Chris Parker

'I began reading Chris Parker twenty years ago. He was amazing then. He is amazing now.' Geoff Thompson. BAFTA Award Winner. Chris Parker is a specialist in Communication and Influence. His fascination with the power of words and how they can be used to create intrapersonal and interpersonal change began in 1976. It became a lifelong study that has underpinned over four decades of work in a variety of professional roles and contexts. A Licensed Master Practitioner of Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP), Chris is a highly experienced management trainer, business consultant, lecturer and writer. He has provided Communication Skills and Influencing Performance training for a wide range of clients including blue-chip organisations, politicians, actors, sportsmen and women, LEAs, public and private leisure providers and healthcare professionals. He has taught on undergraduate and postgraduate programmes throughout the UK and Europe, and worked with many individuals to help create personal and/or professional change. Chris is also an experienced martial artist. He began training in 1973 and is widely regarded as a leading practitioner and teacher of Silat Fitrah, a Malaysian martial art. His particular interest is in the application of martial principles to enhance personal wellbeing and life experience. He has been practising meditation daily since 1976 and breathing exercises since the early 1980s. Fictional publications Novels: Protector. 2024. Chiselbury Publishing. Monk. 2023. Reprinted. Chiselbury Publishing. The Celebrant, 2023. Chiselbury Publishing. Influence. 2021. Reprinted. Bloodhound Books. Belief. 2021. Reprinted. Bloodhound Books. Faith. 2021. Reprinted. Bloodhound Books. Monk. 2019. Urbane Publications. Faith. 2018. Urbane Publications. Belief. 2017. Urbane Publications. Influence. 2014. Urbane Publications. Amok. 1996. Paris Books. Kyoki. 1987. Malvern Publishing. Chaney's Choice. 1986. Malvern Publishing. Poetry: the City Fox & others in our community. the complete collection. 2023. Chiselbury Publishing. debris. 2017. Urbane Publications. the City Fox & others in our community. 2015. Urbane Publications. Sayings/Philosophy: Living in the Moment. The Sayings & Wisdom of Epiah Khan. Updated version. 2023. Chiselbury Publishing. Living in the Moment. The Wisdom of Epiah Khan. 2019. Urbane Publications. Short stories: Insights: Along The Warrior's Path. 1992. Kris Publishing. Musical: Harry. 1995. Book and lyrics: Chris Parker. Music: Paul O'Leary. A stage musical funded by The Arts Council and Gedling Leisure Services, Nottingham. Non-fiction publications: Conversations with my Dog. 2023. Chiselbury Publishing. The Brain Always Wins. 2016. With Dr John Sullivan. Urbane Publications. The Diego Masciaga Way. Lessons from the Master of Customer Service. 2014. Urbane Publications. Campaign It! 2012. With Alan Barnard. Kogan Page. Five Essential Ingredients For Business Success. Stories & Lessons From Three Of The UK's Greatest Restaurants. 2012. Ardra Press. If I take the lead will you walk by my side? 101 Communication Tips for Managers. 2006. ILAM Publishing. Developing Management Skills for Leadership. With Brian Stone. 2003. FT/Prentice Hall. Pearson Education. Contributed to: Total Strategy. 1999. Sondhi, R. Airworthy Publications. Bury, Lancashire. The Business of Sport Management. 2004. Beech J. Chadwick S. (Eds) Pearson Education, Harlow, Essex. (2nd edition 2013) Biography: Born Fighter. 2007. John Blake Publishing. Journalism Columnist & features writer for 'Terry O'Neill's Fighting Arts International' magazine 1986 -1996. Columnist and features writer for 'Martial Arts Illustrated' magazine 2001 - 2004. Columnist for 'Leisure Manager' magazine 2006-2007.