Bennett/Stellar University

Stellar Experiences - Testimonials and Reviews

100% of our students rate the training they received here at Bennett / Stellar University effective in the achievement of their educational goals. In fact, over 90% rated the training extremely effective! [Source: Student Evaluation Forms]

"Review of student feedback critiques and interviews with students demonstrates that students are extremely satisfied with the quality of training and Mr. Bennett's methodology. Students were observed to be highly engaged in the program." [On-Site Evaluation Team School Examination Report]
- Accrediting Council For Continuing Education and Training, Washington D.C.

"I highly recommend Michael Bennett of Bennett/Stellar University. He is continually updating his training with the most up-to-date skills I have developed and is one of the few centers licensed internationally through the Society of Neuro-Linguistic Programming...".
- Richard Bandler, Creator of NLP & DHE

"You gave unstintingly of yourself both as a teacher and guide. I leave Bennett/Stellar University feeling secure that I am now able to improve peoples' lives dramatically utilizing my new knowledge."
- Gary Toro, Senior Corporate Strategists & National Events Coordinators Team, The Anthony Robbins Companies

" Many thanks to Michael Bennett for sharing his talents with us. Michael introduced us to the new rapid change techniques being used in NLP now. We could visibly see the effects in his demonstrations, so simple yet so workable."
- The National Guild of Hypnotists Hypnotic Health Newsletter

"I was quite apprehensive about attending a 14 day course an was nervous that I would not be able to keep up or that I would make a fool of myself. However, I need not have worried. The course was very well structured, paced and the Bennett/Stellar University Team were a pleasure to work with. I could not help but get happier and happier as the course progressed."
- Steve Dickinson. Project Manager

"I am currently working as a gestalt psychotherapist and marriage counselor, privately and in a family and community centre in Ireland. I have studied several subjects in many different colleges and institutes for the last 25 years since I graduated high school.

My official studies and trainings are : BA in Special Education in Ewha Women's University, MA in Sociology of Education in Pusan National University in Korea, brief studies in Theology and Cultural Anthropology in Leuven University in Belgium, Higher Diploma in Gestalt Psychotherapy in National University College Cork and at the moment I'm finishing my MA in Guidance and Counseling in Trinity College Dublin in Ireland.

I also have had many different additional trainings in Korea, the Uk, and Ireland : MBTI(Myers-Briggs Type Indicator),Transactional Analysis, Buddist Meditation, T-Group,Resnick's Couple Therapy, Bert Hellinger's Family Systems Therapy and Diamond Approch.

I am delighted to say that Michael's NLP/Life Coaching/Hypnotherapy course was one of the best learning experiences I've ever had. It was mind blowing, inspiring and most of all it greatly integrated all of my previous studies, trainings and professional and personal experiences. Michael has such knowledge, skills and a relaxed attitude that he gave us the chance to learn NLPs' incredible methods at the same time as having fun. Furthermore, I could benefit from solving some of my life long issues unexpectedly."
- Soonduk Park Mooney

"Our greatest asset in business is human. The ability to motivate, recruit, manage, promote and change individuals is vital in today's global economy. Bennett / Stellar University's workshops and trainings provide the tools to create a ten-fold advantage for executives willing to apply the methods presented. It's simple. A business can either use these techniques creating a 'hidden advantage' or have their competitors apply them and eventually watch from a distance as market share declines. Before I attended the Bennett/Stellar University training, I was practicing NLP in business and sports for eight years. I was fully aware of the techniques and applications of the NLP model. I was blown away by Michael and Keith's training. They focused on the basic foundations and techniques of NLP. From this foundation, students can easily apply the 'patterns' taught at other seminars. The manner in which Michael and Keith tag teamed the course is very entertaining and fascinating. You will be learning although it won't feel that way for the amount of laughter was contagious. I had a wonderful time and this from a business person who went through the accelerated program with two off-the-wall characters. I wish I would have had Bennett Stellar training back in 1992 instead of NLP training that I had previously experienced."
- Timothy R. Brundrett, President and CEO, Performance Research & Development, Inc

“I knew about some of the NLP processes covered from books and a distance learning programme I have done. However, I learned from that the full power and potential of NLP doesn’t manifest itself until the learning is through good facilitation, being told about it, demonstration, experiencing it and then practicing in the group. I have used some of the techniques learned in my coaching practice already with great results. The facilitator was excellent, he clearly knew his subject and made it interesting and fun with stories, metaphor and example from his vast experience as well as practice groups. The logistics team were caring, proactive, always there when needed but at the same time quietly in the background. I felt very supported and nurtured.If anyone wants to “fast track” their NLP Master Practitioner qualification, Bennett/Stellar University is definitely the provider to go with.”
- Anne Woodhead. Trainer & Coach

Sandra, I don't know if you remember me.  I brought my daughter to you a couple of years ago.  She was suffering from PTSD and depression and had been for several years.  She had witnessed a terrible accident if front of the house.  She saw you for 3 or 4 visits and was an entirely new person!  What you did for her saved her life!  She is almost like the young girl I remember her to be before that terrible day!  I never managed to take the time to thank you for that and I should have.  Thank you!
- S.C. Vermont 2011

"Being able to clarify what it is in life I’d like to be. Understanding that I have the resources to take charge and change any situation I encounter that may not be so pleasant. The best thing is knowing that I can share this knowledge and help to lead others to the most effective state of being."
- Jody Gourley- FIRST Global Business Manager, BNP Paribas

