I grew up in theatre, dance, and modeling. My 17 years as a classroom teacher with a Master's degree in Education and a Minor in Counseling played a major part in my life giving me a background of mentoring and guiding others. I've worn many hats during my life's journey (teacher, tour manager/public relations, presenter, personal assistant, advocate, choreographer, stage manager/producer, and mom). I also lived in NYC where I was an associate to the founder of the National Dance Institute, Jacques d'Amboise. I have experience helping people from all facets of the industry providing them with the best tools to discover how to manage and cultivate relationships and balance their personal and professional lives.

My concerns and heart are for young adult entertainers as well as families in the business trying to put their life into perspective while being influenced and pulled in many directions; specializing in teen and young adult behaviors, motivations, and relationships. Creating a flexible and in-depth artist-success model while partnering up with major labels, production companies, and studios has resulted in what is now, Shading the Limelight.

As a Licensed Neuro-Linguistic Master Practitioner, Business Coach, Hypnotist, and Weight Loss Master Coach through Global NLP Training. I consult, mentor, and life-coach in addition to developing and presenting workshops to support all involved in the industry.

- Cristi Williams, NLP Master Practitioner

Therapeutic Techniques: Guided Imagery, Timelines, Belief Change, EFT, Parts Integration, Core Transformation, Hypnotherapy Techniques, Trauma/Phobia relief

I am a licensed Neuro-Linguistics Practitioner and Business Coach. In addition to life coaching, I research and edit teacher materials, newsletters, and articles for Shading the Limelight as well as for manuals of educational videos for other production companies. I also am involved in the Educational Consulting and Management Division.

Nicole obtained her first job as a trainer and coach while studying as an foreign exchange student in the United States. Working with expatriates moving to The Netherlands, and children. This is where she discovered the use of the same NLP and psychological tools in affecting change and to inspire. Next to finishing her law degree, she enrolled in to graduate programs in Educational Psychology, Psychology, and Speech & Communication.

She has been training and coaching since 1996 in various corporations, private practice, and as part of her company Global NLP Training. Global NLP Training is a company that specializes in teaching coaches, educators, and therapeutic professionals in NLP, coaching and psychological tools in destinations around the world.

In spring of 2008, Nicole and Steve connected with Cristi Williams and found synergy with Shading the Limelight. She is a consultant and trainer, involved in project-based work as well as our overseas representative.

Stephan later transitioned into the corporate world where he served training coordinator and coach with nationally branded companies. Stephan's last corporate position was that of training coordinator for MGM Grand Resort Group. Stephan recognized the need for an experienced international NLP and coaching trainer to compliment his skills and background. He developed, along with Nichole Schneider, Global NLP Training Institute.

In spring of 2008 Steve, Nicole, and Cristi Williams of Shading the Limelight found synergy to enable them to expand and meet the needs of a wider clientele. Steve is now involved in project-based work as consultant and coach.