Our story

PCM was developed by American clinical psychologist, Dr. Taibi Kahler. As a researcher of Transactional Analysis, he discovered universal patterns of distress behavior and identified the conditions that individuals need in order to thrive. In addition, Kahler also discovered six personality types that we all have in us, and can connect to. This discovery allows every one of us to predict stress behavior, implement prevention strategies and reinforce positive changes. Kahler’s insights resulted in extensive qualitative and quantitative research, making them universally applicable.  

From out-of-this-world, to the business world 

In the late 1970’s Dr. Kahler was asked by the Lead Psychiatrist at NASA to join him in the selection of astronauts. Subsequently, Kahler formed Kahler Communication Inc., validated the Personality Pattern Inventory®, and created the Process Communication Model®.  During the 1980s and 90s, Kahler trained businesses and governmental institutions. Kahler’s philosophy: don’t box people, but appreciate, celebrate and leverage their differences.  

Over 4,000 trainers and coaches in 54 countries 

Kahler Communications, of which Dr. Taibi Kahler is now the Emeritus President, made PCM available for coaches and trainers worldwide. The result is a network of over 4,000 trainers and coaches in 54 countries. So far, over 1.4 million people have enjoyed the benefits of PCM. Today, it is used by renowned brands, such as Pixar, L’Oréal, IKEA, and Coca-Cola. It’s also used in education and for therapy, parenting, and strengthening relationships. 

Our proposition

To you – truly connect to others and build better relationships, through PCM  

Practicing PCM enables you to understand what people need to be and stay at your best. From this place of awareness, you’ll learn to connect to colleagues, friends, and partners by decoding their preferences and speaking their language. With every conversation, you’ll have the power to contribute to a world that utilizes differences for the better.

To decision makers in mid- to larger-sized companies – connect to others and build the right working environment, with PCM

In an organization, you want to create an environment in which people can thrive and express themselves. But you might be wondering if there’s a way of achieving this together, while building on each other’s strengths. The good news is: there is. Practicing PCM enables your employees to understand what they need to be and stay at their best. From this place of awareness, they’ll learn to connect to colleagues by decoding their preferences and speaking their language. With every conversation, your team will have the power to contribute to a workplace that utilizes differences for the better.