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Daniel Scott, Ph.D. is a professional Neuro Linguistic Programming trainer and consultant specializing in verbal self defense and tactical communication for behavioral persuasion. A noted authority on verbal self defense tactics and linguistic techniques for behavioral persuasion, Dr. Scott is recognized for his expertise on dealing with workplace bullying, improving communication between couples, and motivational language for leadership.
At this time, Dr. Scott provides corporate and organizational seminars on verbal self defense for workplace bullying and behavioral persuasion techniques for better management as well as public and non-profit training workshops teaching general verbal defense tactics. As a recognized expert on communication tactics for defense, Dr. Scott is also available for keynote speaking events and media interviews.
To arrange an interview or appointment with Dr. Scott, please contact:
Ms. Jodie Gastel,
Manager of Communications
Phone: 250-361-0906
jodie@verbaldefensetactics.com
Table of Contents:
- Dr. Scott’s Abbreviated Biography
- Dr. Scott’s Full Biography
- Suggested topics Dr. Scott is available to speak about
- Published Articles written by Dr. Scott
- Research Papers published by Dr. Scott
- E-books published by Dr. Scott
- Published Books written by Dr. Scott
- Link to an excerpt from Dr. Scott’s new book, Verbal Self Defense in The Workplace
- Organizations Dr. Scott has worked with teaching verbal self defense
- Testimonials
- Projects Dr. Scott is currently involved with
- Links to related media interviews and news stories
- Professional photographs available for download
Dr. Scott’s Abbreviated Biography:
Dr. Daniel Scott, Msc.D. is a Neuro Linguistic Programming trainer and behavior modification coach who developed a keen interest in behavioral psychology at an early age. Having dedicated his life to helping others understand and change negative thought patterns Daniel parlayed his passion into a career by attaining the level of Certified Trainer and Consultant in the behavioral science of Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP) from the University of NLP at the University of California in Santa Cruz. Having recently published his first book, Verbal Self Defense in The Workplace, Daniel’s website, VerbalDefenseTactics.com offers verbal self defense training seminars for individuals and organizations worldwide.
Dr. Scott’s Full Biography:
Dr. Daniel Scott, a professional Neuro Linguistic Programming trainer and consultant living and working in the Greater Victoria area of beautiful British Columbia, Canada.
As a child, having been born with respiratory problems, Daniel was physically unable to effectively protect himself from bigger kids on the playground, which made him an easy target for school bullying. Subsequently he suffered an emotionally abusive childhood which caused him to develop a keen interest in behavioral psychology as a means to better understand the reasons behind different forms of positive and negative interpersonal communication. Daniel has since dedicated his life to helping targets of mental and emotional abuse build life skills to regain their power of choice and transform negative thought patterns into more useful and healthy habits for life.
In the process of realizing his passion and building it into a career, Daniel studied and eventually received his Trainer and Consultant Certification in the behavioral science of Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP) from the University of NLP at the University of California in Santa Cruz under the instruction of internationally recognized and respected NLP trainers and developers Robert Dilts, Judith DeLozier, Suzi Smith and Sid Jacobson. Daniel’s background also includes a research doctorate in Metaphysical Science from the University of Metaphysics at the University of Sedona Arizona as well as a basic level certification in Reality Therapy/Choice Theory from the William Glasser Institute, all combined together with personal training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
Over the last decade Daniel has worked to compile as many techniques as possible for building all the mental and emotional skills necessary to face any type of bullying in a multitude of different contexts. Having studied and compared several different martial art disciplines, including Aikido, Kendo, Renbukai Karate and Kung Fu, he worked to identify the most effective strategies for quick and effective self defense. Working with input from colleagues around the world he combined tactics from the gentle art of Aikido and information from the behavioral science of NLP with the Language Patterns of Ericksonian Hypnosis to develop a simple 6-step model for verbal self defense.
Today, having recently published his first book, Verbal Self Defense in The Workplace, Daniel now offers specialized verbal self defense training and seminars through the website VerbalDefenseTactics.com to individuals and organizations around the world.