"Attending this training was one of the best things I have ever done. I expected to gain a lot of valuable knowledge during the training, but this training far exceeded my expectations! It's useful and valuable for anyone in business, sales, teaching, management, medicine and the healing arts. Michael is so knowledgeable and creates an experiential environment that fosters ultimate learning with extreme passion, humor, sensitivity and creativity with the utmost professional focus. You are the most incredible trainers I have had the pleasure to work with! Thank you so much!"
- Lisa Voss, M.S., IBM, Manager HR e-business Web Services

"My career took a huge step forward some months after our course. I have done a fair amount of basic phobia and quit-smoking sessions, which have all gone really well. I have also incorporated a lot of NLP into my training especially with in Leadership and management training and of course sales and customer service techniques."
- Jason Price - Sales Trainer, ING direct, England
 

"I knew that this 14 days NLP & Hypnotherapy Coaching Course was going to be "a life changing experience" for me, but to be honest I wasn’t expecting that change was going to be this massive!.. .......Yes!. My life has changed forever in a very positive way by having this wonderful life experience with "Bennett/Stellar University Team" and other wonderful and inspiring group spirits."
- Funda Malas - Art Teacher- England

"I now have more confidence in my ability to coach and I want to get out there and use the skills I do have, rather than spend time worrying about what I don’t have. I’m just going to get on and do it!"
- Katie Shimmen -Life coach and counselor - England

"Fantastic course, would recommend to others. Definitely worth taking. Now worth more. Will allow me to understand others better. Great, fantastic, brilliant. Be prepared to be a different person after 14 days !"
- Mark Young - Director , Academy Class

"Enjoyable and challenging in equal parts. A strategy for planning…….. a strategy for implementing…….. a strategy for enjoying – what more could you want?"
- Mike Rolph- England

"I got to allow my human / unconscious potential to become reality. I never knew I could do it until my unconscious mind showed me. My life is forever touched. The knowledge will allow me to raise my children so much better."
- Dawn
 

"One of the most enjoyable seminars I have ever experienced. This is the sort of training that can have a life changing impact, often in ways that cannot be seen in advance. There were so many good ideas, stories, triggers which will surface again and again in the future. It could never be forgotten. I have been looking forward to this for five months. High expectations can be dangerous, but you amply met them and more."
- Martin Scott, Instructor, Ashridge College, England

"I have been living in Iowa and just took up a job opportunity working with a small team to encorporate NLP into the trainings of a large business here. I have also been doing a few Reiki trainnings here and there and have had a handful of coaching opportunities.

I really enjoy doing 1 on 1 coaching sessions with clients and have found that I am most satisfied in life and feel successful when I am teaching/facilitating others to reach thier optimim health. As a matter of fact, since your seminar last summer, I can say I have felt fulfilled more consistantly than any other times in my life and I really feel that continuing with NLP, Hypnosis, and "energywork" is the direction I want to move towards in my life.

In conclusion to that, I am wondering... In the future, are there any possibilities for me to learn how to train others in NLP, Hypnosis, and Coaching from you and Kaileen through your University? Your training styles have been most impactful and they ways you two communicate and listen to clients/people are skills I want to learn as a trainer. I found the environments you two help set were magical and a key element to all of the healing that unfolded over the two weeks. I do see myself in the future creating and designing trainings further off into my future and I would love to learn how to do this business and continue to improve my health and my skills so I can make a positive impact on people's lives. This type of work is really my passion and I want to step into my potential as a teacher/trainer (and self healer)."
- Lexie Penaluna, Iowa

"I hope you are all well.

I wanted you to know that I have been offered a job.

The specialist college where I work has been trial-ing me doing relaxation and stress management sessions with the learners for the past year, just 1 hour a day, and yesterday they offered me a 18 hour a week contract to expand the sessions throught the whole curriculum and become a specialst consultant at the college. Ofsted rated my sessions as a 'Strenght' in the last inspection, and the college (and my boss) are very happy with the improvement that some of the learners have had in their behaviour. I might push for a salary instead of consultancy (12 weeks more pay per year), but other than that I'm delighted.

Thank God for NLP Coaching!!!!!

Please tell Michael the good news and that I'm doing fine. Tell him everything just fell into place and I'm much more congruent now (he'll understand).

Many blessings to you all"
- Love Trish (& Coby the dog).

"I enjoyed the NLP master practitioner course very much. It fulfilled all my goals. I couldn't of wished for a better group to train with. Very warm and had big hearts."
- Cyrus Jude De Souza- Mental Health Advocate

"Enjoyable group work and activities, thanks for the knowledge and experience! [It has given me] additional tools and confidence."
- Ross Alexander –Psychotherapist

"I really enjoyed the course and feel I have learnt a lot. I think it has empowered me personally and professionally."
- Carolyn Burke -Teacher
 

"A big thank you to you and your team for providing an informative and interesting course, …. I was able to help a lot of people. I did a lot of anchoring, tapping, and re-framing. It is amazing how awful people feel about themselves when they are overweight. Thanks to you and your team, it gave me the confidence to work with these people and know that what I was doing with them has changed their lives."
- Suzanne Barnett -Training Director, Hotkeys Training

"Has given me a great confidence to change and enhance my career and life."
- Tim Carey-Yard - Accountant

"The class with Sandy is awesome! She is wonderful about sharing things so that you want to do them too (but of course in your own way). She gives me tasks to have done by the next meeting and helps with any problems that come up. It's making my next move feel grounded and real before I even do anything. I'm learning the steps I need to create the space and business I want. Sandy is full of life, creative ideas and loving encouragement. I'm glad I did this."
- Rose, Seattle, WA

