ZALMAN “Zali” SEGAL

Hypnotist…Trainer…Educator...Author

                                      

 

 

 

  Zalman Segal is a highly respected and sought-after counselor, trainer and author. He is known for his unparalleled success in inducing clients and students to increase motivation or alter behavior patterns through hypnosis by applying strong analytical, intuitive and interpersonal skills.

       Zali is recognized for integrity, “people” skills and a commitment to hypnotherapy excellence. He is the founder and director of the BreakThrough Institute in New York City,

where he practices and teaches hypnotherapy.

  Zali is the author of the text book “Hypnotize This!”

  and the producer of numerous training videos and manuals.

 

 

EDUCATION and SPECIALIZED TRAINING:

Board Certified Hypnotherapist, National Guild of Hypnotists

Hypnotherapy Instructor, National Guild of Hypnotists

Hypnotherapy Instructor, American Board of Hypnotherapy

Clinical Hypnotherapy, International Association of Counselors & Therapists

Mastery University, Anthony Robbins

Stress Management Consultant, IACT

NLP Master Practitioner, Dynamic Wellness Center

Ericksonian Hypnosis, American Board of Hypnotherapy

Master Practitioner of NLP, the National Federation of Neurolinguistic Psychology

Electronics, Air Force Military Academy, Haifa, Israel   1971

 

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

An award-winning teacher/trainer with unparalleled success in inducing clients and students to increase motivation or alter behavior patterns applying strong analytical, organizational, and interpersonal skills.  Demonstrated ability in completing complex and difficult hypnotherapy sessions under demanding conditions and time constraints. A sought after lecturer and teacher: “Certification Hypnosis Course” (Hunter College in New York City). “Self Hypnosis for Stress Relief” (The Seminar Center). “Smoke Cessation & Introduction to Hypnotherapy” (Brooklyn College NY). “How to Become a Hypnotherapist” (The Learning Annex) – Zali delivered over 150 workshops and seminars to over 2,000 lay hypnotherapists and students.  Recognized for integrity, “people” skills, and a commitment to hypnotherapy excellence.

 

EXPERIENCE:

DIRECTOR, BREAKTHROUGH INSTITUTE, New York, NY              1996 – Present

·         Responsible for the “start up” of an innovative hypnotherapy private practice: consults with patient to determine nature of problem, educating client on the nature and experience of the hypnotic state.

·         Tests subject to determine degree of physical and emotional suggestibility, then induces a hypnotic state using individual methods and techniques based on interpretation of test results and analysis of client’s problems winning rave reviews.

·         Conducts one-on-one and group training sessions in Smoke Cessation, Weight loss and Stress Management.

·         Conducts Hypnotherapy Certification programs at Hunter College New York and Brooklyn College in Brooklyn.

 

 

PRESIDENT, AMERICAN LIQUIDATORS, New York, NY          1990 - 1997

·         Owner operator of a successful retail store and wholesale company of general   

    merchandise.

 

 

VICE-PRESIDENT, OPERATIONS, BARTER TRADING, INC

(nationally), New York, NY                                                         1983 – 1999

·         Selected to transform a struggling, inefficient barter trading group into a smooth functioning and revenue-producing unit by implementing tight policies, formats, and procedures; personally opened significant accounts in fiercely competitive markets.

·         Recruited, hired, and trained national sales representatives in effective sales and customer service techniques and methodologies.

·         Contributed to generating $5,200,000 in new sales revenues with residuals.

 

SENIOR TRAINING MANAGER, SAVEMART, INC.

(a national chain), Bronx, NY                                                      1980 – 1982

·         Originally hired as a salesman of consumer electronics (TV’s, hi-fi’s, computers), then promoted quickly to oversee the sales and product training of 75 retail sales personnel; conducted product sales technique training.

·         Accompanied veteran sales people on difficult sales calls – known as “the closer!”

·         Collaborated in writing a sales training guide, called “The Bible” of the company.

 

 

          MEMBERSHIPS:       

National Guild of Hypnotists,

International Association of Counselors and Therapists,

American Board of Hypnotherapy,

National Federation of Hypnotherapists (AFL/CIO/CLC Local 104),

The National Federation of Neuro-Linguistic Psychology,

New York Toastmasters (Past President Elect).

 

   “I have known Zali for many years and can honestly say that his personal and professional integrity are of the highest standards. His enthusiasm and thorough approach in helping his clients are inspirational and motivational. Zali goes beyond the call of duty. His skill, coupled with his love for his work and genuine concern for humanity, are definitely making a positive difference on this planet.”

                                                                             Dr. George Bien

                                                                             Instructor, International Association

                                                                             of Counselors & Therapists

                                                                                    

        “Zalman Segal is one of the most dedicated professionals I had the privilege to know. I am impressed with his never-ending professional and personal quest for excellence.”

                                                                            Doug O’Brien

                                                                                Instructor, American Board of Hypnosis