Guest Occupation
Master Trainer of NeuroLinguistic Programming, Columnist, International Speaker, Educator, Author, Doctor of Integrative Health Psychology
Guest Biography
Matthew B. James, MA, Ph.D., is President of The Empowerment Partnership, where he serves as a master trainer of Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP), a practical behavioral technology for helping people achieve their desired results in life. Dr. Matt delivers seminars and cultural trainings throughout the United States, Canada, Asia, and Europe. Due to his expertise on post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), indigenous cultures, and his research on forgiveness, Dr. Matt is a regular contributor at The Huffington Post and Psychology Today blogs. He is also often quoted in magazines, newspapers, and has been featured on Fox News, CNN Headline News, and many other TV and radio shows around the world.
As an international speaker and educator, Dr. Matt embodies the principles he teaches. Dr. Matt has been chosen to carry on a lineage of Huna, the ancient Hawaiian science of consciousness, energy healing, and mental health and well-being. In his first book, The Foundation of Huna: Ancient Wisdom for Modern Times, Dr. Matt details the forgiveness and meditation techniques used in Hawaii for hundreds of years. These traditions span 28 generations and have been presented to the United Nations to further peace amongst diverse countries and cultures.
In his most recent book,
Find Your Purpose, Master Your Path, Dr. Matt melds the ancient wisdom of Huna with modern psychology to assist us in leading conscious, purpose-driven lives. He is dedicated to creating lasting personal transformation by training people to access and use their intrinsic personal power. In his trainings and lectures, Dr. Matt focuses on building rapport and trust in communication, and overcoming trauma and emotional barriers to reduce stress and enhance quality of life. He also works with leadership models to promote healthy, growth-affirming families, organizations, and communities.
Dr. Matt's degrees include an MA in Organizational Management from the University of Phoenix, and a Ph.D. in Health (Integrative) Psychology from Walden University. He completed his residency at Indiana University and wrote his dissertation on "Ho'oponopono: Assessing the Effects of a Traditional Hawaiian Forgiveness Technique on Unforgiveness." This dissertation is available in print, or online through UMI or ProQuest.
