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Episode 257

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24th Jul 2025

Designing a Life You Love: Jane Newman on Mental Freedom®, Educational Leadership & Bold Choices

In 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 in the classroom, but in their lives. She talks about the importance of living in congruence with your inner beliefs, how self-awareness influences teaching effectiveness, and what happens when educators are no longer energized by the work they once loved. With compassion and clarity, Jane explains why leaving a profession doesn’t mean failure—it can be the first step toward reclaiming joy and designing a more fulfilling life.

You'll hear:

  • Why educator burnout is often a sign of misalignment, not inadequacy
  • The difference between teaching from obligation vs. inspiration
  • How Mental Freedom® empowers individuals to choose the life they want
  • Jane’s own courageous story of stepping away from her role as principal
  • The ripple effect of aligned, joyful professionals on the next generation
  • How core values serve as a compass for personal and professional decisions
  • The power of intentional living and giving yourself permission to evolve

Whether you’re an educator questioning your path, a leader wanting to reignite your purpose, or simply someone curious about the psychology of meaningful life change, this episode will challenge and inspire you.

 Learn more about Jane and her work, go to http://www.newcoreconsulting.com. You’ll also find her link tree at https://linktr.ee/newcore?utm_source=qr_code.

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Life = Choices; Choices = Life
Making better choices for a better life
Life = Choices; Choices = Life is about learning to replace external control psychology with radical responsibility and appreciation so you can make better choices to create the life you want to have. Kim Olver is a leading expert in Choice Theory™ psychology and will share what she has gleaned from the legendary work of Dr. William Glasser, as well as sharing her unique perspective based on over 30 years of study and research.

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Kim Olver

Kim Olver's mission is to help people make better choices for a better life. She is a licensed clinical professional counselor, a nationally certified counselor and a board certified coach. She is a world renowned expert in Choice Theory™ , a highly sought after international speaker and an award-winning author. Her books include: Leveraging Diversity at Work with Sylvester Baugh (2006), Secrets of Happy Couples (2010), Choosing Me Now (2019) and A Choice Theory Guide to Relationships (2019). Kim is currently working on the forthcoming books, The Definitive Guide to Coaching and Radical Responsibility and Appreciation. Kim is the author of The Relationship Center blog; creator of Empowerment Parenting, a 25-hour parenting curriculum for court-mandated parents; and owner of Academy of Choice, a BCC (Board Certified Coach) Coaching Program. Kim worked five years as a counselor for schizophrenics in a community-based residential program, 17 years holding various positions with a specialized foster care agency, was Executive Director of Glasser Institute for Choice Theory for nine years and the Executive Director for William Glasser International for eight; and began her own company, Coaching for Excellence, in 2005. She is a model of what she teaches about taking responsibility for the things she can influence and control and finding appreciation for those things she can't. Kim believes radical responsibility and appreciation are the keys to a happy, peaceful, satisfying life.