"Just so you know, My friend and I both have our own practices and are doing very well. Attending Bennett/Stellar was one of the best things we have ever done. We love our work. Time and again clients tell us how they got more out of three sessions than after 15 years of therapy. What you are doing, Michael, is a gift, and by teaching others you spread that gift to the world. Thank you."
- Betty Higgins

"I am Jacqueline’s husband, I would like to personally thank you for all the support and kindness you gave Jacqueline. When Jacqueline told me how you and her teammates provided her with all the support, courage and affection during this unexpected and emotional event in her life I was taken back and extremely grateful that she was surrounded by such incredibly kind and wonderful people. Jacqueline is blessed to have gotten to know you and I am thankful that she has. Once again thank you for all you have done!!"
- Sincerely, George Abbondante, Vice President/General Manager

"Sandra, I just wanted to say how much I appreciated the 'gifts' you shared in the hypnosis training last weekend. Your own story as well as your expertise beautifully laid the framework for our own learning. The dual hypnotherapists activity was one of the most amazing experiences I have had to date! You are a highly skilled hypnotherapist and NLP Master as well as a compassionate and intuitive trainer – a great combination of skills and abilities to support others in their own profound personal change work. You are an amazing teacher!"
-Patricia Eslava Vessey, PCC, CHt

"I could not have been more pleased with the Bennett/Stellar University Program. I found Janis and Michael to be professional and knowledgeable in their field. The program was enriching for me both professionally and spiritually. Using NLP and Time-Line Coaching™ will be highly beneficial in my counseling practice. Insurance companies are limiting most counseling facilities to six sessions per person. I wanted to learn how to speed up the process. NLP will definitely speed up the process."
- Jenifer Conder, Counselor, NLP Practitioner & Time-Line Coach™

"Michael, I wanted to let you know how much I enjoyed seeing you today in class. It was great!! I am much more consciously aware now of the techniques you're using and just how masterful a teacher you truly are. Super impressive. Loved the magic words lecture!! Want a Connie update? I'm doing this work now, hypnosis and NLP, and I LOVE IT!!!!!! Love it! After I'm done working with someone, there's this euphoria! I fall in love with every client! Every client is the "perfect client" to me. I'm growing my business and your words come back to me all the time and I say: Michael was so right! I do know this stuff. I'm really grateful to you! I feel good, this is precisely what I should be doing with my life. (I figured it out late, but better late than never, huh?) Thanks again for everything! PS: The spider-phobia cure you did on me a year ago by just telling a story in class is still holding strong! :)"
- Connie Brannan, Hypnotherapist & NLP Master Practitioner

"Michael you are the best! I am so greatfull for the training I got from you and Keith!! I got the house of my dreams, my own peace of mind, my hypnotherapy practice and so many other experiences I cannot even imagine I am going to encounter because I am so different in so many ways right now. I hope your school is thriving because you are doing so many useful things for mankind. Wish you LOVE,LOVE, REIKI and more LOVE for you to succeed as you are doing extraordinary things."
- Marina Robinson, Redmond Hypnotherapy

"Dear Kaileen, What can I say? Not only are you a fabulous teacher of NLP, Life Coaching, and Hypnosis, but I suspect that pretty much anything you set your sights on....you are probably amazing at. The two weekends that you taught us, were not nearly enough. I really would have greatly enjoyed and appreciated more classroom time in training with you. I don't know your age, but DO know that you are significantly younger than me, and I am truly amazed that someone as young as yourself is so knowledgeable, confident, sincere and able to give this knowledge to others with such ease and grace. You are gifted, and I will always consider you to be my role model as I embark upon my own career. Thank you."
- Aimee Chaban, WA

"When I first looked into the Bennett/Stellar University, I read the feedback from some of the former students. Of course I was skeptical when I was reading about how much this program changed their lives and how they will never be the same. Well here I am today, the same person, only now with an incredible skill set that will take me further than I ever thought possible. Not only do I feel more confident and more in control of my life, but others see it and compliment me on it as well. I haven't even started my practice as a hypnotherapist yet and I already have clients. I am now a believer in what Michael and Keith have to offer and their humorous and thoughtful style of teaching drives home the messages of the lessons. This school was the greatest investment in my life I could have made and it has definitely changed my life forever."
- Ryan Larsen

"The course was very demanding, but worth the investment in time. On a personal level I will be able to take the steps I need to gain the freedom I desire. Re: business, I will incorporate NLP in my services."
- Bertie Ross - Business mentor

"Absolutely wonderful ! Relaxed feel throughout and I felt totally comfortable and happy. Loved it, it was meant for me. Reiki feels so right. I feel privileged to have been part of this course and to have met so many wonderful people."
- Carol Richardson-Hill -Therapist

"The teacher was a pleasure to learn under, constantly I felt happy and enjoyed every aspect. I now believe I have a duty to pass on the universal energy to people who accept this wonderful healing system – and it’s a journey I shall embrace forever."
- Jordan Richardson-Hill – Songwriter

"It will help me with bereavement and cancer clients"
- Louise Lowry – Area Manager, Orange

"When I attended this training, my intention was to embrace the training and use it for deep personal healing, as well as for professional growth and certification. I had been seeing both a Naturopath and an energy work therapist for my health concerns. I had discussed with both of them the patterns I desired to shift. Upon return from the training, I had appointments set up with both of them. I had profound shifts within myself and had that further validated by both therapists. I have continued to feel and deepen these shifts these weeks that followed. The other plus for me, that resulted from the training, is how the information I received has moved into my consciousness and expanded my understanding extensively. The cognitive shifts that I have experienced are changing how I view the world, myself, how I communicate, listen, market myself, and respond to friends, clients and business contacts. I am seeing how this knowledge can be taken into every area of my life, personal, interpersonal and professional and have a profound effect on it all. I have been attending trainings for 22 years and have never experienced such a universal transformation in myself."
- Aradhana Thurman, Massage Therapist & Wellness Coach

