I help business owners, coaches, and high performers change the unconscious patterns that shape how they think, feel, act, and perform - as a Licensed Trainer of NLP™, working with clients and students worldwide.
Choose the path that fits where you are now and where you want to go next.
A 7-day immersive training in Leiden where you become a Licensed Practitioner of NLP™ through live demonstrations, deep practice, direct feedback, and official certification.
See the bootcampPrivate coaching for business owners, coaches, and high performers who want to optimize the unconscious patterns shaping how they think, feel, and behave - so you can strengthen your mindset, perform at your highest level, and create better results in every area of life.
How it worksTwo evenings a series. Take control of your emotional state, and change how you think. The on-ramp to the bootcamp.
Save your placeSome clients thought change would take years. Then something shifted in minutes.
Jimmy van der Ham is exceptionally gifted at igniting transformation in others as he consistently helps individuals break free from limitations, uncover their inner strength, and achieve unparalleled success. He leaves no stone unturned for anyone serious about mastering Neuro Linguistic Programming and Hypnosis. Jimmy is a natural leader with extraordinary skills and talent. He has made an immense impact on my own learning, and I welcome his valuable insights any day.
Katia BouvierVice President of Business Development
If you are considering NLP training and want a hands-on, transformational experience that delivers both professional development and personal growth, I cannot recommend Jimmy's Bootcamp highly enough.
Clare IllingworthHypnotherapist
Jimmy's passion for NLP and generosity in sharing his expertise has transformed my coaching practice and personal growth beyond imagination.
Daniela SnydersNeuroperformance and Body Coach
Lasting change starts with changing the unconscious patterns that drive what you think, feel and do.
Old identity patterns, limiting beliefs, money blocks, self-doubt, and the unconscious rules that shape what you believe is possible.
Shift emotional states, reduce internal noise, handle pressure, and create more calm, confidence and focus.
Break communication blocks, make clearer decisions, lead with more certainty, and follow through on what matters.
Jimmy van der Ham helps business owners, coaches and high performers upgrade the internal patterns behind how they think, feel, communicate, lead and perform. He is a Licensed Trainer of NLP™ and founder of Human Optimization, based in Leiden.
He has trained directly with Dr. Richard Bandler, co-creator of NLP - attending his trainings around the world and serving on the assisting team at Bandler's own live events, running practice groups and guiding participants.
He has also translated several of Dr. Bandler's books into Dutch, work that demands a precision with Bandler's language and distinctions that goes far beyond attending a course.
This is the lineage he trains from: not a secondhand version of NLP, but the patterns passed down directly from its co-creator.
His work is direct, practical and experiential. This isn't about talking through problems - it's about changing the internal patterns behind your results.
Private sessions, live trainings, bootcamps and Human Optimization events around the world.
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Different people, same pattern - it moved faster than they expected.
Beyond my professional growth, Jimmy's teachings allowed me to master my own mind. From overcoming fears that had controlled my life for years... to effectively 'curing' my dyslexia... and ADHD... I've broken free from limiting beliefs... like the belief that change must be slow and painful! Today, I have incredible control over my mind and emotions, and I've learned how to help others achieve the same breakthrough results. Jimmy's mentorship is invaluable for anyone looking to elevate their skills in human behavior, whether you're a coach, therapist, or NLP practitioner, this is your path to mastering transformation at the highest level.
Tal HadadMicrobiologist
I struggled with math anxiety during tests, but after a session with Jimmy, I regained confidence and passed successfully.
Anita Ruigrok vd WerveTeacher assistant
At Jimmy's event, I gained tools to control my mind and confidently achieve my goals this year.
Joep CaminadaEntrepreneur
NLP is a practical methodology for mapping and changing the patterns of human behaviour. It studies how people think, feel, communicate, learn, change and create results - consciously and unconsciously.
At its core it gives you the tools to create more freedom for yourself, change unhelpful patterns, build new responses, and move toward a better future.
NLP is educational in nature - it's about teaching people how to run their own brain more effectively, especially in the moments where it matters most.
The honest way to find out whether this is for you. You take part, you don't just watch - and it costs nothing.
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