James Mapes

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Keynote speaker, peak performance coach, clinical hypnotist and professional actor.…

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Licenses & Certifications

  • Association to advance ethical hypnosis

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    Issued

  • National Guide of clinical hypnotists

    National Guild of Hypnotists

Volunteer Experience

  • Founding board member

    Theater Artist Workshop

    - Present 41 years 7 months

    Arts and Culture

    A professional theater workshop where it is safe for actors, directors and writers to fail and learn.

Publications

  • IMAGINE THAT! Igniting your Brain fir Creativity & Peak Perfirmance

    Greenleaf

    An Incredible Adventure of the Mind

    In his provocative and engaging new book, Imagine That!, James Mapes shares the knowledge and experience he has gained in his thirty-plus years as a researcher, speaker, and personal coach. Well-written, engaging, and very accessible, Imagine That! is a guidebook that shows readers how to lead an exceptional life. Enhanced by exercises, in-depth research, real-life anecdotes, and URLs for relevant videos, Mapes dives deep into topics as diverse as…

    An Incredible Adventure of the Mind

    In his provocative and engaging new book, Imagine That!, James Mapes shares the knowledge and experience he has gained in his thirty-plus years as a researcher, speaker, and personal coach. Well-written, engaging, and very accessible, Imagine That! is a guidebook that shows readers how to lead an exceptional life. Enhanced by exercises, in-depth research, real-life anecdotes, and URLs for relevant videos, Mapes dives deep into topics as diverse as reframing thinking patters, shattering a series of limiting myths, hypnosis, stretch goals, transforming fear into love, and forgiveness. Less

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  • Patient Pre-Op/Post-Op Healing Therpy

    Connecticut

    For more than 30 years, I have been helping people prepare for major surgery. Three years ago, following my own heart surgery, I made the decision to create Patient Pre-Op/Post-Op Healing Therapy™. In this interactive program, I teach you how to eliminate fear and help harness your body’s natural resources for healing. 2 CD's & download

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  • Quantum Leap Thinking: An Owner's Guide to the Mind

    Sourcebooks

    Positive change doesn't have to take place in incremental steps: Change can happen in sudden and profound leaps. This is the core of James J. Mapes' energetic new book, Quantum Leap Thinking, a user-friendly guide to mastering the mind. You will learn to make quantum leaps in personal growth by defining your vision and developing a personal road map. Strategies, insights, and practical exercises help you build a personal support system or develop high-performance teams. James Mapes molds his…

    Positive change doesn't have to take place in incremental steps: Change can happen in sudden and profound leaps. This is the core of James J. Mapes' energetic new book, Quantum Leap Thinking, a user-friendly guide to mastering the mind. You will learn to make quantum leaps in personal growth by defining your vision and developing a personal road map. Strategies, insights, and practical exercises help you build a personal support system or develop high-performance teams. James Mapes molds his knowledge of human and organizational behavior into a unique philosophy that addresses questions as diverse as: -- How can manager best motivate their employees?-- How can you improve your gold game?-- Why is risk-taking necessary?-- How do you handle crisis change?

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  • The Magic of Quantum Leap Thinking

    Quantum Leap Thinking Press

    A practical Guide for students to understand the Mind, learn practical tools for creativity and overcome fear.

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Projects

  • MIND OVER BODY: Harness Vision to Create a Wellness Strategy

    Become a partner in your own wellness. Studies prove that how we think impacts our health. Not only have mind/body techniques become a vital part of integrative medicine, they have also presented us with limitless possibilities on creativity, innovation, motivation and leadership.

    In James Mapes’ cutting-edge, interactive program, participants gain a clear understanding of how the brain works and the importance of communication to create positive expectations. They learn how to influence…

    Become a partner in your own wellness. Studies prove that how we think impacts our health. Not only have mind/body techniques become a vital part of integrative medicine, they have also presented us with limitless possibilities on creativity, innovation, motivation and leadership.

    In James Mapes’ cutting-edge, interactive program, participants gain a clear understanding of how the brain works and the importance of communication to create positive expectations. They learn how to influence the subconscious with optimistic, affirmative suggestions, enabling them to look at their life and work with “new eyes.” They leave the program armed with practical strategies and valuable tools to control what can be controlled and let go of the rest.

    The attendees will leave this thought-provoking and inspiring program having learned:

    The mechanics of thinking, how the brain works and the importance of focus.
    How vision can sway the subconscious to create positive outcomes.
    How to apply mental imagery to reduce anxiety and spark creativity.
    How to create and communicate a clear, realistic, emotionally-charged vision to inspire wellness.
    How to recognize and break through the fear that impedes creativity, motivation and healing.
    How to “reframe” thinking to instill hope and confidence.

