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Life = Choices; Choices = LifeWhat I Learned by Living My Own Work: 10 Mental Freedom® LessonsIn this episode, Kim Olver opens the new year with a deeply reflective and practical solo conversation on self-discovery, responsibility, and what it truly means to live Mental Freedom®—not as a concept, but as a daily practice.Rather than sharing dozens of surface-level insights, Kim slows down to explore 10 deeply integrated lessons from 2025 that she is carrying into 2026. These lessons are grounded in Choice Theory, emotional maturity, and lived experience, addressing themes such as personal responsibility, unmet needs, conflict, boundaries, power struggles, emotional regulation, and authentic connection.Throughout the episode, Kim examines how blame qui...
2026-01-0119 minLife = Choices; Choices = LifeOutsourcing Responsibility: The Coaching Pattern That Keeps Clients StuckIn this solo episode, Kim Olver explores one of the most common—and most damaging—coaching mistakes she sees in her work with individuals, leaders, and helping professionals: clients outsourcing responsibility for their own lives while simultaneously overtaking responsibility for others.Drawing from decades of experience as a coach, counselor, and creator of the Mental Freedom® process, Kim unpacks how this pattern shows up in coaching conversations, relationships, workplaces, and families. She explains why this dynamic feels familiar and even virtuous, yet quietly erodes empowerment, clarity, and sustainable change.You’ll learn how outsourcing responsibility keeps p...
2025-12-2509 minLife = Choices; Choices = LifeThe Question I Ask Every Coaching Client—and Why It Changes EverythingIn this episode of Life Equals Choices, Choices Equal Life, Kim Olver shares the single, powerful question she asks every coaching client—and why it reveals more than any intake form ever could. Drawing on decades of experience as a coach, counselor, and creator of the Mental Freedom® process, Kim explores how this question quickly uncovers whether a client is taking responsibility for their life or outsourcing it to circumstances, relationships, or other people.This episode dives into one of the most common coaching challenges Kim sees: clients who want change but unknowingly give away their power by...
2025-12-1909 minLife = Choices; Choices = LifeThe 4 Psychological Blocks That Hold Entrepreneurs Back — and How to Break ThemIn this episode, Kim Olver continues her insightful conversation with internationally recognized business mentor Katrena Friel, creator of the transformational Done For You program and founder of Becoming the Expert. Known as “the business mentor to the awakened,” Katrena has spent more than 25 years helping entrepreneurs position themselves as true experts—clarifying their message, building powerful brands, and creating seven distinct income streams that future-proof their businesses.Picking up from Part 1, Kim and Katrena dive deeper into the psychological blocks that stop brilliant people—especially women—from launching or scaling their businesses. Katrena breaks down the four biggest minds...
2025-12-1220 minLife = Choices; Choices = LifeFrom HR to Coach: Navigating Fear, Purpose, and Authentic LeadershipIn this episode, Kim Olver continues her powerful conversation with coach and HR leader Josh Brumley, exploring what it really takes to launch a successful coaching practice after years in an internal coaching role. Josh speaks openly about the emotional and mental challenges of starting a business, reframing fear as excitement, and navigating the mindset hurdles that often hold new coaches back.Together, Kim and Josh dig into why early-career and mid-career managers often struggle, how coaching can transform the transition into leadership, and why authenticity—not scripts or corporate expectations—is the key to becoming a truste...
2025-12-0413 minLife = Choices; Choices = LifeBuilding an Internal Coaching Program: Lessons from HR Leader Josh BrumleyIn this episode, host Kim Olver sits down with coach and human resources leader Josh Brumley for an honest, insightful conversation about building an internal coaching program, navigating the challenging shift from consultant to coach, and helping emerging supervisors lead with authenticity.Josh, a graduate of the Academy of Choice’s 120-hour coaching program, shares how he used professional development funds to earn his certification and design a coaching initiative inside a university setting. He discusses the surprising challenges of transitioning from HR consultant to coach, the boundaries required to avoid slipping back into “just tell me what...
2025-12-0115 minLife = Choices; Choices = LifeClarify Your Field of Excellence: Leadership Lessons with Katrena FrielIn this episode, host Kim Olver sits down with internationally recognized business mentor Katrena Friel to explore powerful truths about leadership, entrepreneurship, and discovering your unique field of excellence. Known as the “business mentor to the awakened,” Katrena has spent more than 25 years helping entrepreneurs and leaders transform hidden dreams into tangible, income-generating results.Katrena shares the inspiring origin story behind her signature Done For You program — a 90-day, high-touch process that builds a client’s entire personal brand ecosystem, including their book, website, TEDx message, and high-ticket signature program. Drawing from decades of experience, she explains how she re...
2025-11-2018 minLife = Choices; Choices = LifeThe 5 Leadership Skills Every Educator (and Leader) Needs with Dr. Don ParkerIn this episode of Life Equals Choices, Choices Equal Life, host Kim Olver continues her inspiring conversation with Dr. Don Parker, nationally acclaimed educator, keynote speaker, and author of Building Bridges and Be the Driving Force. Together, they explore the heart of effective leadership—vision, trust, communication, and integrity—and how these qualities transform not only schools but every kind of organization.Dr. Parker shares his top five leadership skills for building lasting trust, leading change without resistance, and inspiring teams even through funding challenges and uncertainty. Drawing from decades in education and leadership development, he offers prac...
2025-11-1314 minLife = Choices; Choices = LifeLeading with Radical Empathy: Dr. Don Parker on Trust, Connection & TransformationIn this episode of Life Equals Choices; Choices Equal Life, host Kim Olver welcomes back Dr. Don Parker, nationally acclaimed keynote speaker, educator, and author of Building Bridges and Be the Driving Force. Known for transforming schools through relational trust and trauma-informed leadership, Dr. Parker shares his insights on radical empathy leadership—a transformative approach that moves beyond authority to genuine human connection.Dr. Parker discusses his inspiring TEDx Talk on empathy in leadership, the evolution from top-down management to trust-based collaboration, and how educators and leaders alike can create cultures of belonging where everyone matters. Together, Kim and...
2025-11-0615 minLife = Choices; Choices = LifeYou Matter, Period: Angela Maiers on Building Classrooms and Brands People Believe InIn this episode, host Kim Olver concludes a three-part conversation with Angela Maiers, globally recognized educator, entrepreneur, author, and founder of Choose to Matter. Kim and Angela dig into the science of mattering—why securing the heart comes before earning the mind or the business, and how that truth transforms classrooms, brands, and communities. Angela explains “heart share,” the danger of treating students and customers like compliant “users,” and why the data that matters most asks a simple question: Do people feel seen, valued, and needed here? Together they explore practical ways schools can center student voice and interest (oceanography, dinosaur...
2025-10-3021 minLife = Choices; Choices = LifeThe Power of Mattering in Work, Life, and Education with Angela Maiers (Part 2)In this episode of Life Equals Choices, Choices Equal Life, host Kim Olver continues her inspiring conversation with Angela Maiers, founder of the Choose to Matter movement. Picking up where Part 1 left off, Kim and Angela explore the deep connection between mattering and mental freedom—how both help us reclaim our worth and resilience when identity feels tied to roles, titles, or external validation.Angela shares her personal story of losing her sense of purpose during COVID when her work came to a halt, and Kim reveals how that same period led to the creation of her Mental...
