Why People Don’t Change—Even When the Help Is “Good” with Dr. Paul Gavoni

Most professionals don’t struggle because they don’t care.

They struggle because the people they’re trying to help… don’t see what’s in it for them.

In this episode of MI for Change, I had the pleasure to sit down with Dr. Paulie to talk about why telling people what to do rarely leads to real change—even when the advice is solid and well-intentioned.

Together, we explore:

* Why “resistance” is often a signal—not a problem
* How values drive behavior more than information ever will
* What happens when professionals unintentionally impose their own values
* Why consent, buy-in, and engagement are skills—not personality traits
* How Motivational Interviewing helps people change without pressure or coercion

This conversation is for clinicians, educators, leaders, and helpers who’ve ever thought: “Why isn’t this working?”

If you work with parents, staff, clients, or teams—and change feels harder than it should—this episode will help you see why.

Learn More about Dr Paul Gavoni: https://thebehavioraltoolbox.com/

Learn more about Motivational Interviewing and explore on-demand courses at www.drmonicagilbert.com

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