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Paul McKenna
PBJ Management
22 Rathbone Street
London, W1T 1LA
UK
Address information
PBJ Management
(Talent Management Company)
22 Rathbone Street
London, W1T 1LA
UK
Phone: +44 (0)20 7287 1112
Fax: +44 (0)20 7287 1112
Paul McKenna, born on November 8, 1963, in Hackney, London, is a renowned British hypnotist, behavioral scientist, and self-help author known for his expertise in hypnosis, neuro-linguistic programming (NLP), and personal development. His work spans over three decades, during which he has become one of the world’s leading experts in behavioral change. Through his books, television programs, seminars, and private sessions, McKenna has helped millions of people overcome issues such as stress, anxiety, phobias, weight loss, smoking cessation, and insomnia. His approach blends scientific research with practical techniques, offering simple, accessible methods for personal transformation.
McKenna’s journey into hypnosis and self-help was unconventional. Initially, he pursued a career in broadcasting and began working as a DJ in his teenage years, achieving success at local radio stations in the UK. It was during this time that he encountered a hypnotist who had been invited to the radio station. Intrigued by the effects of hypnosis, McKenna began studying the practice on his own, first as a hobby and later as a passion that would come to define his career. He trained rigorously in hypnosis and NLP, studying with some of the most prominent figures in the field, including Richard Bandler, the co-founder of NLP.
In the 1990s, McKenna began to transition from radio to television, where his hypnosis skills quickly gained public attention. His hypnotism shows, such as The Hypnotic World of Paul McKenna, which aired in the UK, featured McKenna performing live hypnosis with audience members, leading them to exhibit unusual behaviors, like forgetting their names or acting like animals. The program was a massive success, and McKenna’s charismatic approach and skill in hypnosis made him a household name. While some criticized the show for sensationalism, it provided McKenna with a platform to demonstrate the power of the mind, sparking widespread interest in hypnosis and mind-body techniques.