2025-10-2321 minLife = Choices; Choices = LifeThe Power of Mattering with Angela Maiers: Why Every Human Needs to Be Seen, Valued, and NeededIn this episode of Life Equals Choices, Choices Equal Life, Kim Olver welcomes Angela Maiers, globally recognized educator, author, and founder of the Choose to Matter movement. Together, they explore the deep science and human truth behind mattering—the fundamental need to be seen, valued, and needed.Angela shares how the movement began unexpectedly after her TED Talk and how it evolved into a worldwide call to action, led by young people who want to make a difference in their communities. Drawing on neuroscience and real-world research, she explains that the drive to matter is biologically programmed—essent...
2025-10-1623 minLife = Choices; Choices = LifeEducation, Empowerment, and the Power of Choice with Dr. Avisha Ford- part 2Description: In this episode of Life Equals Choices, Choices Equal Life, Kim Olver continues her inspiring conversation with Dr. Evisha Ford, licensed clinical social worker, TEDx speaker, and founding executive director of I Can Dream Center, a therapeutic school for neurodiverse learners and their families.Dr. Ford shares how she balances compassion with high expectations in education and leadership—creating environments where both students and staff can thrive. She and Kim discuss the difference between self-care as an occasional treat and self-care as a daily practice, exploring how routines, health maintenance, and mindfulness keep leaders grounded and resi...
2025-10-0913 minLife = Choices; Choices = LifeTransforming Education through Connection and Compassion - Part 1In this episode of Life Equals Choices, Choices Equal Life, Kim Olver welcomes Dr. Evisha Ford, licensed clinical social worker, TEDx speaker, and founding director of the I Can Dream Center, a therapeutic school serving neurodiverse learners in Illinois. Dr. Ford, author of Benches in the Bathroom: Leading a Physically, Emotionally, and Socially Safe School Culture, shares her insights on compassionate leadership and the importance of creating supportive environments for both educators and students.Kim and Dr. Ford explore how compassionate leadership is not about lowering expectations, but about pairing high standards with high levels of support. The...
2025-10-0215 minLife = Choices; Choices = LifeEntrepreneurship with Mental Freedom - part 2In this inspiring continuation, Kim Olver sits down with Joan Karstrom, tech entrepreneur and founder of J Code Studio, to explore how Mental Freedom® shapes both her business journey and personal growth. Joan shares how the principles of Mental Freedom helped her move from self-doubt and people-pleasing into clarity, resilience, and authentic confidence.Together, Kim and Joan unpack what freedom truly means as a business owner, how to stay grounded when comparison creeps in, and why celebrating small wins—like business cards or your first LLC—can fuel long-term success. Joan also highlights the importance of mentoring women...
2025-09-2516 minLife = Choices; Choices = LifeEntrepreneurship with Mental Freedom - part 1In this inspiring episode of Life Equals Choices, Choices Equal Life, Kim Olver sits down with Joan Karstrom, a globally minded tech creative and founder of her own digital studio, to explore how Mental Freedom® helped her step confidently into entrepreneurship.From overcoming imposter syndrome in male-dominated tech spaces to redefining success on her own terms, Joan shares how the principles of Mental Freedom—like Responsibility vs. Response-ability, the Unconditional Trust Challenge, and Rewriting the Stories in Your Head—gave her the clarity and confidence to launch her business.Listeners will hear how Joan shifted from s...
2025-09-1818 minLife = Choices; Choices = LifeParenting with Mental Freedom - part 2Kim Olver continues her conversation with coach and educator Rachel Lynn McElroy to explore how Mental Freedom® principles show up in everyday parenting. Rachel shares real-life strategies for shifting kids’ self-talk into empowering language, using pain as a signal (not a solution), practicing gratitude through GLOW (Gifts, Lessons, Opportunities, Wisdom), and building autonomy, boundaries, and resilience—without losing emotional safety. Whether you’re a parent, caregiver, or counselor, you’ll leave with practical tools to help children meet their own needs and thrive.Rachel’s website: https://alignandempowercoaching.comMissed Part 1? Listen here.
2025-09-1121 minLife = Choices; Choices = LifeParenting with Mental Freedom-part 1Season 8 of Life Equals Choices, Choices Equal Life kicks off with a powerful conversation on parenting with mental freedom. Kim Olver is joined by coach and educator Rachel Lynn McElroy, founder of Align and Empower Coaching, to explore how parents can raise resilient, self-aware children by teaching them to understand and meet their own needs.Rachel shares how the principles of Mental Freedom®—including responsibility vs. response-ability, unconditional trust, and empowering language—shape her parenting approach with her two young children. From fostering autonomy and connection to modeling resilience and healthy boundaries, this episode offers practical insights for any...
2025-09-0429 minLife = Choices; Choices = LifeCounseling Veterans: Trust, Trauma, and Choice Theory in ActionIn Part 2 of her insightful conversation with Dr. Janet Morgan, Kim Olver dives deeper into the complexities of counseling military veterans and their families. Dr. Morgan shares powerful strategies for building trust with reluctant clients, navigating stigma, and working within the cultural nuances of military life.They explore the benefits and limitations of EMDR therapy, why Choice Theory is so effective for trauma recovery, and the importance of helping veterans reconnect with their basic needs and rebuild their quality world. You’ll also learn about practical, confidential support options like MFLACs and Vet Centers.Whether you’re a...
2025-08-0719 minLife = Choices; Choices = LifeMilitary Mental Health, Trauma, and Counseling with Dr. Janet Morgan In this powerful episode, Kim Olver speaks with military counselor and trauma specialist Dr. Janet Morgan about the unique mental health needs of veterans and active-duty service members. Drawing from her work with soldiers, Marines, first responders, and their families, Dr. Morgan explains why understanding military culture is essential for counselors—and why not every therapist is equipped to help.Together, they explore the unspoken pain of post-traumatic stress (not a disorder), the challenge of transitioning to civilian life, the impact of military ethos and identity, and how Choice Theory provides a respectful, empowering framework for healing.
2025-07-3120 minLife = Choices; Choices = LifeDesigning a Life You Love: Jane Newman on Mental Freedom®, Educational Leadership & Bold ChoicesIn this heartfelt and eye-opening episode of Life Equals Choices, Choices Equal Life, Kim Olver welcomes back Australian educator, consultant, and speaker Jane Newman for the powerful second part of their conversation about transformation in education and life. With over 25 years of experience in teaching and leadership, Jane has seen firsthand the toll modern education can take on the professionals within it—and she's made it her mission to help people realign with their purpose, values, and emotional well-being.Jane shares how she uses the principles of Choice Theory® to help educators reconnect with what truly matters—not just i...
2025-07-2411 minLife = Choices; Choices = LifeEmpowering Educators Through Self-Awareness: A Choice Theory Approach with Jane Newman (Part 1)In this episode, Kim Olver is joined by Jane Newman, a passionate educator, leader, and founder of New Core Consulting in Australia. With over 25 years of experience in education and a decade in leadership, Jane has become a leading voice in applying Choice Theory® to help teachers and school leaders reconnect with their purpose, manage stress, and rediscover their joy.Jane shares her powerful shift from school principal to national consultant, offering training that prioritizes being over doing. She dives into how understanding personal motivations and internal control can reignite passion among burned-out educators, empower new teachers, an...
