Many words describe Rhonda Savain—ambitious, determined, go-getter, and phenomenal. Actually, those exact words could describe. She’s proven to live up to them and even more. She’s proven that although faced with challenges that might hold some back, she has had the determination to not only face roadblocks, but to kick them to the curb. Her path has included battling breast cancer to becoming a certified professional life coach. After sitting down with The Recap Report, she opened up about what makes her the phenomenal  woman she is—Rhonda Savain.

Rhonda Savain is a woman with many hats, including several career paths in the fields of  nursing, teaching, and the United States Naval Reserve. But with all the success she found in those paths, she shared how life coaching differs from the rest. “In the other aspects of my life, it’s all about me and it’s all about myself. But with life coaching, you have to put yourself aside and have a lot of empathy, sympathy, and consider others.” Rhonda is founder of Decisions life Coaching, which brings to life the many services of helping one discover that decisions are not a matter of chance, but rather a matter of choice. Services include life coaching on topics of adolescent life, those battling cancer, career development, and those students pursuing nursing careers.

Although it can be easy to determine whether or not you just may be in need of some life coaching, Rhonda also opened up about how to make sure it is the right plan for you and shared what is the correct first step to make in that process. “I would say they have to do an assessment. Assessment always comes first. And with that, I mean maybe sit down and take an inventory of really what you want to do. Because some people say they want to make changes in their life and aren’t really ready.” She also shared her own methods of assessment, including writing and taking notes—which she says can help further determine what someone truly wants. Rhonda also mentioned one of the biggest challenges for those who look into making changes in their lives. “I think one of the main challenges with people is that a lot of them are very unorganized. So they have a lot of thoughts, a lot of dreams, a lot of inspirations, but are not able to accomplish anything because their brain is too scattered.” She urged that by sitting down, getting focus, and prioritizing would be step one.

Another aspect that shows just how the willingness and determination of Rhonda Savain has played a part in her life and accomplishments, include the legacy and imprint she wants to leave behind for younger generations. “My number one thing would be don’t give up. In life we’re constantly faced with a lot of different challenges, and as adults, I think sometimes we don’t realize it’s just a part of the process.” She also elaborated on how facing her own challenges in life has led her to becoming the person she is today. But she also had another thought for people to not forget. “Don’t let anybody take advantage of you, regardless of who that person is. Always stand for what you feel is right. When you fight for what’s right, you always win.”

Rhonda has seen much success throughout her various careers, and for many there are specific habits to follow that can help lead down that path. For her, she says discipline is one of the main attributes to the person she is. Growing up with a strict mother and also United States Naval Reserve training both contributed to her success. “I would say that’s [discipline] probably one of the main habits that is necessary to be successful. When those hard challenges come, the discipline is what’s going to keep you grounded and help you to continue to move forward.” Another habit that can lead to success? Rhonda says making sure you are organized. “You can’t be successful if you’re all over the place. You have to keep your work space and your home space neat.”

When looking toward the future, Rhonda says she believes that writing an autobiography just may be in store, although she does currently have a book out already on tips for nursing students to assist them on passing their boards exam. “I think there’s a book in me. So many have told me that my story is incredible. I think my life story deserves a book and maybe a movie—if I can get someone willing to take that on. The things I’ve been through are just unbelievable, and I believe the book and the movie will shed light on that and help a lot of people. So I think that’s next.”

To learn more about Rhonda Savain’s journey and even discover if life coaching is the next step in your journey, you can visit decisionslc.com. You can also follow her on Instagram @decisionslc as well find her on Facebook @DecisionsLC.