NLP presuppositions is a set of coaching mental models. They are called presuppositions because in NLP we accept them as basic guiding principles that inform our philosophical approach to coaching.

Let’s take a look.

• 1. The Map is not the Territory.
• 2. The Map becomes the Territory.
• 3. Respect all models of the world.
• 4. Everyone is doing the best they can.
• 5. Behind every behaviour there is a positive intention.
• 6. People Are Not Their Behaviour.
• 7. Calibrate on Behaviour.
• 8. Behaviour and change should be evaluated in their Ecology
• 9. People are naturally creative, resourceful, and whole.
• 10. Resistance indicates a Lack of Rapport.
• 11. Failure doesn’t exist. Only Feedback.
• 12. Any behaviour was the best choice anyone had at the time.