"The Bennett / Stellar University trainers were very personable and approachable to the group. They made the training fun and enjoyable. They were very involved in the progress of each participant. They were also very qualified and experienced. The program was presented in a very clear, understandable and easy to follow manner. I benefited greatly from the review of the NLP Practitioner section of the seminar. It added greatly to my confidence in the use of NLP skills. The group received great amounts of knowledge and a high level of competency in the subjects presented.

The manual is very detailed, easy to use and valuable for use after the seminar.

I found the advanced level of trance states (Hypnosis) very valuable in regards to NLP techniques and life in general. Reiki was a delightful benefit, that I was previously uninterested in. It is now a healing technique that will be a beneficial part of what I plan to do in the future. I had a lot of misconceptions about hypnosis and Reiki that were cleared up in the seminar.

The format in which these seminars are setup provides an environment for great personal benefits just from attending them. You experience many of the processes on a personal level throughout the training as you are practicing them. There is also a group bond that is formed that is rare and an extremely worthwhile experience.

I personally believe that NLP should be taught in the school system beginning very young in the elementary level (that is, if the government could keep itself from contaminating it)."
- Lorrie Randle

"This program is a must for anyone who works in the field of mental health — especially those who work with managed care criteria. I use these skills daily with much success."
- Greg Buhler, Certified Mental Health Counselor

"My wife, Susan P. Lair, and I are extremely grateful for the in-depth and highly professional training the Bennett/Stellar University has given us in the field of Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP), and the related areas of hypnotherapy and the Reiki healing process. Taking the NLP Practitioner and Masters training courses has been one of the best decisions we have made for our personal growth and for our professional careers. Susan is a Registered Nurse employed by Central Washington Hospital in Wenatchee with over twenty-five years of experience. She works with newborn and premature babies in the hospital nursery. I am an attorney and partner in Jeffers, Danielson Law Firm, the largest, most diversified law firm in North Central Washington. I concentrate my legal practice in the area of trusts, estates and elder law issues. I have worked in this field for over twenty-five years.

Although the study of NLP is the study and application of subjective experience, the practical and personal benefits are numerous and immediate. NLP has provided us the means towards both personal and professional growth. We use its princiEuropeans and patterns in our daily lives to give us energy, better health and focus. Professionally, NLP has helped us to deal better with the stress of our professions and has taught us highly useful communication skills. I find that I am better able to communicate with my elderly clients and establish the trust and rapport I need to help them with their problems more effectively and with more sensitivity. Susan has found that Reiki is very useful in the hospital nursery for soothing and comforting newborn babies. Her NLP skills assist her to maintain clear thinking and effectiveness during medical complications and life-saving procedures, and also assist her during daily interactions with staff and patients alike.

We would recommend NLP training to any person who desires personal or professional growth, or both. We believe Bennett/Stellar University provides the highest caliber training and consultation in this field."
- Gregory A. Lair, Attorney at Law

"Excellent in every way! The skills I learned will help with my clients and my family."
- Sherie Baron, Spritual Healer

"I liked the casual atmosphere & good feelings. Material was presented well and the demonstrations after each concept were very valuable to my understanding. Thanks for validating my choice of Bennett / Stellar University for NLP / Hypnosis training!"
- R. Brian Caldwell, Musician and Artist

"I wanted to thank you for the mind blowing training that you and Keith gave to me(us) in Sedona. You really are a phenomenal teacher. You have a way of making learning stick. I went to the NLP Institute here in Vancouver for some free counseling sessions given by their graduating students getting their practiculm experience. I was curious as to what techniques they used. I was amazed that I knew as much as the student did....and it took her 2 years to learn it."
- Carol B.

"I thought my marriage was over and came to grips with that during the course of the training. I practiced much of the techniques and "let go" of the relationship. Unexpectedly, the relationship became better and healthier and we are still together and definitely happier!"
- April Greenwell

"I want to thank you all for making the Sedona seminar one of the most powerful experiences of my life."
- Daryl Pennington, Martial Arts Instructor

"Dear Michael, I wanted to fill you in on how the results of your allergy treatment with my 10 year old daughter is going. We are very pleased! From the day you did the treatment she has been happily drinking milk and eating ice cream and not experiencing the same reactions as before! She can be her calmer and happier self and have her milk and ice cream, too. This has had a wonderful impact on her life...and on mine. Thank you."
- M.M., Psychotherapist

"Hello Michael, I thought you might find this interesting, M.S. a Hypnotist trainer, did not teach parts, or rep systems, I ended up telling my hypnotist friend how to help cure his wife's allergies, and she took the same course, so it could not have been very effective.
On the plus side, they did learn to walk on glass and eat fire. Thanks for all the great knowledge."
- David Babb

“I expected bonding to the other students but not falling in love with all of them. Both of you model such unconditional and non-judgmental love and are so honest about your human ‘learning’. I embraced that unconditional love.

I learned techniques that will transform my practice as they have awakened me! I am experiencing my core inside that has been asleep for many years. My curious mind and loving heart feels alive and hungry for more. I only wish I had taken this training 30 years ago!

