Services
Applied work in education, leadership, and communication — grounded in psychology and direct experience.
Tutoring
Academic support for students and adult learners across a wide range of subjects.
Speaking
Presentations on psychology, leadership, communication, education, and personal development.
Leadership Development
Practical guidance for new and emerging leaders.
What They Don't Tell New Leaders
Most new leaders are promoted because they were good at their job. Leading others is a different skill set entirely. This class gets into what actually matters when you are in charge for the first time — standards, trust, communication, and how to stop reacting and start leading.
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What They Don't Tell You About Your Mind
You are not reacting to what actually happened. You are reacting to what you believe happened. This class breaks down the mental patterns behind why you overthink, misread situations, and repeat the same emotional responses — and what to do about it.
Register HereWhat They Don't Tell You About Anger
Anger rarely feels like a choice — but the reaction is more predictable than most people realize. This class identifies the hidden step between trigger and reaction, why you hesitate then overreact, and how to interrupt patterns that keep creating the same outcomes.
Register HereWhat They Don't Tell You About Relationships
Your behavior communicates more than your words ever will. This class examines the patterns you bring into every relationship, why good intentions are not always enough, and what repair actually requires beyond an apology.
Register HereWhat They Don't Tell New Leaders
Being good at your job got you promoted. Leading others is a different skill set entirely. This class covers what actually drives team behavior, how to set standards that stick, and why consistency matters more than confidence.
Register HereAvailable as live virtual sessions, self-paced courses, and group programs.
Consulting
Practical support for individuals and organizations seeking clearer communication, stronger leadership, and a deeper understanding of behavior.
Co-Parenting Class
A live, 10-hour online co-parenting class accepted in Sacramento, Yolo, and Placer County courts. Five sessions, real instruction, certificate of completion. Next session: July 7–11, 2026.
Learn MorePonova
The moment you need someone to talk to is rarely convenient. It's late. It's a Sunday. Your next appointment is a week away.
Ponova fills that gap. It shows up at 2am, on a Sunday, in the parking lot before a hard conversation. It listens without judgment, helps you find your footing, and connects you to real support when you're ready. Grounded in motivational interviewing and trauma-informed principles — built for the moments between, when no one else is there.
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