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Life = Choices; Choices = Life
Hosted by author, speaker, and coach Kim Olver, Life = Choices; Choices = Life explores how personal responsibility, emotional awareness, and intentional decision-making shape our relationships, leadership, and everyday lives. Drawing on the principles of Choice Theory® and the framework of Mental Freedom®, Kim has thoughtful conversations with experts, educators, coaches, and leaders about how people can respond to life with greater clarity, connection, and purpose. Kim Olver is the author of…
Episodes
- Life = Choices; Choices = Life
Creating Relational Influence
Effective leaders know how to build relational influence with their direct reports. As John Maxwell states, "Leadership is not about titles, positions or…
- Life = Choices; Choices = Life
Self-Leadership
In today's episode, I had the pleasure of interviewing coach, Mary Meduna-Gross. Mary and I have reconnected after meeting several years ago through a mutual…
- Life = Choices; Choices = Life
Leadership Tips and Challenges
In this episode, I interview a fantastic coach and leader, Marcie Stern. We discuss leadership trends and current challenges, as well as Marcie's biggest…
- Life = Choices; Choices = Life
Mental Freedom with Dr. Tina Lee Odinsky-Zec
In this episode, I interview one of our soon-to-be Mental Freedom certified coach, Dr. Tina Lee Odinsky-Zec. Tina is a skilled learning & development expert…
- Life = Choices; Choices = Life
Mental Freedom with Mary Rothwell
In this episode, I have the pleasure of interviewing another of our aspiring Mental Freedom practitioners, Mary Rothwell. We discuss her experiences with her…
- Life = Choices; Choices = Life
Mental Freedom with Lois DaSilva-Knapton
In this episode, I get to interview a school administrator, Lois D’Silva-Knapton, about her experience with Mental Freedom. We talk about her own personal…
- Life = Choices; Choices = Life
Mental Freedom with Teresa Greco - part 2
In this episode, Teresa Greco and I interview each other about our collective experiences with Mental Freedom principles and tools. Teresa is one of our Mental…
- Life = Choices; Choices = Life
Mental Freedom with Teresa Greco Part 1
In this episode, Teresa Greco and I interview each other about our collective experiences with Mental Freedom principles and tools. Teresa is one of our Mental…
- Life = Choices; Choices = Life
Mental Freedom with Dr. Ruby Powell
In this episode, I have the pleasure of interviewing a friend and colleague, Dr. Ruby Powell. Dr. Powell is both a counselor and coach, who is certified in…
- Life = Choices; Choices = Life
Mental Freedom with Rachel McElroy
In this episode, I have the pleasure of interviewing a friend and colleague, Rachel McElroy. When I first met Rachel, she was the Director of Special Ed…
- Life = Choices; Choices = Life
Mental Freedom with Sylvester Baugh
In this episode, I had the pleasure of interviewing my friend and colleague, Sylvester Baugh. Sylvester has been using Mental Freedom in his life since 2020…
- Life = Choices; Choices = Life
The Joy of Mental Freedom
In this episode, I have the pleasure of interviewing some coaches and counselors, who have been certified in Mental Freedom® and used it with clients in the…
- Life = Choices; Choices = Life
Stress & Survival for Students
In this episode I interview Heather Harrison and Amy Reid, both of whom are internal control psychology teachers, coaches and college professors helping…
- Life = Choices; Choices = Life
Intentional Total Formation with Students
In this episode, I got to interview the newly retired, Steve Hammond, about the passion that's driving him these days. Steve has created a program he calls…
- Life = Choices; Choices = Life
Social & Emotional Learning with Ed Dunkelblau
In this episode, I had the pleasure of interviewing my friend and colleague, Dr. Ed Dunkelblau, who is the International Coordinator for the Academy for SEL in…
- Life = Choices; Choices = Life
Managing Challenging Supervision Situations in a University Setting
In this episode, I had the pleasure of interviewing Dr. Patricia Robey, Full Professor in Psychology and Counseling at Governors State University in Illinois…
- Life = Choices; Choices = Life
How to Build Relationships with Students in School
In this episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with a returning guest, Dr. Don Parker. Don is the real deal who has paid his dues in the trenches. He started…
- Life = Choices; Choices = Life
The Diversity of the DEIB Journey