Suggested topics Dr. Scott is available to speak about:
Dealing with Workplace Bullying
No business or organization wants to admit there could be a problem with workplace bullying, yet it exists. Unfortunately, most places deal with it on a reactive, rather than proactive level. Where the challenge comes in with a reactive response is if there are legal complications and the company has to show what is called “due diligence” – show that the organization took all reasonable steps possible to mitigate the issue before it escalated. Proactive companies now know they need to include effective communication and Verbal Self Defense strategies in their Heath and Wellness programs.
Popular interview questions about dealing with workplace bullying include:
- “Workplace bullying” has become a catch-phrase for a lot of things, making it tough to define… since everyone is so different what does that mean for the average employee?
- Workplace bullying has been happening for years, but it’s only recently that this has become such a big issue — why do you think this is?
- You believe that “defending yourself against a bully” is actually about, “understanding your own mind” — how does that work?
- All the communication experts liken verbal self defense to a form of persuasion, but you say the complete opposite — can you explain this a bit more?
- You have a book on this, is it going to teach me exactly what to say so that I can go into work the next day and really put a bully in his place?
- What’s one of the most important things to keep in mind when you’re dealing with an office bully?
Why Women Let Themselves Be Victims
- “Be a good girl.”
- “Don’t rock the boat.”
- “No one likes a troublemaker.”
Traditionally women have been seen as the peacemakers, the martyrs who always thought of “the greater good” often sacrificing themselves so that others may succeed. Unfortunately this mentality doesn’t usually serve women well when dealing with office politics or overbearing supervisors. Challenge is, women are not usually taught the tools to effectively stand their ground without looking like the proverbial bitch. The key to overcoming victim-hood is to learn the skill of asserting your needs all while looking like a strong, confident woman; a leader.
Popular interview questions about why women let themselves be victims include:
- Why do women let themselves be victims?
- How can someone deal with people who tell her to “Stop being so emotional” or “You’re just over-reacting” … what should she say to that?
- Why is verbal self defense so geared towards women … isn’t this a problem for men as well?
- Most communication experts liken verbal self defense to a form of persuasion, but you say this is the wrong way to think of it — what’s the difference?
- You have a verbal self defense book, how does it teach women so that they can easily how avoid that victim role?
- What’s one of the most important things a woman should keep in mind to avoid falling into that victim role?
Schools’ Rules Prevent Teachers from Stopping Student Bullying
Teachers used to have free reign in their own classrooms to discipline as they saw fit, which sometimes included corporal punishment. When we, as a society, decided that those draconian tactics were no longer allowed, what tools did we give them to replace the rod? In this age of perceived entitlement, parental perceptions (“my angel Johnny would NEVER act that way!”) coupled with the many zero-tolerance rules an educator must follow, how is a professional supposed stop bullying not only of fellow students, but also themselves – by the children they are in charge of, the parents and fellow faculty members?
Popular interview questions about the restraints teachers face when dealing with school bullying include:
- Why is it that teachers aren’t able to effectively deal with bullies in the classroom?
- The bullying issue seems to be consistently making the headline news more and more recently — why is that?
- Does your new book offer any sound advice that teachers can use to overcome playground bullying?
- What can a teacher to do more effectively handle the problem of school bullying?
- Bullying didn’t seem to be as big of a problem in the past — what did teachers do differently back then that they don’t do today?
- What are a couple key elements that teachers need to keep in mind when handling bullies?
Breeding Grounds for Workplace Bullies
Employers are faced with not only trying to keep good employees but also keeping those employees feeing safe. The challenge these days with the current economic climate is employees who are worried about job security, leaving everyone on edge, sometimes creating a “survival of the fittest” mentality. Such an office climate can easily tip the scales in the direction of (even unintentional) bullying to vie for top spots or being seen as favored by the establishment. Owners, managers and employees alike need to be proactive in creating a non-hostile environment where they can not only survive, but thrive, even if things get tense.