2025-07-1712 min
Outlier's Edge Podcast with Niiamah AshongYour Story Is Your Biggest Asset | Kim Olver, Alexandria Rene | Throwback | Ep 785"Sometimes we just need the invitation, and that helps us become that identity." Alexandria ReneeJoin Niiamah (@niiamahashong) with Kim Oliver and Alexandria Renee as they reveal how to transform limiting beliefs into powerful visibility strategies. Discover the exact mindset shifts that turned behind-the-scenes players into movement leaders reaching millions.Welcome to the Outlier's Edge Podcast, hosted by Niiamah Ashong, Founder of Outlier's Edge and Sherpa of the World of Difference. On this podcast, you'll join other high-performing unconventional leaders and entrepreneurs (aka Outliers) as they talk about leveraging what makes them different to make...
2025-07-1349 minLife = Choices; Choices = LifeMastering the Art of Listening: Christine Miles on Empathy, Influence & The Listening Path (Pt 2)In this episode of Life Equals Choices, Choices Equal Life, Kim Olver continues her enlightening conversation with Christine Miles, founder of The Listening Path, about the transformative power of listening to understand. Christine busts common myths around listening—like the idea that understanding means agreement—and explains why real listening is not about offering advice, but about guiding people to tell their full stories.She shares powerful strategies from her framework, including the “Listening Compass”—six simple but effective questions to deepen connection and foster trust in any conversation. From corporate boardrooms to classrooms to family dinner tables, Chr...
2025-07-1019 minLife = Choices; Choices = LifeThe Listening Path: Unlocking the Hidden Power of Listening with Christine Miles (Pt 1)Do you really know how to listen—or are you just waiting for your turn to speak?In this compelling episode of Life = Choices, Choices = Life, Kim Olver sits down with Christine Miles, award-winning author of What Is It Costing You Not to Listen? and founder of The Listening Path, to explore why most of us were never actually taught how to listen—and how that’s impacting our relationships, our leadership, and our lives.Christine shares how growing up with a mentally ill parent shaped her superpower: listening beneath the surface. From Fortune 100 boardrooms to fifth-grad...
2025-07-0318 minLife = Choices; Choices = LifeSelf-Image & The Power of Visibility with Angela Acosta (Part 2) In Part 2 of this inspiring conversation, Kim Olver sits down again with photographer, coach, and visibility advocate Angela Acosta to explore how women can reclaim self-worth, confidence, and empowerment—both personally and professionally. Angela shares how her photo sessions become transformational experiences, helping women release decades of self-doubt and redefine beauty on their own terms.Angela also introduces her newest project, Startup Stories, where she’s on a mission to raise the visibility of 100 female entrepreneurs through branding photo shoots and done-for-you media support. Learn more about Startup Stories at: startupstories.space Follow Angela on I...
2025-06-1213 minLife = Choices; Choices = LifeRedefining Beauty: How Photography and Community Empower Women Over 40In this episode of Life Equals Choices, Choices Equal Life, Kim Olver sits down with Angela Acosta—visionary entrepreneur, photographer, and founder of The Gal Project and Angela Atelier. Angela shares the deeply personal story behind her mission to help women over 40 reclaim visibility, confidence, and self-worth. Through her judgment-free photography studio and her online community, Angela is transforming how women see themselves—one portrait and one voice at a time. Learn how setting an intention for your own visibility can be an act of radical self-love and legacy-building. This conversation is part one of a two-part series that will...
2025-06-0513 minLife = Choices; Choices = LifeInclusive Parenting: Finding Strength on the Autism JourneyIn this episode, Kim has a heartfelt continuation of her conversation with Ashley Patrick, a devoted mom and parenting educator, as we explore what it really means to build inclusive communities for families with neurodiverse children. Ashley shares the inspiration behind her mom-and-me craft events, designed to be calm, understanding, and welcoming to all—especially those who often feel excluded from traditional activities.We also discuss the emotional reality of receiving an autism diagnosis as a parent, the importance of community support, and the grieving process of letting go of the future you imagined for your child so...
2025-05-2212 minLife = Choices; Choices = LifeParenting, Neurodiversity & the Power of Inclusion with Ashley Patrick (Part 1)In this heartfelt and empowering episode of Life Equals Choices; Choices Equal Life, Kim Olver sits down with Ashley Patrick—devoted mom, fierce advocate, and full-time probation officer—to explore the beautiful complexity of parenting in a neurodiverse family. Ashley shares her real-life experience raising her daughter Gabby, who was diagnosed with autism at age two, along with a blended household of seven children ranging from ages 3 to 23.Ashley opens up about the balancing act of motherhood and career, the isolation that can come with parenting a neurodiverse child, and the deep transformation that led her to build...
2025-05-1513 minLife = Choices; Choices = LifeParenting Against the Grain: The Agile Approach with Bia Dimovski (Part 2)In this episode, Kim Olver welcomes back author and Agile coach Bia Dimovski in a powerful continuation of last week's conversation to explore how she applies professional Agile principles to parenting in an intentional, iterative way. In Agile Parenting, Bia shares how her decade-long struggle with infertility shaped her reverence for parenting—and how that perspective led her to reject mainstream trends in favor of meaningful connection, structure, and flexibility with her daughter.Together, Kim and Bia unpack:Why Agile methodology isn’t just for software teams—it can be a powerful framework for raising childrenHow to parent...
2025-05-0817 minLife = Choices; Choices = LifeAgile Parenting™: Intentional Connection in a Fast-Paced WorldIn this two-part episode, Kim welcomes author, coach, and parenting visionary Biljana "Bia" Dimovski to explore her unique approach to raising children in the modern age—what she calls Agile Parenting. Drawing from her own decade-long journey through infertility and her experience as an agile coach, Bia shares how she intentionally shaped her parenting philosophy to emphasize presence, connection, and mutual learning with her daughter.Rather than following conventional parenting labels like "helicopter" or "snowplow," Bia reframes what it means to be deeply engaged. From modeling adult conversations to rediscovering creativity through shared art projects, she illustrates how...
2025-05-0116 min
GEMS with Genesis Amaris KempGEMS RADIO SEGMENT - Managing Life's Curveballs with Mark Collins & Kim OlverDuring this GEMS Radio Segment we discussed Managing Life's Curveballs. What do you do in the instance, are you juggling various demands, how to remain calm and steadfast during the storm?GUEST PANELISTMark CollinsMark is the founder of Freedom For Life and author of the transformational leadership book, “LIFE MASTERY: Living life by design, not by default.” He has seen hundreds of lives transformed through his Life Mastery suite of courses and has a singular passion to see Christian husbands divorce-proof their marriage, show...
