Life = Choices; Choices = Life

In this episode, I speak with Sue Kranz, a knowledgeable, Choice Theory parenting expert. She first used Choice Theory concepts to help herself with being a single parent to six kids, with one of them exhibiting some seriously challenging behavior. Once she saw how these ideas worked for herself in her situation, she started reaching out to help other parents in similar situations. Above everythin...

Most parents know the dangerous waters they navigate when they're trying to help their children make better decisions as adults. In this episode, I share some situations I've encountered with my own children and with one of my clients recently. The key is always to maintain the relationship. I talk about how to walk that fine line of sharing your concerns, while respecting their right to make thei...

On today's podcast episode, I interview author, Nigel Beckles,about narcissism and relationships. Nigel is the author of  How to Avoid Making the Big Relationship Mistakes  and the forthcoming title , How to Avoid Abusive Relationships: A Guide to Toxic Personalities , due out in 2021. He is a certified relationship coach, speaker, workshop facilitator and relationship specialist. He is...

In today's episode, Kim helps couples view their relationship as moving through the various seasons of one's life. Spring is time for discovery, summer breeds support, while autumn is for challenge and winter is time for renewal. You will find Kim's book, Secrets of Happy Couples , in bookstores and on Amazon and Barnes & Nobles. If you'd like to try a complimentary 20-min. coaching session, y...

In this episode, Kim talks about the effects of jealousy on relationships and its four root causes. She provides ideas for overcoming each one and discusses the importance of staying in the moment. During the show, she recommends four books: Eckhart Tolle's T he Power of Now , Gay Hendricks' The Big Leap , Marci Shimoff's Happy for No Reason , as well as her own Choosing Me Now . You can also book...

Have you been cheated on? Are you trying to decide what to do next? Are you devastated and wondering how to salvage the relationship? In this episode, Kim talks about a three-step process for working through an affair. It's not easy and it isn't for everyone but if you truly want to reestablish and maintain a healthy relationship, with or without your partner's cooperation, it is possible. To orde...

Are you thinking of hiring a coach? Do you think just any general coach will do? Do you have expectations of how the coach will help you? In this podcast, Kim talks about three myths of coaching before culminating in The Biggest Lie in Coaching. If you are considering hiring a coach, you really should listen in.  #createyourdestiny #gratitude365 #acceptance #gratitudeattitude #loveyourselffir...

Have you ever struggled with weight? Tried everything and felt like nothing was ever going to work? Have you lost the same 10 pounds over and over because right after you lose it, you gain it back again? In this week’s podcast, Kim talks with Denise Daub, a 50-something woman who recently lost 60 pounds on her way to 110 and there is no stopping her! Denise, like you, has struggled with weight her...

In this episode, Kim interviews Choice Theory enthusiast, Sheryl Matwijkiw, from Australia. Most people realize the only person's behavior they can control is their own; that is painstakingly obvious. And yet, we spend most of our days trying to control the behaviors of others. No one is immune--we do this with our friends, co-workers, children, parents and spouses. This behavior typically has two...

In this session, Kim discusses what coaching is and what it is not. She helps listeners discern the difference between coaching and counseling, and speaks on the benefits of coaching to help you reach your goals. She also outlines her new group coaching program called, Mental Freedom. You can sign up for the wait list for Mental Freedom at  bit.ly/MFCoaching .  #authorsoninstagram #...

In this episode, Kim speaks about the role of coaches as Hope Warriors for their clients. She outlines eight ways coaches can provide hope to their clients until clients learn to have hope themselves. If you want to learn to be a Hope Warrior, check out the coaching programs at www.academyofchoice.com. If you would like to receive coaching from an Academy of Choice Hope Warrior coach, check out th...

In this episode, Kim talks about the two purposes of emotions--one that is your friends, and the other causes trouble in your most important relationships. Learn how to read the first and develop alternative methods to avoid the second. If you are interested in the Mental Freedom Group Coaching program, click on this link:  https://therelationshipcenter.biz/coaching/mf-groupcoaching #KimOlver...