I feel a wonderful support and permission to do the work from deep inside of my core, which is truly a gift to my identity.

Michael and Kaileen’s unconditional love, knowledge and humor literally rocked me awake from a 20 year slumber. The numerous tools we learned and experienced were demonstrated on students with the utmost integrity and sincere care. Thank you for maintaining and modeling what you teach so consistently.”
- Leslie Brown BA. LMT.CHT

“I came looking for hypnotherapy, thinking that the NLP would be a nice addition. The NLP was far more powerful than I expected and will add a whole new dimension to my practice. I love the combination of NLP, Hypnosis and Reiki. Michael’s use of NLP in teaching the class is masterful. I feel well prepared to take the skills I learned into the world.”
- Traci Styner Schaible, Energy Healer/Life Coach

“Zany energetic and completely engaging presentation that has taken the fear out of learning; I now ‘trust the process’.

It has added a real depth to my understanding about myself and the communication process that can only enhance my own life, including my work practice. Many thanks.”
- Anne Nielson, New Zealand Midwife

“This was a humbling experience. To be able to be present for such masterful demonstrations of love, compassion, healing was awe inspiring. It was a very hopeful experience, personally as well as a tipping point for all of us to move forward.

I am so very clear on what the next step and the next step are for me. I have re- discovered my enthusiasm for the mysteries and sense of wonder in life.

Both Michael and Kaileen are such wonderful examples of how competence, confidence, compassion and respect can meld together to model a higher level of human connection. It was an honor to be present and benefit from.”
- Elisabeth Haase

“I really appreciate the layering of learning and practice sessions. My experience has been like a bird growing new tail feathers. I can not only fly, but now I can land where I want. As an optional learner, I was finally able to understand that I was creative rather than oppositional! Both sides of my brain are now happy and well stimulated. My larger vision now seems probable.

I finally believe that I have the tools I need for a strong fresh practice.”
- Morgan Leaf Meadows, Holistic Education/Consulting

It has been an incredible, life changing experience. It exceeded all of my expectations and I am so blessed to have had this opportunity. Thank you! Michael and Kaileen are beautiful!”
- Monica Park

“Very engaging. It is indeed learning disguised as fun.”
- Faysal Abi-Chahine, Police Officer

“This is absolutely a life changing training. I would recommend it to anyone. For the first time I feel I have the knowledge I need and the confidence to take action.”
- Cathie English, CMt/Life Coach

100% of our students rate the skills taught here at Bennett / Stellar University as useful in their lives or practice. In fact, over 95% rated these skills as highly useful. Source: Student Evaluation Forms

Attending Bennett/Stellar has been the most pivotal point in my life. Thank you and to all for all of the help and support."
--Lori Robbins

"A complete program, NLP, Hypnotherapy and Reiki. No other school is this complete. A training that exceeded in every way what I expected. This training has changed my life." --David Ashcraft

" The NLP & Hypnosis training I have received from Bennett / Stellar have opened doors to tremendous opportunities. The positive effects in my life and the people I have helped are immeasurable".I will be able to use the core principles to design better inductions and procedures for my clients."
--Benjamin Smith

"I and my better half had been working in the training business at different companies for almost 15 years. Most of our employers are in direct sales, business, insurance, and marketing people. Six years ago, we had started to learn NLP skills at different Asian countries, but we found our that we haven't made good use of the potential of NLP until we met Michael Bennett of Bennett / Stellar University.

We made a trip from our home town in Hong Kong to Seattle for two weeks, we had joined an accelerated class for NLP Practitioner and Hypnosis Therapy. Most of our classmates were professionals and we all had the same thought that Michael was experienced and professional.

Two months have past, we found the skills we were taught work great for changing habits, motivating success, and spiritual healing. It was 100% applicable to our career. --Raymond and Maxine, Success Culture Ltd., Hong Kong, China

"Fantastic! In the year that I took the course my life has just been amazing. Applying all the techniques that Michael taught I was able to create my dream job, dream relationship with an amazing man, my dream car, and I got to enjoy the process along the way."
--Maria Theilen

"I imagine the skills enhancing every area of my life and practice. The future is filled with endless possibilities!"
-- L. V.

"I came seeking a personal miracle. I got it in the first two days! Light work was then made of issues that were destroying myself and my life."
--C.S.

"Humorous, entrancing, funny and riveting." More fun than sex! (OK, 2nd as much fun) The hypnosis stuff was way cool!"
--Shadow Hushwing

"Nicely structured with natural learning sequences. I especially liked and benefited from the spiritual components."
--Bernie S

"Easy to grasp and integrate. It seems to work for the entire class. Life changing results. All positive with pure intention. Fun!"
--R.N.

"Wonderful! Very friendly and family atmosphere. Enjoyable learning experience. "
--Saad Gaawi Alghamdi, Saudi Arabia

"Absolutely Excellent! This training programme has changed my life and opened up a whole new career. This was probably the most valuable training course I have ever attended." --Gerry Doyle

"Excellent program! I must admit I was a little skeptical at first but my interest was piqued and well-rewarded. I love the whole presentation and found the instructors to be very motivating and informed with just enough humor thrown in. I can see the skills leaned in this program to be very helpful not only in my professional life as a nurse,but also in my private life with family and friends."
-- Susan Lair

"Superb, One of the best decisions I have ever made! I know what I learned will help my legal practice and my life as well."
-- G. L.

"I had a blast! I started our by looking as an outward approach to helping others but the more I got involved the personal revelations were life changing events for me."
--T.F.

