In the unique arena of professional trading coaches and consultants, Van K. Tharp stands out as an international leader in the industry.Helping others become the best trader or investor that they can be has been Tharp's mission since 1982.Dr. Tharp offers unique learning strategies, and his techniques for producing great traders are some of the most effective in the field.Over the years, Tharp has helped people overcome problems in areas of system development and trading psychology, and success related issues such as self-sabotage. He is the founder and president of the Van Tharp Institute, dedicated to offering high-quality educational products and services for traders and investors around the globe.While Van Tharp's expertise is in the area of finance, his mission is to touch people in a way that changes them for the better. In his books, courses and workshops, he uses the financial metaphor to do so.