In this podcast, Kim teaches about the words and expressions that once eliminated from your vocabulary will enhance your Mental Freedom practice. There are certain things you wouldn’t say along the path to Mental Freedom. Find out what they are and start your Mental Freedom practice today. If you are interested in Kim’s Mental Freedom Group Coaching program, click on this link:  https://there...

In today’s podcast, Kim continues the conversation on her transformational Mental Freedom process by sharing an 8-step process for changing the narrative of the stories we tell ourselves in our head. If you are interested in being in her next Mental Freedom Group Coaching cohort, you can get on her waitlist here:  https://bit.ly/MFCoaching .  #KimOlver #TheRelationshipCenter #Choosi...

Kim is halfway through her first Mental Freedom Group Coaching cohort and wanted them to have an opportunity to share how it’s been going with her audience. She is looking to put her second cohort together so if Mental Freedom is something you’ve been craving, you can sign up for her waitlist here:  https://bit.ly.com/MFCoaching . #KimOlver #CoachingforExcellence #ChoosingMeNow #Men...

In this podcast, Kim discusses a Socratic questioning process teachers can use with students to help them develop self-discipline. She outlines a progressive method to go from the goal of keeping students in the classroom to the rare event, when done right, of asking the student to leave the room. She also outlines a negotiation process whereby teachers accomplish their goals of safety, respect an...

In this podcast, Kim talks to parents, educators and administrators about the elements that need to be in place to operate a Glasser Quality School. William Glasser is the founder of Choice Theory and his application to schools has been brilliant, with both students and teachers enjoying the learning process more, based on the foundation of need-satisfying relationships. If you want to create this...

In this episode, I interview someone in education I greatly admire, Rachel McElroy. Rachel is a Choice Theory phenom in my book. After only knowing Choice Theory for three years, she has taken the application of it to the B-BASE students in Albemarle County, VA. Rachel not only works with students with behavioral challenges, she also works with the teachers who work with those students. Listen in...

In this episode, Kim discusses how the teacher or manager creates a need-satisfying classroom or workplace for everyone, including themselves. Each of the five basic needs are explored, as well as ways to address them at school and work. #KimOlver #CoachingforExcellence #ChoiceTheory #EmpoweredLeadership #educationmatters #educationUSA #educationfirst #educationsystem #educationpositive #ChoiceThe...

In this episode, I invite leaders to self-evaluate how they measure up to the qualities, traits and behaviors of the Empowered Leader, while asking them to celebrate the ways they do. If there are areas where you could improve, ask yourself first, if you value that trait and want to put the time, energy and resources into improving or are you fine where you are. If you decide to improve, I would l...

Please join us for this inspiring interview with Dr. Terri Winfree. Terri is such a strong, resilient and connecting leader who began as a restaurant owner, went to college to learn something to help the restaurant,which changed the course of her life. She went all the way from student to the first female president of Prairie State College in Chicago Heights, IL. After twenty-five years of being a...

In this episode, I talk about my personal involvement in supporting #BLM. My goal is to bring about understanding and clarity of who I am and why this is important to me. I am not trying to change anyone’s view but if someone is interested in educating themselves about the movement and wants to listen, I share my opinions, hopefully in a way most people can hear them. 

What if what you learned about managing people was all wrong? Do you find your employees are resentful and talk behind your back? Or do you think your employees are taking advantage of your good nature? There is something in between I call Empowered Leadership, and coaching, rather than managing, is a big part of that leadership. It frees you up to do the big picture things you need to do, while f...

In this episode, Kim expands the concept of Choice Theory Leadership into a style of leadership called Empowered Leadership. It’s about balancing the work to be done with the people who are engaged in the work. Coaching instead of Managing Your Direct Reports. If you are interested in learning more about Empowered Leadership , check out Kim’s ebook with the same name  here .

Listen in to hear about the new process I’ve developed and am using with my clients, called Your Path to Mental Freedom. You will discover how to take 100% Responsibility for the things you do and release responsibility for what others do, while also learning about the next two steps of The Unconditional Trust Challenge and Appreciation of the G.L.O.W. Listen to the end for a special offer.