We caught up with the brilliant and insightful Jan and Jillian Yuhas a few weeks ago and have shared our conversation below.
Jan and Jillian, we’re thrilled to have you on our platform and we think there is so much folks can learn from you and your story. Something that matters deeply to us is living a life and leading a career filled with purpose and so let’s start by chatting about how you found your purpose.
Our journey began twenty years ago when we dedicated our time as volunteers at a crisis hotline for runaway teens. Witnessing the struggles these young individuals faced, we recognized the importance of bridging the gap between teens and parents. Through assessing the home environment and understanding the underlying factors that led to the teens running away, we embarked on mediating family discord and facilitating amicable solutions. Our primary goal was to ensure that the voice of the child was heard and to prevent future recurrences of such distressing situations.
While our academic journey expanded our knowledge, we realized that purely emotional-based approaches did not always yield the desired results when proposing innovative solutions for families. It was at this pivotal turning point that we turned to coaching and mediation. Embracing a value-based approach, we discovered the power of setting healthy boundaries and resolving conflicts in a constructive manner.
Today, we approach our work from a holistic perspective, striving to meet the needs of all individuals involved. Our focus is on ensuring that every person feels heard, understood, and valued throughout the process. By combining our deep understanding of family dynamics, our coaching skills, and our mediation expertise, we help our clients to navigate their challenges by recognizing their own power, fostering healthy relationships, and creating lasting positive change.
Great, so let’s take a few minutes and cover your story. What should folks know about you and what you do?
Driven by a growth mindset, we are continuously expanding our reach to assist more individuals. Excitingly, we have recently unveiled two online courses: “Collaborative Co-parenting” and “Trauma to Triumph.” These self-paced courses offer comprehensive video tutorials and transformative mindset exercises, specifically designed to aid families and individuals navigating the challenges of divorce, fostering effective communication, and healing emotional trauma.
We encourage you to stay tuned for these exciting developments. Whether you are personally facing these challenges or know someone who could benefit from our support, we are dedicated to providing the assistance and resources necessary to foster healing, growth, and resilience during difficult times.
If you had to pick three qualities that are most important to develop, which three would you say matter most?
At the core of our work are three essential qualities: resilience, integrity, and boundaries. Running a business inevitably brings setbacks, but we view these moments as opportunities for growth and resiliently push forward. They serve as valuable lessons, prompting us to reflect on what went wrong and discover new, workable approaches to achieving success. Our journey has demanded unwavering determination, grit, and, above all, confidence. We have never doubted ourselves and continue to forge ahead, embracing each day and each step as we pursue our purpose.
In our opinion, to truly run a business like a well-oiled machine, it takes professional boundaries and integrity. We have always stood by our word when assisting others as this is the foundation for building a trustworthy, reputable business. The future of our company depends on our integrity to operate at the highest standards. And in order to operate with impeccable value professional boundaries are a must for time management, mutual respect, and quality service.
Reflecting on our knowledge, we would say it stems from a diverse range of learning modalities. As solution-focused individuals, we have found immense reward in utilizing coaching techniques and mediation, aligning with our authentic truth. Witnessing people achieve their goals, find inner peace, and create fulfilling lives fuels our passion. However, our Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Psychology has played a pivotal role. It equips us with the understanding required to navigate complex situations and personalities, resolving high-conflict discord and facilitating mutually beneficial agreements. Our degree proves invaluable in family mediation, particularly when engaging with individuals who prioritize their own interests. It takes courage and confidence to confront them and ensure the well-being of children remains the primary focus.
If we had to narrow our job down to one important skill we would most likely choose – negotiation. This entails understanding problems from multiple perspectives and guiding our clients toward resolution. It demands strategic thinking, exceptional listening skills, and psychological insights into different personality types to effectively navigate high-conflict situations. Negotiation skills are universally applicable and we strongly encourage learning them, as they can facilitate solutions when facing life challenges or seeking personal growth. The ability to negotiate is a valuable asset in any endeavor.
All in all, if you’re going to run a business, fine-tune your skills that make you stand out, have the knowledge to back up what it is you do, and know your values to run the company with integrity inside and out.
What’s been one of your main areas of growth this year?
Our most significant career milestone in the past year has been the completion of our book, “Boundary Badass,” which we are excited to launch by the end of this year. This self-development book not only shares valuable insights from our own personal growth journey but also emphasizes the importance of cultivating stronger boundaries in our relationships. By embarking on the journey outlined in the book, you will discover how to elevate your self-worth and effectively establish boundaries in various relationship dynamics.
“Boundary Badass” comprehensively addresses boundaries in every possible relationship context. Whether it’s navigating romantic relationships, managing family dynamics, dealing with neighbors, cultivating friendships, or even establishing healthy digital boundaries, our book provides practical guidance and actionable steps. By the end of the book, you’ll become a BOUNDARY BADASS, equipped with the tools and knowledge to protect your well-being, honor your values, and foster healthier and more fulfilling relationships.
Stay tuned for the launch and get ready to embrace your inner BOUNDARY BADASS!
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