obert Dilts holds a degree in Behavioral Technology from the University of California, Santa Cruz. He has a global reputation as a developer, author, coach, trainer, and consultant in the fields of Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) and Success Factor Modeling (SFM) and is the co-founder of NLP University in Santa Cruz, California. He is also the co-founder (with Dr. Stephen Gilligan) of the International Association for Generative Change (IAGC).

Robert worked closely with NLP co-founders John Grinder and Richard Bandler at the time of its creation and also studied personally with Milton H. Erickson, M.D., and Gregory Bateson. He pioneered the applications of NLP to education, creativity, health, leadership, belief systems, and the development of what has become known as “Third Generation NLP.”

Robert has authored more than thirty books on a variety of topics related to personal and professional development, including Changing Belief Systems with NLP, Tools of the Spirit, From Coach to Awakener, NLP II: The Next Generation, Sleight of Mouth Volumes 1-2, The Hero’s Journey: A Voyage of Self-Discovery (with Dr. Stephen Gilligan), Generative Coaching Volumes 1-3 (with Dr. Stephen Gilligan), and The Power of Mindset Change (with Mickey Feher).