What is OBOP Life Skills Coaching?
OBOP Life Skills Coaching is a free personalized and structured resource to help GA/HA Graduates develop and maintain essential skills for daily life and personal achievement. Unlike traditional education, which often focuses on academic subjects, life skills coaching covers a broader range of practical skills crucial for navigating life's complexities.
A life skills coach works with graduates to identify their goals and create strategies for skill development and habit formation. This can include areas such as:
Effective Communication: Enhancing the ability to express thoughts clearly, actively listen, and respond appropriately.
Decision-Making: Learning to think critically and weigh the consequences of different actions.
Time Management: Prioritizing tasks and managing daily responsibilities efficiently.
Emotional Intelligence: Developing empathy, managing emotions, and resolving conflicts.
Financial Literacy: Understanding budgeting, saving, investing, and managing credit.
Life skills coaching is not just about giving advice; it's about facilitating meaningful, practical changes that align with the client's life goals and enhance their overall well-being.
Carl Jackson, Ph.D, CLC
Carl was born in Omaha and rose from a low-income background and early struggles with rebellion, crime, and addiction to become a dedicated scholar and community leader. After leaving school and joining the Navy in search of discipline, he eventually returned to education, earning bachelor's and master's degrees in Social Work from the University of Nebraska at Omaha, followed by a Ph.D. from Walden University. With encouragement from his wife, he found his true calling at Omaha Bridges Out of Poverty, where he became known for his ability to build strong relationships and inspire collective success. Today, Dr. Carl Jackson is committed to empowering under-resourced individuals and advancing research on poverty’s impact on health and the lasting effects of redlining in Omaha, leaving a lasting legacy through advocacy, scholarship, and service.
About Us
Julissa Rivera, AAS, CLC
Born in Long Branch, New Jersey, Julissa Rivera overcame early hardships marked by poverty and instability, including extreme financial hardship while living in Puerto Rico. Her resilience led her to pursue an Associate’s degree in Airline and Tourism, which inspired her to seek a more fulfilling life. After returning to the U.S. and facing initial challenges, she found her calling in Omaha, Nebraska, where she became a Certified Life Skills Coach. Now serving as the Council Bluffs Life Skills Coach at OBOP, Julissa draws on her diverse background in business administration and medical billing to empower others. A bilingual coach with multiple certifications, she is also a Getting Ahead graduate and facilitator. Her journey is grounded in the enduring support of her husband and her commitment to helping individuals build better lives through strength and resilience.