"I think the program was delivered very well and I was glad to receive this excellent instruction. I found myself rethinking many past experiences in the life of new ideas."
--Paul Genin

" I will definitely recommend this program. I have been to many trainings over the years and I found this to be the most fun and applicable to every area of my life and work. It's applications are so universal, powerful and empowering."
--K. T. J.

"Fun, emotionally charged, therapeutic, wonderful, ecstatic. Will benefit every day of my life."
--Robert Hall

"A very valuable integration of NLP & hypnosis. Things will never be the same - my life is brighter, I am clearer about my purpose and the work I will be doing. The skills I learned will compliment my coaching practice, my training and other group work. It will also energize my relationships and create my future even more powerfully than before."
--Juhree Zimmerman, Personal Coach & Trainer

"The skills will improve my teaching skills as well as my staff's. The course gave me ideas to improve my course's content as well as improve my communication and selling skills for my company employees." --Tarcisius T. Sipayung,
P.T. Telekomunikasi Indonesia

"Throughout the course and continuing on, I am finding literally hundreds of ways to help in my life's work and because the course taught my mind to use and expand on this premise the new ideas and concepts are churning out of my mind like a waterfall."
-- Brenda MacDowell

"As for that seminar, I've finally begun to digest all that, and my final reaction is "WOW!". I thought NLP was a pretty cool thing before I saw the seminar, and now I can describe it best as mind blasting. My God, the possible implications!" -- Eric

"Every goal I set while in the class I have accomplished in less that one year."
--Mary King

"Thank you for giving me back my life."
-- Sharon Ellenberger

"Lost was the courage to face my darkside. Lost was the courage to heal my wounds. Lost was the courage to let them go and now... finding the courage to jump for the trapeze bar... and finding I can fly. Thanks for the wings, --Mae Bentley

"There are a lot of issues in a large family that can be addressed with these teachings and tools." --K.R.

"This class was fun and informative and helped me change some of my paradigms. The skills I learned will help me when meeting new people. They will also help me be a better leader to my team, and I will be able to pass the skills along to help the members of my team to be better leaders." --Brad Neumann

"This has been a fun, enlightening and positive experience for me ....Thank you!"
--C.T.

"Well worth traveling across the world to participate in a genuine learning experience, Sensitively paced using lecture style and participation in a flexible way."
--Stewart Devitt, Scottland

"This class was everything I'd hoped it would be. I've been sharing strategies all week with staff here at The Learning Center. Also during a visit to a correction facility, I talked with the tutors about the importance of being aware of posture and suggested visualization exercises to put students in a more confident state to make their learning easier."
--Eileen Ganz

"The work in this course is fulfilling and intensely interesting. This course offers a new perspective on the insight into human nature."
--Nancy Wood, Spiritual Counselor

"It would be a better world if everyone was skilled in these techniques."
--S.P.

"The pace was in-sinc with my learning style and I think it was for others also. It was fun to start with "learning anchors" and I often found myself experiencing the three I anchored in (curiosity, excitement and fun)."
--D.W.

When asked the question "Were there additional benefits to the program?" 90% of our students say yes. Here are some of them..   Source: Student Evaluation Forms

"I knew that I was going to learn a lot at the training but because the experiential nature of the training I feel that it has changed my life! Another unexpected benefit is the beautiful connection I feel with the other students and trainers. This has been a profoundly spiritual experience for me."

"I thought my marriage was over and came to grips with that during the course of the training. I practiced much of the techniques and "let go" of the relationship. Unexpectedly, the relationship became better and healthier and we are still together and definitely happier!"

"Increased states of joy and enlightenment. Thank you."

"Feelings of compassion for others in the Time Line and Re-Imprinting practice."

"The changes I made in myself in all the exercises: more changes with deeper impact than I expected. (The unexpectedly deep sense of relaxation I experienced in the hypnosis section.)"

"Your intuitive approach has guided me and the whole class beyond learning to living/experiencing a deeper level of healing than I had anticipated."

"I didn't expect to get the benefits of being treated in the process of learning. This is fantastic."

"Synergy and rapport with classmates was incredibly valuable."

"More personal changes happened that expected. I feel like a 10 ton boulder got lifted off my shoulders."

"Meeting and connecting with such great people."

"So many break throughs with self. A realization that I am in control of my life."

"I thought it would be fabulous and it was."

"Healing some or most of past problems. Enriching the future. I can see myself grown in all aspects"

"The help from classmates are really something unforgettable."

"Enormous personal development, new friendships, happiness, fun and golf."

"Very uplifting. Solved several personal issues."

"Helped me better formulate my future goals - personal and professional. It was a very enjoyable experience with my wife - will and has made our love even deeper."

"The personal revelations of awareness for me."

"What I didn't expect was my rethinking during the training, past experiences and their resolution."

"My own life became a masterpiece. I was able to contribute to the people in my life and with strangers."

"Hearing from all the experiences that fellow classmates have found useful ways to use these tools."

"It's been a wonderful experience. I came wanting to learn more about how to communicate better and know about mind/body connections. I learned not only that and even more. I have gotten better ideas about my purpose in life."

I also realize how much power there is in a human being - we have such resources - The class made me aware of them. It has brought me freedom and the will and assertiveness to go live my dreams"

"Well not completely unexpected, just wonderful. The changes we were able to make to our lives well, were life changing."

"Many too many to specify. A good training always yields many unexpected benefits so I was hoping for - even expecting that."

"Great times, boundary breaking, great friendships, release of old patterns, new outlook and many many many more"

"I wasn't aware of the way my subconscious mind would process the info into my life. I didn't know what to expect, and I am pleased with the breadth of the course content."

