Master the Psychology of Behavior—and Coach at the Next Level

Master the Psychology of Behavior—and Coach at the Next Level

In a noisy world full of advice, frameworks, and quick fixes, Choice Theory gives coaches something rare: A real foundation for transformational conversations—without losing your authenticity or your edge. We’re living in a coaching landscape that’s changing faster than most realize. Clients, employees, and teams are harder to engage. People are more reactive, more burned out, and more skeptical of traditional “performance conversations” than ever before. As a coach—or a leader who coaches—you feel the tension: You want to be effective, but you’re tired of feeling like you’re guessing. You want to empower others, but you're not willing to manipulate…
Jeanette Saw in Me

Jeanette Saw in Me

Have you ever had a mentor in your life that could see more in you than you see in yourself? In 1988, I attended Reality Therapy Certification in Phoenix Arizona, where I met my instructor, Jeanette McDaniel. I was young and very nervous about the 15-minute presentation that I needed to do to be Certified.  I worked and worked to get my presentation down to 15 minutes even on the night before I had to give it.   Jeanette truly demonstrated all that I had learned to become certified. She was encouraging and assured me she was sure my presentation…
What is Choice Theory and Reality Therapy ?

What is Choice Theory and Reality Therapy ?

When I learn something from someone that touches my life, I just want to share it with the world. In 1986 I began my journey with Dr. William Glasser's ideas. I have never looked back and have pondered with other collegues many times, how is it that we are still passionate about these ideas after over 30 years? He gave us a gift that forever changed our lives. I think it is deeply personal for most people. Not only did he give us a new psychology for personal freedom but he also gave us a communication process that comes with…
Soft skills and Leading

Soft skills and Leading

Many years ago in my nursing profession, I was charged with being in charge in the operating room where I was working. I was very young and had no management or leadership training. I had no clue about the pictures staff had in their head about their work, etc. All I knew was it was up to me to set the time schedules for all staff and to make sure we had supplies and that things ran as they were supposed to.   I did the best I could do at the time with what I knew at the time.…