
MICHAEL ODEN
Michael S. Oden is a Behavioral and Communication Strategist, international speaker, author, trainer, and workshop facilitator. He is an expert in behavior and communication who for the past 23 years as a probation officer and in his private practice has helped thousands of clients CEo's and Family Owned Businesses who struggle with abuse, low self-esteem, poor performance, addiction, or unhealthy relationships, turn their lives around.
Michael developed "The Needs Based Method®" and is the founder of "Final Step International", a behavioral awareness program that focuses on getting to the core of the individuals needs and helping the client shift those unhealthy behaviors that are preventing life rewarding achievements.
In private practice, Michael uses his technique to uncover the emotional and unhealthy habits of CEO's and families in Family owned businesses. This technique has been working since 2013 with his private clients using The Needs Based Method® and the 7-Step System to Awareness and Self-Discovery.
Michael's book "When Nobody's Home", winner of the 2016 Eric Hoffer award, is a straight forward, compelling nuts and bolts examination of the behaviors that lead to drug abuse, addictions, violence or emotional distress and his unique technique, that gives the individual an awareness and understanding as to how specific "needs" are being met by the destructive behaviors and how to change those behaviors from life diminishing to life fulfilling. Mr. Oden is the recipient of the IRWIN Award for Most Innovative Writer for the Needs Based Method® technique he developed.
Michael believes that once a person has gained Emotional Wellness, they will be able to move forward and make healthier decisions throughout their lives.
Michael S. Oden is a Behavioral and Communication Strategist, international speaker, author, trainer, and workshop facilitator. He is an expert in behavior and communication who for the past 23 years as a probation officer and in his private practice has helped thousands of clients CEo's and Family Owned Businesses who struggle with abuse, low self-esteem, poor performance, addiction, or unhealthy relationships, turn their lives around.
Michael developed "The Needs Based Method®" and is the founder of "Final Step International", a behavioral awareness program that focuses on getting to the core of the individuals needs and helping the client shift those unhealthy behaviors that are preventing life rewarding achievements.
In private practice, Michael uses his technique to uncover the emotional and unhealthy habits of CEO's and families in Family owned businesses. This technique has been working since 2013 with his private clients using The Needs Based Method® and the 7-Step System to Awareness and Self-Discovery.
Michael's book "When Nobody's Home", winner of the 2016 Eric Hoffer award, is a straight forward, compelling nuts and bolts examination of the behaviors that lead to drug abuse, addictions, violence or emotional distress and his unique technique, that gives the individual an awareness and understanding as to how specific "needs" are being met by the destructive behaviors and how to change those behaviors from life diminishing to life fulfilling. Mr. Oden is the recipient of the IRWIN Award for Most Innovative Writer for the Needs Based Method® technique he developed.
Michael believes that once a person has gained Emotional Wellness, they will be able to move forward and make healthier decisions throughout their lives.
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