"I developed further distinctions in two software training tools for corporations. Also pulled in materials to help contract negotiations."

"I disconnected old beliefs and am able to see new beliefs in future. Thank you Michael and Keith."

"Learning "The Self-Hypnosis Machine"

"The practice sessions were very helpful for learning the skills and we also added personally relevant hypnotic suggestions for our own benefit."

"Lots of laughter"

"Ah Ha experiences regarding own communication styles and issues"

100% of our students report that they would recommend our training programs to others. Source: Student Evaluation Forms

"The experience has been remarkable! People's behavior has changed more that I thought possible in such a short time. It really works!" --C.K.

"Every morning I would start my day as many people do with a good breakfast which included wheat toast of many varieties. Little did I know when I started eating wheat, as a nutritionist suggested, that I was allergic to it. For years I would become miserable, sneeze, go through what seemed like a box of tissue all before I got in the shower. This was the minor allergy.

I Had also become extremely allergic to dust, grass and several different tree pollens. It was bad enough that at peak times of the year I would have to take allergy pills just to sleep at night. Those of you with allergies know what I am talking about. Out of respect for allergy sufferers, I will not go into detail about my symptoms because I now know how powerful the mind is and to speak in detail could cause your symptoms to peak.

It is because the mind is so powerful that the NLP process worked so well in curing my allergies. After going through the process offered by Michael at Bennett/Stellar University, I am happy to say that I am and live allergy free. I am extremely satisfied about this new concept "NLP" which I will definitely use. I will definitely recommend it to all my friends."-- David Sides

"The course is looking even better in retrospect. I thought the information was well organized as well as the classroom activities." --Denni Hudson Hovannes

"Awesome - very enjoyable! I liked that we did NLP, Reiki and Hypnosis- I feel when I am asked by other hypnotherapists if it was an advanced or basic seminar, I say advanced. Many Clinical Hypnotherapist do not know NLP" --D.R.

"I am loving all that I am learning and having a blast. This is a fun program to assist anyone to get our of the proverbial box personally and or professionally. I am pleased -suprised how organic NLP is." --M.F.

"It is amazing how these things work whether or not you believe they will. Has turned me from a scientific skeptic into a believer."--Paul Craig

"I appreciate your generosity in letting me reattend. I did appreciate all the interventions this weekend. It is always great to see how potent the work can be even though it is done by practicing students."--J. Z., Personal Coach

"I got to allow my human / unconscious potential to become reality I never knew I could do it until my unconscious mind showed me. My life is forever touched. The knowledge will allow me to raise my children so much better."
--Dawn Wicks Rafrano, Massage Therapist and Hypnotherapist

This is the best training and gift that have ever given myself. I have learned more skills than I could have imagined and am extremely excited to use all these skills and share them with the world. --L.V.

"My experience in the course was very deep and useful. I am sure that in my future will be greatness." -- Eddie

"I learn useful tools to work and communicate with my mate. "The most fun learning I ever experienced." --Suzanne Caldwell

"Michael Bennett is a natural teacher. He cares deeply about what he is teaching and eagerly shared his knowledge and skills. I gained more than knowledge from these classes. I was given tools to make real positive changes in my own self-limiting beliefs and behavior. It has been a very valuable experience for me and I'm glad I had the opportunity.-- M.P. Health Care Worker

"Until this training, I thought I knew all about communication. I now know so much more and have experienced the tremendous success I can achieve by relating to others effectively." --Marisa Giovingo

"Magical!, organized, I enjoyed Michael's integrated approach, humor and warmth."
-- Nailah Shami, Author

"This is such a magical process. I can now entertain separate realities simultaneously. We are so powerful."-- Imhotep Ptah, Healer

"This training was wonderfully informative, thorough and helpful in understanding how the mind works. I recommend it highly for anyone in counseling or teaching."
--Karen Lindquist

"It was only when Michael asked for my involvement in a few marketing projects for Bennett / Stellar University that I realized just how much our personal friendship, and his professional skills, have meant to me."
--Michael Holbrook

"Michael, I leave on assignment July 29th. Thanks to you my memory will serve me beautifully. In fact, your help was so effective that I'm remembering bar codes on grocery items! Ain't the capacity of the mind a thing of beauty?!"
-- M.B. Director & Playwright

"This course is like a self-revelation to me. It is very important to discover ones self first before you try to discover about other people, being it your prospects, clients, friends, and family members.
--M.J.

"This seminar provides interesting insights into human behavior and the communication process between people. The Speakers were lively, spontaneous and full of fun."
--T.L.

"I can take my experiences of healing and help other heal their lives. I truly believe that these skills will be useful in all aspects of my life and practice." --Michelle Galyardt

"This class has been an eye opener for me. I will be able to use these tools on a daily basis. Maria and I plan to use these tools to teach children around the world."
--David Thielen

"Excellent. I had high expectations of the programme and it has lived up to those expectations and in many ways was even better. Good mix of "formal" and "experiential"."--Margorie Scott, Instructor

"I love this stuff, The indirect and permissive style practice and refreshment was just perfect."--Cecelia C. Ryan, Hypnotherapist

"This information will give me more tools to utilize in my coaching practice. I can utilize in the office and in my personal life."--Doug Miyata, Personal Coach

100% of our students rate the instructors as knowledgeable. In fact, over 95% rate them as extremely knowledgeable. Source: Student Evaluation Forms

"Michael's style of teaching opens me to learning and understanding". "Michael, thank you kindly for all the energy, wisdom and heart you shared with us in our NLP training. I appreciate your superb teaching."
--Janet Blessing

I wanted to thank you for the mind blowing training that you and Keith gave to me(us) in Sedona. You really are a phenomenal teacher. You have a way of making learning stick. I still find myself laughing at your wonderful sense of humor and your bizarre Stellar ways. You're great. Thanks. --Carol B.

