



Conversations Your Parents Didn’t Know To Have
(That could have changed your life, and will change your kids’ lives.)
In this groundbreaking book, you'll discover the five critical conversations that most parents never have with their children—not because they don't care, but because they lack the frameworks to understand what's really happening beneath behaviours, reactions, and family patterns.
"This book provides the exact blueprint for ensuring your children have a fundamentally different experience than you did. I've never seen these concepts explained with such clarity and practical application." — Dr. Rebecca J, Child Development Specialist
The 5 Phases Framework Reveals:
How your parents' unexamined identity beliefs shaped their parenting in ways they never recognised
Why distinguishing between "affected" and "afflicted" transforms how you process childhood experiences
The four hidden emotional drivers that explain your parents' most puzzling reactions
How to identify and break free from generational loops that have persisted for decades
The missing implementation system that turns insights into lasting change
Through engaging storytelling set during a weekend lakeside retreat, you'll follow a father and his adult children as they explore these transformative concepts together, creating a powerful model for the conversations you can have with your own family.
"As someone who's worked with troubled families for over 25 years, I can confidently say this framework addresses the root causes I see daily. This isn't just another parenting book—it's a complete paradigm shift in how we understand family dynamics." — Martin F, Family Therapist
This Book Is For You If:
You've ever wondered "Why did they do that?" about your parents' behaviour
You notice yourself repeating patterns you promised you'd never continue
You want to give your children the understanding you never received
You're committed to ending generational cycles of misunderstanding
You're ready to transform not just how you parent, but how you understand yourself
Drawing on 30+ years of practical application in teaching, training and behaviour reflection across diverse industries and groups, these frameworks are helping families around the world break free from limiting patterns and create fundamentally different family experiences.
"I've read dozens of books on parenting and healing from childhood experiences. This one stands alone in its ability to connect personal transformation with practical parenting approaches. The 5 Phases framework has changed how I see myself, my parents, and most importantly, how I raise my own children." — Sophia W, Mother and CEO
The conversations in this book go beyond typical parenting advice. They address the fundamental drivers of human behaviour that your parents likely never understood about themselves—let alone had the tools to explain to you.
But you can be different. You can have these conversations. And they can change everything.
Get your copy today and begin the conversations that could transform your family for generations to come.
"In thirty years of clinical practice, I've never encountered a more accessible and practical framework for understanding family dynamics. This book should be required reading for every parent, therapist, and anyone seeking to understand why we function the way we do, and how that translates to family relationships" — Dr. James C, Clinical Psychologist
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There's A Reason For That
Discover the most common reasons people, including you, are having an "off" moment, day or year and what you can do to make it better.
Ever wondered why people act the way they do—including that coworker who microwaves fish at lunchtime?
In a world where misunderstandings lead to conflict, frustration, and passive-aggressive Post-it notes in the office kitchen, "There's a Reason for That" offers a refreshingly practical approach to decoding human behaviour. Nolan Collins, creator of the BE Elements framework, the 5 Phases to Self Mastery and RAMP-IT methodology, provides a kaleidoscope of insights into why Susan from accounting keeps hijacking your meetings and why Dave from IT responds to every request with "have you tried turning it off and on again?"
This isn't just another psychology book telling you to "breathe deeply" during conflicts (though that might help with the fish smell). Nolan gets to the heart of what makes interactions challenging—and how to transform them—through 33 practical "Considerations" that explain why we do what we do.
Within these pages, you'll discover:
• Why your personality is fluid, not fixed—meaning you can't blame your zodiac sign for everything after all
• How to separate physical feelings from emotions to regain control when Bob from sales takes credit for your idea... again
• The surprising truth about why even the most "toxic" behaviour has underlying reasons (and no, it's not always because people are jerks)
• How to speak different psychological "languages" to connect with anyone—even that one team member who communicates exclusively in memes
What makes this book different:
While most workplace psychology books feel like they were written by robots for robots, Nolan delivers profound insights with humour and humanity. His "Instead of" technique alone has saved countless relationships, projects, and Monday morning meetings from disaster.
The book doesn't just analyse behaviour—it gives you practical tools to transform interactions immediately. Each Consideration includes reflection questions so straightforward they'll make you say, "Why didn't I think of that?" (There's a reason for that, and yes, it's covered in Chapter 12).
