Micheal Colhoun’s journey is one of transformation, resilience, and a relentless pursuit of human potential. From physicist and NASA collaborator to NLP trainer and founder of Transforming People Academy, his path is defined by curiosity, courage, and a passion for creating lasting change. With over 20 years of experience coaching people through profound breakthroughs, Micheal has dedicated his career to helping others unlock their true potential and live with clarity, purpose, and freedom.
Micheal’s encounter with Neuro-Linguistic Programming in the late 1990s was life-changing. Despite his academic and professional achievements, he felt lost, overwhelmed, and burdened by depression and self-criticism. NLP provided him with the tools to reshape his worldview, heal past traumas, and set congruent, life-aligned goals.
Through principles such as Subjective Reality Shapes Your World, Congruent Goals Create New Destinies, and Timelines Heal Past Traumas, Micheal not only transformed his own life but also became a leading NLP trainer within two years of beginning his journey. His frameworks – including the Reality Shift Framework, Time Heals Paradigm (THP Therapy™), and teachings in his books The Pillars of Transformation and A Present To Your Future, continue to empower people worldwide to achieve breakthroughs and lasting transformation.
At Transforming People Academy, Micheal leads students and clients through deeply impactful coaching experiences that go beyond theory and hype. His programs are built on tested NLP principles that consistently deliver results, helping people release emotional baggage, gain peace of mind, and build futures aligned with their highest values.
The academy’s mission is simple yet profound: transformation through deep, meaningful change. With thousands of success stories spanning over two decades, Micheal’s work continues to prove that NLP is not just a toolset, it is a pathway to freedom, clarity, and a life fully lived.
Founding member of the IFNLP, Simon discovered the transformative power of NLP during his time as Account Director in direct marketing. Simon’s belief in the role of individuals to shape and determine outcomes that go way beyond themselves stems from the understanding that thoughts drive actions.
His number one goal in life is “to know that he gave more to this world than he took from it.” Working with a dedicated and aligned team, he strives to make a difference with a resounding #Give-A-Damn ethos, emphasizing the importance of contribution.
Angela Lightfoot, a highly experienced Happiness Life Coach, radiates a passion for people and community. Armed with over 20 years of coaching and personal development expertise, Angela empowers individuals to discover their purpose and embrace self-empowerment.
Guided by her core values of nurturing relationships, spirituality, and nature, Angela is committed to creating a safe harbor within IFNLP where others can thrive and make a difference. By employing powerful tools in NLP, Angela unlocks the untapped potential within individuals, enabling them to unleash their true capabilities and leave an indelible mark on the world.
With Professionality and Passion, Vivi is committed to making a difference. She is a strong believer that every person deserves the right to be in control of their lives to make this world a better place for the next generation.
Vivi is passionate about spreading knowledge with the highest level of standards possible. She notes, “With NLP, we are given the capability to design and live life the way we want, not just by default, and that is our birthright!”
Anita completed her trainer certifications in NLP, hypnosis, coaching, and timeline techniques in 2008. Driven by her mission to help individuals conquer trauma, improve communication, and break free from limiting thoughts, Anita continues to enhance her approach, guiding clients to break free from that which holds them back.
Anita aims to help people move forward and create the life they truly strive for. With vast global experience, her commitment to ethical practice led her to join the IFNLP, where she found a supportive community aligned with her values, fostering a genuine connection to humanity’s well-being.
All boards act in different ways; however, the composition and management of any board are essential to the smooth and sustainable running of a business. With board experience across numerous business sectors, Andrea is a huge asset to IFNLP, given her wide range of professional expertise of 25+ years.
A “can do” professional who encourages and drives strategic decision-making whilst galvanizing board support and ensuring smooth communication and follow-through. Her impressive technical and interpersonal skills will assist the IFNLP in this crucial development phase and will ensure we are on track through all stages of growth.
George is trained as a soldier, built with determination, and instilled with discipline. George is serious about deploying NLP and starting to make a greater impact in this world.
He strongly believes that the right form of education will get a person to be empowered, and start taking charge of their own situation.
Everyone can be inspired, and everyone can be transformed. It’s only a matter of receiving the right training, and meeting the right educator.
With over 15 years of experience in the realm of NLP, Camelia has dedicated her journey to teaching, coaching, researching, and fostering a community that embodies kindness, dedication, and a shared drive to make a difference.
As a firm believer in the transformative power of NLP and the importance of a supportive and inclusive community, Camelia is inspired to take things to the next level.
Her vision is to create a global network of NLP enthusiasts where individuals learn from one another, create impact, and elevate the recognition of NLP to the level it truly deserves.