2025-04-271h 37Life = Choices; Choices = LifeBridging the Divide: A Courageous Conversation Across the AisleIn this powerful conclusion to her three-part series, Kim Olver continues her candid conversation with Republican guest Mike Corey, modeling what it looks like to engage in respectful political discourse amidst deep national division. Together, they explore the complex dynamics of DEIB (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging), systemic inequality, white privilege, and the legacy of racism in America—all without shouting or shutting down.With curiosity and compassion, Kim and Mike discuss controversial topics like affirmative action, police history, socioeconomic disparity, the media's role in polarization, and the need for a viable third political party. While their wo...
2025-04-2425 minLife = Choices; Choices = LifeRespectful Disagreement: A Democrat and Republican Talk Politics, Abortion, and EquityIn Part 2 of this candid conversation, Kim Olver reconnects with childhood acquaintance Mike Cory to explore the widening political divide in the U.S. — not to change each other's minds but to model what respectful political discourse can look like.From energy policy and healthcare to abortion, transgender athletes, and diversity in education, Kim and Mike openly share their opposing views while holding space for mutual respect. This episode offers a rare glimpse into what’s possible when people disagree without hostility — and listen with curiosity instead of judgment.Whether you lean left or right, you’ll...
2025-04-1724 minLife = Choices; Choices = LifeCan We Talk? Bridging Political Divides with Respect and CuriosityIn this episode, I am joined by a high school acquaintance and thoughtful conservative voice, Mike Cory, for an honest and respectful conversation about the political divide between Democrats and Republicans.Rather than aiming to debate or “win,” Mike and I model how to listen for understanding, even when we disagree. With topics ranging from gun laws and media mistrust to Medicaid, Christian values, and government corruption, this conversation explores the values beneath the views—and reveals how much more we have in common when we take time to truly hear each other. This is Part 1 of...
2025-04-1023 minLife = Choices; Choices = LifeTransformational Leadership part 1In this episode, I interview Paul Cline about progressive leadership—what it is, why it’s important, and the transformational mindset behind it. As you listen, evaluate for yourself whether you have what it takes to lead with true transformation. If you enjoy this conversation, be sure to return next week for part 2 of our interview with Paul Cline. You can register for our Basic Intensive Training in Choice Theory and Reality Therapy here, or if you'd rather get your questions answered, set up a Zoom meeting with Kim here.
2025-03-0816 minLife = Choices; Choices = LifeWhen Relationships EndIn this episode, Kim explores how to navigate the painful transition when an intimate relationship comes to an end. Whether it's due to divorce, distance, or a conscious decision, the loss can leave you wondering how to move forward. Kim breaks down Kübler-Ross's stages of grief—reminding us that the process is uniquely personal—and shares practical strategies to help you let go with grace, rediscover balance in your pain, and step confidently into the next chapter of your life.If you're ready to deepen your journey toward healing and growth, start by watching our Mental Freedo...
2025-02-2722 minLife = Choices; Choices = LifeIntimate Negotiations for the Win/Win/WinJoin me in this engaging episode as I explore the art of negotiating in intimate relationships. Unlike typical negotiations focused on individual gain, true success in your most personal interactions requires a collaborative mindset—one where both partners embrace, “I want to win, and I want you to win too.” Discover how shifting your perspective, practicing empathy, and unleashing your creativity can lead to win/win/win outcomes that benefit you, your partner, and the strength of your relationship.Drawing from the insights in my book, Secrets of Happy Couples, I share practical strategies for transforming conflicts into opp...
2025-02-2024 minOutlier's Edge Podcast with Niiamah AshongHow Two Entrepreneurs Found Their Voice and Built Movements | Kim Olver, Alexandria Rene | EP 623"You don't have time to be afraid anymore." - Alexandria ReneJoin Niiamah (@niiamahashong) with Kim Olver @OlverInternational and Alexandria Rene @wearestaydumb for an inspiring discussion about transforming fear into opportunity. Listen as these dynamic entrepreneurs share their journey from behind-the-scenes to center stage while building movements that matter.Welcome to the Outlier's Edge Podcast, hosted by Niiamah Ashong, Founder of Outlier's Edge and Sherpa of the World of Difference. On this podcast, you'll join other high-performing unconventional leaders and entrepreneurs (aka Outliers) as they talk about leveraging what makes them different to make a...
2025-01-2249 min
GEMS with Genesis Amaris KempEp. 809 - Build Your Emotional Strength and Resilience With Mental Freedom along with Kim OlverWhen it comes Mental Health and Mental Freedom® what comes to mind? In this segment, Kim Olver shares how to create your strength and resilience before you need it. We also go over Mental Freedom® high level and learn the six principles you need to integrate in your life to find the mental freedom you crave.
WHO IS KIM OLVER?
Kim Olver, LCPC, NCC, BCC is a highly respected coach,
counselor, and author, with over three decades of experience helping individuals and organizations achieve mental freedom, personal growth, and relationship success. She is the founder of Olver International and a leadi...
2024-10-0532 min
Tune In: Radio for Your Mind, Body & SoulMental Freedom—with Coach Kim Olver"All behavior is internally motivated."
So shares our guest Kim Olver of Olver International—author, podcast host & Mental Freedom coach—along with this pearl of wisdom:
"Nobody can make you do something you wouldn't want to do."
If you feel that isn't true, you JUST MUST listen to this conversation to examine your beliefs about this one.... What is a "Mental Freedom coach," you'd like to know? Tune in to learn more!
|| Connect with this episode’s guest at: https://olverinternational.com ... or buy her book on Mental Freedom to learn even mo...
2024-09-0957 minLife = Choices; Choices = LifeProper Problem AssignmentIn this episode, Kim talks about the challenge experienced by couples when one person is upset about something the other person does. They miscategorize the problem as the other person's instead of their own. The problem lies with the person who is most upset by it. If you own the problem, then it's your responsibility to fix it. This puts you in the driver's seat. Otherwise, you are powerless to fix it while waiting for your partner to change. Additionally, Kim discusses not staying in relationships where you are not receiving even the bare minimum you want. More of...
2024-07-1820 minLife = Choices; Choices = LifeDiversity of Girls High School WrestlingIn this episode, I get to interview a trailblazer in the sport of girls wrestling, my granddaughter, Saige Olver. According to the National Wrestling Hall of Fame, in 1990, there were 112 girls who participated in high school wrestling. Since then, the sport has grown exponentially. Last season, '22-'23, there were 49,127 girls wrestling in the sport. The '23-'24 season was the first sanctioned season for girls in the state of Pennsylvania where today's guest, my granddaughter Saige Olver, lives. She was not only on that team this year, but she was the team member that went the farthest in...
2024-04-1814 min
The Entrepreneur EthosMental Freedom: Overcoming Self-Created Misery for Entrepreneurs with Kim OlverSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Stitcher | OvercastSupport the Show. Get the AudioBook!AudioBook: Audible| Kobo| Authors Direct | Google Play | AppleIntroductionDo you struggle with imposter syndrome or self-doubt as an entrepreneur? Feel like your success is a fraud? This podcast episode explores how to overcome these mental roadblocks.Kim Olver, founder of Olver International, shares her innovative "Mental Freedom" framework to help entrepreneurs eradicate self-limiting beliefs and negative self-talk. Learn about the 5 core human needs driving behavior and how...
