book is a must-read for anyone who feels they are being verbally bullied at work. The book offers practical advice, guidelines and exercises for evaluating and dealing effectively with workplace bullies. You’ll learn how to stop feeling powerless and start using effective verbal defense strategies to resolve conflict.”

Janet Attard
www.businessknowhow.com

“The tenants [Dr. Scott] promotes in his book are so fundamentally in line with my own that I feel like he’s been inside my head. I felt the same way the first time I read Stephen Covey, which means he’s in very good company […] This is an important piece of work. Reading through it identifies the fact that so few people are even aware of how their behaviour affects others, and that workplaces are not doing enough to coach their staff on the importance of honouring each other’s lives and perspectives.”

Laura Allard
Career Developer
Victoria, BC

“I really appreciate your book – I am getting a little frustrated with the victim-mentality out there and the idea that targets don’t play an active role in their own circumstances. So, thank you for offering up some real and tangible advice about communication – which provides empowerment, as opposed to counseling – which facilitates the victim-mentality.”

Catherine Mattice, MA
Workplace Bullying Expert
www.noworkplacebullies.com

Link to an excerpt from Dr. Scott’s new book, Verbal Self Defense in The Workplace:

Excerpt from Verbal Self Defense in The Workplace by Dr. Daniel Scott
[Online] Available: http://www.verbaldefensetactics.com/press-kit-book-excerpt.pdf

Organizations Dr. Scott has worked with teaching behavioral persuasion:

  1. Nestle Purina
  2. Kardel Industries
  3. Cornerstone Properties
  4. Canadian Union of Public Employees (Victoria)
  5. Greater Victoria Teachers Association
  6. Shoreline Community School
  7. Esquimalt Parks and Recreation
  8. Juan de Fuca Parks and Recreation
  9. Saanich Parks and Recreation
  10. Saanich Police Department
  11. The Esquimalt Inn

Testimonials:

“My sessions with Daniel not only taught me how to tackle my tough problems but gave me a sense of personal empowerment that was really unparalleled!”

Andrea Butterworth

“I was absolutely amazed at the sensitivity and gentleness shown as Daniel is able to lead my son slowly toward identifying the things which torment him, then offer practical and “do-able” ways to deal with them. … Daniel is completely understanding and empathic to the desolate feelings which can consume a person. He had the ability to gently point out that these feelings are acceptable fro the moment, but will pass. … Daniel’s “laid-back” manner and quiet acceptance, while at the same time delicately leading him towards healthier outlook has begun to work a miracle in my son’s life.”

Hilary Cameron

Projects Dr. Scott is currently involved with:

Public workshops Dr. Scott teaches on a regular basis:

  • The Art of Persuasion
  • Changing Procrastination to Motivation
  • Communication for Couples
  • Creating Stories for Change
  • Dealing with Depression
  • Persuasive Parenting
  • Secrets of Changing Behaviors
  • Verbal Self Defense

Books Dr. Scott is in the process of writing:

  • Verbal Self Defense for High School; tactical communication to end school bullying
  • Verbal Self Defense in The Home; super psychological tactics for family relationships
  • Beating the Bully Within; overcoming depression using NLP
  • Behavioral Persuasion for Managers
  • Behavioral Persuasion for Teachers
  • Behavioral Persuasion for Couples

Links to related media interviews and news stories:

The Daily Show on Shaw TV, Interviewed by Karen Elgersma

Synopsis: Dr. Scott was one of several authors interviewed by Karen Elgersma on The Daily Show on Shaw TV about their experience of writing and publishing their books. The piece featured Julie Salisbury and her InspireABook system with interviews which included authors Salisbury helped to get published by a New York Publisher and a UK publisher (Dr. Scott). This interview was done with the intention of providing some hints and tips for aspiring writers curious about the reality of publishing their own book. Karen presented real people talking about their own real life experience of becoming an author and the options that were available to these writers as they struggled through the process of writing and publishing their books.

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