Dick Sutphen is a pioneer in the field of human potential. He is a best-selling author and seminar leader who has also established distinguished careers in mind-programming technology and publishing. Through his Valley of the Sun Publishing Company, he created the first hypnosis tapes in 1976. Today there are nearly 400 Sutphen self-help and metaphysical CDs, books, and videos in worldwide release.

Since 1976, over 150,000 people have attended a Sutphen Seminar, retreat or workshop, which are conducted annually in major cities throughout the United States. Dick is often a featured speaker at conventions and has keynoted the annual American Board of Hypnotherapy Convention eight times.

Dick has appeared on hundreds of radio and TV shows, including "Phil Donahue," "Good Morning America," the "Tomorrow Show," and the "David Susskind Show," which built a 90-minute program around his work. Dick lives with his wife Tara and children, dogs, cats and horses in Malibu, California.