2024-03-2544 minLife = Choices; Choices = LifeManaging Challenging Supervision Situations in a University SettingIn this episode, I had the pleasure of interviewing Dr. Patricia Robey, Full Professor in Psychology and Counseling at Governors State University in Illinois. In this conversation Dr. Robey talks about the values, beliefs and practices she considers as she plans for a new academic year. She discusses how she fosters an interest in learning for her students who may be resistant to taking certain required courses. She also shares her process for working with students who may be struggling academically. Pat shares her joy of being back in the classroom again and a choice she made that had...
2023-11-0923 minLife = Choices; Choices = LifeDistinguishing Coaches from Counselors, Teachers, Mentors and ConsultantsIn this episode, Kim talks about how to distinguish between a coach and counselors, teachers, mentors and consultants. She talks about things clients can do to protect themselves from unqualified coaches and the three things coaches need to do with their clients. Finally, she wraps up by discussing clients as Hope Warriors. If you are interested in hiring or becoming a coach, you can email Kim at kim@olverinternational.com or schedule a time to discuss what you want here.
2023-04-2720 minLife = Choices; Choices = LifeStages of ChangeIn this episode, Kim discusses Prochasta and DiClemeti's Stages of Change model, originally developed for addictions, this model is extremely helpful in coaching, too. While counselors work with clients in all stages, coaches should only ethically work with clients from the preparation stage on. It is an important skill to determine where your clients are in their readiness to change. This information will help and it also informs good coaching strategies in each stage. If you are interested in a board certified coach (BCC) credential, Academy of Choice is a BCC-approved program. You may register here for our next...
2023-04-0616 minLife = Choices; Choices = LifeFebruary, the Month of LoveWhen most people think of February and love, they think of Valentine's Day. Valentine's Day is the holiday for couples. But what if you aren't part of a couple? Kim shares her personal story of how painful Valentine's Day was for her after the death of her husband and what she did about it. She reminds people to check in on those who may be grieving during the month of love, especially when they are grieving the loss of their partner, whether through death, divorce or decision. Single, when not by choice, can be an especially challenging status around V...
2023-02-0615 minLife = Choices; Choices = LifeThe Framework of Mental Freedom®In this episode, I explain the BCT Framework of Mental Freedom and the three top mistakes people make that keep people from experiencing Mental Freedom. There is a very special offer if you listen to the end. To schedule a complimentary, risk-free 30-minutes Mental Freedom Strategy Session with Kim, book here.
2023-01-2612 minLife = Choices; Choices = LifeGoal Attainment 2023In this episode, Kim talks about her goal attainment process that she developed from studying many goal setting gurus, including Jack Canfield, Brian Tracy, Jim Rohn, Zig Zigler and more. She thoughtfully created a process including left- and right-brain activities for optimal success. As someone who has been successful accomplishing the things she sets out to do, Kim shares some of her tips and processes in this podcast. If you want more, you can find her Goal Attainment eBook here.
2022-12-3112 minLife = Choices; Choices = LifeParenting with Elisabeth StittIn this episode, I interview Elisabeth Stitt, named Coach's Foundation's 2021 Coach of the Year and the founder of Joyful Parenting Coaching. Lisabeth taught school students for 25 years, then she worked with parents and students in the school and eventually became a parenting coach. She is also a parent to her daughter, Julie. She shares a lot of information about how she came to be a recognized parenting coach, as well as her four reasons she thinks parenting is harder now than ever before. She also has a lot to say about over-scheduling your kids. If you like what Elisabeth...
2022-06-3037 minLife = Choices; Choices = LifeLive Out Loud & Age ExcellentlyIn this episode, I interview Dr. Cheryl Woodson who is a doctor that sees many older women with some form of dementia and their caregivers. She knows medically, as well as personally, the enormity of this job. Her own mother suffered with dementia and Dr. Cheryl was her primary caregiver. She goes against conventional wisdom by saying there is no role reversal. That person is still your parent, even if they don't remember you. You need to afford them the respect they deserve when you are caring for them. However, there are safety issues you may need to be...
2022-06-1733 minLife = Choices; Choices = LifeParenting; Biological, Fostering and AdoptiveIn this episode, I interview Regina Fike, parent extraordinaire. Regina and her husband Rick are parents to eight children, grandparents to 15 and have foster parented medically fragile children for 16 years. To say she is committed to the welfare of children doesn't do her justice. She has even parlayed her experience into a career as an excellent, impassioned speaker and Parent Educator. She shares many life experiences, including the suicide of her son. Her pain is evident but through it all, she culls lessons from the tragedies of her life. This is a woman who exemplifies commitment to children who ha...
2022-06-1029 minLife = Choices; Choices = LifeSetting Loving Boundaries with Claire LernerIn this episode, I interview parenting expert Claire Lerner about setting boundaries with children so the parent remains in charge. The child has two choices, both of which are framed with neutrality and the child is left to choose the one they think is best. The parent is able to remove the power struggle by offering two good choices where they will get what they need and the child knows they will be following the established rules with either choice. She also shares some ideas about temperament and working with a sensitive child. You can find Claire at www.le...
2022-06-0335 minLife = Choices; Choices = LifeMental Freedom® 2022In this episode, I talk about how anyone can learn Mental Freedom® in just six sessions. One of the things I have discovered in over 30 years of working with people on improving their mindsets, overcoming their obstacles and accomplishing their goals is that we each are experts at creating chaos and pain in our lives that we think are caused by external events. We then tend to blame those events and never focus on their root causes, which means they will just be perpetuated. Mental Freedom helps people unlock the bars we have constructed around ourselves that keep us st...
2022-05-2626 minLife = Choices; Choices = LifeMany Ways to Apply Mental Freedom®In this episode, I speak with counselor, instructor, my colleague and friend, Bruce Davenport. Bruce was one of the first people to volunteer to try out my beta version of Mental Freedom® in a group coaching setting. As a Choice Theory enthusiast himself, Bruce was curious about my new program. In this interview, he discusses the many ways he has applied the principles of Mental Freedom® to his life. Bruce has a special fondness for working with married couples. As a happily married man for 40 years, he likes to share what he knows with couples who might be struggling. If yo...
2022-04-2235 minLife = Choices; Choices = LifeCommunity Reintegration and Mental Freedom®In today's episode, I speak with a man who has had some interesting life experiences, one of which was being incarcerated for 11 years at the age of 16. Tony Kitchens didn't let that stop him from living the life he wanted, though. Instead, he took that experience and is dedicating his life to transforming the reentry experience to a community reintegration one. Tony understood that when he was finished serving his time, even though he was released from the bars that restricted his physical freedom, he had further to go to experience the mental freedom needed to be able to embr...
2022-04-1429 minLife = Choices; Choices = LifeA Transplant Journey with Mental Freedom®In this episode, I am so honored to get to speak with my friend, Sylvester Baugh, about his transplant journey to health and how he used Mental Freedom to help him navigate the process. Sylvester shares how important Mental Freedom® was in his health journey while waiting for a kidney transplant. Along the way, there were many obstacles to overcome, but overcome them he did! Friends and family, including myself, were preparing to say our goodbyes to this great human being but his faith never wavered. His story is incredible and will soon be out in his new book, V...
