In this episode of AWAKEN with Ryan DeJonghe, Ryan welcomes Jonathan Altfeld, an internationally recognized NLP trainer and consultant known for his deep expertise in the technical and structural side of Neurolinguistic Programming. Moving away from traditional hypnosis, the conversation focuses on Jonathan’s specialized work in belief installation and the precise linguistic patterns that drive human behavior.
Jonathan discusses his evolution within the field, emphasizing that many of our current challenges are actually outdated compensatory habits—behaviors that served us in the past but have now become blockages. They explore the importance of precision in communication, the difference between cognitive understanding and neurological change, and why Jonathan believes that no one is ever truly stuck; they are simply running a program that hasn't been updated yet. This episode provides a masterclass in the "NLP guy’s" perspective on how to deconstruct the architecture of one's own mind to create lasting, systemic change.
Key Takeaways & Meaningful Quotes
"We learn our compensatory habits to cope with current circumstances. And then, without noticing it, circumstances shift. And now we've got a habit that's not serving us anymore, and we feel stuck. And no one is ever truly stuck."
"If you change a belief, the behavior changes automatically. Most people spend their lives trying to change behaviors while keeping the old beliefs in place, which is like trying to drive a car with the handbrake on."
"NLP isn't about being 'positive.' It’s about being accurate. When you get accurate about how you are representing the world to yourself, you suddenly find you have a lot more choices than you did five minutes ago."
How to Connect and Work with Us
Connect with Jonathan Altfeld:
Jonathan offers advanced NLP training, business consulting, and specialized workshops on belief change and linguistic influence.
Website: nlpmasteryinsight.com
geniusmapping.com
Work with Ryan DeJonghe:
Ready to explore your own transformation through hypnosis?
Website: trancewell.help
Email: ryan@trancewell.help
