Biography

Immensely versatile, James Mapes is equally at home on the stage, behind a lectern, or in front of a camera. Described by many as "futurist" he delivers a message of possibilities, passion, love, humor and adventure, reflecting the potential of the creative mind.

Mr. Mapes was Director of the New York Hypnosis Center for 12 years and has been a clinical hypnotist, consultant and excellence coach for over 25 years. The author of several highly praised books including, "Quantum Leap Thinking: An Owners Guide To The Mind", and "The Workbook: The Magic of Quantum Leap Thinking" as well as an ongoing series of audio and video programs. He is recognized as a Certified Hypnotherapist by the National Guild of Hypnotists and the American Board of Hypnotherapy and is a member of the Association to Advanced Ethical Hypnosis. Mapes is the creator and president of the "Quantum Leap Thinking Organization". He lectures and conducts motivational workshops, for Fortune 500 corporations, organizations and associations, on break-through thinking and the potential of the human mind.

After graduation from California State University, Northridge, in 1969, with an MA in Theater, he spent two years in Repertory Theater. He has been seen in over 150 television shows and feature films including Good Morning America, CNN and Fox Family Television and as an actor in GUIDING LIGHT, SEARCH FOR TOMORROW, ALL MY CHILDREN and ONE LIFE TO LIVE.

His film credits include: SISTERS, THREE DAYS OF THE CONDOR, TAXI DRIVER, STAR TREK VI, STAR TREK: FIRST CONTACT and DO YOU WANNA KNOW A SECRET?

He has presented his one-man hypnosis show, "JOURNEY INTO THE IMAGINATION" for 25 years. He was the first recipient of the prestigious, "Campus Entertainer of the Year" Award and was the first stage hypnotist to perform in a large venue on Broadway.

Mapes was the director of The New York Hypnosis Center for twelve years. He has worked with the New York Police Department assisting in memory recovery, with professional athletes for sports improvement, with clients who have phobias, and with terminally ill cancer patients for pain control. As an extension of his clinical practice, he developed "Positive Self-Image Training", "Choices" and "Magic of the Mind." These three programs teach a systematic approach to achieving personal and professional goals. He is a certified hypnotherapist and holds a Ph.D. in experimental psychology.

As Creator and President of THE QUANTUM LEAP THINKING ORGANIZATION, James Mapes is one of the most sought-after international speakers in the corporate industry today. His individually tailored programs address such management issues as change, stress breakthrough thinking, team building, leadership, creativity and risk taking. He is the author of "QUANTUM LEAP THINKING: An Owner's Guide to the Mind", and "The Magic of Quantum Leap Thinking." He makes over 80 presentations a year to organizations and associations.