2022-04-0716 minLife = Choices; Choices = LifeOne Teacher, One Student and a Mountain of MathIn this episode, I have the pleasure of talking with teacher, Evan Lent, who went on a self-discovery journal and took a student along with him. Evan was a new teacher working with a middle schooler who struggled a lot with math and resisted Evan's efforts to "teach" him. It wasn't until Evan read Bob Sullo's book, Activating the Desire to Learn, that Evan completely changed his thinking. He went from wondering how he could get "Vontrell" to learn math to looking at Vontrell's needs that if met, might inspire him to want to learn math and that's exactly wh...
2022-03-3120 minLife = Choices; Choices = LifeLibrarian to Teacher to CoachIn this episode I interview an amazing teacher turned coach, Gretchen Cary. We talked about her early influences and the people who have influenced her perspectives on her education mindset and her current work coaching other educators. We also discussed lessons learned during Covid that have impacted her work in education. Gretchen also spoke of her renewed interest in Choice Theory in the classroom and her interest in Glasser's work. Finally, we discussed the next chapter in Gretchen's life, which consists of her part-time business called, still LIFE coaching. You can learn more here: www.createstilllife.com or you can...
2022-03-2426 minLife = Choices; Choices = LifeGlasser Quality SchoolsIn this episode, I interview Jan White, soon to be Dr. Jan White, an administrator at one of the Glasser Quality Schools, located in Norfolk, VA. She has been working there for the past 17 years, since the year it opened and she offers a unique perspective about what it means to become a Glasser Quality School, what it's like to work in one and the benefits that can be reaped when an administrator is willing to take a risk on training their staff to focus on creating quality, trusting relationships with the students. Magic can happen! To talk with...
2022-03-1717 minLife = Choices; Choices = LifeLessons Learned from 4 Decades in EducationIn this episode, I interview Bryan Zeman about his vast experience and knowledge putting Choice Theory to work in a school that was divided on their approach. He was able to find the balance between the strict, rule-bound approach and the permission, anything goes approach to education, while helping students not only learn their academic curriculum but also learn important life skills about responsibility and getting along with others. Should you wish to contact Bryan about his experiences, he can be reached via email at bryan.z@shaw.ca.
2022-03-1022 minLife = Choices; Choices = LifeCreating a Positive School EnvironmentIn this episode, I interview Dr. Don Parker, talking about his experiences as a principal setting up need-satisfying school cultures for both students and teachers. We also touched on some things he does for self-care so he can give others in his environment what they need and some of his ideas to reduce teacher attrition. If you'd like to know about him, attend his next speaking engagement or hire him to speak at your event or professional development opportunity, check out his website at www.drdonparker.com.
2022-03-0323 minLife = Choices; Choices = LifeThe Dating Game Shouldn't Be a GameIn this episode, I talk with counselor Vicki Lannerholm about her personal experiences and lessons learned after jumping into the dating arena after a 10-year absence. We discuss the fear, fun, obstacles, and of course, that all-important communication. Listen in to hear about how to turn the fear into fun and just lean into the process without expectations.
2022-02-2441 minLife = Choices; Choices = LifeSelf-LoveIt's hard to give away what you don't possess. In this episode, I discuss the importance of self-love, the things that get in a way of loving yourself, and the model I use in my book, Choosing Me Now, for taking a lifelong journey toward becoming a need-satisfying person to yourself. This allows you to create a healthy, loving relationship with yourself. Once you have authentic self-love, you can't help but share that love with others. Choosing Me Now is available wherever books are sold.
2022-02-1720 minLife = Choices; Choices = LifeRelationships: Single, Dating, Committed/Married, Ethical Non-MonogamyIn this episode, I talk about the many different relationship statuses you may find yourself in and discuss best practices for each. You won't find any gimmicky formulas in this about how to "get" the guy or girl. I don't find relationships to be a contest to be won. However, there are best-practices I have discovered during my decades of helping people with their relationships. Whether you're single, dating, committed, married or engaging in ethical non-monogamy, there's something in here for you. If you'd like to book a complimentary 20-minute coaching session with me to discuss anything in the...
2022-02-1025 minLife = Choices; Choices = LifeGrowing into CouplehoodIn this episode, I interview Rob Maurer and Conry Davidson about their 6-year marriage and 8-year relationship. They are quite candid about the challenges they've overcome on their way to a happy marriage. This is the second marriage for them both and their first ones weren't nearly as satisfying. What makes the difference? They talk about several things: taking time off after their last relationship for serious self-reflection and growth, communication, foundations they share, humor, great sex amd having an objective guide to help them negotiate the journey. I was privileged to work with both Rob and Conry as...
2022-02-0326 minLife = Choices; Choices = LifeMindfulness with Dr. Tim PedigoIn this episode, I interview Dr. Tim Pedigo about mindfulness. We discuss what exactly mindfulness is and its relevance to our lives, the difference between acting and responding and whether you learn to be mindful or you're born with it (Hint: it's a bit of both). Tim shares how mindfulness is related to personal and the role shadow work plays in one's personal growth. It you would like to talk with Dr. Pedigo more about this topic, you can reach him at tpedigo@govst.edu.
2022-01-2722 minLife = Choices; Choices = LifeAccessing Happiness Right NowIn this episode, I interview Teresa Greco, Canada's Happiness Coach. Teresa coaches people to access happiness any time in any situation. You can hear the happiness in her voice as I conduct this interview. She shares her own personal happiness journey (Hint: it wasn't always happy). She talks about the misconceptions people have about happiness and shares some of the principles and practices that lead to true inner happiness. She also has an event that's in just two days, Soul Livity's Empower 2022, just go to www.https://soulivity.com/empower2022 for more information and to register. All of Teresa's s...
2022-01-2037 minLife = Choices; Choices = LifeFinding Your Way with the Gentry GPSIn this episode, I speak with Marcus "Dr. Respect" Gentry about his new GPS system for self-discovery. We talk about what is needed for authentic self-discovery, what may be a barrier and how education can help. Marcus shares his own self-discovery during the past two years, especially around the death of his father. Marcus has a wide range of talents. Not only is he an excellent speaker, but he is also a vocal artist, actor and creator of merchandise. You can hear him performing a medley of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s speeches here: https://youtu.be/cy_f...
2022-01-1330 minLife = Choices; Choices = LifeLiving a Miraculous LIfe with Marci ShimoffMarci has quite a story. She came into this world with some existential angst, got all five of her goals and was still unhappy. So what did she do? She researched happiness and interviewed people who were unconditionally happy and started to do what they did. In doing so, Marci not only wrote her bestselling, Happy for No Reason, but she also found happiness within herself. And if that's not enough, for the past nine years, she has been teaching everyday people how to live miraculous lives. Of course, miracles are all around us everyday but she teaches how to...
2022-01-0625 minLife = Choices; Choices = LifeLeadership Using One's Heart, Head and HandsIn this episode, I interview author, Charles Gill, about his ideas regarding Leadership. We discuss his book, The Path to True Leadership and the many roles that contribute to leadership. Charles agrees about the importance of relationships in leadership and recognizes the importance of engaging the head, heart and hands in true leadership. He recognizes the importance of spirituality in his success. Listen in to learn about how his military service, athleticism, education and spirituality all inform his brand of leadership over several genres.
