Genevieve Lai, an award-winning leader in education and the proud founder of Soul Anchorage, brings over 35 years of experience in health and community services. Honoured with the Outstanding Leadership in Education award in Dubai in February 2024, Genevieve's expertise spans a dynamic career, including owning and operating a thriving multidisciplinary practice in regional Australia for 15 years.

As the only female Master Trainer of NLP and Hypnosis in Australia—and one of just fifteen globally—Genevieve raises the bar in the industry, leading groundbreaking therapeutic methods. She is the creator of the Chrono-Shift Method™ and Coaching for Lasting Change™, integrating decades of hands-on experience and continuous learning from globally recognised 1st Generation Master Trainers such as Robert Dilts, Judith DeLozier, and Suzie Smith.

Genevieve works across diverse areas, supporting individuals through challenges such as mental illness, sexual abuse, childhood trauma, eating and body issues, work-related stress, and boundary setting. With a reputation for fairness, wisdom, kindness, and courage, Genevieve’s approach is deeply respectful of each individual’s unique journey.

Since founding Soul Anchorage in 2018, Genevieve has been dedicated to transforming lives. She teaches NLP, Time-Based Techniques, Hypnosis, and NLP Coaching, provides clinical supervision for the Education & Training Directorate, and works with Non-Government Community-Based Organisations across the ACT.

“Supporting all who are 100% committed to experiencing life with purpose, passion, and integrity.”

— Genevieve Lai

Genevieve Lai

Certified with and adhering to the standards and Code of Ethics of the American Board of Neuro Linguistic Programming (ABNLP), the American Board of NLP Coaching (ABNLP Coaching Division), and the American Board of Hypnotherapy (ABH), Genevieve is also registered with the International Institute of Complementary Therapists (IICT).

A globally trained and versatile thinker, Genevieve combines practical experience, visionary leadership, and a commitment to transformative practices. Her work continues to shape the future of health and community services while enriching countless lives.