S7 E6: Understanding & Unlocking the Power of NLP with Lara Hernandez

In this episode, Bart speaks with Lara Hernendez, a THG consultant and NLP expert. They discuss what Neurolinguistic Programming (NLP) is and why it matters, not just for leaders, but for anyone who wants to communicate with greater authenticity and impact. Lara shares practical insights into the power of non-verbal communication, how emotions can unintentionally shape the signals we send to our audience, and why self-awareness is essential to communicate with intention and clarity. She explains how to become more conscious of your own energy and cues, how to recognize emotional triggers that can get in the way of inspiring others, and the tools you can use to elevate your impact every time you speak. Throughout the conversation, Lara weaves in her own experiences, from a career in the hospitality industry to becoming an NLP practitioner and, ultimately, joining The Humphrey Group. Today, she helps clients become more authentic, compelling, and inspiring versions of themselves through the lens of leadership communication and behavioral insight. Connect with Lara on LinkedIn ( or through her email Lara@Luminacoach.com And check out her blog to learn more about NLP: The Inspire Podcast was recently featured on Feedspot's Top Business Podcasts list ( A big thank you to our listeners for helping us grow this community of thoughtful, purpose-driven leaders. 00:21 Show introduction 00:59 Introducing Lara 01:38 What is NLP and why is it important for leaders? 03:55 Are we wired permanently from the age of 7? 05:36 Lara's story 06:05 The hotel industry 10:20 What questions should people ask to know themselves better? 10:30 What are your core values? 10:53 Know your triggers 11:58 Why do I have these triggers? 13:57 If I know my core values, I can see it in others 15:05 We can only inspire if we have a real connection with something 16:08 Connecting negative feelings to past experiences 17:35 Getting to the deeper things that cause fear 18:14 Next steps after doing the self-reflective work? 18:49 Writing down events and thoughts as they happen 19:15 Record yourself with video 21:06 Picking up on words that indicate negative self-talk 21:29 Example of a limiting belief 22:42 How to transform negative emotions? 23:14 Shift to "how does it feel"? 25:13 Acceptance 28:37 What is one thing people can do right now? 29:00 Be still and listen to your thoughts and feelings 30:01 Ask "What colour am I?" 31:38 Where can people go to find out more? 31:59 Thank yous 32:24 Show outro

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S7 E6: Understanding & Unlocking the Power of NLP with Lara Hernandez is an episode from The Inspire Podcast by The Inspire Podcast by the Humphrey Group.

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This episode was published on Jun 10, 2025.

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