2021-12-3027 minLife = Choices; Choices = LifeLeadership in 2021 and BeyondIn this episode, I interview Tina Lee Odensky-Zec about leadership in today's climate. "Leaders make things happen. Leaders get other people to make things happen with them, through them and for them." is a lesson she learned early on from her first mentor, her father. She talks about leaders needing to discriminate when to have self-pride and when to check their egos, when to be strong and when to be empathetic. She discusses the special challenges of people who used to be a part of the team, who have been promoted to being a leader. reframing the Great Resignation to...
2021-12-2319 minLife = Choices; Choices = LifeEQ and LeadershipIn this episode, I interview Mark Tovar, counselor and executive coach. Mark has a ton of education, certifications and experience that makes him a great choice for an executive coach. Today, I talked with him about how he helps leaders develop and improve their Emotional Intelligence to become an even better leader. Even when leaders may think everything is going well, improving their EQ (emotional quotient) could help them accomplish their goals even faster than usual. Emotional Intelligence helps leaders tune into their people to be able to lead them in a way they will want to follow.
2021-12-1625 minLife = Choices; Choices = LifeLeading with RelationshipsIn this episode, I interview leader, Kent Provost, from Governors State University in the greater Chicago area. Kent has been a leader in a variety of settings and he shares a wealth of information he has learned along the way. He talks about his own leadership style, some challenges he's overcome, mistakes he's learned from and his secret sauce for increasing buyin to his agenda. If you want to reach Kent to speak further, you can email him at kentprovost@hotmail.com.
2021-12-0924 minLife = Choices; Choices = LifeLeadership Coaching with Dr. Ruby PowellIn this episode, I interview leadership coach, Dr. Ruby Powell, who travelled an interesting path to get where she is but finds herself exactly where she wants to be. Ruby has multi-talents and skills, an eclectic educational and experiential background. She puts those things to use in service to helping others achieve their goals and dreams. She speaks of clarity, discipline, sacrifice, assessment, adjusting and accomplishing. Ruby is a great person to hire when you want something that seems out of reach, are committed to the goal and just need someone skilled and neutral to help you plot your...
2021-12-0222 minLife = Choices; Choices = LifeMental Illness & IncarcerationIn this episode, I interview social worker, Valerie Wise, about the correlation between mental illness and incarceration in the Black and Brown communities. Valerie recommends a biographical book by L. C. Bruce on the topic-- Fit for Trial: Mental Illness, the Law and Family Loss coming January 17, 2022. We discuss the effects of generational trauma and systemic racism that is still active today. We shine the light on the problem and ask each listener to do what they can around their own moral compass of what is right. Valerie recommends and belongs to the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI). For f...
2021-11-2523 minLife = Choices; Choices = LifeBeing a Sib of a Person with a DisabilityIn this episode, I interview Shruti Tekwani about what her life was like as a sibling to someone with a disability. One word she used to describe it was lonely. There are so many things that people with so-called "normal" childhoods would never have to consider. Parents' attention is always taken up with the child with the disability. Simply leaving the house can be an ordeal. Your life is quite different from your friends and so many other things. If you'd like to learn more about what life is like for sibs of a person with a disability, Shruti...
2021-11-1827 minLife = Choices; Choices = LifeHow to Connect with & Respect People with DisabilitiesIn this episode, I talk with Barb Zablotney, who sustained a spinal cord injury when she was just 21-years-old. She spent a decade in a very dark place. Her mother passed away and she lost her relationship with her fiance, but then she became Miss Wheelchair Pennsylvania. This wasn't a beauty pageant, although Barb is certainly beautiful. It was an honor bestowed on her for her ideas, ability to articulate those ideas and her dedication to advocacy for the community she finds herself a part of--the disability community. Barb is a model for Team Torrid, was featured in a commercial...
2021-11-1229 minLife = Choices; Choices = LifeDiversity is a Journey of Courage & CommitmentIn this episode, I interview my friend and colleague, Sylvester Baugh. He is a speaker, coach and trainer, as well as the co-author of Leveraging Diversity at Work, the author of Puzzled but Not Confused and the forthcoming title, Victory in the Wait. We discuss Sylvester's journey to embracing diversity, why diversity is important to understand, the impact it's had on his life, and Choice Theory's impact on his diversity journey.
2021-11-0423 minLife = Choices; Choices = LifeYoung Men & Mental HealthIn this episode, I interview Max Lestage, a master's level Youth Development Counselor for the state of Pennsylvania. Max takes us on his journey from growing up in the Bronx, NY to his well-rounded experiences in mental health in a small city in PA. Max has worked with men on probation and parole, adolescents in a group home setting, clients in a drug & alcohol rehab facility and now, aducidated young men in a state residential program. Max talked about his own struggles with depression and anxiety, as well as his coping skills that he shares with the young men he...
2021-10-2827 minLife = Choices; Choices = LifeThanatology, Covid and College StudentsIn this episode, I interview Anasuya Jegathevi Jegathesan, a college professor and department head of counseling in Malaysia, about mental health among college students. We speak about suicide, anxiety, loneliness, Covid, sexual assault and relationship drama. Anasuya believes the college campus is a microcosm of the larger society so what we see in college students reflects the world at large. You can reach Anasuya on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/anasuyajj), LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/anasuya-jegathevi-jegathesan-9ba73582) or WhatsApp (+60 12-325 7397).
2021-10-2122 minLife = Choices; Choices = LifeStress-Less with Felicia HoustonIn this episode, I interview Felicia Houston, licensed clinical professional counselor, speaker and mental health consultant. Felicia's signature workshop is called, "Stress-Less: For Women Only!" and in this episode we talk a lot about stress. Felicia lays the foundation with the definition and causes of stress, the effect stress has on the body, and early warning signs. She shares her most stressful situation this year and how she dealt with it. We discussed the stress of the pandemic and how to manage it and ways to generally alleviate stress. Felicia also shared her list of resources for stressing less...
2021-10-1422 minLife = Choices; Choices = LifeSuicide with Dr. Richard DossIn this episode, I interview clinical psychologist, Richard Doss, about suicide and how to help. Suicide is the third leading cause of death in the US and the third leading cause between the ages of 15 to 24. Dr. Doss calls it an epidemic. We discuss what are the leading causes of suicide, the signs to look for, what to do to help and something you probably don't want to do. If you or someone you love is thinking about suicide, the suicide hotline number is 1-800-273-8255. To contact Dr. Doss directly, visit his website at StrongMindsInstitute.com, email...
