Who We Are
Who We Are
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Our Mission
Our Mission
Our mission is to help individuals, families, businesses, and communities navigate life’s challenges with clarity, confidence, and purpose, guiding them to make intentional choices for lasting change.
Our Vision
Our Vision
Our vision is to co-create a world where every decision is made with intention, every person is empowered to grow, and every community thrives through collaboration and understanding. We strive to be the trusted partner in guiding transformative change, inspiring confidence in every step of the journey.
At The Next Right Thing, we believe every choice—big or small—shapes your path. Founded by Zachary Waters and Tina Gillmeister, we’re here to help individuals, families, businesses, and communities work through life’s messiness with clarity, confidence, and direction.
With more than 30 years of combined experience across education, mental health, organizational development, and HR, we know that real change isn’t just about making decisions—it’s about making the right ones for who you are. Our work leans into serendipity, the unexpected moments, the ones that surprise you and stretch you—and helps turn them into meaningful growth. We are about being authentic in our process, focused on helping you find clarity and stay true to yourself as you move forward.
We don’t come in with all the answers. We show up, we listen, and we walk with you. Every person’s story is different, and we respect that. Our job is to help you cut through the noise, see what matters, and take steps that fit your life—not someone else’s idea of it.
Our mission is straightforward: support you through the hard stuff, the stuck spots, and he turning points so you can make decisions that feel right and actually work. We ask better questions, we help you see clearly, and we stick with you as you figure out what’s next.
Let’s take the next right step, together.
Meet the Founders
Meet the Founders
Navigating the human condition requires more than 35,000 decisions every day. With a background spanning human resources, life and family coaching, education, community mental health, and mentorship, Zachary has spent over a decade guiding individuals, families, businesses, and communities toward intentional, values-driven choices. As Co-Founder of The Next Right Thing, LLC, he blends expertise in change management, decision analysis, and systems thinking to help clients see the full picture, cut through complexity, and take the next right step with confidence.
Drawing from frameworks of conscious leadership, design & systems thinking, and deep observation, Zachary believes that every decision—whether in parenting, business strategy, or personal growth—is an opportunity to foster resilience, connection, and progress. His work emphasizes holistic vantage points and practical guidance, ensuring that individuals and organizations alike can move forward with clarity and purpose.
Together with co-founder Tina Gillmeister, Zachary is committed to helping people ask better questions to get better answers—because life isn’t about making perfect choices, but about making intentional ones.
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“Deep human connection is the purpose and the result of a meaningful life - it inspires the most amazing acts of love, generosity, and humility.”
-Unknown
Every decision—big or small—shapes the path forward. With 20+ years of experience in education, organizational development, and mental health advocacy, Tina has dedicated her career to helping individuals, families, businesses, and communities make intentional, values-driven choices. As Co-Founder of The Next Right Thing, LLC, she brings a unique blend of academic expertise, practical strategy, and deep listening to guide people toward growth, resilience, and transformation.
With a Ph.D. in Science Education, Tina combines research-driven insights with innovative, real-world applications. She believes that every person holds inner wisdom—and by creating environments that foster emotional understanding and personal growth, individuals can tap into their strengths and move forward with confidence. Whether working with parents, educators, or business leaders, her approach is about connection, empowerment, and lasting change.
As a mother, Tina understands the importance of nurturing spaces where people feel heard, valued, and supported. Together with co-founder Zachary Waters, she is committed to helping people and organizations take bold, purposeful steps toward meaningful progress—because life isn’t about making perfect choices, but about making intentional ones.
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"Between stimulus and response, there is a space. In that space is our power to choose our response. In our response lies our growth and our freedom."
- Viktor Frankl
Our Values
Our Values
SERENDIPITY
SERENDIPITY
: the gift of finding valuable or agreeable things not looked for
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The ability to see the meaningful connections between seemingly unrelated things.
AUTHENTICITY
AUTHENTICITY
: being really what it seems to be : Genuine
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The ability to know what you believe and how your feel and stay true to yourself in any circumstance. To know yourself.
CLARITY
CLARITY
: the quality or state of being clear
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The ability to think, communicate, and act with clear focus and understanding, free from confusion or uncertainty.
HUMILITY
HUMILITY
: the quality or state of being humble
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The ability to hold true to your beliefs and values while remaining open and curious to new perspectives without judging others or becoming defensive.
INTENTIONALITY
INTENTIONALITY
: done by intention : not accidental
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The ability to make purposeful, thoughtful choices that align with your values and goals, taking responsibility for their impact.
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