In this episode, I had the honor of interviewing Dr. Shaunna Payne Gold, a wonderful gift in the field of DEIB. We discussed what being an ally really means…
- Life = Choices; Choices = Life
Choice Theory® and DEI
In this episode, I interview my friend and colleague, Gloria Cissé. Gloria is a faculty member of William Glasser International and the co-owner, founder, CEO…
- Life = Choices; Choices = Life
Connecting for Inclusion
In this episode, I interview Ralph Brandt, who has built a highly successful business around the topic of DEI. The RDR Group specializes in helping people…
- Life = Choices; Choices = Life
Zap the Gender Pay Gap
In this episode, I had the pleasure of interviewing Gwendolyn Tucker, a coach working in the area of DEI, specifically in the specialization of helping women…
- Life = Choices; Choices = Life
Happy AF with Beth Romero
In this episode, I have the pleasure of interviewing author, Beth Romero about her upcoming book, Happy AF. In 2020, Beth had what she describes as the perfect…
- Life = Choices; Choices = Life
Listening for the Period
In this episode, I had the pleasure of interviewing my friend and fellow Yellow Ribbon speaker, Sporty King. Sporty and I have been working together since 2011…
- Life = Choices; Choices = Life
The Enlightenment Project
In this episode, I had the distinct pleasure of interviewing Jonathan Robinson, the New York Times bestselling author of The Enlightenment Project and co-host…
- Life = Choices; Choices = Life
Hope and Healing from Sexual Trauma
In this episode, I had the honor to interview a high school friend and author of From Within: My Path of Hope and Healing from Sexual Abuse. One in three girls…
- Life = Choices; Choices = Life
Leadership Coaching with Patrick Jinks
In this episode, I had the pleasure of interviewing an Academy of Choice graduate, Patrick Jinks, about his brand of leadership coaching. Patrick worked in the…
- Life = Choices; Choices = Life
How to Have a Productive Day with Leslie Shreve
In this episode, I have the pleasure of interviewing a productivity expert, Leslie Shreve, on how to have a productive day. Leslie talks about the consequences…
- Life = Choices; Choices = Life
The Paradigm Shift in Leadership
In this episode, I had the pleasure of interviewing Katherine Lazaruk, a professional presence expert, who helps women in leadership accelerate their progress…
- Life = Choices; Choices = Life
Women in Business, Personal Brands and the Importance of Choices
In this episode, I had the pleasure of interviewing Jaime Butler, a coach and consultant who says she does consultative coaching. We talked about that, brand…
- Life = Choices; Choices = Life
Leadership, Trust and Corporate Culture
In this episode, I had the pleasure of interviewing Lyndsay Dowd, a Top 10 Coach featured on Apple news, with a top 10% globally ranked podcast. Lyndsay and I…
- Life = Choices; Choices = Life
Working with the Neurodiverse Couple
In this episode, I had the pleasure of interviewing Sarah Swenson, a psychotherapist in Seattle, WA who specializes in working with neurodiverse couples. She…
- Life = Choices; Choices = Life
Co-Active Relationship Coaching
In this episode, I had the pleasure of interviewing Carolina Perez Sans, a co-active coach who works with couples and business leaders on the same types of…
- Life = Choices; Choices = Life
Clarity before Commitment
In this episode, I had the pleasure to speak to a great friend of mine, best orator I know and excellent coach and counselor, Marcus "Dr. Respect" Gentry…
- Life = Choices; Choices = Life
Loving through Tragedy
In this episode, I have the pleasure of interviewing Jarie Bolander, a man who has experienced loving his wife through leukemia and her eventual death. Those…
- Life = Choices; Choices = Life
Parenting by Understanding Personalities Involved
In this session, I had the pleasure of interviewing Mama Mindy Green, a delightful mother of four, who is currently a Parenting Coach. She not only raised four…
- Life = Choices; Choices = Life
Collaborative Divorce
In today's episode, I interview Dr. Deb Gilman, a psychologist who works with parents and children throughout the collaborative divorce process. Dr. Gilman…
- Life = Choices; Choices = Life
Parenting with Purpose
In this episode, I interview Shaker Fajer Al-Khalifa about how learning Choice Theory changed her life. We talked about what she learned, how it affected her…
- Life = Choices; Choices = Life
Navigating the College Admission Process with Your Kids
In this episode, I interview author and college admission consultant, Irena Smith about helping parents and students complete their college admissions process…