Popular interview questions about how organizations become breeding grounds for workplace bullies include:
- Business owners never start out with the intention of creating an abusive working environment — so how do organizations end up becoming a breeding ground for bullies?
- What does a breeding ground for workplace bullies look like — specifically, how would someone know if they were in that kind of problem space?
- Workplace bullying seems to be more of a large corporation kind of problem — should small business owners/employees be concerned about this as well?
- It seems like workplace bullying is a hot topic right now, but is it just being blown out of proportion — but how big of an issue is it really?
- How much of a role does the current economic situation play in creating such an over-abundance of workplace bullies?
- What’s one step an employer could take today to ensure they have a bully-free work environment?
Published Articles written by Dr. Scott:
- ”Verbal Self Defense – 6 Tips to Stop Verbal Abuse”, 2008 EzineArticles.com [Online] Available: http://ezinearticles.com/?Verbal-Self-Defense—6-Tips-to-Stop-Verbal-Abuse&id=972913
Synopsis: [Relationships: Conflict] Occasionally people say things to us that can be mean and can leave a us feeling embarrassed and hurt or angry. Ask anyone and they will all agree there are experiences that have left them feeling frustration and stress, thinking, “I should have said…” It would be nice if we had an easy and effective way to verbally defend ourselves when people are not so nice. Here are 6 tips to help you be more effective at dealing with verbal abuse: - ”4 Basic Tactics to Deal With School Bullying”, 2009 EzineArticles.com [Online] Available: http://ezinearticles.com/?4-Basic-Tactics-to-Deal-With-School-Bullying&id=2967561
Synopsis: [Kids-and-Teens] As children get older the issue of how to deal with school bullying becomes more and more difficult for parents and teachers. The greatest concern revolves around teaching kids to find a good balance between trying to handle problems themselves and ways to know when and how to ask for help. This is where having a good plan ahead of time can allow both parents and children understand what to expect and let everyone feel confident in developing ways of dealing with bullies at any stage in life. - ”Avoid Escalating Workplace Bullying – 2 Qualities of a Good Verbal Defender”, 2009 EzineArticles.com [Online] Available: http://ezinearticles.com/?Avoid-Escalating-Workplace-Bullying—2-Qualities-of-a-Good-Verbal-Defender&id=3018372
Synopsis: [Business: Workplace-Communication] The new advice by verbal self defense coaches on dealing with workplace bullying has promoted the concept of treating your abusive coworker like a child. A recent article even offered readers 3 quick tips on how to treat their boss like a toddler. The recommendations presented in the two-page article are well founded and extremely useful, however there are two components missing which, without them, will only succeed in making your office bullying problem even worse. - ”Verbal Self Defense – Dealing With Emotionally Distressed Bullies”, 2009 EzineArticles.com [Online] Available: http://ezinearticles.com/?Verbal-Self-Defense—Dealing-With-Emotionally-Distressed-Bullies&id=3419053
Synopsis: [Relationships: Domestic-Violence] Highly emotional circumstances involving feelings of fear, anger, shame, or guilt can negatively impact one’s ability to rationally determine the most appropriate choice of action. When someone’s logical mind is limited by overwhelming negative emotion they can behave in unexpected ways that may seem very out of character for them. The reason is because they’re personal experiences in life have not given them the skills needed to deal with what is happening in an appropriate way.
Research Papers published by Dr. Scott:
- “The Foundations of General Manifestation and Law of Attraction Techniques,” 2007
- “A Comparative Analysis of Allergy Treatment Methods; how a new experimental treatment for peanut allergy in children relates to the allergy cure technique of NLP,” 2009
E-books published by Dr. Scott:
- Frankly, my dear … the Art of “I don’t give a damn!”; how to devalue bullying behaviors, 2009
- Dancing the Belief Change Cycle; a pattern for shifting limiting beliefs using somatic syntax, 2009
- The 6-Step Verbal Self Defense Workbook; a supplemental training manual for verbal defenders, 2009
Published Books written by Dr. Scott:
Verbal Self Defense in The Workplace; proven psychological secrets to help you beat the office bully
Paperback: 264 pages
Publisher: Book Shaker (December 3, 2009)
ISBN: 1907498028
Testimonials:
“Dr. Scott’s book is a must-read for anyone who feels they are being verbally bullied at work. The book offers practical advice, guidelines and exercises for evaluating and dealing effectively with workplace bullies. You’ll learn how to stop feeling powerless and start using effective verbal defense strategies to resolve conflict.”
