5 Main Career Opportunities for an NLP Practitioner & NLP Trainer

NLP is a vast and versatile subject that takes years of learning and practice to master. For a person who ekes out a life with Neuro-Linguistic Programming training, there are many career choices to choose from. But before we delve deeper into it, you should know there is a difference between a trainer and practitioner of NLP. An NLP trainer ranks higher than a practitioner and has more years of experience under their belt.

Now let’s take a look at the 5 main career opportunities for an NLP Practitioner/Trainer

1. Life Coach: A life coach is someone who uses NLP strategies to help people achieve their desired goals. Of all the NLP jobs in demand out there, this is the easiest to accomplish.
2. Motivational Speaker/ Spiritual Leader: There is positivity and then there’s toxic positivity. A NLP trainer/practitioner in the role of motivational speaker or spiritual leader is a promising career for those who wish to promote healthy positivity in people’s lives. However, in this path of career, you should know how to share parts of your life that are relatable to the audience, in turn motivating and inspiring them to be better.
3. Radio Show Host: If you’re someone who enjoys being listened to or simply loves talking to people, this is the perfect career choice for you. Many NLP practitioners and trainers have gone on to become successful radio show hosts, talking about life experiences and inspiring people.
4. Writer: Do you love a good word play or simply love writing down every interesting thought that passes by your mind? If you’re an NLP practitioner/trainer who loves to do this, then you should definitely consider taking up a career in writing. But when we say ‘writing’, it doesn’t mean you suddenly jump-start to a dream of becoming a renowned writer. There are various topics centred on self-development that will make great personal development books and perhaps, you may think of writing one on your own along the way.
5. Expert Consultant/Advisor: An expert NLP consultant is someone who has truly mastered the craft. From reviewing marketing campaigns to helping the teachers of a local elementary school in teaching dyslexic children or in conflict management, the skills of an NLP practitioner/trainer have greater scope than how it’s usually believed. And once you start practising as an expert consultant, it adds to your credibility as a practitioner of NLP.