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At OR, we believe in the power of choice.
You can put up with the same old issues, problems and frustrations in your life, work or organisation…
OR
You can choose to do something different.
We work with people and organisations who are ready to make a difference and get better results in life.
With our particular expertise in Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP), Leadership & Systems Thinking Skills, we work with individual clients, teams and organisations to help you to think, communicate, and act more effectively, to improve your results and to empower you to meet the challenges of life and work with confidence.
We work in partnership with some of most recognisable organisations in the Public, Private and Voluntary Sectors in Northern Ireland, Ireland and the UK and our Transformative Leader Programme, in conjunction with Northern Ireland’s Chief Executive’s Forum, supports senior public service leaders in dealing effectively with the realities and challenges of leadership.
We offer a range of NLP training programmes, including our leading
NLP Master Practitioner Programmes
NLP Diploma in Change Leadership
We work in partnership with leaders, teams and organisations to develop and deliver bespoke leadership and transformation initiatives including:
Leadership Development Programmes
Executive Coaching
Culture Change
Consultancy
Key Notes
Taster Sessions
You can see more on our Leadership Solutions here:
We can also provide Executive Coaching sessions to help you find solutions to the everyday challenges of life and work and to
create more of the results you want.
Through our NLP Coaching process we have helped our clients to:
• Become more effective leaders
• Build more cohesive teams
• Turn Vision into Action
• Move from Issues to Outcomes
• Move from Stress and Anxiety to greater Resilience and Wellbeing
• Prepare for Job Interviews
• Overcome their Fears
And achieve more of the results they want in life and work
We deliver our programmes and sessions through a variety of channels, including face to face, telephone and online.

Michael Dunlop, Founder and CEO of OR Training & Personal Development Ltd and is an award-winning, internationally recognised NLP Trainer, Leadership Consultant, and Executive Coach.
In addition to his Coaching and Professional Consultancy work, Michael is a Visiting Lecturer at Ulster University Business School; An Associate Consultant and Partner for The Northern Ireland Chief Executives’ Forum and The Health & Social Care Leadership Centre and has worked with some of the most recognisable organisations in Northern Ireland, Ireland and the UK.
With an academic background in Management, Corporate Governance, Psychology and Neuroscience, Michael is also an International Ambassador and the Specialist Envoy for Government for the Association for Neuro-Linguistic Programming (ANLP), the Association for NLP Professionals and is a frequent writer in this field.
His work with the Northern Ireland Chief Executive’s Forum supports senior public service leaders in dealing effectively with the realities and challenges of leadership within systems often resistant to change.
He is passionate about NLP and its practical applications for helping people and organisations to become more effective in leading and creating change and making a positive difference for themselves and others.
‘With NLP change need not be a daily struggle fuelled by willpower; change is within my own reach and I can choose how I feel, behave and react. Michael shines with enthusiasm, integrity and generosity of spirit. He is a great teacher of NLP and creates a safe space for learning and practice.’
Alana Jones. Workplace Solutions: Executive Coaching; Training; Organisational Development
‘I first got in touch with Michael about a year ago as I’ve always been interested in NLP but didn’t know much about it. I finally recently attended his Live It or Lead It programme and the results for me began immediately. The biggest tribute I could pay to Michael is to say that he’s a guy who knows so much he could bowl you over; but he doesn’t. Like any good facilitator or coach Michael finds a way to transfer learning in an engaging and simple fashion.’
Craig Thompson. Director, Vibrant Talent Development
‘Michael is one of those rare individuals who can captivate an audience with outstanding presentation skills and make the complex seem simple. He has an expert knowledge of NLP which together with his passion for the subject and his skill in training makes him an excellent trainer for anyone seeking to learn more about NLP.’
Peter Maunder. Director, Ethical Learning
‘Some people you remember. Michael made a powerful impression on me the moment he started presenting. He not only cares genuinely about his work and those he leads but is an expert NLP Trainer, a professional and genuinely honest person. Michael embodies the best of NLP, high values, skill, is a model of success, a fantastic Coach and a really nice guy’
Joanna O'Brien. Career Consultant at Inside Out NLP Coaching
Michael is one of the most inspirational trainers I have ever had the pleasure of training with, the training is informal but packed full of practical knowledge and very key information to be the best version of a practitioner you can be. The 9 months I spent training with Michael were really worth it, not only benefitting my life but those of my family and others I have coached along the way. Couldn’t recommend Michael more highly.
.Patrick Cordell. Art of Brilliance Trainer, Advanced NLP Practitioner and Winner of the 2017 UK NLP In Education Award.
‘Michael is an exceptional communicator, who is passionate about NLP and very knowledgeable on the subject. The combination makes for an outstanding trainer!’
Cathy Mullan. NLP Trainer & Coach