Janet Attard
www.businessknowhow.com
“The tenants [Dr. Scott] promotes in his book are so fundamentally in line with my own that I feel like he’s been inside my head. I felt the same way the first time I read Stephen Covey, which means he’s in very good company […] This is an important piece of work. Reading through it identifies the fact that so few people are even aware of how their behaviour affects others, and that workplaces are not doing enough to coach their staff on the importance of honouring each other’s lives and perspectives.”
Laura Allard
Career Developer
Victoria, BC
“I really appreciate your book – I am getting a little frustrated with the victim-mentality out there and the idea that targets don’t play an active role in their own circumstances. So, thank you for offering up some real and tangible advice about communication – which provides empowerment, as opposed to counseling – which facilitates the victim-mentality.”
Catherine Mattice, MA
Workplace Bullying Expert
www.noworkplacebullies.com
Link to an excerpt from Dr. Scott’s new book, Verbal Self Defense in The Workplace:
Excerpt from Verbal Self Defense in The Workplace by Dr. Daniel Scott
[Online] Available: http://www.verbaldefensetactics.com/press-kit-book-excerpt.pdf
Organizations Dr. Scott has worked with teaching verbal self defense:
- Nestle Purina
- Kardel Industries
- Cornerstone Properties
- Canadian Union of Public Employees (Victoria)
- Greater Victoria Teachers Association
- Shoreline Community School
- Esquimalt Parks and Recreation
- Juan de Fuca Parks and Recreation
- Saanich Parks and Recreation
- Saanich Police Department
- The Esquimalt Inn
Testimonials:
“My sessions with Daniel not only taught me how to tackle my tough problems but gave me a sense of personal empowerment that was really unparalleled!”
Andrea Butterworth
“I was absolutely amazed at the sensitivity and gentleness shown as Daniel is able to lead my son slowly toward identifying the things which torment him, then offer practical and “do-able” ways to deal with them. … Daniel is completely understanding and empathic to the desolate feelings which can consume a person. He had the ability to gently point out that these feelings are acceptable fro the moment, but will pass. … Daniel’s “laid-back” manner and quiet acceptance, while at the same time delicately leading him towards healthier outlook has begun to work a miracle in my son’s life.”
Hilary Cameron
Projects Dr. Scott is currently involved with:
Public workshops Dr. Scott teaches on a regular basis:
- The Art of Persuasion
- Changing Procrastination to Motivation
- Communication for Couples
- Creating Stories for Change
- Dealing with Depression
- Persuasive Parenting
- Secrets of Changing Behaviors
- Verbal Self Defense
Books Dr. Scott is in the process of writing:
- Verbal Self Defense for High School; tactical communication to end school bullying
- Verbal Self Defense in The Home; super psychological tactics for family relationships
- Beating the Bully Within; overcoming depression using NLP
- Behavioral Persuasion for Managers
- Behavioral Persuasion for Teachers
- Behavioral Persuasion for Couples
Links to related media interviews and news stories:
The Daily Show on Shaw TV, Interviewed by Karen Elgersma
Synopsis: Dr. Scott was one of several authors interviewed by Karen Elgersma on The Daily Show on Shaw TV about their experience of writing and publishing their books. The piece featured Julie Salisbury and her InspireABook system with interviews which included authors Salisbury helped to get published by a New York Publisher and a UK publisher (Dr. Scott). This interview was done with the intention of providing some hints and tips for aspiring writers curious about the reality of publishing their own book. Karen presented real people talking about their own real life experience of becoming an author and the options that were available to these writers as they struggled through the process of writing and publishing their books.
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