- Life = Choices; Choices = Life
Meet the Parenting Coach
In this episode, I interview Nkechi Oyegwe, the Parenting Coach from Nigeria. I had read a social media post she wrote on Instagram that I agreed with 100% and…
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Choice Theory in Private Therapy
In this episode, I interview therapist and partner in Citron Hennessey Therapy, Leonard Citron. I met Leonard after he had received his certification in Choice…
- Life = Choices; Choices = Life
Dreams Inspired by Hope
In this episode, I interview Dr. Evisha Ford, a colleague and fellow member of the Professional Women's Network in Chicago's south suburbs. Evisha has an…
- Life = Choices; Choices = Life
The Myth of Chemical Imbalances-Part 2
In this episode, I continue my interview Dr. Terry Lynch, author of Beyond Prozac, Selfhood and Depression Delusion. Dr. Lynch began his career as a medical…
- Life = Choices; Choices = Life
The Myth of Chemical Imbalances-Part 1
In this episode, I interview Dr. Terry Lynch, author of Beyond Prozac, Selfhood and Depression Delusion. Dr. Lynch began his career as a medical doctor and…
- Life = Choices; Choices = Life
Distinguishing Coaches from Counselors, Teachers, Mentors and Consultants
In 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…
- Life = Choices; Choices = Life
Choice Coaching in Poland
In this episode, I interview Aleksandra Piatek, my friend and colleague from Poland where she serves as an organizational psychologist, coach, trainer, mentor…
- Life = Choices; Choices = Life
Coaching Military Members and Suicide Prevention
I interview a mental health counselor and coach, with vast experience working with military members, Carmella Navarro, LCPC. Ms. Navarro was in charge of…
- Life = Choices; Choices = Life
Stages of Change
In this episode, Kim discusses Prochasta and DiClemeti's Stages of Change model, originally developed for addictions, this model is extremely helpful in…
- Life = Choices; Choices = Life
Writing Your Best Marriage Story
In this episode, I interviewed Dr. David and Mrs. Stuart Anderson, a couple who is giving back to couples. They have a great relationship and provide marriage…
- Life = Choices; Choices = Life
Abusive Relationships
In this episode, I had the pleasure of interviewing coach, relationship expert, podcaster, blogger and speaker Nigel Beckles who shared some information from…
- Life = Choices; Choices = Life
Dating Communication
In this episode, I interview Vicki Lannerholm on her thoughts about the importance of communication in dating. Dr. Lannerholm is a professor and counselor who…
- Life = Choices; Choices = Life
February, the Month of Love
When 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…
- Life = Choices; Choices = Life
The 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…
- Life = Choices; Choices = Life
How is Mental Freedom Different?
In this episode, I talk about how Mental Freedom is unique and what you can expect from learning it. There is also a unique offer to experience Mental Freedom…
- Life = Choices; Choices = Life
The Why of Mental Freedom
In this episode, I talk about my background and experiences that lead me to develop the Mental Freedom process. I discuss my motivation and the audacious goal…
- Life = Choices; Choices = Life
Mental Freedom® Research
In this episode, I talk with my friend and colleague, Sylvester Baugh, about the opportunity for counselor, coaches, and human service professionals to learn…
- Life = Choices; Choices = Life
Goal Attainment 2023
In this episode, Kim talks about her goal attainment process that she developed from studying many goal setting gurus, including Jack Canfield, Brian Tracy…
- Life = Choices; Choices = Life
The Medication of Normal Human Experiences
In this episode, I interview Angela Peacock, a woman who served in Iraq with the US Army and experienced multiple traumas there. She was sent to medical…
- Life = Choices; Choices = Life
Real Talk with a Counselor
In this episode, I interview licensed counselor, Michaela Detrick, about mental health. Michaela is so grounded and easy to talk with, I imagine therapy with…
- Life = Choices; Choices = Life
Growing Students and Teachers in School
In this episode, I interview Deb Cox about all she is doing to make her school, Nundah, in Australia, the best school it can be. She does this by growing…
- Life = Choices; Choices = Life
Neurodiversity
In this episode, I interview Margaret Parkes, a therapist with many years experience working with people who are atypical neurologically, such as people with…