WHY EVERY HR MANAGER, LEADER AND COMPANY OWNER SHOULD INSIST ON EVERY EMPLOYEE READING THIS BOOK:
Reduced workplace drama: When team members understand there's a reason behind behaviour, conflicts de-escalate before they reach your desk
Improved productivity: Less time spent on interpersonal friction means more time spent on actual work
Enhanced psychological safety: Teams that understand each other create environments where innovation thrives
Lower turnover: People don't quit companies—they quit toxic environments. This book detoxifies workplace interactions at their source
Infinitely cheaper than team-building retreats: No trust falls required—just actionable insights that create immediate results
As one HR consultant put it: "Every person in every company from the top down needs to read this book, today!"
Readers are saying:
"I used to think my coworker was deliberately trying to drive me insane. Turns out there's a reason for that! Now we actually collaborate effectively—and I've stopped plotting to steal his parking spot." —Not an actual testimonial, but you'll be saying something similar
"This book is like having a workplace therapist, comedy coach, and wise grandparent all rolled into one." —Also not real, but eerily accurate
Real testimonial: "A game changer into your inner thinking. An eye opener in teaching you the ability to remain rational, in the reality of what goes on around you." —EE, Higher Education Trainer
Stop letting misunderstandings derail your meetings, projects, and workplace harmony. Learn why that colleague interrupts you, why your direct report misses deadlines, why your manager seems impossible to please, and most importantly—why you react the way you do.
The most valuable insight isn't what others should do differently; it's understanding there's always a reason behind every behaviour—including your own.
Scroll up and click "Add to Cart" to transform your workplace interactions from "Why is everyone here so difficult?" to "Ah, I see what's happening now."
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BE
A direct and simple approach to emotional regulation, be-ing calm, understanding yourself and self-coaching through any situation, so you can...be.
MASTER THE ART OF SELF-COACHING: THE COMPLETE FRAMEWORK FOR TRANSFORMING HOW YOU LIVE
What if you possessed not just emotional awareness, but a complete system for navigating life's challenges with clarity, purpose, and confidence?
In "BE," Nolan Collins delivers the missing manual for human experience—a revolutionary framework that combines deep emotional understanding with practical tools for implementation. This isn't just about managing feelings; it's about mastering the entire process of how you navigate life.
THE COMPLETE SELF-COACHING SYSTEM
"BE" provides three interlocking frameworks that work together to transform your life:
1. The BE Elements – Discover the four fundamental drivers (Safety, Gain/Loss, Clarity/Confusion, and Self/Ego) behind every emotional reaction you've ever had.
2. The Experience Loop – Understand the five-stage process that creates recurring patterns in your life, and learn exactly where to intervene to break unhelpful cycles.
3. The RAMP-IT Framework – Master the practical implementation system that turns insights into action through six powerful components: Purposeful, Mind/Body State, Accountable, Resourceful, Influential, and True.
WHY THIS APPROACH CHANGES EVERYTHING
"BE" is different because it goes beyond telling you what to do—it shows you why you do what you do and how to transform from the inside out:
- Stop reacting to the same triggers in relationships, work, and daily life
- Transition from managing symptoms to addressing root causes
- Learn to coach yourself through any situation with confidence
- Create lasting change by aligning who you are with who you want to be
- Develop the ability to remain calm and purposeful even in chaos
READERS ARE EXPERIENCING REAL TRANSFORMATION:
"This isn't just another self-help book. It gave me a complete system for understanding myself and practical tools for creating change. I've read dozens of books on personal growth, but this is the first one that connected all the dots." — Reader review
"I finally understand why I keep having the same reactions even when I promise myself I won't. The Experience Loop showed me exactly where I've been getting stuck for years, and RAMP-IT gave me a clear path forward." — Reader review
WHO NEEDS THIS COMPLETE SYSTEM?
You need "BE" if:
• You're tired of quick fixes that don't create lasting change
• You want to stop repeating the same patterns in relationships and life
• You're ready to take full ownership of your responses, not just your reactions
• You seek a comprehensive framework for self-coaching through any situation
• You want to understand not just what to do differently, but how to become the person who naturally does it
"I was about as far from being emotionally regulated as you could imagine only a few years ago," writes Collins. "What changed my life wasn't just understanding my emotions but having a complete system for transforming how I approached every situation."
Don't just manage emotions—master the art of self-coaching. Your complete framework for transformation is here.
Grab your copy of "BE" today and discover the comprehensive system for becoming the person you want to be.
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When you buy from a traditional bookstore like Amazon, the bookstore receives a 55% commission. When you buy from Books.by, these proceeds stay with the author. Books.by is the author's own personal on-demand bookstore, which means that when you purchase from here, you're supporting the author directly.