Trainings
Empowering families, educators, and leaders with evidence-based tools grounded in respect, connection, and long-term wellbeing. Each training is designed to create lasting, positive change.
Positive Discipline for Montessori & Early Childhood Educator (Birth – Age 6)
Positive Discipline Parenting Coaching & Training
Positive Discipline in the Classroom
Leadership Training & Coaching
Every child deserves to feel capable, connected, and counted
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Discipline is not about control — it is about connection
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Kind and firm — not one or the other, but both at once
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Great leaders lift others before they lift themselves
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Every child deserves to feel capable, connected, and counted * Discipline is not about control — it is about connection * Kind and firm — not one or the other, but both at once * Great leaders lift others before they lift themselves *
Psychological Safety at Work
Creating Encouragement, Accountability, and Stronger Teams
Join educators, leaders, parents, and professionals for a practical and reflective conversation on how psychological safety impacts communication, teamwork, emotional regulation, and belonging in the workplace.
Together we will explore:
• Encouragement vs. criticism
• Accountability without shame
• Adult discouragement and workplace behavior
• Creating emotionally safe teams and classrooms
• Practical Positive Discipline and Adlerian tools for leadership
Hosted by Yogi Patel
Positive Discipline Trainer and EPW Master Trainer
Date: June 10, 2026
Time: 8:00–9:15 AM PST
Location: Live on Zoom
Cost: Complimentary
A supportive community space to reflect, learn, and grow together.
Date
August 1, 2026
Time
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM Pacific Time
Location
Live Online (Zoom)
About the Workshop
Young children’s behavior is communication.
In this interactive 3-hour workshop, you will learn to understand children's behavior ages 0–6 through an Adlerian and Positive Discipline lens. This session focuses on building connection, supporting co-regulation, and creating environments where children feel safe, capable, and respected.
This workshop is ideal for early childhood educators, caregivers, and parents who want practical tools they can use immediately.
What You Will Learn
• Understanding behavior in infants, toddlers, and early childhood
• Supporting co-regulation and emotional development
• Creating psychologically safe environments for young children
• Responding without punishment, shame, or power struggles
• Encouragement vs praise in early childhood
• Practical tools for daily classroom and home use
Professional Development Certificate
Participants will receive a Professional Development Certificate of Completion through Sarasota University at no additional cost.
About Yogi Patel
Yogi Patel is a Positive Discipline Trainer, Montessorian, leadership coach, and founder of Yogi Patel – Transformation Through Empowerment. With over 30 years of experience in education and leadership, Yogi supports educators, parents, and organizations in creating environments rooted in dignity, encouragement, and connection.
Investment
Early Bird: $45 (Before June 15, 2026)
Regular: $60 (After June 15, 2026)
Registration Details
Once registered, you will receive:
• A confirmation email
• Zoom access link
• Reminder emails
Reserve your spot and begin transforming how you understand and respond to behavior in early childhood.
Contact Yogi Patel for individual school training - yogi@yogipateltte.com
Workshop
Join a live session, earn certification, or access recordings at your own pace. Every workshop is grounded in Positive Discipline principles — practical, evidence-based, and transformative.
For School Leaders, Parents, Teachers, Counselors, and Educators
Tuesday, July 7, 2026
8:00–9:00 AM PST
4:00-5:00 PM BST
Live on Zoom
Today’s students/children face increasing social, emotional, and behavioral challenges.
How can schools respond in ways that strengthen responsibility, resilience, and belonging—without relying on punishment, rewards, or power struggles?
Join internationally recognized Positive Discipline Trainer Yogi Patel for a highly interactive learning experience that combines research, reflection, and practical strategies you can begin using immediately.
This Is More Than a Webinar
This is a live, experiential session where you’ll actively participate, reflect with colleagues, and explore practical tools grounded in Adlerian Psychology and Positive Discipline.
You’ll leave with ideas you can apply in your classroom, school, or leadership role the very next day.
