BACKGROUND
About Harley
Harley Sears is an award-winning author and internationally recognized hypnotherapist with 27 years of experience.
As a sought-after professional, Harley has worked with numerous high-profile individuals, including celebrated actors, musicians, athletes, award-winning writers, directors, producers, and reality TV personalities. His ability to help clients from all walks of life achieve profound transformations has earned him a reputation as a highly effective hypnotherapist.
Harley's education reflects his commitment to holistic wellness, combining a Diploma in Hypnotherapy from HMI College of Hypnotherapy with a Certificate in Wellness Counseling from Cornell University and a Specialization in Integrative Health and Medicine from the University of Minnesota.
His debut book, The Magic in Metaphor: Empowering Children Through Healing Stories, became an Amazon #1 New Release and Best Seller, earning multiple literary awards. The BookLife Prize by Publishers Weekly selected it for their BookLife Elite collection, praising Sears for his "overflowing originality and practically flawless execution."
Beyond his professional life, Harley pursues his passion for genealogy and history, uncovering fascinating family stories. His love for baking led him to train as a pastry chef, and he graduated with Honors from the esteemed Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts.
As a sought-after professional, Harley has worked with numerous high-profile individuals, including celebrated actors, musicians, athletes, award-winning writers, directors, producers, and reality TV personalities. His ability to help clients from all walks of life achieve profound transformations has earned him a reputation as a highly effective hypnotherapist.
Harley's education reflects his commitment to holistic wellness, combining a Diploma in Hypnotherapy from HMI College of Hypnotherapy with a Certificate in Wellness Counseling from Cornell University and a Specialization in Integrative Health and Medicine from the University of Minnesota.
His debut book, The Magic in Metaphor: Empowering Children Through Healing Stories, became an Amazon #1 New Release and Best Seller, earning multiple literary awards. The BookLife Prize by Publishers Weekly selected it for their BookLife Elite collection, praising Sears for his "overflowing originality and practically flawless execution."
Beyond his professional life, Harley pursues his passion for genealogy and history, uncovering fascinating family stories. His love for baking led him to train as a pastry chef, and he graduated with Honors from the esteemed Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts.
Experience
Hypnotherapist
Private Practice
2002 - Present
2002 - Present
Youth Counselor
Ozanam Home for Boys
1999 - 2000
1999 - 2000
Psychiatric Technician
Willow Crest Hospital
1998 - 1999
1998 - 1999
Education
Diploma in Hypnotherapy
HMI College of Hypnotherapy
Wellness Counseling Certificate
Cornell University
Integrative Health and Medicine Specialization
University of Minnesota
Memberships
Cornell Alumni Group
Alumni
American Hypnosis Association
Member
Awards
Literary Awards
BookLife Elite by Publishers Weekly
Royal Dragonfly Book Award (1st Place)
Reader Views Reviewers Choice Award
The Golden Wizard Book Prize
PenCraft Book Award
The BookFest Award
Literary Titan Gold Book Award
IAN Book of the Year Awards (Finalist)
The BookLife Prize (Quarter Finalist)
Wishing Shelf Book Awards (Red Ribbon)
Readers' Favorite Five Stars
Reader Views Five-Star Review
Royal Dragonfly Book Award (1st Place)
Reader Views Reviewers Choice Award
The Golden Wizard Book Prize
PenCraft Book Award
The BookFest Award
Literary Titan Gold Book Award
IAN Book of the Year Awards (Finalist)
The BookLife Prize (Quarter Finalist)
Wishing Shelf Book Awards (Red Ribbon)
Readers' Favorite Five Stars
Reader Views Five-Star Review