"Michael makes it possible! Learning is fun , all the information just said magically"
--Laurie Anderson

"You both are so knowledgeable and that has been very important to me, and more than that I appreciate how humorous, compassionate, and loving you were the entire class. You both are awesome!" --Lisa Voss

"I think of both of you as a friend. (I greatly value this)." --David Ashcraft

"Michael and Keith make a terrific team, each with his own style, both complimenting the other to provide a fantastic learning environment" --Gregory Lair

"Michael - you are awesome and are a true master of all things. Keith- you are also a magician of hypnotherapy - Thanks for being so amazing." --Maria Theilen

"Michael and Keith are very personable, extremely knowledgeable of the materials and quite patient regarding helping others work through their issues."
--Greg Buhler, Certified Mental Health Counselor

"I appreciated the warmth, humor and compassion of the instructors Michael and Keith. They created a safe environment in which to learn and change in a fun atmosphere that was extremely conducive to growth. I found the program to be very comfortable though exciting and expansive." --Katelen T. Jeffreys

"A great learning environment: Safe, generative and flexible. Both Michael and Keith are extremely knowledgeable and supportive. Michael and Keith I admire you both - you have a great synergy for training and I look forward to working with you in the future."
--Juhree Zimmerman, Personal Coach & Trainer

"What an enjoyable way to learn! The interaction and enormous ratio of practical work has made this a very profitable experience for me. My personal gain is so great as to make this a life changing and life enriching time for me." --Brenda MacDowell

" Many thanks to Michael Bennett for sharing his talents with us last month. Michael introduced us to the new rapid change techniques being used in NLP now. We could visibly see the effects in his demonstrations, so simple yet so workable."
--The National Guild of Hypnotists
Hypnotic Health Newsletter

"I really liked the mix of both Michael's and Keith's energy and teaching style. The breakout practice sessions are useful to apply what we learn as well as to keep the class energy up. Never once have I been bored this entire course. So many positives that I find myself creating new lines to describe them." --H.J.

"Relaxed training style was particularly empowering. Areas covered were expanded effectively and clearly. Questions, answers were covered and expanded upon effectively for clearer group understanding." --L.P.

"Michael - I am awed/impressed by your skillful calibration, and the fluidity of your therapeutic interventions; but most of all I identify with your genuine, authentic caring for all people. In my eyes, you are a masterful example. I am in the process of modeling my life after the example of this school." --Ines Jackman


"I and my better half had been working in the training business at different companies for almost 15 years. Most of our employers are in direct sales, business, insurance, and marketing people. Six years ago, we had started to learn NLP skills at different Asian countries, but we found our that we haven't made good use of the potential of NLP until we met Michael Bennett of Bennett / Stellar University.

We made a trip from our home town in Hong Kong to Seattle for two weeks, we had joined an accelerated class for NLP Practitioner and Hypnosis Therapy. Most of our classmates were professionals and we all had the same thought that Michael was experienced and professional.

Two months have past, we found the skills we were taught work great for changing habits, motivating success, and spiritual healing. It was 100% applicable to our career."--Raymond and Maxine, Success Culture Ltd., Hong Kong, China

"The course was delivered in a relaxed, yet very professional manner with Michael Bennett taking opportunities to use participant's feelings and attitudes to demonstrate skills. The exercise of integrating skills on the final Friday was excellent."
--Stewart Devitt, Scotland

"Very fun and informative. Gave enough breaks while plowing through a lot of material. You created the best possible environment." --P.P.

"Michael!!... It is truly an honor to have received training from you!. I have really had a lot of fun putting so much of the learning into practice in my work environment. It's amazing to hypnotize a person without them knowing it, and then have them say, "No one has ever really made me stop and think the way you did!". Pretty cool! Thank you so much Michael!" --Catthi Olson Murphy

"Michael is very people oriented - he can relate to anyone in any situation. His skills have taught me to learn to open up to all people and ideas. I didn't comprehend any of this in the beginning. For me to not only understand but be able to do this stuff is absolutely wonderful. Thanks for being such a great teacher!" -- Chantay Huffman

"You both are so knowledgeable and that has been very important to me, and more than that I appreciate how humorous, compassionate, and loving you were the entire class. You both are awesome!" --K.K.

"I loved the teaching style. Many Many thanks for an excellent course. Much enjoyed and very valuable." --Martin Scott, Instructor, Ashridge College, England

"Michael and Keith do an exceptional job synthesizing the material with humor,compassion, and experience from their professional practices. Improvements are made throughout the training as both Michael and Keith incorporate student suggestions on a daily basis." --Timothy R. Brundrett, President & CEO
Performance, Research & Development, Inc.

"As a future counselor, I not only have the confidence of my abilities as a Master NLP Practitioner but also accomplishing great successes in all I do." V.S.

"You guys are extra-ordinary people and trainers. The material is well presented and fun. I can see how much it could benefit everyone. I have seen it change people's lives in the group."
--Carol Babb, Vancouver B.C.

"Thanks again so much. Both Michael and Keith are great, knowledgeable, skillful and incredibly funny!" --Cecelia C. Ryan

"Michael and Keith play off each other very well. Their complimentary styles effectively enhance the presentation." --R.P.