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  • IMAGINE THAT! Igniting Your Brain for Creativity and Peak Performance

    What is the springboard for achievement? How do you manage your thinking? Do you know how to focus your imagination? Do you have a “future vision?” In these challenging times, success literally depends on the importance of knowing the answers to these questions. As Einstein said: “Imagination is more important than knowledge. It is a preview of life’s coming attractions.”

    Exceptional individuals in all walks of life are distinguished by their capability to think creatively and perceive…

    What is the springboard for achievement? How do you manage your thinking? Do you know how to focus your imagination? Do you have a “future vision?” In these challenging times, success literally depends on the importance of knowing the answers to these questions. As Einstein said: “Imagination is more important than knowledge. It is a preview of life’s coming attractions.”

    Exceptional individuals in all walks of life are distinguished by their capability to think creatively and perceive new opportunities for innovation. They have understood and mastered the skill of “creative visualization” and communicating a dynamic, clear and emotionally charged future vision with optimism and hope.

    James Mapes, the leading authority on the psychology of “applied imagination” and creator of Quantum Leap Thinking™,” demonstrates how extreme success can be achieved by understanding and applying these concepts in your life. James skillfully stretches your perceptions to see new possibilities. He guides his audience to clearly recognize that the powerful mental pictures we all carry around definitely impact the opportunities we see and the choices we make.

    In this cutting-edge, practical, interactive and entertaining program, James captures and holds the audience’s attention with dynamic, compelling stories and demonstrations that leave no doubt – “you can achieve what you imagine.”

    The audience leaves this thought-provoking, fascinating and inspiring journey having learned:

    How to apply their imagination to achieve extreme success.
    How to craft a compelling, emotional, realistic and persuasive future vision.
    How to recognize and break through “illusory” fears.
    How to use core values to unlock motivation and propel action.
    How to manage change for growth through visualization.
    Program Length: 45 minutes – 90 minutes

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  • Patient Pre-Op/Post-Op Healing Therapy

    - Present

    The most essential and effective program for feeling calm and confident before surgery and healing faster following surgery. In this new interactive program from James Mapes, you will learn how to focus your imagination, use clinically-proven imagery techniques to eliminate fear and harness your body’s natural resources for healing.

    Reduce anxiety and worry
    Diminish post-surgery complications
    Reduce or eliminate pain following your procedure
    Improve sleep – before and after…

    The most essential and effective program for feeling calm and confident before surgery and healing faster following surgery. In this new interactive program from James Mapes, you will learn how to focus your imagination, use clinically-proven imagery techniques to eliminate fear and harness your body’s natural resources for healing.

    Reduce anxiety and worry
    Diminish post-surgery complications
    Reduce or eliminate pain following your procedure
    Improve sleep – before and after surgery
    Recover easier and faster

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  • TRUE LEADERSHIP: The Neuroscience of Effective Leaders

    - Present

    What is a leader? The business world is awash with leadership philosophies, how-to books and training institutes that can leave even the savvy manager perplexed as exactly how to encourage employees to develop their own leadership style. It is important to push aside the clutter and get back to a fundamental understanding of why “true” leadership traits are essential for success. The adage “leaders are born, not made” is questionable, as it takes hard work to craft a leadership style that works…

    What is a leader? The business world is awash with leadership philosophies, how-to books and training institutes that can leave even the savvy manager perplexed as exactly how to encourage employees to develop their own leadership style. It is important to push aside the clutter and get back to a fundamental understanding of why “true” leadership traits are essential for success. The adage “leaders are born, not made” is questionable, as it takes hard work to craft a leadership style that works for each individual. Have you assessed your leadership skills lately?

    In this provocative, challenging, lively and interactive presentation, renowned “evangelist of the imagination,” brain researcher, break-through thinking coach and best-selling author, James Mapes, incorporates his legendary humor and an array of audience exercises to reveal:

    The five “culturally and morally neutral” traits of all successful leaders.
    Why morality, a nice disposition and power do not necessarily make a great leader.
    A guide to transform and enhance their personal leadership style.
    How to craft an emotionally charged, clearly compelling and realistic future vision.
    Program Length: 60 – 90 minutes

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Honors & Awards

  • Milbourne Christopher Award

    The Society of American Magicians

    Excellence in Mentalism & Hypnosis

  • Order of Merlin

    International Brotherhood of Magicians

    35 year active member

  • Variety Artists Award

    Variety Artists

    Performer one- man hypnosis show, "Journey Into The Imagination"

  • Induction in The Magic Castle

    Magic Castle, Hollywood, CA

  • Campus entertainer of the year

    Talent and Booking

    Performer one- man hypnosis show, "Journey Into Yhe Imagination"

Languages

  • English

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Organizations

  • Omicron Delta Kappa

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    - Present

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