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Jul 16, 2026 52 min

Ready, Set, Change with Guest Dr. Larry Pfaff

from The Tom Matt Show Hosted by Black Circle Studios

LARRY PFAFF, M.A., Ed.D., LPC Author of Ready, Set, Change: Why Knowing What to Do Isn’t Enough Amazon #1 New Release - Psychology Education and Organizational Change INTERVIEW TOPIC: Why Smart People Stay Stuck (Even When They Know What to Do) After 40 years as a therapist and organizational consultant, Dr. Pfaff heard the same confession thousands of times: "I know what to do. I just don't do it." His book reveals the five stages of psychological readiness that create lasting change—and why most advice only works at one stage. Business/Leadership: Why workplace training fails What companies get wrong about change Matching development to readiness Personal Development: Why resolutions fail, the Contemplation Trap One question that reveals your change stage Mental Health: Why therapists don't apply Stages of Change Matching interventions to client readiness General Interest: Why intelligent people stay stuck The knowing-doing gap Real stories from 21 managers ABOUT DR. PFAFF Larry Pfaff has spent over four decades working with individuals, groups, and organizations in counseling, leadership development, coaching, and organizational consulting. His background includes:  Licensed Professional Counselor since Michigan’s original licensing law in 1990  15 years as a Professor of Psychology  Former Dean of Business  Published researcher in leadership and 360-degree feedback assessment  Lifelong member of APA and SIOP  Author of multiple assessment instruments used in organizations ABOUT THE BOOK Ready, Set, Change presents a framework for why people struggle to change even when they know what to do. Based on 40 years of work and a year-long program with 21 managers, it reveals the five stages of psychological readiness and why matching support to stage creates lasting change. CONTACT Larry Pfaff, M.A., Ed.D., LPC 269-370-0083 [email protected] https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GX32NPPV Thank you to Brock Fletcher and the selling team of Keller Williams Realty for their continued support of our programming! 'The Tom Matt Show' Heard on- The Michigan Talk Network WKAR Michigan State Universities AM 870 & 102.3 FM WJIM-AM 1240 Lansing WYPV FM 94.5 Mackinac City www.tommattshow.com(podcasts) iTunes For more information on past guests, Tom's published books, and how to get in touch, please visit our newly updated website at https://www.tommattshow.com #RFZ #radio #broadcasting #podcast #michiganradio #lansing #michiganradio #mab #refirementzone #successstory #humaninterestpodcast #selfhelppodcast

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