Inclusivity & Belonging: Understanding Differences. Strengthening Connection

NewCore Presents - Kim Olver (Olver International, LLC) Licensed counselor, certified coach, author, international speaker, and founder of Mental Freedom®

Kim joins us from the United States to present this practical, engaging workshop for educators to better understand human differences—and create more inclusive, responsive environments.

A Different Approach to DEIB

This workshop introduces the concept of need-strength bias—our natural tendency to judge or misunderstand people who see the world, communicate, and operate differently than we do.

For example:

• A person with a high need for Connection may struggle with someone with a high need for Freedom

• A person with a high need for Safety & Security may feel unsettled by someone with a high need for Freedom

• A person with a high need for Significance may interpret feedback very differently than someone who does not

When you understand your own needs—and learn to recognize them in others—you gain a powerful new lens for reducing conflict and increasing connection.

Who This Is For

Educators and school staff who want to build more inclusive and equitable learning environments, navigate difficult conversations with greater confidence, better understand student and colleague behavior, and strengthen connection across differences.

Morning tea and lunch provided

Limited Spots Available

Kim Olver, LCPC, NCC, BCC is an international speaker, counselor, coach, and faculty trainer known for making Choice Theory® practical, engaging, and deeply applicable to everyday life and relationships. She served as Executive Director of the Glasser Institute for Choice Theory–US from 2010–2020 and for William Glasser International from 2013–2023. Through her company, Olver International, Kim provides training and consulting in leadership, relationships, resilience, DEIB, self-discovery, and emotional well-being.

Kim is the creator of Mental Freedom®, a psychoeducational process grounded in Choice Theory that helps individuals move beyond blame, resentment, and external control thinking to experience greater peace, empowerment, and connection. She is also the award-winning author of Mental Freedom: You Hold the Key, Secrets of Happy Couples, and Choosing Me Now. Her workshops are known for combining practical application, meaningful reflection, and compassionate challenge in ways that inspire lasting personal and professional growth.

All training programs facilitated by Jane Newman / NewCore Consulting or any associate are educational and experiential in nature. The purpose of these sessions is to support personal insight, professional growth, and increased self-awareness through the exploration of Choice Theory and related frameworks.

Content delivered during training is general in nature and is not intended as personal, psychological, medical, financial, or legal advice. While participants may choose to reflect on their own experiences, any application of ideas or strategies discussed remains the responsibility of the individual.

By attending this training, you acknowledge and agree that:

• You are responsible for your own decisions, actions, and outcomes following participation

• Jane Newman and NewCore Consulting accept no liability for any loss, injury, or damages arising from actions taken based on the training

• This training is not a substitute for therapy, counselling, or other professional advice where appropriate

Participation in this training indicates your understanding and acceptance of this disclaimer.