Karl Mortier (1975) is a Belgian author, Visual Storyteller, and NLP Certified Master Trainer & Facilitator with over 20 years of experience. As a resource person at NLP University in Santa Cruz and Ambassador of UOMO Europa Patience Society, he specializes in visualization and innovative NLP techniques that help people unlock potential, overcome limiting beliefs, and embrace change. His approach combines clarity, humor, and practical tools to strengthen communication and personal growth. Passionate about development, Karl has inspired countless individuals and organizations to create meaningful transformations and realize success through conscious thought and purposeful action through the power of visualization.
A visual story about prostate cancer, NLP, and the power of humor and visualization
What if life suddenly forced you into a conversation you never asked for?
That is exactly what happened to Karl Mortier when he was confronted with the diagnosis of prostate cancer. In this deeply human and honest conference-testimony, Karl shares his journey from the shocking moment of diagnosis to the operation, and the many thoughts, fears, and insights along the way.
What makes his story unique is the way he tells it: not only with words, but also with his own drawings and cartoons. These visuals, sometimes lighthearted and humorous, sometimes dark and confronting, form the red thread of his narrative. They give form to the unspeakable, invite laughter in unexpected moments, and create space for reflection, emotion, and hope.
Karl integrates techniques from NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming) and Allan Paivio’s Dual Coding Theory, showing how the combination of images and language can help us process, understand, and even reframe life’s most challenging experiences.
With clarity, kindness, and a dose of self-mockery, Karl’s mission is to support men facing prostate cancer — before, during, and after treatment — and to inspire everyone to discover the resilience of humor, imagination, and human connection.
