Episode 44: Why Dave Jereb Believes Connection Matters More Than Correction

What if building trust mattered more than fixing behavior?

That question changed everything for Dave Jereb—a paediatric occupational therapist with 20+ years of experience and co-founder of MoveAbout Therapy Services.

In this episode, Dave shares why connection-first isn’t just a feel-good idea, it’s the foundation of real, lasting change. Whether you’re a parent, therapist, or team leader, you’ll walk away with practical ways to lead with empathy and support growth without forcing it.

We talk about:
✅ How Dave shifted from “correcting” to “connecting” in his work with kids
✅ What this mindset looks like inside his business and family
✅ Why emotional safety and deep listening create better long-term outcomes
✅ How his book Challenging the Story and MoveAbout workshops are helping reframe behaviour support

Dave’s mission is simple but powerful: support the people who support the kids. Through tools like the MoveAbout Activity Cards, live workshops, and his bestselling book, he’s helping families and professionals see children differently and more compassionately.

If you’ve ever felt like you’re forcing change instead of inspiring it, this conversation is for you.

Grab a copy of Challenging The Story here: 

👉 https://tinyurl.com/ChallengingTheStory

Connect with Dave here:

👉 https://linkedin.com/in/dave-jereb-039b2a4

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