During This Interactive Session You Will:
• Understand the purpose behind children’s behavior
• Learn how connection creates the foundation for cooperation
• Explore practical strategies that build responsibility and self-regulation
• Experience a Positive Discipline activity you can immediately use with students, staff, or parents
• Discover how encouragement develops confidence, resilience, and intrinsic motivation
Who Should Attend?
* Headteachers
* Deputy Headteachers
* International School Leaders
* Teachers
* SENDCOs
* School Counselors
* Pastoral Leaders
* Early Years Educators
* Educational Psychologists
* Anyone passionate about helping children and young people thrive
Meet Your Facilitator
Yogi Patel is the founder of Transformation Through Empowerment (TTE), a Certified Positive Discipline Trainer, Empowering People in the Workplace Master Trainer, Montessori educator, leadership coach, and international speaker. With more than 30 years of experience, she has worked with schools, educators, parents, and organizations around the world, helping build cultures of connection, belonging, responsibility, and contribution.
Bonus
All participants will receive:
A downloadable Positive Discipline resource
Access to the session recording for 7 days
Complete the registration form below to receive your Zoom link and event reminders.
We look forward to learning with you!
August 22–23, 2026 | Buckinghamshire, UK
Join Certified Positive Discipline Trainer Yogi Patel for an experiential two-day certification training designed for educators, parent coaches, therapists, counselors, and family support professionals.
Learn how to facilitate Positive Discipline parenting classes that help families build respectful relationships, strengthen communication, and raise capable, responsible children.
Training Details
Location:
Manor Barn House
Water Stratford, Buckinghamshire, UK
Dates & Times:
August 22–23, 2026
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM BST
Registration
Early Bird: £335 ($449)
Regular Rate: £375 ($499)
Reserve your place with a non-refundable £115 ($150) deposit and pay the balance by August 15, 2026.
Group Discount: £35 ($45) off each registration for groups of four or more.
What You’ll Learn
Facilitate Positive Discipline parenting classes
Teach discipline that is both kind and firm
Help families improve communication and cooperation
Support emotional regulation and problem-solving skills
Lead engaging parent education workshops
Materials Included
Positive Discipline Book
Teaching Parenting the Positive Discipline Way Manual
Parenting Tool Cards
Facilitator
Yogi Patel is a Certified Positive Discipline Trainer, Montessori educator, leadership coach, and international speaker with more than 30 years of experience supporting families, educators, and leaders worldwide.
Contact
+1 (619) 356-1149
Become a Certified Empowering People in the Workplace (EPW) Facilitator
Leadership Certification for HR Professionals, Managers, School Leaders, Coaches, Consultants, and Business Owners
Many participants receive reimbursement through professional development, leadership development, HR training, or continuing education budgets. Contact us if you need an invoice for employer sponsorship.
October 2–14, 2026 | Live Online via Zoom
What if you could lead with greater confidence, build stronger relationships, increase accountability, and create a workplace culture where people genuinely want to contribute?
The Empowering People in the Workplace (EPW) Facilitator Certification is an experiential leadership training designed to help professionals create workplaces built on trust, respect, belonging, collaboration, and shared responsibility.
Grounded in Positive Discipline and Adlerian Psychology, this internationally recognized certification provides practical tools that can be applied immediately in schools, businesses, nonprofits, franchises, healthcare organizations, and community settings.
Whether you lead a team of five or five hundred, EPW offers a framework for developing people while achieving meaningful results.
Professional Development Funding Available: Many organizations are able to use leadership development, professional development, employee engagement, or training budgets to support participation.
Training Schedule
Location: Online via Zoom
Pacific Time (PT)
* Friday, October 2 | 6:00 AM – 9:00 AM
* Monday, October 5 | 6:00 AM – 9:00 AM
* Wednesday, October 7 | 6:00 AM – 9:00 AM
* Friday, October 9 | 6:00 AM – 9:00 AM
* Monday, October 12 | 6:00 AM – 9:00 AM
* Wednesday, October 14 | 6:00 AM – 9:00 AM
Eastern Time (ET)
* 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM on all training dates
Central European Time (Paris/CET)
* 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM on all training dates
Total Training Time: 18 Hours
Training Fees, which include digital materials and a certificate for successfully completing an 18-hour session with full participation.
