With today's competitive market and educated consumer base, your staff needs the most up-to-date communication tactics available more than ever. But what determines who will control the conversation? What do you do when someone seems to be leading you down a conversational path you don't want to go?

By combining the modern science of Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP) and the ancient art of Aikido, Topher takes his audience on an adventure of discovery... one where they learn the subtle art of influence and have fun through the process.

NLP and the Art of Verbal Aikido can be custom tailored to fit your needs. It can be presented in a 45 or 90 minute keynote. But if you are a team wanting to get maximum results, have Topher come to your next meeting for a 3 hour interactive workshop and your team will never listen to conversations the same way again. In this dynamic workshop your team will...

• Learn the 14 beliefs of the most powerful negotiators in the world.
• Stop using the two most destructive words that kill a negotiation.
• Start using 3 phrases and one magical word that keeps even the most resistant client open and receptive.
• Discover the Zen of problem solving -- going to the core of the issue.
• Experience first hand how to control a conversation and take it where you want to go.

Too busy to have Topher come to your company? No problem, you can purchase the Verbal Aikido program under the "Products" menu.