2021-10-0720 minLife = Choices; Choices = LifeParenting and Inner Peace with Mary AllenIn this podcast, I interview Mary Allen, America's Inner Peace Coach and author of The Power of Inner Choice. We discuss the biggest factor contributing to parents' stress, frustration and depression, the most important relationship interfering with your inner peace, how to calm the chaos and regain inner peace, Mary's six simple questions to transform overwhelm, frustration or turmoil in minutes, and finally the 3 big MUSTS of parenting. To contact Mary, visit her website www.lifecoachmary.com or find her on social media.#innerpeace #parenting #lifeequalschoices #MaryAllen and any others you find appropriate
2021-09-3033 min
Coaches Making IMPACT with A'nary BellamyCoaches Making Impact Interview with Kim Olver Kim Olver is a board-certified coach (BBC) who helps smart, busy successful professionals gain more mental freedom in their lives. I also own Academy of Choice, a BCC-approved coaching program.--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/coachesmackingimpact/support
2021-09-2613 minLife = Choices; Choices = LifeBecoming the Parent You Want to Be with Barnes BoffeyIn this episode, I interview Barnes Boffey, long time practitioner of Choice Theory psychology, about parenting. We discuss his new children’s book, Climb On Simon, and its relevance, particularly for kids who suffer from not believing in their own value and worth. We talk about how to survive and thrive in the pandemic, the basic formula for happiness, living your best life and how to become the parent you want to be. If you are interested in contacting Barnes, you may do so by email at Barnes.boffey@gmail or through his website at www.barnesboffey.com.
2021-09-2431 minLife = Choices; Choices = LifeMentoring through InfertilityIn this episode, I interview Bia Dimovski about her journey with infertility. She shares what she learned through her process and ideas for how she helps other women and couples with theirs. Bia's is a story of hope so if you are struggling with infertility, you will want to listen in. If you want to contact Bia, she can be reached at hello@biljanabia.com or by phone at +1 773-453-6771. Her website is https://biljanabia.com. Check her out!#infertility, #hope,
2021-09-1629 minLife = Choices; Choices = LifeParenting with Phil LynnIn this episode, I interview board certified coach, Phil Lynn, about his ideas on parenting. Phil has some training and had studied William Glasser's Choice Theory psychology, so if you recognize some Choice Theory in this interview, don't be surprised. Phil and I discuss how to "get" your kids to obey you, dealing with sibling rivalry, how to keep your kids from "misbehaving," developing win/win/win solutions when you and your kids are in conflict and how and why to establish your own parental boundaries. If you are interested in speaking with him or attending one of his p...
2021-09-0929 minLife = Choices; Choices = LifeParenting with Sue KranzIn this episode, I interview Choice Theory parenting coach, Sue Kranz. Sue is a phenomenal parenting coach, having raised six children of her own as a single parent and is now weighing in on some stellar ideas for grandparenting, as well. In this interview, we discuss how to help children with frustration, to self-regulate and to help out around the house. Sue also has some great insight about teaching children about thinking and delineating between helping and rescuing. We also talk about the distinction between compliance and cooperation and how to set your child up to keep track of y...
2021-09-0228 minLife = Choices; Choices = LifeCoaches & Video with Sheryl PlouffeIn this episode, I interview video strategist, Sheryl Plouffe, on the importance of using video to market your coaching business. There are many coaches out there and buyers want to have a sense of how they are hiring ahead of time. Referrals help, but so does video where you are being your authentic self so clients get to know the real you. Listen in to here what Sheryl has to say. She has a world of expertise in this field and can help take your coaching business to the next level.
2021-08-2626 minLife = Choices; Choices = LifeTips on Coaching from Relationship Coach, Nigel BecklesIn this episode, I interview author, podcaster and relationship coach, Nigel Beckles. We discuss his book titled, How to Avoid Making the Big Relationship Mistakes. He also shares his advice to coaches about helping clients set realistic goals and how to set realistic goals for yourself and evaluate how well you met them. You can find Nigel on social media, YouTube or at his website, authornigelbecklespodcasts.com.
2021-08-1919 minLife = Choices; Choices = LifeCoaching with Conchetta JonesIn this episode, I interview Conchetta Jones, Certified Personal Development and Confidence coach on her path to becoming a coach. Conchetta went from a disbeliever in coaching to becoming one herself. We talk about self-care, how to choose the right coach for you and remaining coachable. You can find her at www.satwoman.com or on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/conchetta.jones. Be sure to tell her you heard her here on the Life = Choices; Choices = Life Podcast.
2021-08-1223 minLife = Choices; Choices = LifeCoaching Skills and CharacteristicsIn this podcast, I discuss the new information about coach skills and characteristics put out by the Board Certified Coach(BBC) program for inclusion in their approved coaching programs. Academy of Choice is one of those programs. Check us out at academyofchoice.com. #BCCprograms #coachingprograms #coachingskills #coachcharacteristics #mentalfreedom #academyofchoice
2021-08-0517 minLife = Choices; Choices = LifeMental Freedom in Marriage with Tony & CynthiaIn this episode, I interview Tony Kitchens, a Mental Freedom advocate, and his wife, Cynthia. Tony is certified in Choice Theory and also took my Mental Freedom group coaching sessions. He in turn, taught what he learned to his wife. They both talk about their individual accomplishments with Mental Freedom, as well as what they have noticed and appreciated in each other during this transformation. They also explore how it has helped their marriage. Please know this is the last podcast of the season and I'll be taking two weeks off. Life = Choices; Choices = Life will return...
2021-07-0825 min
Shock Your PotentialFinding Your Motivation - Kim OlverCan making better choices improve your life, both personally and professionally? Absolutely! And our guest today has just what we need to know to do that every day.
Kim Olver has studied Choice Theory over 30 years and in this episode she shares valuable insight on how we are motivated and how we can use that knowledge personally and professionally. She also reminds us that our children are not reflections of us. Our job is to help them become their own person.
Kim is an international speaker, host of the Life = Choices; Choices = Life Podcast, and a...
2021-02-2333 min
Thriving After 40010 - Kim Olver - President, Presenter and Lead CoachKim Olver shares her life lessons through losing her husband, raising two teenage boys, making a move and career change and coming out thriving as a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, Presenter, Speaker and Life Coach. Her story is full of excellent life advice leaving you reflective and thoughtful for days later. Join Kim’s email list at www.therelationshipcenter.biz.Information about her coaching program, is at www.academyofchoice.com.Mental Freedom waitlist here: https://bit.ly/MFCoaching Kim’s social media links: Facebook...
2020-10-0547 min
Author Nigel BecklesAmerican Kim Olver Relationship Counselor, Coach and Award-Winning Author Specializing in Choice Theory®American Kim Olver Relationship Counselor, Coach and Award-Winning Author who specializes in Choice Theory® discusses how she became involved with her profession, the importance of relationships and self-development, plans for the future and more…
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2020-07-2928 min
Author Nigel BecklesAmerican Kim Olver Relationship Counselor, Coach and Award-Winning Author Specializing in Choice Theory®American Kim Olver Relationship Counselor, Coach and Award-Winning Author who specializes in Choice Theory® discusses how she became involved with her profession, the importance of relationships and self-development, plans for the future and more…
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2020-07-2928 min
Couples Synergy: Real Couples, Real Stories...Real RelationshipsApplying Choice Theory to Parenting & Families - feat. Kim OlverCHOICE THEORY & A HEALTHY FAMILY: Couples therapy and relationships experts, Dr. Ray and Jean, interview Kim Olver, counselor, speaker and author, about Choice theory and how it applies to parenting and family relationships. To learn more about Kim, you can visit her website: https://therelationshipcenter.biz/ Please subscribe to our podcast and leave us a comment and review. If you have questions, topic suggestions or would like to be considered as guests, email us at contact@couplessynergy.com. For more information about Couples Synergy, look us up online at Couplessynergy.com
2020-03-0947 min