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Next Step creates products with passion, and services to grow healthier communities.

Tools for racial justice and anti-racist transformation

The Stories We Tell

Workshops and coaching build capacity for more effective relationships across the racial divide.

Offset the distractions of 21st Century life

Mindfulness & Movement for the K-12 classroom

Use these quick, creative classroom activities to focus attention and help students connect with self and others.

A day filled with relaxation, renewal and inspiration

Central Iowa Yoga Retreat

Beginners and experienced yogis enjoy a variety of teachers and flavors of mindfulness. Saturday April 6, 2019

Change the way you see poverty forever.

Poverty Simulation

Spend a "month" as a person coping with the challenges of living below the poverty line.

Certified facilitators design a fun & fruitful Team Building experience for you

Real Colors Team Building

Real Colors is a personality tool derived from Myers-Briggs research. The Next Step Team combines it with dozens of other approachesto bring you and your team to new levels of communication and collaboration.
For pricing and availability, email Shelly or call her at 515-729-2417.

Gain the insight you need to seize opportunities as they present themselves.

Individual Growth Coaching

There’s no such thing as being stuck. If you’re not growing you’re going backwards. Next Step Coaches work with you to maximize your capacity for growth, help you take advantage of possibilities and navigate the speed bumps of life and work.

Reach out to Next Step for details on our products & services. It's your best next step!

Thanks for a great conversation yesterday. You started the meeting with an observation of my noticeable happiness I receive from my passion for my work. Last evening as I sat on my deck watching the sun set and reflecting from the day, your statement was at the top of my list for appreciating the day. A few tears of being overwhelmed with joy may have also transpired.
Jerah Sheets, Iowa DNR
Thank you thank you! I'm just beginning to find my tribe here and this was a boon.
Mary Beth Einhorn, Central Iowa Yoga Retreat Participant
The Mindful Movement and Mingling was just so inspired! I've never been to a retreat that did that type of program. The usual sitting around, alone, and slowly meeting one or two people can be pretty isolating. You guys brought us to that place of connectedness in a fun way.
Lisa Evans, Central Iowa Yoga Retreat participant
Thank you again for coming on Friday. It was an incredible hands-on learning experience for the students. Once the simulation was finished students reflected on their experience and newly gained insights into life near the poverty line.
Kenny Baker, 11th grade - Gilbert High School
Next Step was an excellent addition to our Super Power Summit for middle school students. They incorporated hands-on learning activities that involved dirt, art, leadership, and the great outdoors!
Carrie Scheidel, Iowa Department of Education
Thank you so very much for your love, care, and support on this journey. You truly are a great teacher and healer.
Therese, Yoga student
The STEM Camp at Harding this summer was awesome! Our students were actively engaged in activities, learning, and lots of fun! It was a great experience for students to connect with their school, community, and science!
Joy Linquist, Principal
Next Step has been a solid addition to our student leadership workshops. Their connection with students is thoughtful, purposeful and brings great energy.
Chad Elsberry IHSAA Assistant Director
I thought the Poverty simulation was fantastic...it did a great job of forcing you to deal with the everyday complications of those living in poverty. It was impossible not to get frustrated. The simulation forced the participants to come up with "creative" ways to solve problems or cut corners that were going to have a lasting impact on their family, job, or both. I was extremely impressed with the entire process.
Wil Wiemann, 8th Grade Social Studies, Edward Stone Middle School, Burlington, Iowa
I heard great things about the training and would like to find a time this fall for an early out training for our staff to visit the park as well as hear about the wonderful things offered.
Brian Crook, Principal, Studebaker Elementary School, Des Moines, Iowa