Early Bird Registration – $599
Register by August 28, 2026
Regular Registration – $655
Beginning August 29, 2026
Group Registration
Receive $50 off per participant for groups of three or more.
For larger teams or organizations, contact yogi@yogipateltte.com.
What Your Registration Includes
* EPW Facilitator Manual (Digital)
* EPW Workbook (Digital)
* EPW Tool Cards (Digital)
* Six live interactive training sessions
* Experiential learning activities and breakout discussions
* Facilitator certification review
* Official EPW Facilitator Recognition upon successful completion with participation in full via video and attendance
Who Should Attend?
This certification is ideal for:
* Human Resources Professionals
* Managers and Supervisors
* Directors and Team Leaders
* School Administrators and Educational Leaders
* Coaches and Consultants
* Business Owners and Entrepreneurs
* Nonprofit Leaders
* Franchise Leaders
* Organizational Development Professionals
* Positive Discipline Educators and Trainers
What You Will Learn
By the end of the training, participants will be able to:
Build Trust and Psychological Safety
Learn how to create environments where people feel respected, heard, and encouraged to contribute their ideas and talents.
Lead with Encouragement and Accountability
Move beyond reward-and-punishment systems and develop leadership approaches that foster ownership, responsibility, and motivation.
Strengthen Communication Skills
Develop practical tools for navigating difficult conversations, providing feedback, and resolving conflict while preserving relationships.
Facilitate Effective Team Meetings
Learn proven processes that increase participation, engagement, problem-solving, and team collaboration.
Understand Motivation and Behavior
Explore how beliefs, perceptions, and experiences influence workplace behavior and team dynamics.
Develop High-Performing Teams
Create cultures of belonging, contribution, cooperation, and shared responsibility.
Practical EPW Tools You Will Experience
Participants will engage with and learn to facilitate tools such as:
* The Top Card - Understanding yourself and others
* Team Problem-Solving Process
* Team Meeting Model
* Encouragement Skills
* Curiosity Questions
* Mistakes as Opportunities for Learning
* Collaborative Leadership Processes
* Respectful Accountability Practices
These tools are designed to be used immediately in professional settings.
Certification
Participants who attend all sessions and actively engage in the learning process via online video will receive recognition as:
Certified Empowering People in the Workplace Facilitator
This certification equips participants to facilitate EPW activities and concepts within their organizations and professional communities.
Meet Your Facilitator
Yogi Patel
Yogi Patel is an internationally recognized leadership trainer, Positive Discipline Trainer, and Master Trainer of Empowering People in the Workplace with more than 35 years of experience supporting leaders, educators, and organizations.
As the founder of two Montessori schools and a leadership coach, Yogi has trained thousands of professionals across North America, Europe, and Asia. Her work integrates Adlerian Psychology, Positive Discipline, Montessori leadership principles, workplace culture development, and contemporary leadership research.
Yogi is known for creating highly engaging and practical learning experiences that help participants develop both the mindset and skills needed to lead effectively in today’s workplaces.
Why Organizations Choose EPW
Organizations around the world are seeking alternatives to leadership models based solely on authority, compliance, and control.
The EPW approach helps leaders:
* Build cultures of trust and respect
* Improve employee engagement
* Strengthen accountability
* Reduce workplace conflict
* Increase collaboration
* Foster belonging and contribution
* Develop future leaders within their teams
Participants leave with practical strategies they can implement immediately to strengthen workplace culture and improve team effectiveness.
Ready to Lead Differently?
If you are looking for practical leadership tools that help people feel valued while achieving meaningful results, this training is for you.
Join a global community of professionals committed to creating workplaces where people thrive.
Register Today
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