Debbie Pearson asking Jody Marquis, Founder of Chance for Change Institute how two of her family members’ participation in the Self-Sustaining Leadership course shaped her experience of them.
WHAT PEOPLE SAY
Dr. Stefanie Lundell
Occupational Medicine Physician
I found the skills presented by Self-Sustaining Leadership to be profound, transformational, and life-changing.
I’m applying these tools in my practice as an Occupational Medicine Physician, and developing an additional practice as an Environmental Health Coach.”
Laura Kay Greiner
Regenerative Living Consultant
Self-Sustaining Leadership comes from an intention of love that permeates the structure and design in its program and workbook. But it was practicing and experiencing ‘love-in-action’ with this learning community that made it a living curriculum. Developing these skills has enabled me to be the change I’ve always wanted to be.
Pat Kilday
Certified Massage Therapist
Imagine you know where you want to go but don't know how to get there? I was one of these folks who knew what I wanted but couldn't articulate it to you. It was during this course of Personal leadership that another world opened up! I learned tools that not only got me crystal clear but put them into action every day! It was an eye-opener for sure when I could finally take that breath and say I got this! I am forever grateful, and nothing can stop me now!
WHAT PEOPLE SAY
Kathleen Haskin, RN
Psychiatric Nurse
Before the Self-Coaching course, I could see what was wrong in my life, but I didn’t know what to do about it. I struggled with boundaries, communication, and managing big life changes, both personally and professionally. Now I feel confident and steady. I’ve stepped out of freeze and into knowing. I now use these skills every day—especially at work—to help others regulate without fear or force.
Wendy Morris
CSRW Trainee
I came into the self-coaching course struggling with self-worth, guilt, and self-doubt as someone new in recovery. Now I know I am capable and worthy. This work showed me that change is possible and helped me see what’s next for me—and how I want to help others in recovery move forward too.
Tanya Kutterer
Life Coach
I have grown more as a person doing the Personal Leadership course than I could have imagined! My year started with an intention to increase my skills in communicating with compassion. I wanted to find a way to have conscious communication with those whom I was having difficult conversations. I was blown away at the amount of skills that I came away with: an ability to understand where another person was coming from, a deeper ability to listen, an awareness of my needs, knowing myself better, as well as learning to have challenging conversations from a place of love rather than fear. I am truly grateful for this work. This is what the world needs.
Sara Emerson
Childcare Director
On the first day of the course you told us we’d be transformed by our participation in this class. You were right! My way of understanding my relationships with my colleagues and the families I work with has been transformed. I’ve applied the skills I’ve learned in class in my work, and I’ll continue to do so. I’ve been transformed as a professional and as a human being. I realize that this is an ongoing process that I’ll participate in for the rest of my life.
James Stephenson
College President
Jack was able to assist my senior team and me in clarifying priorities and direction. He provided tools and techniques that reinforced our strategic direction and initiatives. Jack helped me focus my energies as a new CEO, resulting in a clear direction for the institution that was endorsed enthusiastically by our board.